Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsFrom Monday, Portuguese civilians at Lajes Air Base on Terceira can request an interest-free advance of withheld wages; the Azores government vows deposits within 48 hours and will absorb all banking costs.
Tourism · EconomyVisiting Lisbon for Web Summit? Hotel occupancy hits 90% and rates jump 20% from 10–13 Nov, but prices fall before and after the four-day tech event—time your stay.
EconomyImports are rising faster than exports, leaving Portugal with a €24 billion trade gap. Discover how the imbalance could affect prices, jobs and investment in 2025.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s IUC car tax shifts to a single February deadline from 2026—no rate hike. Learn instalment rules, avoid double-payment traps, and plan your budget.
Politics · EconomyAt the EU-CELAC summit in Colombia, Portugal hopes to ease U.S.–Latin America strains and open trade, green-tech and security deals that boost Portuguese firms.
Economy · EnvironmentGalp’s €151M Mozambique tax dispute heads to Hague arbitration, a ruling that could divert cash from Portugal’s hydrogen, solar and EV projects—what’s at stake?
Environment · EconomyPortugal’s new 400-hectare Alentejo elephant sanctuary will house up to 30 former zoo elephants, create local jobs and boost research; first arrivals in 2026.
Politics · EconomyPortugal will open embassies in Hanoi and Addis by 2026, promising faster visas, stronger consular help and support for Portuguese firms abroad. Learn more.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's 2026 budget faces a record 2,176 changes. Learn how fuel duty, VAT, pensions and tuition caps could reshape your costs, and when MPs will vote.