Stories from Portugal

Portugal has secured two gold medals in a canoeing competition. One gold was won in the K1 1000 meters event, and Pedro Casinha claimed another gold in the K1 200 meters.

The Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place from May 12 to 14 at FIL in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. Jornal de Notícias and TSF are associating with the summit to host a conference cycle focused on the future of cities, territories, and public governance. Municipalities, companies, and specialists will share solutions for smarter, more sustainable, and connected territories at the summit. A conference focusing on ATE solutions for energy digitalization and urban decarbonization is scheduled for May 13 at 10 AM. The project is co-financed by the PRR via the European Union.

Portuguese employers are criticizing the Personal Income Tax (IRS), stating it makes it impossible to increase workers' wages because the state absorbs a disproportionate part of any increase. The 'patronato' is reportedly more concerned with IRS than Corporate Income Tax (IRC).

Negotiations are underway between the CIP and GT regarding a reform and the 'Banco de Horas' (Time Bank) in Portugal. The possibility of an agreement on Thursday has emerged, though it remains uncertain whether it will materialize.

A Portuguese radio station reported that increasing taxes on Portuguese citizens or decreasing the replacement rate are under consideration.

A law was approved by more than two-thirds of deputies in Portugal. The discussion involved 'Seguro' and 'António José' regarding the concept of consensus versus unanimity. The law was considered consensual as it was approved by a majority of representatives.

A proposal that was introduced in an assembly in Portugal is facing opposition. A government proposal in Portugal is facing opposition from the UGT, the General Union of Workers.

A cultural event named Babel is scheduled to take place from June 24 to June 29. The event will feature writers such as Julien Bars, Javier Cercas, Héctor Abad de Facelins, Conceição Evaristo, Milton Natom, Lídia Jorge, Walter Hugo Mêndio, Gonçalo M. Tavares, and Filipa Martins.

A cycle of conferences focusing on the 'Oeste' region, described as 'more than an intelligent region, a life choice,' is scheduled from May 12 to 14. The event is supported by Centro 2030, Portugal 2030, and the European Union.

The Observador and EMinho are organizing an Industry Summit on May 26 at the Teatro Circo in Braga, Portugal. The summit will debate conditions for industrial success, focusing on competitiveness, context costs, scale, and innovation.