Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · EconomyAPAVT’s 75th-anniversary congress in Macau mapped out flights, easier visas and digital marketing so Portugal can attract 500,000 Chinese tourists by 2026.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's Law 67/2025 introduces criminal penalties and new funding to speed evictions of squatters, freeing hundreds of state-owned flats for low-income tenants.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s €4.15bn Oct. budget surplus signals IRS tax cuts and cheaper mortgage rates ahead, easing household budgets—see what it means for residents and expats.
Economy · PoliticsOeiras lifts IMI to the 0.45% legal ceiling, adding about €300 a year to the average bill. Discover who is hit hardest, when 2026 payments start and which rebates could soften the blow.
Politics · EconomyPortugal inks landmark Africa pact unlocking €3.25 billion for Angola, clean-energy corridors, youth jobs and legal migration routes set to reshape continents.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s GDP jumped 2.4% in Q3 2023, powered by household spending and tourism; economists flag inflation and debt risks for the months ahead in Portugal.
Economy · National NewsAbout 70% of Portuguese families own their homes, and demand for detached houses is rising despite higher mortgage costs and fresh land-use reforms.
Tourism · EconomyExperience Ovar’s €286K winter festival at Furadouro: lights, concerts, beach rave & fireworks. See traffic tips and free shuttle info.
Politics · EconomyGreek and Belgian finance chiefs battle for the Eurogroup helm—the winner may ease Portugal’s fiscal rules and unlock Recovery & Resilience funds. Stay tuned.