Economy · EnvironmentCanadian Fund Dumps EDP Shares, Putting Portugal’s Energy Costs in Play
Canadian pension fund sells 5.2% stake in EDP for €815m. Find out what the exit means for Portuguese electricity bills, dividends and 2030 climate goals.
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Economy · EnvironmentGlobal Coffee Price Surge Threatens €1 Espresso in Portugal
Global coffee prices jumped 30%, pushing supermarket packs up 24% and Lisbon café shots toward €1.50. Discover why Portugal’s daily espresso ritual now costs more.
Politics · EconomyLisbon's Latin America Drive Aims to Land Green Contracts, Cut Tariffs
EU-CELAC deals unlock €45 B for green tenders, tariff cuts and digital links, giving Portuguese exporters and tech firms footholds in Latin American markets.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Races to Drop Last Russian Gas Ahead of 2027 Ban
EU ban will end Russian LNG imports in Portugal by 2027. Discover why the last 4% matters for winter heating bills and which suppliers Lisbon has lined up.
Economy · TechInnovation Wave Positions Portugal to Break the 3% Growth Barrier
Portugal’s R&D spending is accelerating, putting the 3% GDP growth target within reach and promising skilled jobs, rising wages and tax breaks. Learn more.
Politics · EconomyLonger Hours, Easier Layoffs? Portugal's Labour Shake-Up Faces Backlash
Draft bill could extend workdays, simplify layoffs and ease contract renewals—see how Portugal’s labour rewrite may reshape your job security and pay.
Health · EconomyPortugal's Lab Test Surge Strains Budget, New Controls Ahead
State spending on Portugal lab tests climbs 4.1%, pressuring SNS funds. Learn how 2025 reimbursement reforms could affect residents and expats—read analysis.
EconomySurprise Price Drops in Lisbon and Porto Put Homeownership Back in Reach
Lisbon property insiders: Marvila, Areeiro drop 17%, Porto's Campanhã 8%. Act in 2025—buy before new metro lines and tech hubs push prices and rents higher.
Sports · EconomyRecord Benfica Ballot Gives Rui Costa Free Rein—but Fans Demand Results
Benfica election sees record 93k members back Rui Costa. Learn what his new mandate and Noronha Lopes' defeat mean for Portuguese supporters and club finances.