Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s farmers gain an 8% trigger in the EU-Mercosur deal, allowing provisional tariffs in weeks to curb cheap beef, citrus and dairy—discover who benefits.
Economy · HealthPortugal logs 50 H5N1 outbreaks, orders nationwide poultry confinement and sees egg prices leap 29%—learn what it means for your next supermercado run.
EconomyFalling 3- & 6-month but rising 12-month Euribor will nudge Portuguese borrowers’ mortgage prestações. See how much and the smart moves to soften the blow.
Economy · PoliticsOeiras mayor urges national pay structure overhaul for municipal staff to stem talent drain. Discover how this could affect local services and budgets.
Economy · PoliticsMadeira’s 2026 budget cuts spending while offering €222M in tax relief, lower fuel duty, reduced VAT and corporate cuts — key for expats & digital nomads.
Economy · TechBanco de Portugal’s Funchal cash-sorting centre now scans 40,000 notes an hour and offers free workshops that have trained 2,000 Madeirans in money management.
Tech · EconomyPolice in Valença, Portugal, dismantle an IPTV piracy ring serving hundreds of homes; subscribers risk up to €5,000 in fines and malware infections. Stay safe.
Economy · PoliticsLearn how the EU’s 2026 draft law could let Lisbon cap holiday lets, impose seasonal pauses and freeze new licences—easing rents in hard-pressed districts.
Economy · TechExplore Portugal’s 2025 Best Workplaces—Great Place to Work reveals top tech, pharma & hospitality employers, hybrid perks & well-being trends. See who’s hiring