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Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- March 2, 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- March 2, 2026

PSI Index: Near 15-Year Highs The PSI closed at 9,276 points on Friday, up 0.09% on the session and 7.07% over the past month. The index is now trading at levels not seen since June 2008, having gained over 36% in the past 12 months. Analysts at...

The Portugal Brief -- Daily Briefing, March 2, 2026

The Portugal Brief -- Daily Briefing, March 2, 2026

Economy: GDP Growth Confirmed at 1.9% for 2025 The National Institute of Statistics has confirmed that Portugal's economy grew 1.9% in real terms during 2025, following 2.2% growth in 2024. In nominal terms, GDP reached approximately 307 billion...

Hospital Emergency Rooms Closing as Portugal Restructures Maternity Care

Hospital Emergency Rooms Closing as Portugal Restructures Maternity Care

The obstetrics and gynaecology emergency room at Barreiro Hospital will close permanently as part of a broader restructuring of maternity services on the Setubal Peninsula. Health Minister Ana Paula Martins confirmed the decision during a...