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The Largest Emergency Oil Release in History: What 400 Million Barrels Means for Portugal

The Largest Emergency Oil Release in History: What 400 Million Barrels Means for Portugal

The International Energy Agency this week coordinated the largest release of emergency oil stockpiles ever attempted, with more than 30 nations agreeing to flood global markets with 400 million barrels of crude. The move is a direct response to the...

Weekly Digest — March 08 to March 15, 2026

Weekly Digest — March 08 to March 15, 2026

The week's most important Portugal stories, curated from our daily coverage. This week in Portugal: the stories that mattered most, from politics and the economy to housing, health, and culture. If you missed anything, start here. Portugal's Labor...

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing: PSI Review, Debt Milestone, Mota-Engil Legal Battle

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing: PSI Review, Debt Milestone, Mota-Engil Legal Battle

PSI Index Unchanged in Annual Review Euronext announced that its March 2026 annual review of the PSI index resulted in no changes to the composition. The review takes effect after markets close on March 20 and becomes active March 23. The next Index...

Daily Briefing: Fuel Price Surge, Drug Seizure, Nobel Committee, Storm Recovery

Daily Briefing: Fuel Price Surge, Drug Seizure, Nobel Committee, Storm Recovery

Fuel Prices Set to Jump Again Monday Diesel and gasoline will both increase approximately 10 cents per liter starting March 16, pushing diesel toward 1.92 euros per liter and gasoline to 1.85 euros. The government has extended its ISP discount...