The Grant-holder Statute prevents grant-holders from being paid to teach at their host institution. Changing a single clause would allow the institution to top up the grant. Opinion piece by Federico Herrera
The FCT, the higher education crisis and the housing problem
Sunday, 18 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
