As I write, these just in...
*Portugal Surpasses 1.5 Million Foreign Residents Amid Backlog Cleanup*
Official figures reveal that Portugal now hosts over 1.5 million foreign residents, with immigration authorities processing more than 525,000 pending cases recently. The Minister of the Presidency highlighted that these newcomers contribute significantly to the social security system, despite the ongoing administrative pressure on the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum.
*Eurostat Reports Portugal Records Highest House Price Increase in European Union*
New data from Eurostat shows that Portugal has registered the highest increase in residential property prices across the European Union. This surge continues to impact the housing market, posing significant challenges for both local families and foreign residents seeking affordable accommodation in major cities and popular coastal regions.
*Carl's Pick: Portugal Edge Croatia in Dramatic Stoppage-Time Thriller*
Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia to reach the World Cup Round of 16. After Ivan Perisic's opener, Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the spot before Goncalo Ramos headed home a 94th-minute winner. Croatia suffered late heartbreak as a last-second equalizer was chalked off by VAR for offside.
Bom fim de semana!