Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsOil hits $100 as Iran closes Hormuz Strait. Portugal's Costa leads EU diplomacy while energy bills rise and food costs face threat. Latest updates.
Economy · National NewsPortugal launches €600M credit facility for energy-intensive firms. Learn eligibility requirements, state guarantees, and how to apply through Banco Português de Fomento.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's new inheritance law allows heirs to force property sales after 2 years of dispute. Learn how it affects your rights and the housing market through 2029.
Economy · National NewsGovernor tells Parliament only lawmakers can cap bank fees that generate 20% of sector revenue. What Portugal residents need to know about their rights.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's new housing package cuts rent taxes to 10%, speeds permits to 120 days, and forces inherited property sales. What changes for renters and buyers.
National News · EconomyPortugal's farm fatalities rise sharply. Inside the quad bike accident in Évora, safety gaps in agriculture, and what landowners must know about liability.
Tech · EconomySix Portuguese satellites launched March 2025 enable maritime alerts and fire detection. Azores spaceport opening by 2027 with €204.8M ESA investment creating tech jobs.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's €150M monthly fuel package offers 10¢/liter diesel relief April–June 2026, but prices hit €2.16. Farmers, truckers say aid insufficient vs Spain's 20¢.
Tech · EconomyTekever's AR3 EVO drone now detects radar passively without emitting signals. Learn how this Portugal-Denmark collaboration strengthens European defense autonomy.