Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National News6-month Euribor falls to 2.606%, 12-month rises to 2.785% today. Calculate how June's mixed rates affect your variable mortgage payment in Portugal.
Economy · ImmigrationTen years on, Brexit delivered middling growth, not prosperity. What this means for Portuguese professionals, exporters, and investors targeting the UK market.
Tech · EconomyOracle admits AI drove 21,000 job cuts and warns of more. First major tech firm to explicitly link layoffs to automation. How Portugal workers can adapt.
Health · Economy€60M Lusíadas Faro Hospital opens late 2027 with robotic AI surgery, 400K consultations yearly, 500 healthcare jobs. Advanced medical care without Lisbon trips.
Economy · TechEU approves digital euro with free payments and privacy features by 2029. Pilot starts 2027. Learn how it affects Portuguese residents and banks.
Tech · EconomyPortugal's NIS2 cybersecurity law requires businesses to register, appoint security officers, and meet compliance tiers. Fines up to €5M. What you need to know.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's registered unemployment drops to 274,766 in May (-8.7% YoY). Discover how tighter labor markets boost wages and bargaining power for workers.
Environment · EconomyAlentejo's €78.6M hybrid solar-wind project secures 10-year Repsol deal from 2028, delivering energy for 40,000 homes annually and cutting 23,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
National News · Economy4,000+ Azores students now receive €99 flight subsidies under "Regressa a Casa." Covers two round trips yearly. Apply between Sept 1-Aug 15 on Youth Portal.