Sports · EconomyBenfica Winger Faces 10-Match UEFA Ban; Sporting Boost & Porto Profit
UEFA charges Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni facing 10-match racism ban and closures. Sporting regain Ioannidis and Suárez as FC Porto posts €1.9M profit.
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Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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EconomyEurozone Growth in 2025 Shields Portuguese Mortgages, Jobs and Exports
Eurozone’s 1.5% GDP rise in 2025 keeps Euribor steady, safeguards EU funds and supports jobs and exports in Portugal—see how it may affect your household.
Culture · EconomyCoala Festival in Cascais: Ticket Frenzy Fueled by Bethânia & João Gomes
Secure early-bird tickets for Coala Festival 2026 in Cascais featuring Maria Bethânia, João Gomes and more. See prices, transport tips and local road closures.
Economy · EnvironmentStorm Damage Tops €4B: Portugal Rolls Out Repairs, Credit Relief
Portugal faces €4 billion storm damage. Homeowners can claim €10k repair grants, pause mortgages for 12 months, and firms tap €2 billion credit—apply before deadlines.
Sports · Economy1-0 Thrillers Keep Portugal's Title Race Alive as Ticket Costs Surge
Porto, Sporting and Benfica all won 1-0 to keep the title race tight. See ticket and travel costs rising plus late-night bar hours affecting fans in Portugal.
Sports · EconomyLuz Draws 66,387 Fans, Powering Benfica’s Finances and Straining City Services
Benfica’s Luz Stadium drew 66,387 fans, adding €400K and forcing Lisbon to reinforce transport, tighten noise rules and plan for even larger match-day crowds.
Sports · EconomyFPF Opens Case Against FC Porto Over Ball-Boy Delays and Referee Jersey Gifts
FPF opens disciplinary case against FC Porto over ball-boys’ time-wasting and referee jersey gifts. Fans could face higher ticket costs and stricter match-day security checks. Learn more.
Transportation · EconomyLeiria Commuters Face €60 Monthly Toll Spike While Roadworks Drag On
Commuters in Leiria pay a €3 daily toll on A8/A19 (approx. €60 monthly). Refund portal opens March; road repairs run until mid-2026. Learn how to claim refunds.
Sports · EconomyRonaldo Ends Saudi Boycott; Jorge Jesus Returns as Al Nassr Pays Overdue Salaries
Discover how Ronaldo's return to Al Nassr ended the Saudi league blackout, secured salary payouts and restored full TV coverage for Portuguese fans.