Economy · PoliticsHousing Costs Outpace Wages, Socialist Chief Sounds Alarm for Portugal
Portugal housing debate could reshape rents, taxes and visas. See how rising costs and wage reforms may affect expats working or investing here.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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EconomyPortugal’s Quiet Bank Cartel Victory May Cut Costs for Foreign Clients
Portugal bank cartel fines erased; guilt stands. Reforms ahead could trim fees and lure new banks, easing everyday money moves for foreign residents.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Picks OECD Veteran as Central Bank Governor—What It Means for Expats
OECD veteran to head Portugal's central bank. Expect tweaks to mortgage caps, non-resident accounts and green loans. Stay ahead of changes.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal’s Bottled Gas Slides Below Regulator Limit, Easing Expat Bills
Bottled gas in Portugal finally gets cheaper. Discover why rates fell, which brands cut most and tips for foreigners to stretch energy budgets.
Transportation · EconomyLisbon Expats Brace for 18 September Carris Bus Shutdown
Lisbon bus strike could halt Carris all day on 18 Sept—see alternate routes, planning advice before tickets sell out and taxis surge.
Economy · HealthRising Cost of a Tiny Stamp: Portugal Braces for Cigarette Price Hike in 2026
Expats beware: a higher tax stamp will lift cigarette prices across Portugal from Jan 2026. Learn timing, border limits and ways to save.
Economy · EnvironmentGreen Power Rally Fizzles, Leaving Lisbon Market Flat and Expats Watching
Lisbon stock market ended almost unchanged; energy climbed, banks dipped. See what this balance means for foreign investors and next week’s risks.
Economy · ImmigrationHouses Under €30k? Inland Portugal Adds Tax Perks Too
Cheap homes in Portugal: discover inland towns offering €20k–€30k houses, local tax breaks and fibre-optic coworking. Learn pitfalls before purchase.
Economy · PoliticsLisbon Debates Fate of 700 Squatted Council Homes
Lisbon City Hall still counts 700 illegally occupied council flats. Discover 2025 regularisation or eviction rules and how they may nudge expat rents.