Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · TransportationDiesel prices jump 20 cents in Portugal Monday due to Middle East tensions. Government cuts ISP tax by 3.55 cents. See how this affects your costs and groceries.
Tech · EconomyNetflix abandons Warner Bros bid for €2.4B, investing in original content instead. What the Paramount-Warner merger means for your streaming choices in Portugal.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal's €15B high-speed rail targets 75-min Porto-Lisbon travel by 2032, but privatization of profitable routes threatens network integration.
Economy · HealthEU flags 4,671 dangerous products in 2025—mostly cosmetics from China. New €3 customs fees start July 2026. What Portugal shoppers must know now.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's retail sector posts strong 4.7% annual growth in January, ranking third in EU. Tax cuts and low unemployment fuel consumer spending across fashion, home goods, and food sectors.
Tech · EconomyPortugal's Critical Software acquires Pittsburgh's IQ Inc with 40 engineers. What this means for Portuguese tech sector growth and career opportunities.
Politics · EconomyFrance permits US refueling tankers at Gulf bases but bars offensive strikes on Iran. Gulf conflict could impact fuel prices and Portuguese businesses in the region.
Tech · EconomyOffice.eu launches March 2026 as European Microsoft alternative. €100M 6G investment protects Portugal businesses from US data exposure. GDPR-compliant cloud.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's €225M banking cartel case collapsed on technical grounds. How the statute-of-limitations ruling affects borrowers and what changes next.