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Swiss currency strengthens against major currencies

The Swiss franc has regained its position as a safe-haven currency, strengthening against both the euro and the US dollar.  In Europe, Economy - 31 Oct 2026, 18:33

Portugal approves income tax cuts for three million families

In News, Economy - 30 Oct 2026, 18:03

Portugal begins debate on 2027 State Budget

In News, Economy - 27 Oct 2026, 14:09

Public Finance Council considers 2027 budget forecasts plausible

In News, Economy - 26 Oct 2026, 19:33

Growing is no longer enough. It is necessary to gain scale.

In Economy - 25 Oct 2026, 20:01

Fuel prices rise 31.4% in the European Union in September

In News, Economy - 25 Oct 2026, 18:03

Wealth of Portugal’s richest 10% nearly doubles in 15 years

In News, Economy, Finance - 21 Oct 2026, 18:03

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Interest rates in Portugal rise to their highest level

The implicit interest rate for all mortgage loans rose in September for the fourth consecutive month, to 3.194%, reaching its... In News - 21 Oct 2026, 12:33

Household wealth rises 67% in Portugal since 2010

Household net wealth reached €1.196 trillion in 2025, driven by rising property values... In News, Economy - 20 Oct 2026, 15:03

Northern Portugal and Galicia to build cross-border competitiveness hub

In News, Business, Economy - 20 Oct 2026, 14:33

MotoGP brings €56 million to Algarve economy

In News, Sport, Economy - 16 Oct 2026, 17:03

Portugal sees surge in power outage compensation

In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 19:03


Portugal moves towards six months of fully paid parental leave

In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 16:03


Calendar of tax obligations for self-employed workers in Portugal

In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 15:03


Portugal workers and pensioners to pay half their income tax withholding

In News, Economy - 15 Oct 2026, 11:03

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Tobacco and alcohol revenue to increase in Portugal

The Government predicts that tax revenues from tobacco and alcoholic beverages could... In News, Economy - 14 Oct 2026, 18:33

How will the wage increase affect purchasing power in Portugal?

Even though the average salary in Portugal increased by around 29% between September 2021... In News, Economy - 14 Oct 2026, 15:33

Lufthansa selected to buy stake in Portugal's TAP for €1.2 billion

The Portuguese Government has selected German airline group Lufthansa for the partial... In Economy - 14 Oct 2026, 13:52

Portugal sees growth in businesses and jobs

Portugal’s business sector continued to grow in 2025, with more companies, more jobs and... In News, Economy - 13 Oct 2026, 16:03

Workers earning €970 in Portugal could be exempt from income tax in 2027

The proposed State Budget raises the minimum income threshold for IRS exemption, while all... In News, Economy - 12 Oct 2026, 18:03

How much could taxpayers save in Portugal in 2027?

Changes to Portugal's personal income tax (IRS) proposed in the State Budget for 2027... In News, Economy - 11 Oct 2026, 13:04

PSD and PS agree to extend parental leave

In News, Economy - 09 Oct 2026, 17:04

Portugal cuts investment in railways and roads

In News, Economy - 09 Oct 2026, 14:04

Portugal to set minimum wage at €970 next year

In News, Economy - 08 Oct 2026, 16:33

Portugal economy set to grow faster than expected

In News, Economy - 08 Oct 2026, 10:03

Portugal allocates €30 million for farmers affected by Storm Kristin

In News, Environment, Economy - 08 Oct 2026, 07:03

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Fuel stations in Portugal to show how much tax reduction saves per litre

In News, Economy - 07 Oct 2026, 17:04

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