Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsGovernment plan to overhaul inspector careers could slow ACT factory audits and casino policing in Portugal—what it means for workers, gamblers and taxpayers.
EconomyConstruction wages in Portugal are up 9.7%, driving apartment prices higher and straining budgets. Learn what it means for homeowners, renters and taxpayers.
Economy · TechAlgarve factories triple profits since 2020, creating roles and green-tech careers. Discover how incentives and exports drive this €442m surge in Portugal.
Health · EconomyLearn why 58% of Portugal now pays for private health insurance alongside SNS and decide if a second card could save you time, cash and stress.
Tech · EconomyPortugal startup scene tops 5,000 firms as Web Summit touts new tax breaks, Tech Visa upgrades and Microsoft’s €10B AI hub, spurring jobs for expats and locals.
Transportation · EconomyANAC blocks Ryanair’s digital-only check-in; free printed passes assured at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports—request one at the counter if your phone dies.
EconomyEDP’s 5% plunge wiped 1.4% off Lisbon’s PSI index. Learn what CPP’s surprise sell-off and December’s ERSE ruling could mean for your Portugal investments.
EconomySpanish homes cost half of Lisbon’s. Discover the price gap, tax breaks, remote-work visa perks, and hotspots drawing Portuguese buyers from Extremadura to Galicia.
Tech · EconomyPortugal fast-tracks digital leadership: Microsoft’s $10 B AI hub in Sines, nationwide rental-tax cuts and new talent visas reshape the job market for residents and expats alike.