Economy · National NewsPortuguese Farmers Demand €140 Million to Compete with Spanish Subsidies
Farmers warn of survival crisis as Spain outspends Portugal on agriculture. A €140m aid request aims to fix the trade gap before budget deadlines.
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EconomyUS Economy Surprise: What 2.2% Growth Means for Portugal
US GDP revised up to 2.2% as consumer spending surges. Learn how this American economic resilience creates opportunities for Portuguese exporters.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese Farmers Demand €140M Emergency Aid to Survive Spanish Competition
Portuguese farmers union CAP demands €140M in aid, citing high costs and disadvantage against Spain. Protests are threatened if needs go unmet.
Economy · National NewsNew Rental Prices Surge 10% in Portugal Amid Housing Reform Changes
New leases in Portugal cost 10.2% more as rent controls end. Tenants get IRS tax deductions up to 900€. See how housing reforms affect you.
Economy · TransportationPortugal's Car Tax Payment Dates Change: New IUC Schedule Starts 2027
New IUC car tax payment rules start in Portugal in 2027. Fixed dates replace registration anniversaries. Check the new schedule for instalments.
Sports · EconomyBenfica SAD Reports €32.4M Profit and Record Ticket Revenue Despite European Exit
Benfica SAD shareholders approve record accounts with €32.4M profit and historic matchday revenue, reducing debt and expanding talent development goals.
EconomyPortuguese Construction Giant Seals 30-Year Deal for Major Brazil Highway Project
Mota-Engil secures a 30-year concession for 502 km of Brazilian motorways, a €700M investment expanding the Portuguese firm's footprint in Latin America.
EconomyPortugal's Almond Harvest Hits Record High with 40% Production Jump
Portugal's almond production hits record levels with 40% increase. Alentejo region leads growth with 114,900 tonnes harvested, boosted by irrigation.
Politics · EconomySocialist Abstention Set to Guarantee Portugal's 2027 Budget Passage
PS abstention ensures Portugal's 2027 budget passage. Discover how this affects pensions, public investment, and fiscal stability for residents.