Economy · PoliticsNATO Rift Could Push Portugal’s Mortgage Costs Higher, Fitch Warns
Fitch warning: Rising NATO tension could increase Portugal mortgage rates and loan costs from 2026 onward. Read expert tips for homeowners and expats today.
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Health · EconomyPrivate Healthcare Use Surges in Portugal as SNS Waiting Lists Lengthen
Long SNS waiting lists and a shortage of family doctors are pushing more residents in Portugal toward private health insurance, creating a two-speed system. Learn the key trends now.
Economy · Digital LifestyleHow to Cut Grocery Costs: Continente Tops Portugal’s 2025 Price Index
DECO PROteste crowns Continente Portugal’s cheapest online supermarket in its 2025 Price Index. Compare Pingo Doce, Froiz and get delivery & loyalty savings tips.
Politics · EconomyQuieter Nights Ahead as Lisbon Bans Late-Night Takeaway Alcohol
From next month, Lisbon will ban takeaway alcohol sales between 23:00 and 08:00, aiming to cut street noise. Find out who’s exempt and the fines businesses face.
Tourism · EconomyLisbon Cruise Boom Sets Visitor Record, €80M Windfall, Green Port Upgrade
2025 cruise traffic delivered an €80M boost to Lisbon’s economy and funds a €36M shore-power grid that will cut port emissions by 77% before 2030 citywide.
EconomyOECD Inflation at 3.9%: Imports Get Cheaper, Energy Costs Rising in Portugal
OECD inflation slowed to 3.9%, signalling cheaper imported goods, while energy costs climb in Portugal as the ECB holds rates. What to expect in 2026.
Economy · TechWhy Investors Are Flocking to Portugal’s Green and Digital Hubs
Discover why global investors are pouring record FDI into Portugal’s green-energy and digital hubs from Braga to Setúbal—and what it means for jobs and growth in 2026.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Demands Safeguards as Far-Right Moves to Block Mercosur Deal
Portugal seeks strict safeguards for farmers and exporters as a far-right no-confidence bid targets the EU-Mercosur trade pact—here’s what’s at stake now.
Politics · EconomyBarroso to Lead FLAD, Strengthening US-Portugal Research and Scholarships
With a €85 million endowment, FLAD chair José Manuel Barroso pledges bigger scholarships, research partnerships and startup grants to deepen Portugal-US cooperation.