Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsBPCE completes €6.7B purchase of Novo Banco. No changes to services for 1.5M customers. How France's second-largest bank reshapes Portugal banking.
Tech · EconomyChina blocks Meta's AI acquisition, reshaping digital sovereignty. What Portugal's tech firms and residents need to know about the global AI competition.
Economy · National NewsBPCE completes €6.7B Novo Banco acquisition. Portuguese state recovers €1.67B from 12-year BES fallout. French bank gains major foothold. Customer impact explained.
Politics · EconomyPortugal invests in military factories while facing strikes, pension pressures, and wage reforms. How it affects residents and expatriates living there.
Economy · TechAlentejo olive production falls to 160,000 tonnes, but Portugal's €92M trade surplus and AI technology drive resilience. India trade deal opens 1.47B consumers.
Economy · National NewsPortugal extends storm loan moratorium for affected businesses by 12 months to April 2027. Learn eligibility rules, what's covered, and pension supplement updates for 2026.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal cuts corporate taxes to 19% in 2026, but energy costs and low-income relief tell a different story. What changes affect you?
Economy · National NewsPortuguese household deposits reached record €201.7B in March 2026, up 4.7% year-on-year. Explore what this means for residents' savings amid inflation concerns.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's €22.6B recovery plan criticized as insufficient by agriculture and sports sectors. See what's funded through 2034 and what residents need to know.