Public-Sector Strike Friday 2 October: Check Schools and Appointments
General public-admin careers strike on Friday 2 October. Schools, Segurança Social and town-hall desks may close — check before you go.
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SNS Access: New Bill Would Make Non-Resident and Undocumented Foreigners Pay for Care
PSD and CDS-PP propose that non-residents and people without legal status pay for SNS care, except emergencies. Legal residents stay covered.
IRS Cut 2026: Parliament Votes on 7 October – What Could Change on Your Payslip
Parliament votes on the IRS cut on 7 October. If approved, lower rates apply to all 2026 income and less tax is withheld from November.
AIMA Workers Call 24-Hour Strike for 6 October as Leadership Is Uncertain
ECO: AIMA strike still goes ahead on 6 Oct 2026. No minimum services announced as of Monday evening. What to do if you have an appointment.
AIMA Report: Portugal Had 1.59 Million Foreign Residents at End of 2025
AIMA’s 2025 report: 1,585,854 foreign residents, slower growth, fewer family reunification permits, and figures for India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan.
Minimum Wage 2027: Unions Want More Than the Planned €970
Portugal’s minimum wage is €920 in 2026 and the plan is €970 for 2027, but unions now ask for €1,000 to €1,100. Where the talks stand.
How to Check Your Portuguese Citizenship Application Status Online
How to follow your nationality application online with the IRN, what each stage means, and what to do if you lost your access code.
IRS Jovem Explained in English: Tax Exemption for Young Workers in Portugal
IRS Jovem can exempt up to 100% of a young worker’s income from IRS. Who qualifies (including foreigners), the percentages, the income cap and how to ask your employer to apply it.
Jobs in Portugal for Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepali Workers
The sectors where South Asian workers find jobs in Portugal, realistic salaries, the visa-first rule, and how to avoid the job scams that target workers from the region.
Cheapest Way to Send Money from Portugal to Pakistan, India or Bangladesh
How to compare money transfer services from Portugal, the hidden cost in the exchange rate, safe legal options, and why informal hawala/hundi is risky.