Economy · PoliticsTariffs Up, Sales Up: Portugal’s September Export Surprise
Portugal’s exports leapt 14.3% in Sept as chemicals to Germany and pharma goods for the US trimmed the trade gap. Learn how firms adapt to the 15% tariff cap.
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Transportation · EconomyRecord 57 Million Passengers Strain Portugal’s Airports as UK Travel Leads the Surge
Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports moved 57 million passengers by September 2024, straining capacity. UK demand and planned Alcochete airport may reshape travel.
EconomyPortugal’s Construction-Wage Surge Drives Up Housing Costs and Public Budgets
Construction wages in Portugal are up 9.7%, driving apartment prices higher and straining budgets. Learn what it means for homeowners, renters and taxpayers.
Economy · TechBeyond Sun and Surf, Algarve Factories Add 5,200 Skilled Jobs
Algarve factories triple profits since 2020, creating roles and green-tech careers. Discover how incentives and exports drive this €442m surge in Portugal.
Health · EconomyPortugal's New Health Reality: Most Families Now Mix SNS and Private Cover
Learn 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 Tops 5,000 Startups, Opening Doors for Skilled Expats
Portugal 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 · EconomyPortugal Blocks Ryanair's Digital-Only Check-In, Keeps Paper Passes Free
ANAC 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 Shockwave Sends Lisbon Stocks Lower, Stirring Index Risk Debate
EDP’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.
EconomyCheap Spanish Homes and Tax Breaks Tempt Growing Number of Portuguese Buyers
Spanish 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.