Home News Portugal breaks daily electricity consumption record Portugal breaks daily electricity consumption record Daily electricity consumption in Portugal set a new record this week, reaching 192. 3 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) on Thursday, according to data released by REN.
Portugal breaks daily electricity consumption record
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Georeferencing (Portuguese: georreferenciação) is the process of assigning exact geographic coordinates to a land parcel so it appears correctly on official maps and in the national cadastre. It’s important because more than 5.7 million rural plots still need identification, and proper georeferencing is required to register property, determine taxes, complete sales and access agricultural subsidies or permits.
Parental leave (licença parental) in Portugal includes paid leave around childbirth that can be shared between parents plus a separate paternity quota, with eligibility usually tied to social‑security contributions or residency. Payments and administration go through Social Security (Segurança Social), so expat parents should check their contribution record, employment contract and register with Segurança Social to claim benefits and confirm exact leave length and pay rates.
Renewal of a residence permit means applying to the immigration authority to extend your existing authorization to live in Portugal (autorização de residência), usually by submitting ID, your passport, proof of address, proof of means or employment, a criminal-record check and paying a fee. Start the process well before the permit expires because processing can take weeks or months; missing the deadline risks fines, loss of legal status and difficulty with work, banking or travel.
