Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EconomyNew €21M Torres Vedras bypass reroutes 7,000+ daily vehicles away from town center, cuts A8 access times, and speeds €260M in horticultural exports. See route maps and timeline.
Economy · CultureNew Portuguese 2-euro coin launches July 15 honoring Rotary's centenary. 500k pieces available with collector premiums up to €18.50. Distribution guide inside.
Transportation · EconomyApollo's £5.7B easyJet bid faces August 7 deadline. How the takeover battle could reshape flights, fares & tourism from Lisbon, Porto & Faro.
Economy · National News3-month Euribor hits 2.431%, raising monthly mortgage costs for Portuguese borrowers. See how much more you'll pay and when rates reset.
Economy · National NewsEssential workers can't afford Lisbon as prices surge 16.5%. With median rates at €5,200/m² and 44,000 homes empty, discover what's driving Portugal's impossible housing math.
Economy · National NewsPortugal seized 20,923 liters of mislabeled wine. Learn how to spot counterfeit DOC wines and protect yourself from fraudulent bottles in central Portugal.
Economy · National NewsFood basket costs 256.71 euros in July 2026, up 37% since 2022. Weekly surge hits lower-income families hardest. See price trends and smart shopping tips.
Politics · EconomyCorruption scandal led to €556K Christmas lights contract. New transparency model means cleaner procurement and potential cost savings for residents.
Economy · National NewsFed divided on hiking rates by December 2026. Discover how this affects your euros, Portugal investments, tourism sector, and borrowing costs.