Latest news in Portugal? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
Key news stories and recent developments in Portugal for late September 2026:
Immigration & AIMA Reforms: Stricter residency regulations under Law 62/2026 took effect earlier this month. The law formally ends remaining avenues for adjusting status from tourist visas to residence permits and establishes strict 90-day decision deadlines for the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA). Meanwhile, labor and wage demands among AIMA staff remain a focal point of ongoing public-sector discussions.
GrowIN PortugalHousing and Real Estate Market: Market data released today indicates a continued cooling trend in the Portuguese property sector, with home price acceleration slowing and property transaction volumes dipping by roughly 3.8% amid sustained high interest rates and affordability pressures.
Energy Infrastructure: The Portuguese government has initiated new public tenders for large-scale photovoltaic solar plants as part of the country’s expanded renewable transition targets.
Sports: In the UEFA Nations League, the Portuguese men’s national football team secured a 2–1 victory against Norway over the weekend in Oslo, following goals from João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos.