Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · EconomyPraia da Vieira businesses face closure 3 months after Storm Kristin. €230k in uncompensated losses, no government aid received, summer tourism at risk.
Politics · EconomyEurope lags in AI investment and faces demographic decline. Learn how Serbia's warnings about European decline impact Portugal's economy and future.
Economy · PoliticsEU's 20th Russia sanctions package postpones maritime ban pending G7 accord. 632 ships blacklisted. Portuguese ports, LNG terminals at Sines face new compliance rules by 2027.
Politics · EconomyThousands marched in Lisbon for April 25's 52nd anniversary amid labor disputes. What Portugal's freedom celebration reveals about worker rights and strikes ahead.
Economy · National NewsEU court ruling forces Portuguese banks to stop charging interest on insurance premiums. Learn how to claim refunds on existing loans and understand your consumer rights.
Economy · PoliticsU.S. Navy mine-clearing operation in Strait of Hormuz may take 6 months. Learn how this impacts Portugal's fuel prices, shipping costs, and your wallet now.
Economy · National NewsUnemployment drops but inflation rises in Portugal. Real wages fall behind living costs as energy and food prices surge. What residents must know now.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East tensions threaten Portugal's economy: Euribor at 2.43%, business failures projected to rise. Essential guide for residents and homeowners.
Economy · PoliticsEU proposes performance-based funding for 2028-2034. Portugal faces potential cohesion cuts while adapting to competitive model. What residents need to know now.