Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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.
Politics · EconomyPortugal-Angola cooperation brings cheaper petrol, fresh produce and smoother residence visas. Discover 2030 roadmap, student exchanges and green projects.
Health · EconomyParacetamol, metformin and other basics will stay at today’s prices until 2026. See how Portugal’s price freeze protects your wallet and prevents shortages.
Politics · EconomyPortugal plans to raise the tax-free meal allowance by just €0.10 in 2026, a move unions warn could spark strikes and tighten workers' lunch budgets today.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s first joint UGT-CGTP strike in a decade could shut trains, flights, schools and public offices on 11 Dec—learn what steps to take now. Prepare early.
EconomyEurozone’s €19.4B trade surplus may lift the euro, cut energy bills and keep Portuguese mortgage rates steady—see its impact on households and exporters.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal tolls linked to inflation will rise about 2.3% on 1 Jan 2026, with Tagus bridge trips climbing 2.38%. See cost impact for commuters too.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Constitutional Court risks more paper delays as MPs debate a €1.6 M boost for digital files and a stronger party-finance watchdog. Outcome soon.
Tech · EconomySines data center promises €10B investment to lift GDP, raise rents and strain talent pipelines—key facts for residents and future movers in Portugal.