Economy · TransportationPortugal Shifts Car Tax to April: Easier for Drivers, Hard on Dealers
From 2027, all IUC car-tax payments in Portugal move to April. Discover how drivers can spread costs and why dealers fear a spring-time cash-flow crunch.
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EconomyPortugal’s Exporters Cash In on €18.4B Eurozone Trade Boom
Eurozone's €18.4B October trade surplus cuts energy bills and boosts demand for Portugal's cork, wine and auto parts—what it means for Portugal exporters.
Economy · PoliticsEU’s New Rapid-Response Safeguard Shields Portuguese Farmers from Mercosur
Portugal’s farmers gain an 8% trigger in the EU-Mercosur deal, allowing provisional tariffs in weeks to curb cheap beef, citrus and dairy—discover who benefits.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Fixes €920 Minimum Wage in 2026: Workers Gain, Firms Brace
Portugal raises the statutory minimum wage to €920 on 1 Jan 2026. Workers will pocket an extra €44.50 each month while hospitality and farming firms brace for higher payroll costs.
Economy · EnvironmentGreenvolt Banks €472M from Romania Wind Sale to Fund Iberian Renewables
Portugal’s Greenvolt sells a 253-MW Romanian wind farm for €472M, unlocking funds to accelerate solar and battery projects across Iberia—here’s why it matters.
Economy · TransportationProperty and Construction Fuel Portugal’s 2025 Business Boom as Closures Drop
Construction and real estate start-ups powered Portugal’s record 2025 company launches, while closures fell 14%, boosting housing and job prospects nationwide.
Economy · HealthPortugal’s Poultry Locked Down as 50 Bird Flu Outbreaks Hike Egg Prices
Portugal logs 50 H5N1 outbreaks, orders nationwide poultry confinement and sees egg prices leap 29%—learn what it means for your next supermercado run.
EconomyPortuguese Mortgages Face Mixed Euribor Signals: Short Rates Fall, 12-Month Rises
Falling 3- & 6-month but rising 12-month Euribor will nudge Portuguese borrowers’ mortgage prestações. See how much and the smart moves to soften the blow.
Economy · PoliticsOeiras Mayor Proposes City-Hall Pay Overhaul to Halt Staff Exodus
Oeiras mayor urges national pay structure overhaul for municipal staff to stem talent drain. Discover how this could affect local services and budgets.