Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s housing market jumped 18.7% in Q1 2025, pushing Lisbon buyers to cheaper suburbs. See 2025 tax cuts, IMT waivers and rent relief to lower costs.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s inflation slowed to 1.9% in January, easing grocery bills and energy prices and hinting at lower mortgage rates—what it means for households.
Economy · TechShield’s move makes Lisbon Europe’s RegTech hub, with AI-compliance roles paying €10–15K above median and a 20% tax rate. Explore career openings and tax perks.
Politics · EconomyPortugal urges European Parliament to fast-track €450M storm relief; residents await rapid repairs, tax waivers and home-repair aid—learn how to access support.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s SMEs get relief: Luz Prime’s €1/day fintech offers prefilled IRC, IVA, IES templates, expert hotline and grant help, cutting compliance time by hours.
Politics · EconomyOn 8 Feb, Portugal presidential run-off—Seguro vs Ventura—could veto rent caps, digital ID reforms and tax bills. Find out what it means for your household.
Health · EconomyPortugal’s SNS will now cover 30–40% of Ozempic costs for obese type-2 diabetics, cutting co-pays to €80–€95. Learn who qualifies and how to get a prescription.
Tech · EconomyPortuguese founders can access Doha’s €1.8B co-invest fund, a 10-year entrepreneur visa and 20-year tax holidays; applications close in June—learn how today.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s 65 km quantum corridor between Portalegre and Badajoz now protects hospital and grid data ahead of the EU’s 2026 post-quantum deadline. Learn more.