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REN Warns Middle East Conflict Will Push Up Portuguese Energy Bills

REN Warns Middle East Conflict Will Push Up Portuguese Energy Bills

The president of REN, Portugal's national energy grid operator, has warned that rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict will inevitably reach household and business energy bills. In an interview with Jornal de Negocios, Rodrigo Costa...

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Tuesday, March 17, 2026

PSI Index Steady Near Year Highs The PSI index closed Friday's session trading in the 9,115-9,182 range, holding near its annual high of 9,329. The index is up significantly from its 2026 low of 6,194, reflecting sustained investor confidence in...

Daily Briefing -- Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Daily Briefing -- Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Portugal Rules Out Military Role in Strait of Hormuz Foreign Affairs Minister Paulo Rangel confirmed that Portugal will not deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from the United States. Speaking after an EU foreign...

Portugal Wins European Rugby Championship in Stunning Madrid Comeback

Portugal Wins European Rugby Championship in Stunning Madrid Comeback

Portugal's rugby team pulled off one of the most dramatic results in the sport's recent European history on Saturday, defeating Georgia 19-17 in the Rugby Europe Championship final in Madrid to claim the country's second continental title. Trailing...