Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · EnvironmentAsian gall wasp devastates Bragança chestnuts—50% harvest loss. Portugal releases parasitic wasps to fight back. Impact on prices and rural areas.
Economy · EnvironmentGalp's Q1 profit jumps 41% to €272M driven by Brazilian Bacalhau field and higher Brent prices. Sines green hydrogen and biofuels plants advance. Impact on Portugal's energy.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Banco de Portugal governor made illegal stock purchases in Galp and Jerónimo Martins. ECB compliance forced reversal. What this means for Portugal investors.
Economy · PoliticsMozambican humanitarian Graça Machel receives Forbes Lusófona award for decades of education and women's rights work. Her Trust impacts Lusophone economies and African development.
Economy · TransportationChinese brands like BYD challenge Tesla's Portugal dominance. Discover how this EV competition affects buyers and what Ford's €28k target means for 2027.
Economy · TransportationArctic sea routes offer 40% distance cuts but remain marginal for container shipping. Key insights for Portugal's exporters, energy traders, and logistics firms on costs and geopolitical risks.
Culture · EconomyVinTV launches in Portugal with vintage 70s-90s programming on all major operators. Whigfield performs at Lisbon debut. What cord-cutters need to know.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Trabalho XXI labor reform remains stalled amid fierce opposition. Learn how proposed changes to strikes, contracts, and dismissals could affect workers.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal consolidates 13 social programs into one unified payment by August 2026. Learn how the new PSU benefits low-income households and eliminates work disincentives.