For Friday 31 July 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news headlines note that foreign residents contribute 15% of Social Security revenue, while a new SJC Association study warns that proposed nationality-law changes could cost the economy nearly €16 billion over the next decade by discouraging international workers and families. Other headlines include an extended deadline for local-accommodation regulations, Bison Bank becoming Portugal’s first authorised crypto service provider, IKEA opening its sixth Portuguese store in Coimbra, the smartphone ban in public schools extending to the ninth grade, the Valpaços wildfire brought under control after burning 6,000 hectares (with 1,352 operatives currently tackling 25 active fires nationwide), FlixBus expanding its Algarve network after reaching 100 destinations in Portugal, seven Algarve landmarks selected for a National Wonders public vote, an EU mandate for EV charging points every 6 km on highways, and health-sector unions announcing an open-ended strike for late 2026. #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #NationalityLaw #SocialSecurity #LocalAccommodation #BisonBank #Crypto #IKEA #Coimbra #SmartphoneBan #Wildfires #FlixBus #Algarve #NationalWonders #EVCharging #HealthStrike #Portugal2026

Council grants home sharing permits for properties accommodating seven and eight guests respectively.