Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Finance Ministry confirms computer error delayed IRS refunds. Electronic payments resume by April 27. Check your status and payment timeline here.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Tupperware factory sale misses €10M target, leaving 200 Constância workers and €9.1M in unpaid wages in limbo. Buyers sought for 44-year plant.
Economy · PoliticsOLAF's 2025 report flags €597M in EU fund misuse. Portuguese businesses face stricter oversight. Essential compliance steps to protect your EU funding.
Transportation · EconomyVia Verde raised tolling fees April 10, 2026. Mobility plans increased €3-€4.80/year while highway subscriptions rose minimally. Compare plans and save.
Economy · National NewsMadeira boosts gas subsidy to €25 per canister for 90 days in 2026 amid energy crisis. Social tariff holders qualify automatically—just show ID and electricity bill at retailers.
Transportation · EconomyEasyJet projects €659M H1 loss amid Middle East conflict fuel surge. Portugal travelers face higher fares and potential route cuts this summer.
Economy · National NewsWorld Bank warns Middle East conflict will spike fertilizer costs 64%, triggering grocery inflation across Portugal by summer 2026. What residents should prepare for.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal faces fiscal crunch as PRR reprogramming costs €456M. Track how €13.1B recovery spending, budget deficit risks, and August 2026 deadline affect residents.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's proposed labour reforms would expand fixed-term contracts and unpaid overtime. Learn how the changes could affect your employment rights and what's next.