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BUSINESS1h agoCuts to income tax: experts back the measures but warn situation in Portugal may worsenA cut in income tax and pension bonuses bring some relief amid inflation and clawback measures, but global conditions may yet make matters worse.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS4d agoDiesel in Portugal hits record high, Spain introduces new discountMany Portuguese already cross the border to fill up; the trend is now even clearer, as Spain's government adds a 20-cent-per-litre discount, making Spanish diesel the second cheapest in the EU.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS5d agoFrom bottle stoppers to rockets: How Portugal is reinventing corkPortugal produces around half of the world’s cork. Here, the world’s largest cork company, Corticeira Amorim, continues to open new markets by transforming this ancient natural resource into high-tech materials. In this report, we explore its methods, from harvesting to production.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 7Record fuel price rise sparks protests in PortugalA slow-drive protest and blaring car horns marked the day petrol and diesel prices rose again, with fuel costs hitting record highs across Europe.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 3Car sales in Portugal surge in August as electric vehicles top 25% of marketFrom January to August 2026, 75.6% of newly registered passenger cars were powered by alternative energy. About 26.8% were electric. In August, electric vehicles made up 36.1% of the market.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 24UK firm running Portugal's largest solar plant files for insolvencyBased in Alcoutim, in the Algarve, Solara4 has been operating for five years, but over that time it has repeatedly run into a series of setbacks.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 23The factories of the future could be one of the biggest opportunities for PortugalThe development of "factories of the future" is presented as a significant economic opportunity for Portugal. This highlights potential industrial and technological advancement for the country.theportugalnews.com · Portugal
BUSINESSAug 22Portugal is industrialising again . But this time it is differentPortugal is undergoing a new phase of industrialization, indicating a shift or evolution in its economic development strategy. This development suggests a significant change in the country's industrial landscape.theportugalnews.com · Portugal
BUSINESSAug 21Portugal's pension surplus is an illusion, new report warnsTwo personal finance experts urge Portuguese taxpayers to overcome inertia and secure complements to their pensions beyond state social security, after a report on the system's sustainability revealed weaknesses.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 21Is Portugal prepared to take advantage of the new European reindustrialisationThe article discusses Portugal's readiness to leverage the emerging European reindustrialization trend. It explores the country's potential to benefit from new economic opportunities.theportugalnews.com · Portugal
BUSINESSAug 19Where are Portugal's priciest homes? Cascais leads with prices of €4.35 millionFrom Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent.EuroNews [en]