Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsTax cuts and €9.7 billion in EU recovery cash are lifting Portuguese incomes and investment, even as exports and tourism cool. What it means for 2024 growth.
EconomyPortugal’s inflation is set to stay near 2% through 2027, easing variable-rate mortgages, indexing pensions and giving households nationwide greater budget certainty.
Economy · CultureASAE agents shut down a bottling plant in Vila Real, seizing 1,326 fake Douro DOC bottles and 12,000 labels. Discover how authorities protect Portugal's wine.
EconomyEU forecasts show Portugal's economy growing 2% yearly through 2026 while public debt falls below 90% of GDP—discover what this means for wages, taxes and living costs.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s supreme court ruled wind-farm towers are urban property under IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis), boosting rural budgets and nudging power prices.
Economy · PoliticsTribunal de Contas freezes 20+ PRR contracts, halting municipal projects and putting Portugal’s next €1.3 bn EU payout at risk. See how taxpayers and councils are affected.
Economy · EnvironmentDirected monkfish fishing is banned across Portugal after quotas filled, straining coastal incomes and pushing fish prices higher this season.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal public sector jobs rose 1.8% YoY (+13K) but slipped 0.2% in Q3. See how these seasonal changes shape public services and the 2026 budget.
Economy · PoliticsAudit court blocks 20+ PRR contracts, halting cash for hospitals, housing and SMEs. Discover how delays to Portugal’s €22bn Recovery Plan could strain services.