Sports · EconomyCoastal Makeover Draws 15,000 to Lisbon Marathon; Chumba, Bekele Triumph
Lisbon Marathon 2025 debuts faster coastal route and welcomes 15,000 runners. Discover winners, course tweaks, traffic detours and tips for Lisbon residents.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Economy€25k Houses, Tax Breaks and New Roads: Inland Portugal Beckons
Explore inland Portuguese towns where houses cost under €30k, enjoy IMT exemptions and new road links—see if moving in 2024 could save you thousands each year.
Health · EconomyHalf-Billion Euro Lifeline Aims to Keep Portugal’s Hospitals Stocked This Winter
€500m state injection promises faster drug deliveries, fewer appointment delays and steadier care across Portugal’s public hospitals. Who’s paid first?
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Home Prices Soar 19%, Outpacing Local Paychecks
Portugal home prices jumped 19% while wages rose only 4%. Discover the hottest regions, foreign investment impact and tips for residents to avoid overpaying.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal Pulls the Plug on General Work Visas, Leaving Thousands in Limbo
After Law 61/2025, Portugal consulates worldwide froze work-search visa slots. Learn who qualifies for the new skilled visa and safe paths to work in Portugal.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal Poised to Double Citizenship Wait While Golden Visa Cash Surges
Portugal’s Parliament may extend Golden Visa citizenship from 5 to 10 years at a late-October vote. File before law changes to keep the 5-year fast route.
Economy · TransportationLufthansa Scrutinises TAP Sale Rules, Putting Portugal Routes and Prices in Play
Lufthansa's bid for TAP could reshape Portugal's airfares, routes and jobs. Learn how the privatisation timeline might affect travellers and airline staff.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon, Porto and Faro Holiday Flights at Risk After Ground-Handling Shake-Up
Clece ousts Menzies, putting 4,000 jobs and Christmas travel at risk. Stay updated on potential strikes and plan extra time at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Culture · EconomyÉvora Turns Sound Into Strategy in Bid for 2027 European Capital of Culture
Experimental concerts and sound installations launch Évora 27, a €75m push for yearlong tourism before Évora’s 2027 European Capital of Culture bid—learn more.