Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · EconomyASAE confiscated 3,588 hemp foods in Porto, Braga, Aveiro and Guimarães. Learn THC limits, labelling rules and simple checks to buy legal hemp products in Portugal.
Economy · SportsPortugal’s sportsbooks took €504.6 M in bets during Q3 2025, up 4.4% YoY, even as house margins narrowed. See why a proposed 2026 tax on winnings above €500 could reshape betting habits.
Environment · EconomyPortugal’s record 2025 electricity demand outpaced renewables, boosting gas output and adding 1M t of CO2. Explore planned grid and storage upgrades.
Economy · PoliticsIn 2026, Portuguese homebuyers may see single-digit price growth, 6% VAT on new builds and state-backed mortgages. Learn how new tax and credit breaks cut costs.
Tech · EconomyPortugal’s new €400M AI Agenda aims to slash bureaucracy, create high-value tech jobs and offer 6-week fast-track visas—see what it means for residents.
Politics · EconomyPolice raid on Setúbal City Hall over €200K in mayoral travel and credit-card claims puts municipal projects, services and residents’ wallets under scrutiny.
Culture · EconomyDiscover how Caldas da Rainha's council seeks new operators, EU/PRR funding and a lean two-screen cinema setup to revive the city’s only movie house by summer 2024.
Tech · EconomySanta Maria in the Azores will host South Korean rocket launches from 2026, alongside a €15M Space Technology Centre, creating over 150 aerospace jobs locally.
EconomyQ3 saw Portuguese home prices jump 17.7%, the EU’s second-highest, as foreign demand and limited supply squeeze first-time buyers. Learn 2026 outlook.