Missed Work During Storm Charles? What ACT Says About Your Pay
Couldn’t get to work on 11 November due to Storm Charles? ACT says the absence can be justified without loss of pay in some cases. What to do now.
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Family Reunification in Portugal 2026: AIMA’s Two New Request Options Explained
Since 10 November 2026, AIMA’s contact form lists two family-reunification appointment requests: family already in Portugal, or family abroad. What the form and the law say.
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.
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.
AIMA Contact Form Lists Appointment Requests for First Permanent Residence
DN Brasil (4 Nov) and our 5 Nov check of AIMA’s contact form: subtype for booking a first permanent-residence grant appointment. Not for renewals.
Housing Protests: What the Government Said About Residence Permits and Public Order
A Secretary of State told Parliament on 3 Nov that permits can be cancelled on public-order grounds, “not for demonstrating”. No new law. What it means.
Vocational Course Residence: AIMA Says Finishing Before Your Appointment Is Not an Automatic Refusal
Finished your vocational course before your AIMA appointment? AIMA says that alone won’t mean refusal, if you applied before 11 September. What to show.
Ombudsman Report: Nationality Complaints Up 177% and AIMA Residence Checks Stalled for a Year
Portugal’s Ombudsman says nationality complaints rose 177% and AIMA’s residence-time check stalled for a year. What it means for you and what you can do.
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.