Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · EconomyStorm Kristin devastated Marinha Grande with €118 million in damage. Learn recovery steps for residents, businesses, and families seeking aid and reconstruction support.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal's pending Indonesia labor deal ends 40% Portuguese crew requirement, restoring insurance for 500 fishermen and preventing northern fleet collapse.
EconomyPSI index climbs 0.32% as US imposes 15% tariffs. What Portugal investors need to know about trade tensions, gold prices, and market volatility.
Economy · PoliticsECB President Lagarde receives €140K from Bank for International Settlements on top of her ECB salary—a practice barred for regular staff but allowed for leaders.
Economy · National NewsEuribor rates climb to 2.149% affecting 39% of Portugal's variable mortgages. What this means for your monthly payments and ECB's March decision.
Tech · EconomyECB President Lagarde explains why Europe's manufacturing base is a strategic advantage in AI adoption. Discover why application matters more than development for economic growth.
Politics · EconomyHungary's veto paralyzes €90B Ukraine aid and 20th sanctions package. Nordic leaders gather in Kyiv as EU faces critical cohesion crisis in year five of war.
Economy · National NewsPortugal egg prices surge 31% to €2.12 per half-dozen. Discover why bakery costs are rising and how to save on your grocery budget in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsEurope freezes trade deal as 15% U.S. tariffs threaten €6.6B Portuguese exports. Wine, pharma, and Northern industries face biggest impact. What's next for Portugal?