Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EconomyGround-handling strike will disrupt all Portuguese airports 00:00 31 Dec–00:00 1 Jan. Expect long queues, cancellations and 40% fewer flights—confirm your booking now.
Tourism · EconomyExperience Porto’s free Air Invictus Festival 19–21 June 2026—vintage warbirds, record-breaking drone show and a €100 million boost for northern Portugal tourism.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s bond-yield slide could trim monthly mortgage payments and unlock funds for energy aid and transport discounts—see what it means for families across the country.
Tech · EconomyDiscover how Portugal and Ukraine will join forces to build underwater drones, securing Atlantic data cables and boosting local defence manufacturing.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s Q3 2025 budget surplus narrowed to 3.8% of GDP. Discover what this means for taxes, public services and your cost of living as an expat or resident.
Transportation · EconomyGet up to speed on negotiations for the new Lisbon Alcochete Airport: specs, costs, eco risks and timeline. See what travellers and taxpayers can expect next.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover how Portugal’s 2025 reforms—inheritance rules, tax breaks and Devolutos—unlock homes, tackle the housing crisis in Portugal and curb rising rents.
Transportation · EconomyFrom April 2026, Portugal abolishes A25 tolls, waives fees for local users on A2 and A6 and frees heavy trucks on A41, A19 and A8. Register by January online.
Economy · National NewsECB’s upgraded 2026 euro-area growth forecast signals steadier jobs, softer mortgages and higher tax revenue—tailwinds for Portuguese exporters and homeowners.