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Portugal's Tourism Surplus Hits Record 22 Billion Euros as BTL Travel Fair Approaches

Portugal's Tourism Surplus Hits Record 22 Billion Euros as BTL Travel Fair Approaches

Portugal's travel and tourism balance reached a historic 22 billion euros in 2025 — the highest figure since the Bank of Portugal began tracking the metric in 1948.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Benfica Identifies Two Fans Behind Racist Gestures Toward Vinicius Jr as UEFA Investigation Deepens

Benfica Identifies Two Fans Behind Racist Gestures Toward Vinicius Jr as UEFA Investigation Deepens

Benfica has identified the two supporters who made monkey gestures directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during Tuesday's Champions League knockout round match at the Estadio da Luz, according to Portuguese sports daily A Bola.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Markets, Business and Tech Briefing -- February 21, 2026

Markets, Business and Tech Briefing -- February 21, 2026

Property Values Surge 17.7%INE's House Price Index shows residential property values climbed 17.7 percent year-on-year in late 2025, with median prices at 2,111 euros per square metre.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

The Portugal Brief -- Daily Briefing, February 21, 2026

The Portugal Brief -- Daily Briefing, February 21, 2026

PTRR Recovery Plan Approved in OutlineThe Council of Ministers approved the broad guidelines for PTRR -- Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience -- the government's framework for rebuilding after the storm season.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Marcelo in Madrid: Portugal and Spain Push for Deeper Ties to Compete Globally

Marcelo in Madrid: Portugal and Spain Push for Deeper Ties to Compete Globally

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's official visit to Madrid this week carried a message that extended well beyond diplomatic protocol: Portugal and Spain must deepen their partnership to remain competitive on the global stage.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Portugal's Public Debt Ratio Falls to 16-Year Low Despite Storm Costs

Portugal's Public Debt Ratio Falls to 16-Year Low Despite Storm Costs

In a striking demonstration of fiscal progress, Portugal's public debt ratio has fallen to its lowest level in 16 years, dropping to an estimated 87.8 percent of GDP for 2025.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

Eight Million Trees Lost in Leiria: Storm Kristin's Legacy Raises Summer Wildfire Alarm

Eight Million Trees Lost in Leiria: Storm Kristin's Legacy Raises Summer Wildfire Alarm

The full extent of Storm Kristin's destruction of Portugal's forests is only now becoming clear, and the numbers are alarming.

The Portugal Brief 21 Feb 2026

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