Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyPortugal pushes for tighter EU unity and strong US ties to defend jobs, exports and green-energy projects—see what's at stake for households and businesses.
Transportation · EconomyWithin 90 days CP must detail how private firms could run Lisbon and Porto commuter lines, pledging newer trains, tougher delay fines and more peak-hour service.
Economy · National NewsRegistered unemployment at IEFP fell 10.8% in Dec. 2025 to 299,423, the lowest since 2002, signalling a tight labour market and rising wage pressure in Portugal.
Economy · TechDiscover how Portugal’s 2026 markets blend QR codes, solar roofs and tradition to reduce costs and waste—plus tips for smart shopping in mercados portugueses.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal approves €5.4B Oiã–Soure high-speed rail segment, set to cut Lisbon–Porto trips to 75 min by 2032; discover what this means for local commuters.
Tech · EconomyESA incubation hubs in Oeiras and Coimbra give Portugal's space startups €50K equity-free grants, 80h mentoring and direct ESA market access. Apply Feb 2026.
EconomyIMF lifts eurozone growth outlook to 1.3% for 2026, a bump that could boost demand for Portuguese exports and help gradually bring mortgage rates down by 2026.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon and Porto ride-hailing fleets keep growing while demand stalls, pushing TVDE drivers below minimum wage. Learn what protests and pending EU law changes bring.
Economy · National NewsEurozone inflation falls to 1.9% as energy costs ease, but Portugal stays at 2.4%, keeping budgets tight. See how it affects wages, mortgages & prices in 2024.