Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsFrance’s ballooning debt is nudging euro-zone yields higher, a move that could lift Portuguese mortgage rates and squeeze exporters. Find out who’s most at risk and how to hedge.
EconomyAn escalating strike at Nobre’s Rio Maior factory may cut Portugal's Christmas charcuterie supply and raise prices. See its impact on Christmas shopping.
Transportation · EconomyLuanda’s new airport opens 1 Dec 2025. TAP flights now land 42 km out—expect 1-hour transfers, faster e-gates and bigger jets; pre-book a shuttle or train.
EconomyRecord 230M litres exported, yet price slips to €2.65/L. Learn how Portuguese wine abroad reshapes producer margins and offers bargains to shoppers in 2025.
Environment · EconomyEU complaint over untreated waste at 28 landfills in Portugal could bring EU fines over €100 million and drive higher household waste fees by 2025—learn more.
Transportation · EconomyBragança mall EV blaze prompts stricter parking rules, new safety gear for Portugal's garages. See what drivers must know before 2026 rules roll out.
Environment · EconomyWildfires slash Portugal’s Martaínha chestnut harvest, hiking prices before São Martinho. See how the shortage hits markets, rural jobs and shoppers can help.
Economy · PoliticsTavira’s No. 2 finance score releases €17 M for schools, eco lighting and shuttles in its 2025 budget. Discover how Algarve locals and newcomers will benefit.
EconomyPortugal’s PSI index tops 7,000 for the first time since 2010, up 22% YTD. Discover the sectors propelling the surge and the risks expat investors must weigh.