Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsStorm-hit homes and businesses in 68 Portuguese municipalities automatically get tax payments and filings deferred to 30 April—no paperwork, no penalties.
Tech · EconomyFrom AI screening rules to mandatory pay bands, Portugal’s 2026 digital-labour laws transform hiring, freelancing and platform work—learn what employers and workers must do now.
Transportation · EconomyWith the A1 closed near Coimbra by floods, TAP adds seven extra Lisbon-Porto air bridge flights, saving up to two hours of travel time—book early for fares.
EconomyDiscover how the Eurozone’s €164.6 B 2025 trade surplus steadies mortgages, tames import prices and lifts Portuguese exports—what it means for your finances today.
Sports · EconomyBenfica may sell António Silva and Nicolás Otamendi for €50M, which could push ticket prices up and reshape Lisbon match-day traffic. Follow transfer updates.
Economy · EnvironmentFebruary storms wrecked Carrasqueira stilt pier, grounding Alcácer do Sal fishers. Learn how to access Portuguese emergency aid, EU grants & local donations.
Tech · EconomyDiscover how Portugal’s 5G expansion will bring sub-€200 phones, 400 Mbps home internet and IoT-driven smart cities by 2026 — here’s what residents need to know.
EconomyLearn how Portugal’s metal exports hit a record €24B in 2025, powering 250K jobs, boosting local budgets and offering free training for residents.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal residents face new mandatory climate insurance rules: learn how the measures cap home losses, impact mortgages and drive premiums—prepare now.