Economy · PoliticsPortugal Home Prices Soar 19%, Outpacing Local Paychecks
Portugal home prices jumped 19% while wages rose only 4%. Discover the hottest regions, foreign investment impact and tips for residents to avoid overpaying.
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Transportation · EconomyLisbon, Porto and Faro Holiday Flights at Risk After Ground-Handling Shake-Up
Clece ousts Menzies, putting 4,000 jobs and Christmas travel at risk. Stay updated on potential strikes and plan extra time at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Culture · EconomyÉvora Turns Sound Into Strategy in Bid for 2027 European Capital of Culture
Experimental concerts and sound installations launch Évora 27, a €75m push for yearlong tourism before Évora’s 2027 European Capital of Culture bid—learn more.
EconomyBankinter’s Profit Surge Hints at Sweeter Savings Rates in Portugal
Bankinter’s 11% profit jump fuels expansion in Portugal, with experts predicting higher deposit and savings rates plus faster mortgage approvals for clients.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2026 Budget Hands Out Tax Cuts but Bets on a Paper-Thin Surplus
Portugal’s 2026 Budget trims income and corporate tax, cuts VAT on homes and targets debt below 90% of GDP. See how much you could save—and the plan’s risks.
EconomyShort Rates Rise, Long Rates Fall, and Portuguese Mortgages May Soon Ease
Portugal’s long-term bond yields fall to one-month lows, hinting at cheaper Euribor mortgages in 2024 even as short rates rise—see what it means for your budget
Transportation · EconomyRunways Shortened, Deadlines Pushed as Lisbon Rewrites Airport Plan
Lisbon’s revamped Luís de Camões Airport trims runway length, pushes opening to 2038 and may hike ticket fees. Discover what the update means for travellers.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon Could Lose Budget Flights as Ryanair Flees High-Fee Airports
Ryanair shifts planes to cheaper hubs; Lisbon travelers could face fewer budget seats and pricier tickets. Discover the routes at risk and ways to keep costs low.
Economy · TransportationMexico’s €1B Rail Upgrade Taps Mota-Engil, Sends Portuguese Talent Abroad
Mexico awards Mota-Engil the €1B Querétaro–Irapuato rail line, creating 200 Portuguese engineering jobs abroad, supporting dividends and diversifying revenue.