Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsListings under €200k have fallen 73% in Portugal, squeezing buyers. Learn what’s driving prices, how officials plan to act, and why Vila Real bucks the trend.
Economy · National NewsOne in four new Portuguese mortgages now carries a state guarantee covering up to 15% of the price for first-time buyers under 35 — learn how the rules work.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Law 67/2025 introduces criminal penalties and new funding to speed evictions of squatters, freeing hundreds of state-owned flats for low-income tenants.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s €4.15bn Oct. budget surplus signals IRS tax cuts and cheaper mortgage rates ahead, easing household budgets—see what it means for residents and expats.
Economy · PoliticsOeiras lifts IMI to the 0.45% legal ceiling, adding about €300 a year to the average bill. Discover who is hit hardest, when 2026 payments start and which rebates could soften the blow.
Politics · EconomyPortugal inks landmark Africa pact unlocking €3.25 billion for Angola, clean-energy corridors, youth jobs and legal migration routes set to reshape continents.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s GDP jumped 2.4% in Q3 2023, powered by household spending and tourism; economists flag inflation and debt risks for the months ahead in Portugal.
Economy · National NewsAbout 70% of Portuguese families own their homes, and demand for detached houses is rising despite higher mortgage costs and fresh land-use reforms.
Tourism · EconomyExperience Ovar’s €286K winter festival at Furadouro: lights, concerts, beach rave & fireworks. See traffic tips and free shuttle info.