Economy · PoliticsThe Economist Crowns Portugal Top Performer Among Rich Economies for 2025
Discover why The Economist names Portugal economy of 2025, as low inflation, rising wages and record job creation boost residents' daily spending power.
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Politics · EconomyRural Portugal Faces Loss of Daily Papers as PS Seeks Emergency Funds
Eight districts may lose newspaper deliveries on 2 Jan 2026. PS seeks emergency funds for VASP; the government wants competitive bids to preserve rural news.
Tourism · EconomyPastel de Belém Crowned World’s Top Dessert as Alheira de Mirandela Takes Sausage Gold
TasteAtlas 2025 ranks Pastel de Belém the world’s best dessert and Alheira de Mirandela top sausage. Learn how the accolades boost Portugal’s food tourism.
Economy · TourismLisbon's Chiado Joins World's Top-30 Shopping Streets, Pushing Rents Higher
Lisbon’s Chiado has joined the world’s top-30 retail avenues, driving prime rents to €1 680/m². Discover the impact on local shoppers, small merchants and property owners in Portugal.
Economy · PoliticsPortuguese Leaders Seal 22 Pacts and Unlock €500M Credit for Mozambique
Twenty-two pacts and a €500M credit line will fund Portuguese-led energy, health, digital & infrastructure projects in Mozambique. Learn the key details here.
Health · EconomyJudge Alexandre’s New Anti-Fraud Team Aims to Save €800M for Portugal’s SNS
Judge Carlos Alexandre leads a new centralised anti-fraud commission in Portugal’s SNS, uniting PJ, IGAS, IGF and Infarmed to recover €800M annually. Learn more
Economy · PoliticsPorto Opens Gates to Mozambique President with €500M Credit and Twinning Talks
Porto honored Mozambique’s President with a symbolic key and Lisbon backed a €500M credit line. Learn how Portugal–Mozambique twinning talks could deepen ties.
Economy · National NewsPortugal General Strike 11 Dec 2025: Disruption Guide
A nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.
Economy · National NewsPortugal General Strike 11 Dec 2025: Disruption Guide - What Really Happened
A nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.