Transportation · EconomyFour Months of Airport Turmoil Await Portugal’s Travellers and Expats
Portugal airport strike threatens travel Sept-Jan. See mitigation tips, minimum service rules and alternatives before booking flights this season.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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EconomyFriday Slump Highlights Lisbon Market’s Wild Side for Foreign Investors
Portugal stock market slid 0.58% Friday, outpacing Europe. Learn why low liquidity and sector weightings matter for expat portfolios. Stay informed.
Economy · ImmigrationForeign Funds Spark a New Property Boom Across Portugal in 2025
Portugal property market heats up in 2025 as retail and hotels trade hands. Learn how rising yields and cheaper loans could shape your move next.
EconomySmall GDP Upgrade Signals Big Stakes for Expats in Portugal
Eurozone GDP revision lifts growth to 1.5%. Discover how steadier rates, jobs and rents in Portugal may shift for foreign residents. Stay informed.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal's Mid-Year Surplus Signals Tax and Visa Shifts Ahead
Portugal's budget surplus hints at lower taxes, faster visas, stronger public services. See how July's windfall could influence your 2026 plans.
Environment · EconomyA Canyon Ablaze: How the International Douro Fire Reshaped Portugal’s Wild North
Discover how the Douro wildfire is hiking rural insurance, endangering wine estates and wildlife, and what steps residents can take to aid recovery.
Economy · EnvironmentScorching Portuguese Summer Sends Power Bills Soaring for Newcomers
Record heat trims renewables, hikes Portugal electricity prices; see smart tactics to slash your household bill this summer.
Politics · EconomyPolitical Firestorm in Lisbon Clouds Promised Housing and Tax Cuts
A heated clash questions Portugal's housing push, healthcare funds and tax relief. Stay informed before signing new leases.
Environment · EconomyWildfires Threaten Fundão Cherry Groves, Shaking Expat Plans
Blazes hit Fundão’s famed cherries. See compensation paths, rising insurance and replanting tactics for growers.