Environment · EconomyAfter the Vinhais Blaze: Containment Won, Next Battle is Recovery
Get the latest on the Vinhais wildfire aftermath: road status, smoke safety, and steps homeowners should take before autumn rains erode slopes.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Economy · Immigration€1.3 B Shot in the Arm: Portugal Taps EIB to Boost Affordable Rentals
€1.3B EIB deal funds 12k affordable housing units in Lisbon, Porto and Algarve by 2030. Expect cooler rents and easier leases—see timeline. Read more.
Politics · EconomyEuropean Watchdog Says Portugal’s Top Officials Still Poorly Vetted
Watchdog faults Portugal over corruption gaps in asset disclosures and police checks—issues that can slow visas, permits and investment. Stay updated.
EconomySummer Lull Sends Lisbon Stocks Lower as Euro Worries Grow
Lisbon stock market slips 0.6%. Discover how eurozone jitters could move mortgage rates, currency transfers and your retirement portfolio today.
Economy · EnvironmentHeatwave-Thinned Douro Harvest Sets Stage for Intense 2025 Wines
Douro harvest 2025 brings 20% fewer grapes but heightened flavours. Learn what that means for wine prices, vineyard jobs and autumn travel plans.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal’s 2026 Rent Hike Capped at 2.25 Percent
Portugal's 2.25% rent cap for 2026: see how much your lease could rise, the relief programs available, and plan your budget today.
EconomySurging Home Values Put Portugal Among World’s Fastest-Growing Markets
Q1 2025 data shows Portugal house prices up 16.9%, outpaced only by Turkey and North Macedonia. See hotspots, mortgage shifts, and policy tweaks.
Economy · TransportationSudden U.S. Tariffs Force Portugal’s Post to Halt Most Packages
U.S. customs axed the $800 duty-free limit, so CTT halted most Portugal-USA parcels. See current workarounds, costs and expected timeline.
EconomyAfrica Contracts Drive Mota-Engil to Record Half-Year Profit
Mota-Engil posts record €59M H1 profit, 16% margins; Africa 40% of turnover. Why it matters for investors and expat professionals.