Portugal’s footwear exports increased in 2025, with shipments rising 1.8 percent in volume and 0.8 percent in value compared to the previous year, according to data released the sector’s association APICCAPS. The industry exported 68 million pairs of shoes last year, generating revenues of €1.718 billion. The figures, based on statistics from the National Institute […]
Lisbon, Nov. 5, 2025 (Lusa) – The Portuguese police professionals trade union association (ASPP/PSP) is holding a plenary meeting this Tuesday morning at Lisbon airport to denounce the “poor conditions” of police officers, who are “completely exhausted and demotivated”. In addition to the plenary session, which will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the […]
Portugal’s tourism industry has reached a new milestone, with annual revenues exceeding €28 billion — the highest in its history. The country has become one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations, attracting millions of visitors to its coastal resorts, historical towns and cultural landmarks. Yet behind this economic success lies a growing tension: while tourism has […]
IntroductionLisbon has long been celebrated for its café culture, where conversations flow as easily as the coffee. But the city’s beloved cafés are now at the center of a peculiar experiment that blends finance, technology, and satire. A growing number of establishments have introduced a surcharge for customers who pay with euros instead of cryptocurrency. […]
Intro The PSI-20, Portugal’s benchmark stock index, has surged to its highest level in a month, signaling renewed investor confidence in the Lisbon Stock Exchange. Analysts attribute the uptick to robust corporate earnings, a series of positive economic indicators, and a subtle rebound in European market sentiment. For Portuguese investors, this is a moment worth […]
Local Startup Prints ‘Invisible Euro’ Notes, Locals Pretend to Pay
Intro Lisbon residents got a taste of the absurd this week when a local startup announced a batch of “invisible Euro” notes. While entirely symbolic and unusable for real transactions, the novelty quickly became a viral sensation. Locals began jokingly pretending to pay with the invisible bills in cafés, shops, and coworking spaces, blending finance, […]