Oil Prices Hit $101 a Barrel: How Rising Brent Crude Costs Impact Your Life in Portugal
Brent crude hits $101.91/barrel amid Middle East crisis. Learn how Persian Gulf tensions drive up fuel, groceries, and living costs in Portugal in 2026.
Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Brent crude hits $101.91/barrel amid Middle East crisis. Learn how Persian Gulf tensions drive up fuel, groceries, and living costs in Portugal in 2026.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for TAP by July 2026. Government decision by September. What each airline offers for Portugal's connectivity.
Portugal's labor law overhaul faces a May 7 deadline. Discover what changes mean for your job, pay, and contract terms—and expect transport disruptions April 25 and May 1.
Banco de Portugal cuts losses 75% to €1.4M as gold reserves surge to €45B. Central bank expects break-even by 2026 after 3 years of technical deficits.
Bankinter Portugal holds €56M Q1 earnings steady while targeting Top 6 bank status. €400M in state-backed mortgages, 27% surge in managed assets, new insurance deals.
Iran's new Strait of Ormuz toll system drives up oil prices and shipping costs. Discover how this affects Portugal's fuel prices, bills, and living costs in 2026.
EU approves €90B loan to Ukraine with major implications for Portuguese taxpayers, defense sector jobs, and EU budget priorities. Hungarian political shift accelerates approval.
UGT union rejects Portugal's labor reform after 9 months of negotiations. What the collapse means for job security, temporary contracts, and workplace rights in 2026.
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa compete to buy 44.9% of TAP. Portugal retains control. How the airline sale affects flights, ticket prices, jobs, and Porto routes.