AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Crisis: Police cleared protest camps in Lisbon and Porto after thousands rallied against soaring rents and a proposed rental law. Clashes left dozens injured and 13 people arrested, sharpening pressure on the government to address affordability. Citizenship Rules: Portugal has approved regulations for tougher nationality requirements. The residency threshold rises to 10 years for some nationalities and seven for EU and Portuguese-speaking nationals, as nearly 690,500 applications await decisions. Energy: Lisbon is weighing an increase in its 8% stake in Galp after merger talks with Spain’s Moeve collapsed, citing the strategic importance of the Sines refinery. Emergency Services: Portugal plans to move its emergency communications network to LTE and 5G by 2028–32, enabling live video and faster data sharing. Defence: Greece has agreed to buy three Embraer KC-390 aircraft from Portugal, with an option for three more, adding air-to-air refuelling capability for Greek fighters. Football: Porto made it 10 wins from 10 in the Portuguese league after a 4-0 victory over Estoril.
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