Portugal

Portugal to Make Significant Increases in Art Spending

2020 could be an exciting year for art in Portugal. The country’s government has committed to spending 500,000 euros on…

Europe Enters 2020 with an Open Mind on Cannabis

On December 27th, Italy’s top court announced that growing small amounts of marijuana at home for private use, though not…

Questions Over Cyber Security Cause Uncertainty in Europe

As 5G mobile networks go live around the world, the new technology is predicted to change the way users live…

2020: What Lies Ahead for Southern European Nations?

France As Brexit continues to engulf European headlines and major EU players such as Italy, Spain, and Germany continue to…

Diversifying Portugal’s Economy

Portugal’s remarkable economic recovery is holding strong post-crisis. This year, third-quarter unemployment rates fell to new lows of 6.1 percent,…

Will Portugal’s Minimum Wage Increase Be Enough?

Portugal’s Socialist government intends to increase the monthly minimum wage to 635 euros come January 1st. Despite a jump of…

New Portuguese Administration Keen to Build on Successes

The 69 members of the recently-elected administration were sworn in by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on October 26th,…

Will Portugal’s Expats Come Home?

During the height of the financial crisis, citizens left their home countries in droves to look for work. Young people,…

China Eyes Azores as Possible Commercial Hub Amid US Concerns

The nine islands of the Portuguese archipelago, the Azores, span over 1,500 kilometres. The area is regarded as one of…

The Socialists Cruise to Victory in Portugal

The centre-left Socialist party won Sunday’s elections, but without a clear majority – leaving Prime Minister António Costa the task…
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