Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · TransportationVW considers building Chinese-designed EVs in German factories to save jobs. The ID.Unyx partnership with Xpeng could reshape European auto manufacturing.
Transportation · EconomyBelgium introduces highway vignettes from May 2027. Annual passes cost €90–€125. Essential pricing, registration info, and budget impact for Portuguese travelers.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's pension system hits record surplus but retirement age climbs to 66. Learn how aging demographics reshape benefits and what it means for your future.
Tech · EconomyEDP Portugal warns of sophisticated phishing scams using real customer data. Learn how to verify legitimate emails, spot fake payment references, and protect yourself from fraud.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's tax authority accessed 803 bank accounts in 2025, uncovering €355M in fraud. How intensified financial surveillance affects residents and what you need to know.
Environment · EconomyAveiro researchers turn coffee grounds into food emulsifiers. Discover how this Portuguese innovation creates local opportunities in sustainable food tech.
Transportation · EconomyAzores Airlines privatization deadline set for September 2026. Jobs protected for 30 months, Icelandair and Binter competing. What this means for your flights.
Economy · National NewsNew Portuguese rental reform lifts rent caps, raises deposits to 3 months, and speeds evictions. See how it affects tenants and housing costs in Lisbon, Porto.
Economy · CulturePortuguese book sales fell 2% in Q2 2026, ending four years of growth. Discover why independent bookshops face challenges and what it means for readers.