Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EconomyStorm damage and electrification works have halted trains on the Douro, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa lines, adding 40–70-minute bus transfers for passengers.
Economy · TourismTravel, home renovations and smart tech top Portuguese households' 2026 plans, mostly paid in cash, with quick digital credit on standby. Read the full insights.
Environment · Economy203 organisations in Central Portugal launch a circular economy pact to tap €2.2 B in EU funds, create jobs and cut waste by 2027—discover benefits for residents.
Economy · National NewsLearn how a potential Moody’s A2 upgrade could trim mortgage rates, cut corporate borrowing costs and free fiscal space for schools and healthcare across Portugal in 2024.
Economy · EnvironmentBrussels okays Portugal’s 8th RRF tranche: €1.1B for Madeira’s 27 MWh battery park, Azores’ mySaúde app, digital classrooms and cleaner industry by Feb 2026.
Environment · EconomyPortugal seeks €1 billion EU aid to build offshore CO₂ pipelines and store emissions under the Atlantic seabed—find out what it means for industry and climate goals.
Politics · EconomyDiscover how Portugal’s presidential debate over NATO spending and diplomacy could lower energy prices, spur tech jobs and reshape budgets across the country.
Environment · EconomyGNR seizes 1.25t of illegal crab and cockles in Aveiro. Learn how the crackdown protects Portuguese diners, local fishermen and the Ria de Aveiro ecosystem.
Politics · EconomyA 42,000-signature petition has revived Portugal’s plan for 180 days of 100% paid parental leave, possibly starting in 2027—see what lawmakers decide next.