Economy · National NewsPortugal's Mortgage Squeeze: Your 6-Month Rate Just Went Up Again
6-month Euribor hits 2.385%, affecting 40% of Portugal's variable mortgages. Learn how this rate hike impacts your monthly payments and what options you have.
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Tech · EconomyPortugal's €12 Billion Data Centre Boom: Can the Government Deliver on Execution?
Portugal's PNCD data centre strategy attracts €12B investment but faces licensing, energy, and land hurdles. Microsoft leads the boom. Learn what's at stake.
Economy · National NewsABF to Split Primark from Food Business by 2027: What It Means for Portugal's 13 Stores
ABF announces Primark separation by end of 2027. The retail chain operates 486 stores across 19 markets including Portugal with 83,000+ employees globally.
Tourism · EconomyGerman Travelers Transform Azores Tourism: Record Growth, New Airlines, and Housing Pressures
German visitors drove 12% overnight growth in Azores tourism in 2025. Austrian Airlines adds Vienna route. What housing and tourism pressures mean for you.
Politics · EconomyEU Approves €90B Ukraine Loan Package: Portugal's Role and Potential Exposure
EU approves €90B Ukraine loan with Portugal guaranteeing 1.5% share. First disbursement scheduled May-June 2026. Understanding the contingent liability for Portuguese taxpayers.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Labor Reform Gamble: Temporary Jobs May Keep You Stuck Until Your 30s
Portugal's new labor reform extends temporary contracts to 3 years and reintroduces unpaid hour-banking. What workers and expats in Portugal need to know this week.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Tax Refund System Hit by Computer Error: What You Need to Know
Portugal's Finance Ministry confirms computer error delayed IRS refunds. Electronic payments resume by April 27. Check your status and payment timeline here.
EconomyWhy Your Chocolate Bar Just Got Smaller: Geopolitical Chaos and Cocoa Supply Shock Explained
Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt cocoa supply chains, driving prices to $3,365/ton. Portuguese chocolate makers face rising costs and margin pressure.
Economy · National NewsIllegal Loan Scam Alert: Portugal Warns Residents Against Fiducia Credito's Fake Credit Schemes
Bank of Portugal warns of unlicensed lender Fiducia Credito. Avoid upfront fees, verify lenders on BdP registry, report fraud immediately.