EconomyWorker Shortage Adds Thousands to Portugal’s New-Build Costs
Portugal construction costs climbed 4.8% in September as wages soar 8.8%. Discover how the labour crunch could add €30k to a new-home budget for buyers.
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Health · EconomyPortugal’s 2026 Health Budget Trim Signals Longer Queues, Fiscal Watchdog Warns
Government eyes 2.7% rise yet deep procurement cuts; watchdog sees care delays and deficit risk. Learn how the draft budget may affect your SNS access.
EconomyPortugal Emerges as ‘One-Hour Startup’ Hub with 20-Year Record Registrations
Portugal's startup boom speeds up incorporation to under an hour, slashes taxes and offers EU grants. Discover the hottest sectors and looming risks for founders.
EconomyPortugal Mortgages News in 2026: The State of Play and What It Means for Foreign Buyers vs. Locals
Planning to buy in Portugal in 2026? Our guide covers mortgage rates, LTV caps for foreigners vs. locals, and why banks are pickier.
Economy · PoliticsFrance’s Debt Crunch Puts Portuguese Exporters and Mortgages on Edge
France’s ballooning debt is nudging euro-zone yields higher, a move that could lift Portuguese mortgage rates and squeeze exporters. Find out who’s most at risk and how to hedge.
Tech · EconomyPorto Drones Join US 911 Calls, Showcasing Portugal's Tech Muscle
Porto’s Beyond Vision is shipping 300 VTOne drones to U.S. 911 teams, slashing response times to under 5 minutes and proving Portugal’s tech can save lives abroad.
EconomyEDP and EDPR Plunge, Dragging Lisbon’s PSI Lower and Testing Retail Nerves
EDP slumps 4% and EDPR 2%, erasing €1 bn from Lisbon's PSI. Find out why the 2026-28 plan spooked investors and how higher rates could squeeze future returns.
Health · EconomyWeight-Loss Drugs Threaten to Blow Portugal’s Medicine Budget
Subsidising semaglutide and tirzepatide could add €2bn to Portugal’s drug bill—well above the pharmacy budget. See the impact on patients, taxpayers and residents.
EconomyNobre Workers Walk Out, Putting Portugal’s Christmas Charcuterie at Risk
An escalating strike at Nobre’s Rio Maior factory may cut Portugal's Christmas charcuterie supply and raise prices. See its impact on Christmas shopping.