Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · EconomyApril 2026: Portugal tourism grew 0.6% while domestic travel fell 1%. Foreign visitors drive all gains as regional gaps widen. Key data for residents and investors.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's debt hit €287.1 billion in April. Learn how certificados de aforro and new tax cuts impact residents and expats in Portugal.
Transportation · EconomyFord resurrects Fiesta as affordable electric hatchback by 2028. €25,000 pricing, 400km range, unique tuning vs Renault 5. What Portuguese drivers need to know.
Tech · EconomyAnthropic files for IPO with $965B valuation. Discover what this means for Portuguese investors, cybersecurity mandates, and the EU AI Act enforcement by August 2026.
Transportation · EconomyTAP Air Portugal raising fares due to fuel costs. Portugal residents should book before June 15 to lock in current prices with free modifications this summer.
Transportation · EconomyEasyJet denies takeover talks with Castlelake amid fuel cost pressures. Share price volatility driven by Middle East tensions affecting European carriers.
Economy · PoliticsIran-US standoff closes Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil up 27%. Portugal faces electricity hikes of 32% by Q3 2026. How it impacts your bills.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's development bank launches €1 billion emergency loans for storm-ravaged businesses and municipalities. 12-year terms for SMEs, 30-year for infrastructure.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's new EU budget model shifts from guaranteed funds to merit-based grants in 2028. Learn what this means for taxes, jobs, and infrastructure investment.