Business & Economy Editor
Writes about markets, startups, and the digital forces reshaping Portugal's economy. Believes good financial journalism should make complex topics feel approachable without cutting corners.
Economy · National NewsNew study shows Portugal's higher education delivers €13.70 lifetime earnings for every euro invested—highest ROI in the EU. Learn what this means for your career.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese metalworking firms secure Canada trade pact. Explore export growth, CETA tariff advantages, and tech opportunities for 2026.
Economy · National NewsGalp customers facing €500+ bills after months of delays. Learn your 6-month prescription rights and how to negotiate payment terms legally in Portugal.
Tech · EconomyOpenAI grants Portuguese banks and telecoms advanced AI cybersecurity tools. Key firms like BBVA, Telefónica gain access—learn compliance rules and security impacts.
Politics · EconomyEU lifts 14-year Syria trade freeze. New opportunities for Portuguese companies in construction, energy, and exports. Refugee implications explained.
Economy · National NewsScrap metal firm faces trial for €3M offshore tax fraud. Learn how Portugal's intensified tax enforcement affects business owners and expatriates navigating compliance rules.
Economy · PoliticsNew EU law requires Airbnb registration by May 2026. Learn how Portugal's rental restrictions and housing affordability will impact tenants and property investors.
Economy · PoliticsEU agri-food trade surplus drops 37% amid US tariffs. Portuguese olive oil, wine exports face intense competition. What residents should know.
Economy · National NewsIran tensions push Brent to $108. Portugal fuel costs rising €0.08-€0.12/liter. Strategic reserves stable but expect higher prices.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's labor reform extends contracts to 5 years, removes job reinstatement rights. Critical changes ahead for workers and residents—what you need to know.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East blockade halts fertilizer trade, risking food shortages and price spikes by 2026. Higher costs ahead for Portugal's wheat and grain imports.
Economy · National NewsBCP pays €0.0344 dividend June 3, 2026. Learn how Portuguese tax rates (28% or 19.6% in Azores/Madeira) affect net returns and payment timelines.