Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsPortuguese public bodies delayed €332.3 million in 2025, squeezing suppliers and hospitals and putting Lisbon at risk of EU fines. Learn the new payment-compliance rules and what they mean for businesses.
Economy · National NewsDiscover how Portugal's 2025 1.9% GDP growth will affect your 2026 salary negotiations, Euribor-linked mortgages and EU reconstruction fund deadlines.
Economy · EnvironmentAfter April's Iberian blackout, €12 billion in clean-energy upgrades aims to cut power bills, add jobs and deliver faster internet across Portugal by 2028.
Environment · EconomyGardunha Mountains earn EU SAC status in March, capping new builds, banning invasive species and offering tax breaks plus €4.7 M grants to landowners—see if you qualify.
Economy · PoliticsFile now for €1,077 grants, 1% loans and fast-track permits in Portugal’s €2.5B storm relief package post-Kristin. Online portal opens Monday.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s 1.9% GDP growth in 2025 strengthens jobs, supports wage gains and may trim variable-rate mortgages. Residents and expats: start planning now for 2026.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s minimum wage will rise to €920 in 2026, letting workers pocket €818 after Social Security and pay zero IRS. See how the hike affects rents, benefits and business costs.
Economy · TourismSee how Portugal’s 2026 growth raises wages above inflation, trims mortgage rates and adds hospitality and construction jobs—discover the impact on your budget.
Economy · TransportationPortugal’s Uber drivers and couriers can now secure a €920 minimum-wage floor plus accident and parental leave insurance—learn the steps to enrol today.