Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's self-funded CMVM can't freely use its revenue. Budget constraints risk slower oversight, talent drain to EU hubs, and delayed AI tools—what this means for your investments.
Economy · ImmigrationSelf-employed workers in Portugal face withholding tax when earning over €15,000 annually. Learn rates, compliance rules, and cash flow strategies.
Politics · EconomyAzores farmers reclaim €380,000 in agricultural subsidies after regional pressure. Learn how budget tensions between archipelago and Lisbon affect residents.
Economy · National NewsEU wage transparency directive missed in Portugal. Women earn 14.4% less. Learn your rights as job seekers and employees despite government delay.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's electricity grid risks 12.8-hour annual blackouts starting 2026. Learn what's causing the crisis, government response, and how to prepare.
EconomyIran-Israel conflict pushes oil to $97/barrel. Portugal's PSI rises 0.05% near 18-year high as global markets tumble. Energy costs rising—what residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsPortugal extends 2025 Single Report deadline to June 12, 2026. Employers face €204-€9,690 fines for missing it. Filing guide inside.
Economy · National NewsEuribor rises to 2.351%, affecting 25% of Portugal's mortgages. ECB rate hike Thursday means higher payments for variable-rate borrowers. What you need to know.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal travelers face soaring airfares as airline profits collapse 50% in 2026. Fuel crisis cuts Middle East routes from Lisbon, Porto—what it means for your next trip.