Economy · PoliticsPortugal's Biggest PhD Scholarship Push Faces Major Payment Crisis
Portugal opens 1,600 doctoral scholarships in March with €145M funding. But hundreds of 2025 scholars still await overdue payments. What you need to know.
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EconomyPortugal's Stock Market Surges as Global Trade Wars Shake Europe
PSI index climbs 0.32% as US imposes 15% tariffs. What Portugal investors need to know about trade tensions, gold prices, and market volatility.
Economy · PoliticsECB President Lagarde's €140K BIS Payment Highlights Internal Ethics Code Divide
ECB President Lagarde receives €140K from Bank for International Settlements on top of her ECB salary—a practice barred for regular staff but allowed for leaders.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Variable-Rate Mortgages Hit Higher as Euribor Climbs Across All Terms
Euribor rates climb to 2.149% affecting 39% of Portugal's variable mortgages. What this means for your monthly payments and ECB's March decision.
Tech · EconomyEurope's AI Edge: Why Manufacturing Matters More Than Model Development
ECB President Lagarde explains why Europe's manufacturing base is a strategic advantage in AI adoption. Discover why application matters more than development for economic growth.
Politics · EconomyEU's Ukraine Aid Fractures as Hungary Blocks €90 Billion Package
Hungary's veto paralyzes €90B Ukraine aid and 20th sanctions package. Nordic leaders gather in Kyiv as EU faces critical cohesion crisis in year five of war.
Economy · National NewsEgg Prices in Portugal Hit Record 31% Jump: What's Behind the Increase
Portugal egg prices surge 31% to €2.12 per half-dozen. Discover why bakery costs are rising and how to save on your grocery budget in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsHow 15% U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape Portugal's Exports and Your Wallet
Europe freezes trade deal as 15% U.S. tariffs threaten €6.6B Portuguese exports. Wine, pharma, and Northern industries face biggest impact. What's next for Portugal?
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Dual-Unemployment Crisis Eases, but Half of Jobless Lack Skills for Better Roles
Portugal's dual-household unemployment drops 12.5% in January. Yet 50% of jobless lack secondary education—read why skills gaps persist for residents.