Tourism · EconomyHow Northern Portugal’s Eco-Tourism Boom is Powering Local Economies
Discover how Northern Portugal’s eco-tourism surge—from harvest tours to new conservation projects—boosts local incomes, safeguards heritage and offers tips.
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Sports · EconomyFC Porto Extends Diogo Costa’s Contract to 2030 with €60M Release Clause
FC Porto ties goalkeeper Diogo Costa to 2030 with a €60M release clause, reinforcing their title push and handing Dragão supporters an early Christmas gift.
Economy · TransportationPortuguese Builder Mota-Engil Wins $214 M World Bank Deal to Upgrade Angola’s Infrastructure
See how Mota-Engil’s $214 M World Bank loan will upgrade roads, water systems and logistics hubs in Angola while generating jobs and export orders for Portugal.
Economy · TechPortugal’s Real Estate Surge: Logistics, Data Centres and Sustainable Housing
Portugal real estate outlook 2026: logistics parks, data centres and sustainable housing attract global investors—see where capital is heading. Explore opportunities now.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s Wine Harvest Drops 14% in 2025, Quality and Prices May Climb
Portugal wine harvest 2025 dropped 14% to a five-year low, yet 91% qualifies for DOP/IGP status. Premium prices and export gains—discover producers’ strategies.
Politics · EconomyMartins Says Portugal’s Leading Candidates Won’t Fix Housing, Wages or Health
Catarina Martins calls Portugal’s presidential front-runners a ‘continuity trio,’ saying they won’t ease wage or health crises. What’s at stake for 2026 voters?
EconomyLisbon Stock Exchange Christmas Closure: Plan Your 2026 Portfolio
Euronext Lisbon shuts for Christmas. Use the trading pause to rebalance, finish tax tasks and position holdings before the PSI-20 opens its first 2026 session.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Homebuyers Face 18% Price Surge as New Tax Breaks Kick In
Portugal home prices jumped 17.7% in Q3 2025. Learn how new VAT cuts, state-backed loans and commuter towns like Setúbal and Santarém could help buyers.
Health · EconomyBed-Blocking Crisis: 2,800 Medically Fit Patients Fill Portugal’s Hospitals
Portugal’s bed-blocking crisis leaves 2,800 medically fit patients in hospital beds, stretching budgets and delaying your surgery. See what’s being done.