Portugal housing market: IMF urges ending buyer aid
IMF urges Portugal to phase out first home buyer aid, warning demand incentives can lift prices. The Portugal housing market needs supply reforms to ease costs.
Energy contracts in Portugal aim to steady prices
Portugal is rolling out energy contracts in Portugal via 2w-CfDs to cut electricity price volatility, protect consumers and guide clean investment.
Portugal automotive production down 8.3% in May
Portugal automotive production fell 8.3% in May 2026 versus May 2025, according to ACAP’s reported comparison, adding caution to plant scheduling and supplier orders.
Renewable energy Portugal consultation speeds build
Portugal opened a public consultation on its Green Map to speed licensing and grid planning, aiming to unlock renewable energy Portugal projects nationwide.
Portugal energy safeguard clause activated for EU costs
Portugal energy safeguard clause activated as Lisbon seeks Brussels approval to book energy crisis costs outside EU budget rules while staying compliant.
Anticoncorrenciais: Portugal fines telecoms for cartel deals
Portugal’s competition regulator fined MEO, NOS, Vodafone and Accenture €13.4m for Anticoncorrenciais agreements, signalling tougher scrutiny.
Portugal labor strike throws chaos at airports and healthcare
Portugal labor strike throws chaos at airports and healthcare, with unions hinting at more walkouts and officials calling for emergency plans as delays and disruptions mount.
Portugal strikes snarl transport and public services
Portugal strikes disrupt transport and public services in Lisbon and beyond, as unions press pay and staffing demands and commuters face delays and cancellations.
Shakira wins £50m tax refund after Spain ruling
Shakira tax refund battle ends with a £50m repayment after a Spanish court ruling, sharpening scrutiny of the Spanish government and celebrity tax case enforcement.
Portugal, Italy Keep Digital Checks for UK Travellers
Portugal and Italy maintain digital border checks for Brit travellers, impacting Portugal travel, Italy travel and UK passport control at key entry points.