Politics · EconomyLisbon's €40 Million Court Bill: What Rising Taxes Mean for Residents
Lisbon ordered to pay €40M in court settlements from 1990s contracts. Learn how this affects your taxes, services, and municipal budget.
Section
Economy
Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyAll Economy stories
Economy · Digital LifestylePlan Your Retirement in Minutes: Portugal's New Mobile Pension Calculator Explained
Portugal's pension calculator app now on mobile. Model retirement scenarios, calculate benefits, understand penalties. Legal age 2026: 66 years, 9 months.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East Ceasefire Brings Lower Fuel Bills and Market Relief to Portugal
Iran-US ceasefire reopens Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices drop 13-14%, easing fuel bills in Portugal. ECB rate cuts now more likely. What residents should expect.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East Conflict Hits Portugal's Wallet: What Rising Inflation Means for Your Bills and Income
Middle East conflict pushes Portugal inflation to 2.8% in 2026. World Bank warns of energy cost surges and slower growth. How it impacts your salary, utilities, and living costs.
Economy · National NewsPortugal Clears €189M Azul Lawsuit to Fast-Track TAP Privatization by Summer
Portugal assumes Azul debt to clear TAP privatization path. Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bidding by July. Clean balance sheet for buyers.
Economy · National NewsYour Mortgage Costs Could Rise Again: Portugal's Borrowing Expenses Hit Record High
Portugal's borrowing costs surge, pushing interest payments to €7.2B in 2026. How rising Euribor rates affect your mortgage and household budget.
Economy · PoliticsEgypt's Gas Discovery Offers Hope as Iran Conflict Drives Energy Costs Higher
Egypt's 2 trillion cubic feet gas discovery could ease supply, but US-Iran war blocking Strait of Hormuz is pushing Portugal's fuel bills 10-15% higher. What residents should know.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese Stocks Hit 18-Year High as CTT Soars, But Energy Crisis Threatens Gains
PSI index climbs to 9,450 points, highest since 2008. CTT surges 3.17%. But Middle East tensions threaten energy costs and investor returns in Portugal.
Sports · EconomyPorto and Braga Cash In on Europa League: How Portuguese Clubs Are Banking €20M Each
Porto and Braga earned €20M+ each in Europa League. How this windfall reshapes Portugal's football finances, plus what's at stake in this week's quarter-finals.