Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EconomyVia Verde raised tolling fees April 10, 2026. Mobility plans increased €3-€4.80/year while highway subscriptions rose minimally. Compare plans and save.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal faces fiscal crunch as PRR reprogramming costs €456M. Track how €13.1B recovery spending, budget deficit risks, and August 2026 deadline affect residents.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's proposed labour reforms would expand fixed-term contracts and unpaid overtime. Learn how the changes could affect your employment rights and what's next.
Economy · National NewsAfter April's blackout exposed digital payment risks, Portugal residents are stockpiling €2B more cash. Here's what the Banco de Portugal data means for you.
National News · EconomyPortugal closes investigation into July 2024 fishing vessel sinking that killed six off Marinha Grande. No criminal liability found despite tragedy.
Politics · EconomyTrump's NATO threats prompt Europe to ramp up defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. What it means for residents in Portugal and the transatlantic alliance's future.
National News · EconomyA 28-year-old man arrested after luxury watch robbery in Lisbon's Arroios neighborhood on April 11. Three suspects remain at large.
Sports · EconomyFC Porto secured Farioli's contract through 2028 after a record €39.2M profit turnaround. Now competing for the Primeira Liga title against Mourinho's Benfica.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's unions reject labor reform threatening job security, wage protections, and strike rights. What this means for workers living in Portugal.