Tech · EconomySanta Maria to Welcome ESA's Reusable Spaceplane, Fueling Azores Tech Growth
Discover how ESA's reusable Space Rider will land on Santa Maria in 2028, boosting investment, high-tech jobs and prestige in Portugal's Azores. Learn more!
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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Transportation · EconomyeasyJet Profit Jump Means More Flights and Lower Fares for Portuguese Flyers
easyJet’s €563M profit lets it boost Lisbon, Porto and Faro capacity, cut fares and intensify competition for Portuguese travellers—discover what’s next.
Economy · HealthPortugal’s State Businesses Lose €1.3bn—Hospitals Underfunded, Services at Risk
Portugal's state firms lost €1.3 bn in 2024, led by hospital deficits—threatening cuts and higher taxes. Discover what the 2025 rescue plan means for residents.
Tourism · EconomyPestana Holds Out for Fair Offer, Securing Pousadas de Portugal Operations Through 2026
Discover how Pestana’s firm stance on its 49% stake in Pousadas de Portugal guarantees stable operations through 2026, shapes the upcoming tender and what travellers need to know.
Health · EconomyPortugal’s Private Hospital Giants Threaten Patient Costs and Choice
Two-thirds of private hospital beds in Portugal are controlled by four groups, risking higher costs and fewer options. Find out how this impacts your wallet.
Health · EconomyPortugal Orders Poultry Indoors Amid H5N1 Surge, Cancels Christmas Bird Fairs
Portugal orders all domestic birds indoors after 39 H5N1 outbreaks and bans poultry movement at Christmas fairs. Learn biosecurity steps to protect your flock.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Leverages African Partnerships to Bolster European Security
From naval patrols to green energy, Portugal’s alliances with Angola, Mozambique and Cabo Verde form a cost-effective shield for Europe’s security—learn more.
Sports · EconomyAljezur Closes Indoor Pools Indefinitely, Spurring Algarve Maintenance Debate
Aljezur’s only indoor pools have closed indefinitely after Legionella and air-quality alerts, sending swim clubs, school classes and winter tourists to Lagos and Portimão—follow our updates on the Algarve maintenance debate.
Economy · TourismRonaldo’s Riyadh Stint Spurs Saudi Investment and Tourism for Portugal
See how Ronaldo's Al-Nassr stint drives Saudi funds into Portuguese ventures and fuels tourism interest across Lisbon, Porto and Algarve.