Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsPortuguese MEPs confront Temu over safety violations as new EU rules target counterfeit goods. Higher prices and longer shipping start March 2026.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's government pushes controversial labor law changes: 3-year contracts, weaker dismissal protections, 300-hour overtime. CGTP excluded from talks. What workers need to know.
Transportation · EconomyPetrobras raises jet fuel 54% amid Strait of Ormuz crisis. Brazilian airlines warn fares will jump 10-20%. Impact on transatlantic routes explained.
Economy · National NewsTrump threatens Iran military strikes unless Ormuz Strait reopens by April 7. Brent crude up 63% in March—how this could hit Portugal's fuel and food costs.
National News · EconomyANA airport workers demand wage talks as negotiations stall. Security forces protest pension reforms reducing payouts to 60-70%. Labor tensions rise across Portugal.
Economy · PoliticsLisbon City Council rejected fuel aid proposal. Learn what national support is available for residents facing €2.23/liter diesel prices and energy costs.
National News · EconomyPortugal releases €3.5M emergency housing grants after devastating February storms. Deadline April 7. Learn eligibility, processing times, and coastal restoration updates.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's €22B Recovery Plan faces August 2026 deadline. 8,300 homes, 400 healthcare units, and energy reforms remain—with €500M at risk from reform delays.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's bond yields fell April 1, but 6-month Euribor rose slightly. What it means for your mortgage and savings in 2026.