A general strike has been announced by the 2 union confederations (CGTP and UGT), and will take place next month (December), on the 11th. The government says there's no reason, as the new labor law hasn't been approved. The unions say they have to strike, because the government said they won't change their proposal.

Nice one @Luise Ellen, muito obrigado! What are YOUR experiences of internet/broadband in Portugal? I feel @Luise Ellen's pain and glad to hear this... "Never had this in my day!" #disruptor

This popped up on my screen, this morning... "Proposed changes to Portugal's nationality law could retroactively extend the citizenship timeline from 5 to 10 years for people already in the process. There is still time to ensure fairness — but action is needed now." Write to the President? Reach out to key Parliamentary representatives? Share the message on social media? Find out more (This would appear to be an initiative of https://www.globalcitizensolutions.com)

There are many over-used phrases and clichés used on the web, among them: "And so it begins", which I am reluctant to use. However, today, seeing this, I can't think of anything more appropriate. It's the FIRST AI-based visa/tax consult service I've seen (what about you?) and ... so it begins! "Essentially, the synthesis of ten top lawyers’ perspectives on each topic, refined by real users who validated those setups in practice. This first version focuses on *Portugal*, offering accurate, lawyer-approved tax analysis and relocation advice — grounded in real cases from real people. From there, you can activate the full service: a single, tech-enabled implementation that wraps everything around you. Think of it as having a €400/hour advisor available 24/7 — continuously updated, always contextual, and soon, proactive." The world is changing, and AI is changing our world, as we know it. Fast.

"The payment of the Vehicle Circulation Tax (IUC vehicle tax) will change in 2026, in an attempt by the government to combat forgetfulness and simplify the tax process" More