Economy · TechInnovation Wave Positions Portugal to Break the 3% Growth Barrier
Portugal’s R&D spending is accelerating, putting the 3% GDP growth target within reach and promising skilled jobs, rising wages and tax breaks. Learn more.
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Sports · EconomyRecord Benfica Ballot Gives Rui Costa Free Rein—but Fans Demand Results
Benfica election sees record 93k members back Rui Costa. Learn what his new mandate and Noronha Lopes' defeat mean for Portuguese supporters and club finances.
Economy · PoliticsAzores Unlocks €1.2 Million Lifeline so Lajes Workers Reclaim Pay
From Monday, Portuguese civilians at Lajes Air Base on Terceira can request an interest-free advance of withheld wages; the Azores government vows deposits within 48 hours and will absorb all banking costs.
Economy · PoliticsIMF Flags 2026 Shift: Fewer Tax Breaks, Smarter Spending in Portugal
IMF urges Lisbon to scrap niche tax perks, NHR included, and channel savings into services. See how VAT breaks and corporate incentives could disappear by 2026.
Politics · EconomyPorto Power Shuffle: Mayor Keeps Purse Strings as Deputy Takes Urban Planning
New urbanism chief vows digital permits and more affordable rentals. See how Porto’s reshuffle could affect building projects and your housing costs.
Environment · EconomyGiant Solar Farms Trigger Beira Baixa Showdown over Nature and Tourism
Portugal’s Beira Baixa mega-solar projects face council pushback over wildlife, tourism and grid pylons. A 2026 agency ruling could reshape their future.
Tourism · EconomyWeb Summit’s Four-Day Rush Sends Lisbon Hotel Rates Soaring
Visiting Lisbon for Web Summit? Hotel occupancy hits 90% and rates jump 20% from 10–13 Nov, but prices fall before and after the four-day tech event—time your stay.
EconomyPortugal Faces €24B Trade Deficit as Imports Outpace Exports
Imports are rising faster than exports, leaving Portugal with a €24 billion trade gap. Discover how the imbalance could affect prices, jobs and investment in 2025.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s Car Tax Won’t Rise, But Every Driver Pays in February 2026
Portugal’s IUC car tax shifts to a single February deadline from 2026—no rate hike. Learn instalment rules, avoid double-payment traps, and plan your budget.