Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's dual-household unemployment drops 12.5% in January. Yet 50% of jobless lack secondary education—read why skills gaps persist for residents.
National News · EconomyFire hits vacant Bairro Alto building as Lisbon's 48,000 empty properties raise safety concerns. Essential checks for renters and buyers in historic districts.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's shoe exports grew despite global decline. Discover how the sector outperforms Italy and Spain while investing heavily in sustainable production through 2030.
Environment · EconomyEnvironmental group Quercus proposes windfall tax on hydropower companies after January storms. NGO seeks to fund disaster relief as government announces separate recovery measures.
Economy · Digital LifestyleContinente's SMEG stamp campaign goes viral as deadline approaches. Learn about the fraud risks on Vinted and Facebook, and how to protect yourself.
Economy · National NewsCentro region businesses access €400M financing with €150M public funds (30-50% non-repayable grants) for storm recovery. Manufacturing focus, February deadline.
Tech · EconomyX social network experienced its second global outage in 30 days, affecting Portuguese users. What happened, regulatory context, and platform reliability concerns.
Environment · EconomyPortugal's national building renovation plan lacks rent caps and clear funding, raising fears that energy upgrades could force out vulnerable tenants. Experts demand stronger safeguards.
Economy · PoliticsTrump weighs Iran strikes as oil prices risk soaring 80%. What energy crisis means for fuel costs, jobs, and savings in Portugal and Europe.