Politics · EconomyPortugal Pledges Faster Tax and Administrative Courts for Expats
Portugal court delays cost expats time and money. Government pledges 2026 reform to halve backlog, add e-filing. See what changes mean for expats.
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EconomyInflation Cooldown Knocks PSI Off Course as Sonae Stumbles
Lisbon PSI dips 0.2% as inflation eases to 2.3%. Sonae slides pre-earnings. Key data and reports to monitor next week.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Keeps Tax Burden Below EU, Shifts Cost to Spending in 2024
Tax-to-GDP stays at 37.1%, yet VAT, fuel and alcohol duties spike. Discover how the 2024 rules impact pay, shopping and businesses.
EconomyRate Freeze in Frankfurt Keeps Portuguese Mortgage Bills on Hold
ECB keeps rates flat, leaving Portuguese mortgages and SME credit costs unchanged. See what the December meeting could bring.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Cuts Corporate Tax to 17% by 2028, Targeting Pay and Jobs
Lower corporate tax phases in from 2025; SMEs get relief first. See how the 17% rate could affect salaries, investment, and expat-run firms.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese Economy Sprints Ahead Amid Sluggish Eurozone Quarter
Portugal GDP up 2.4% YoY in Q3 2025, topping eurozone. See how robust consumer spending could affect jobs, rates and expat finances.
EconomySantander’s €10.3bn Profit Fuels Talk of Higher Deposit Rates in Portugal
Santander profit hits €10.3B—expect possible uptick in Portuguese deposit rates and a 15% higher dividend. See what it means for your money today.
EconomyCheaper Loans, New Fees: What Novo Banco’s €610M Profit Means for Portugal
Lower mortgage bills, shrinking deposit rates and higher bank fees follow Novo Banco's €610m profit. Learn what it means for your household budget in Portugal.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Budget Showdown Could Freeze Minimum Wage Boost and Winter Bill Relief
Budget impasse in Lisbon could delay a €15 wage rise, winter power VAT cut and childcare vouchers. See what a January holdup means for households in Portugal.