Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · EconomyEU complaint over untreated waste at 28 landfills in Portugal could bring EU fines over €100 million and drive higher household waste fees by 2025—learn more.
EconomyPortugal’s PSI index tops 7,000 for the first time since 2010, up 22% YTD. Discover the sectors propelling the surge and the risks expat investors must weigh.
Health · EconomyPortugal’s diabetes prevalence reaches 14.2%. Discover free SNS screening sites, ways to cut medication costs and the policy changes shaping future care today.
EconomyJulius Baer’s new Lisbon branch offers Portugal residents and expats private-banking advice, funds, mortgages and estate-planning services—tailored to you.
Tech · EconomyMissed ChatGPT Go's €7.99 launch? See features kept, perks lost, and privacy risks before choosing between free, Plus or future tiers in Portugal.
Economy · National NewsNational asking price is €2,970/m², while Beja, Santarém & Portalegre soar 25-30%. Find the remaining bargains and 2026 outlook for buyers.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon Metro spends €7m for round-the-clock teams at Baixa-Chiado and Airport, aiming to end elevator failures. Check rider tips.
Economy · HealthBio Leaf Health’s €2.3 million upgrade will double greenhouses in Castelo de Vide, add stable jobs and meet Infarmed’s 2025 medical cannabis export rules.
Environment · EconomySpike in wolf attacks hits Bragança farms. Learn how new rules promise quicker, market-value payouts and prevention grants under Programa Alcateia.