Portugal News in English

February 21, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 21st February, and here’s your Portugal daily news capsule.

Parliament approves tax measures to boost housing supply.

Marcelo emphasizes unity between Portugal and Spain for better competition.

U.S. Air Force's largest transport plane lands in Lajes, increasing military presence in Europe.

José Sócrates and a businessman investigated in a new inquiry related to money laundering.

New registrations of foreigners in Social Security have been declining for two years.

Young tourist goes missing after diving at Arrifana beach, search efforts resume Friday.

Police dismantle international drug trafficking network, seizing 1.5 tons of cocaine.

Government supports plans for a new cardiac surgery center in the North, raising concerns among doctors.

Seventeen homes at risk due to fallen trees in Leiria, raising fire hazard concerns.

Hungary's Orbán threatens to block EU funds for Ukraine over Russian oil issues.

Sagrada Família becomes the tallest church in the world with a new 17-meter cross.

NASA warns of life-threatening conditions for astronauts trapped in space for nine months.

Xiaomi officially announces the global launch date for its highly anticipated smartphones.

Scientists discover a way to "turn off" cancer genes, offering new hope in treatment.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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