Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · TechBison Bank’s euro stablecoin lets Portuguese IBAN holders send money abroad for a few cents, 24/7, and buy tokenised real estate—before MiCA takes effect.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s SMEs get relief: Luz Prime’s €1/day fintech offers prefilled IRC, IVA, IES templates, expert hotline and grant help, cutting compliance time by hours.
Politics · EconomyOn 8 Feb, Portugal presidential run-off—Seguro vs Ventura—could veto rent caps, digital ID reforms and tax bills. Find out what it means for your household.
Health · EconomyPortugal’s SNS will now cover 30–40% of Ozempic costs for obese type-2 diabetics, cutting co-pays to €80–€95. Learn who qualifies and how to get a prescription.
Tech · EconomyPortuguese founders can access Doha’s €1.8B co-invest fund, a 10-year entrepreneur visa and 20-year tax holidays; applications close in June—learn how today.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s 65 km quantum corridor between Portalegre and Badajoz now protects hospital and grid data ahead of the EU’s 2026 post-quantum deadline. Learn more.
Economy · PoliticsOnly 7% of Portugal's workforce is unionised, exposing employees to slower wage growth, fewer benefits and weaker legal backing. Learn to protect pay and career.
Tech · EconomyThe ESTHER Mach-25 shock tube in Loures puts Portugal at the heart of EU space and defence research, fuelling local SMEs and dozens of new high-skill STEM jobs.
Economy · National NewsStamps climb to €0.73 as Portugal’s postal rates rise 6.2%. SMEs, households and newspaper publishers face higher delivery bills. See tips to cut mailing costs.