Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · EconomyPortugal releases €3.5M emergency housing grants after devastating February storms. Deadline April 7. Learn eligibility, processing times, and coastal restoration updates.
Economy · PoliticsStrait of Hormuz closure drives oil past $100/barrel. How US-Iran war affects Portugal's fuel costs, inflation & Ukraine's defense. What to expect.
Environment · EconomyEU ends carbon permit cancellations, stabilizing prices for Portuguese businesses. What this means for your energy bills and industrial competitiveness through 2026.
Economy · National NewsBanco de Portugal governor clarifies that only parliament can cap bank fees. €65M refunded since 2019. Current protections and legislative options explained.
Tourism · EconomyAlgarve tourism revenue jumps 4.1% in February despite flat visitor growth. Learn how premium pricing and longer stays are reshaping Portugal's southern economy in 2026.
Economy · National NewsCounterfeit €20 and €50 notes surge in Portugal. Learn how to identify fake euros and protect yourself from currency fraud and legal liability.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's food basket hits record €254.99—up 35% since 2022. Tomatoes surge 48%, fertilizer costs threaten further rises. Tax relief remains off table.
National News · EconomyLisbon appeal court overturns injunction suppressing coverage of €26M construction scam affecting 120 families. Press freedom protected in Portugal.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's mortgage rates drop to 2.83%, the lowest in 33 months. Among Eurozone's cheapest. What this means for your monthly payments.