Tracking economy for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsEU agri-food trade surplus drops 37% amid US tariffs. Portuguese olive oil, wine exports face intense competition. What residents should know.
Health · EconomyInfarmed warns of medicine price hikes and supply risks as Middle East conflict disrupts global pharmaceutical chains. What residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's labor reform extends contracts to 5 years, removes job reinstatement rights. Critical changes ahead for workers and residents—what you need to know.
Sports · EconomySporting CP plans dramatic summer overhaul with 10 potential exits including Inácio, Diomande, and Hjulmand. Ba deal at €20M. Major changes ahead for Alvalade.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East blockade halts fertilizer trade, risking food shortages and price spikes by 2026. Higher costs ahead for Portugal's wheat and grain imports.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal debates TVDE reforms: minimum fares may raise short trips 20-40%. Understand proposed regulatory changes affecting ride-hailing costs and driver conditions.
Economy · HealthCancer survivors who lost IRS tax relief 2021-2024 can now file retroactive claims following April AT ruling. Manual opt-in required—2-4 year deadlines apply.
Economy · National NewsBCP pays €0.0344 dividend June 3, 2026. Learn how Portuguese tax rates (28% or 19.6% in Azores/Madeira) affect net returns and payment timelines.
Economy · National NewsDiscover why job-hunting takes months in Portugal while job security is high. Regional gaps, youth rates hit 18.1%, and what residents need to know now.