EconomyEuribor Flat: Portugal Homeowners Save €2 as Banks Cut Mortgage Spreads
Euribor stays flat, meaning Portugal mortgage bills fall just €2 in February. Compare record-low spreads, stricter non-resident rules and learn how to save more.
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Environment · EconomyAlqueva’s Record Release Shields Algarve from Floods, Cuts Power Bills
Alqueva’s 3,300 m³/s release shields Baixo Guadiana from floods, boosts Portugal’s hydropower and raises Alentejo irrigation quotas after record winter rain.
Economy · EnvironmentGalp’s 54% Gas Surge and 2% Oil Rise Bolster Portugal’s Energy Security
Discover how Galp’s Q4 output surge—gas up 54%, oil up 2%—strengthens Portugal’s energy security, caps winter bill spikes, and boosts jobs across the country.
Tech · EconomyAtena Backs Pontual, Securing Support for Portuguese SMEs and New Tech Jobs
Private-equity firm Atena acquires 80% of Grupo Pontual, safeguarding IT services for 3,500 Portuguese SMEs and adding cyber and cloud jobs in Lisbon and Porto.
Environment · EconomyStorm Kristin Leaves Minor Damage in Algarve; Claim Aid by 28 Feb Before Leonardo
Algarve residents can claim up to €5,000 in aid for Storm Kristin damage until 28 Feb. Linha do Sul trains resume this weekend—prepare now for Storm Leonardo.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s €200 Payout, Mortgage Relief & Bill Cuts Bypass Renters, Freelancers
Portugal unveils a €2.4 billion aid package with €200 cash payouts, mortgage-interest relief and cheaper energy bills—yet renters and freelancers are excluded. See if you qualify.
Tech · EconomyIndico’s $7M Dealroom Investment Cuts Fundraising Time, Fuels Lisbon Jobs
Portugal’s Indico invests $7M in Amsterdam platform Dealroom, giving local startups 40%-discounted AI data, quicker fundraising and 20+ new tech jobs in Lisbon.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal Launches €2.5B Storm Recovery Plan Ahead of New Flood Threat
Portugal rolls out €2.5 billion Storm Kristin fund: grants, tax breaks, toll waivers and 12-month loan holidays. Power & telecom services due back by 10 Feb.
Economy · PoliticsPublic Workers to Get Raises as Portugal Lifts University Fee Cap
Portugal's 2026 State Budget boosts public-sector pay, lifts the university tuition cap and may nudge rents up. See who benefits and key approval dates.