EconomyBankinter’s Profit Surge Hints at Sweeter Savings Rates in Portugal
Bankinter’s 11% profit jump fuels expansion in Portugal, with experts predicting higher deposit and savings rates plus faster mortgage approvals for clients.
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Transportation · EconomyLisbon Could Lose Budget Flights as Ryanair Flees High-Fee Airports
Ryanair shifts planes to cheaper hubs; Lisbon travelers could face fewer budget seats and pricier tickets. Discover the routes at risk and ways to keep costs low.
Economy · TransportationMexico’s €1B Rail Upgrade Taps Mota-Engil, Sends Portuguese Talent Abroad
Mexico awards Mota-Engil the €1B Querétaro–Irapuato rail line, creating 200 Portuguese engineering jobs abroad, supporting dividends and diversifying revenue.
Economy · PoliticsSalary Secrets End Soon: Portuguese Employers Face Transparency Countdown
From 2026, every job ad in Portugal must disclose salary ranges and gender pay data. See how the new pay-transparency law will shape wages, hiring and careers.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Presidential Hopefuls Spar Over Teachers, Doctors and Red Tape
Will Portugal hire more teachers and doctors—or streamline red tape? Gouveia e Melo vs António Filipe set out rival plans ahead of January’s presidential vote.
Economy · PoliticsMore Take-Home Pay: Portugal Pledges €500m IRS Cuts from 2027
Portugal’s IRS income tax will drop by €500m a year from 2027, giving workers up to €750 extra annually by 2029. See what you could save and the budget risks.
EconomyLisbon Market Falls Behind Europe, Builders Lead the Sell-Off
Portugal's Lisbon stock market slips 0.6% as builders retreat before euro-area CPI and ECB call that could jolt Portuguese mortgages and shares today.
EconomyPortugal’s Short-Term Bond Yields Fall, Pointing to Modest Mortgage Relief
Portugal’s 2-year yield dipped below 1.9% while 10-year costs neared 3.0%, hinting at lower Euribor-linked mortgage payments but reduced deposit rates in 2024.
Tech · EconomyAI Quietly Slashes Call Center Jobs Across Portugal, Fuelling Reskilling Race
AI is trimming Portugal call centre staff, with major firms cutting jobs. Discover new reskilling funds and must-have human skills to stay employable.