Economy · EnvironmentPortugal to Get €7.4bn from EU’s €294bn Farm Fund amid Green Push
Discover how Portugal’s farmers will access €7.4bn from the EU’s €294bn farm fund from 2028–34, with green targets, safety nets and payment caps.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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EconomyPortugal Workers & Pensioners Keep €920 Tax-Free Monthly Under 2026 IRS Cuts
Discover Portugal’s 2026 IRS tables: monthly exemption up to €920, lower rates for most incomes and higher thresholds for bigger take-home pay. See what you’ll save.
Economy · TourismPortugal’s Consumer Mood Brightens in December as Travel and Home Spending Rise
Consumer confidence Portugal rose in December on travel deals and home upgrades. Discover what this uptick means for household spending and retailers in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2025 Budget Surplus Could Lower Mortgage Rates and Taxes
Discover how Portugal's projected 2025 budget surplus may lower mortgage rates, put an extra €350 in pay packets through IRS cuts, and trim corporate tax to 20%.
Transportation · EconomyTAP and SATA Secure 18-Month Extension to Sell Assets—Routes Safe, Aid Reduced
EU okays 18-month extension for Portugal's TAP and SATA to sell assets, keeping summer routes and cutting €3 B in state aid by mid-2026. Learn what's next.
EconomyPortugal Homebuyers Squeezed by 6.8% Price Hike, Santarém & Islands Lead
Buyers in Portugal face record home prices, with median asking at €3,019/m² after a 6.8% surge. Santarém & Porto Santo lead gains, rentals also climb.
EconomyPortugal’s Home Prices Top €3,019/m², Growth to Slow in 2026
Portugal’s median listing price hits €3,019/m², but analysts expect growth to slow to 2-4 % in 2026. Discover how the shift impacts buyers, renters and investors.
Economy · PoliticsSeixal Battles E-Redes Over Nightly Blackouts, Demands Grid Overhaul
Seixal files ERSE complaint against E-Redes after nightly blackouts. Portugal residents learn how to claim refunds, get free legal aid and track upgrades.
Tourism · EconomyDay-Trippers and Seasonal Campers Now Exempt from Matosinhos Tourist Tax
Stay in Matosinhos without the surcharge: under-4-hour visits and 90+-day camper contracts are exempt from the €2 tourist tax—learn the details before booking.