Inflation Hits 3.8% in October; Motorway Tolls Expected to Rise 3.83% in 2027
INE confirms inflation at 3.8% in October, driven by energy (+17.4%). Motorway tolls are expected to rise 3.83% from January 2027. What it means for you.
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NIF, NISS, número de utente do SNS, senha das Finanças e Segurança Social Direta: ajuda para o dia a dia.
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Storm Charles: Red and Orange Warnings for 10 and 11 November
IPMA red warnings for storm Charles: Madeira rain and wind tonight, and mainland wind on 11 Nov with gusts of 120–140 km/h. Orange rain and rough seas too. Where, when, what to do.
Fuel From 9 November: Diesel Down About 11 Cents, Petrol Down 12.5
ACP expects diesel down about 11 cents a litre and petrol 95 down about 12.5 cents from Monday 9 November. Expected prices, the ISP discount and tips.
Housing Protests in Lisbon and Porto: What Happened and How to Stay Safe
Police cleared housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto on 1 November: 13 detained. What happened, what it means for you and how to stay safe.
Public Sector Strike on Monday 2 November: Hospitals Keep Urgent Care, Check Appointments
STTS union strike on Monday 2 November may hit hospitals and public offices. Urgent care is guaranteed. What is covered and what to do.
Fuel From 2 November: Diesel Up About 2.5 Cents, Petrol Down
Diesel expected up about 2.5 cents a litre from Monday 2 November and petrol down 2.5 cents (ACP). Expected prices, the ISP discount and tips.
Public Sector Strike Called for 20 November: Schools, Health Centres and Offices May Be Hit
Frente Comum unions called a national public sector strike for Friday 20 November. Schools, health centres and offices may be hit. What to do.
Fake SMS in the Name of SNS 24 and Segurança Social: Don’t Pay, Don’t Click
SNS 24 and Segurança Social warn of fake SMS asking you to pay a ‘debt’ or click a link to stop a benefit cut. Don’t pay, don’t click. What to do.
Fuel From 26 October: Petrol Down About 8 Cents, Diesel Up Again
Petrol expected down about 8 cents a litre from Monday 26 October, diesel up about 1 cent. New ISP discount rates and what to do before you fill up.
New Taxi Fare Rules in Force From 23 October: €2 Start Fee, €0.80 to Book
New national taxi fare rules apply from 23 Oct: €2 start fee, €0.58/km, €0.28/min, €0.80 to book by phone or app. Meters adapt by 21 January 2027.