Tuesday, 28 April 2026

The Tax and Customs Authority (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira or AT) announced it is changing its communication model with taxpayers. The agency will stop using traditional envelope-letters for official correspondence as part of a broader modernization of its digital services.

A hacker has reportedly stolen one million data records from the Locky locker service operated by the national postal service, CTT. The company confirmed the breach, stating that the stolen information includes contact details, delivery identification, and collection times, but clarified that financial data and passwords remain secure. CTT has notified the National Cybersecurity Center (Centro Nacional de Cibersegurança) and is contacting affected customers.

The Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) will suspend service on the Green Line between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5. The closure is required for construction work related to the new circular line project, with normal operations expected to resume on May 6.

The government announced that the mission structure for the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo or AIMA) has resolved 26,000 immigration requests. Officials stated that 92% of cases have been processed, though they acknowledged that administrative challenges and service capacity issues continue to persist.

A 51-year-old man died and a 28-year-old was seriously injured on Monday after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Eiras, Coimbra. Emergency services, including a Medical Emergency and Resuscitation Vehicle (Viatura Médica de Emergência e Reanimação or VMER), confirmed the death at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

The Banco de Portugal confirmed that its governor, Álvaro Santos Pereira, has sold shares he purchased while in office. The divestment followed contact with the European Central Bank (Banco Central Europeu or BCE), which prohibits such holdings for officials in his position. The governor had previously acquired shares in companies including Galp and Jerónimo Martins.

The political party Chega announced plans to submit a bill to the Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da República) aimed at balancing transparency and privacy in party funding. Party leader André Ventura stated the proposal seeks to ensure high-value donors are disclosed by name while protecting sensitive personal data like tax identification numbers and home addresses.

Turismo de Portugal has approved 22 investment projects across the country, providing 8.5 million euros in financial incentives under the 'Growing with Tourism' (Crescer com o Turismo) program. The latest phase includes 12 projects focused on sectors such as nature, cycle tourism, and cultural heritage, following an initial round of 10 contracts signed earlier this year.

The Public Security Police (Polícia de Segurança Pública or PSP) arrested 22 people for residential burglaries during the first quarter of 2026. While the police recorded 1,125 such crimes in this period, they noted that these incidents remain a permanent concern despite a slight decrease in overall numbers.

The Bank of Portugal (Banco de Portugal or BdP) is advising customers to contact their banks if they face difficulties resuming home loan payments. The moratorium, which allowed for a temporary suspension of payments for families affected by severe weather, officially ends on April 28.

The mosquito species capable of transmitting dengue and yellow fever has been identified in 28 municipalities across Portugal in 2025, according to the National Institute of Health (Instituto Nacional de Saúde or Insa). This represents an increase of 10 municipalities compared to 2024, with recent detections in Lisbon, Oeiras, Almada, and Sesimbra.

The National Institute of Medical Emergency (Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica or INEM) paid 9.7 million euros to firefighters this Monday, settling debts for urgent patient transport services provided in February. While the Firefighters' League (Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses or LBP) confirmed receipt of the funds, they warned that another 10 million euros for March is due this Thursday, with the potential for agreement termination still under discussion.

The Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) will suspend service on the Green Line between Rossio and Cais do Sodré from May 2 to May 5. The closure is necessary for construction work on the new circular line, with normal operations expected to resume on May 6.

The Porto City Council (Câmara Municipal do Porto) has unanimously approved a study on electric scooter accidents following the death of a 25-year-old woman. The study aims to collect data on accidents and formulate recommendations to improve safety for users of this transport mode.