Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsLearn how the EU–Mercosur free-trade accord scraps tariffs on 91 % of Portuguese exports, compliance steps agri-food and tech firms face, and when savings start.
Politics · EconomyPortugal warns EU budget cuts could hike living costs and strain services in Madeira and the Azores. Learn what’s at stake and how residents can prepare today.
Transportation · EconomyLearn how TAP's €20M maintenance hub in Porto will cut aircraft downtime by six hours, create 300 skilled jobs and boost northern Portugal's local economy.
Health · EconomyLong SNS waiting lists and a shortage of family doctors are pushing more residents in Portugal toward private health insurance, creating a two-speed system. Learn the key trends now.
Economy · Digital LifestyleDECO PROteste crowns Continente Portugal’s cheapest online supermarket in its 2025 Price Index. Compare Pingo Doce, Froiz and get delivery & loyalty savings tips.
Politics · EconomyFrom next month, Lisbon will ban takeaway alcohol sales between 23:00 and 08:00, aiming to cut street noise. Find out who’s exempt and the fines businesses face.
Tourism · Economy2025 cruise traffic delivered an €80M boost to Lisbon’s economy and funds a €36M shore-power grid that will cut port emissions by 77% before 2030 citywide.
EconomyOECD inflation slowed to 3.9%, signalling cheaper imported goods, while energy costs climb in Portugal as the ECB holds rates. What to expect in 2026.
Economy · TechDiscover why global investors are pouring record FDI into Portugal’s green-energy and digital hubs from Braga to Setúbal—and what it means for jobs and growth in 2026.