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Europe's Diesel Dependency Has No Quick Fix — and Portugal Is Caught in the Middle

Europe's Diesel Dependency Has No Quick Fix — and Portugal Is Caught in the Middle

Diesel prices across Europe have surged more than 30 percent since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, hitting levels not seen since the early months of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In Portugal, the government responded on Friday with...

The Lisboa Brief: Week of April 4, 2026

The Lisboa Brief: Week of April 4, 2026

Welcome back to the Lisboa Brief, your weekly roundup of everything happening in Portugal's capital. This Easter weekend edition covers a messy metro update, a landmark vote in parliament, rising property prices, and where to find the best new...

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing: PSI Bucks European Trend, Oil Surges Past $112, and Mortgage Rates Climb

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing: PSI Bucks European Trend, Oil Surges Past $112, and Mortgage Rates Climb

The latest Portugal news, analysis, and what it means for expats and residents.

Daily Briefing: Easter Weekend Road Deaths, Lajes Drones Return, and TAP Down to Two Bidders

Daily Briefing: Easter Weekend Road Deaths, Lajes Drones Return, and TAP Down to Two Bidders

The latest Portugal news, analysis, and what it means for expats and residents.

Mortgage Payments Set to Rise as Middle East Conflict Pushes Euribor Higher

Mortgage Payments Set to Rise as Middle East Conflict Pushes Euribor Higher

Portuguese homeowners with variable-rate mortgages are facing unwelcome news this Easter: monthly repayments are going up. The Euribor rate -- the benchmark used in the vast majority of Portuguese mortgage contracts -- has reversed its downward...