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The Lisboa Brief: Week of March 21, 2026

The Lisboa Brief: Week of March 21, 2026

Your weekly guide to life in Lisbon -- metro expansion updates, spring markets at LX Factory, Graca neighbourhood spotlight, IRS filing season tips, and the best sunset viewpoint in the city.

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Saturday, 21 March 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Saturday, 21 March 2026

Energy Markets Roil on Middle East Escalation European natural gas prices have climbed above 50 euros per megawatt-hour as attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East continue. The IEA has warned of the "greatest energy threat" the...

Daily Briefing -- Saturday, 21 March 2026

Daily Briefing -- Saturday, 21 March 2026

Portugal Nearing Energy Crisis Declaration Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said Portugal is "approaching the criteria" to formally declare an energy crisis, as the Middle East conflict drives oil and gas prices higher across Europe. The...

Housing in Portugal: Rents Are Falling, But the Crisis Is Far from Over

Housing in Portugal: Rents Are Falling, But the Crisis Is Far from Over

Rents in Portugal fell 1.4 percent in February compared with the same month last year, marking a continued slowdown that the government has been quick to claim as evidence its policies are working. Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz told parliament...