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11/04/2025

IRS refunds are expected to be reduced by 1.167 billion euros in 2025 due to changes in withholding tax last year, having a positive impact on tax revenue, calculates the Public Finance Council (CFP - Conselho das Finanças Públicas).

IRS refunds are expected to be reduced by 1.167 billion euros in 2025 due to changes in withholding tax last year, having a positive impact on tax revenue, calculates the Public Finance Council (CFP).

11/04/2025

International News in Brief - Uganda - Del Monte Fresh Produce, fruit and vegetable giant, has just purchased Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil.

Fresh Del Monte, fruit and vegetable giant, has just purchased Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. 

11/04/2025

The National Republican Guard (GNR - Guarda Nacional Republicana) is carrying out the “Easter 2025” operation from today, which will last until the 21st April. The operation aims to combat crime and contribute to the reduction of road accidents during the festivities.

The National Republican Guard (GNR) is carrying out the “Easter 2025” operation from today, which will last until the 21st April. The operation aims to combat crime and contribute to the reduction of road accidents during the festivities.

11/04/2025

This is the fourth year that the French capital has remained the Portuguese's favourite destination for their holidays during this festive period.

This is the fourth year that the French capital has remained the Portuguese's favourite destination for their holidays during this festive period

11/04/2025

The Câmara de Santiago do Cacém (Município Santiago do Cacém), in the Setubal district, has approved the opening of a public tender for the construction of 48 houses at a controlled cost in two parishes within the municipality, with an investment of €7.2 million.

The Câmara de Santiago do Cacém, in the Setubal district, has approved the opening of a public tender for the construction of 48 houses at a controlled cost in two parishes within the municipality, with an investment of €7.2 million.

11/04/2025

Portugal is setting a high standard in international trade facilitation, standing out as one of the top performers across Europe and Central Asia, according to a new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Portugal is setting a high standard in international trade facilitation, standing out as one of the top performers across Europe and Central Asia, according to a new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). 

10/04/2025

If you’re looking for the perfect place to sip a cocktail while taking in breathtaking city views, look no further than SEEN Sky Bar Lisboa. The stunning rooftop lounge has just been ranked one of the Top 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Europe for 2025 by global travel site Big 7 Travel.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to sip a cocktail while taking in breathtaking city views, look no further than Lisbon’s SEEN Sky Bar. The stunning rooftop lounge has just been ranked one of the Top 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Europe for 2025 by global travel site Big 7 Travel.

10/04/2025

The tourist occupancy rate in Madeira expected during the Easter period is around 87%, which represents two percentage points more compared to last year's data, the Regional Government (Governo da Madeira) announced today.

The tourist occupancy rate in Madeira expected during the Easter period is around 87%, which represents two percentage points more compared to last year's data, the Regional Government announced today.

10/04/2025

Upcoming Community Event with Ideias do Levante - The cultural association, Ideias do Levante, with the support of the Municipality of Lagoa (Algarve), will present a variety show on April 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm, at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium, with the aim of celebrating its thirty years of existence and uninterrupted artistic production.

The cultural association, Ideias do Levante, with the support of the Municipality of Lagoa (Algarve), will present a variety show on April 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm, at the Carlos do Carmo Auditorium, with the aim of celebrating its thirty years of existence and uninterrupted artistic production. 

10/04/2025

São Marcos da Serra is preparing to host another lively edition of the Folar Fair, which will take place between the 18th and 20th of April in the Largo da Igreja de São Marcos da Serra.

10/04/2025

According to Executive Digest, the number of immigrants entering Portugal has fallen by 59 percent in just six months.

10/04/2025

The A22 (Via do Infante), in the Algarve, was reopened in the Loulé-Faro direction after a traffic interruption of more than eight hours due to a goods truck skidding, said a source from Civil Protection.

10/04/2025

When we think about the internet, most of us imagine wireless signals, satellites, or the “cloud.” However, the reality of the Internet is far more physical than many realize.

When we think about the internet, most of us imagine wireless signals, satellites, or the “cloud.” However, the reality of the Internet is far more physical than many realize. 

10/04/2025

Following the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro addressed the country in a briefing, focusing on the crisis caused by the imposition of tariffs by the United States.

Following the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro addressed the country in a briefing focusing on the crisis caused by the imposition of tariffs by the United States.

10/04/2025

Winter hibernation is over – let’s catch-up! We’re back with an insider’s guide to the very best the Algarve has to offer this spring. So, welcome to your Central Magazine Spring Edition!

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10/04/2025

The new Rede Expressos service between Porto and Santiago de Compostela, Spain, comes into effect today, with trips on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The new Rede Expressos service between Porto and Santiago de Compostela, Spain, comes into effect today, with trips on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 

10/04/2025

Opinion Piece - I was just idly looking at the casualty numbers the other day and I noticed that there was something badly wrong with them. This will take a little time and a few stats, but it’s worth staying with it.

I was just idly looking at the casualty numbers the other day and I noticed that there was something badly wrong with them. This will take a little time and a few stats, but it’s worth staying with it.

10/04/2025

For the person in charge of Montepio Association (Ei - Educação e Informação Financeira), the responses in the housing sector are insufficient, and they will be investing roughly €25 million.

For the person in charge of Montepio Association, the responses in the housing sector are insufficient, and they will be investing roughly €25 million.