Paulo Rangel said he is monitoring the situation of the “residual” Portuguese community living in the country beset by protests. For now, the cases do not give cause for concern for the minister.
Two Portuguese nationals have asked for help to leave Iran
Monday, 12 January 2026RSS
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Joaquim Miranda Sarmento is Portugal’s Finance Minister who gave a hearing before the Budget, Finance and Public Administration Committee about fiscal measures affecting housing. His remarks matter to expats because finance ministry decisions — like exemptions and public guarantees for young homebuyers — influence the property market, taxes and programmes that can affect housing affordability.
