The April World Economic Outlook Paints a Sobering Picture for Small Open Economies The International Monetary Fund released its April 2026 World Economic Outlook on Tuesday, titled "Global Economy in the Shadow of War," and the headline number for...
Seven Storms, EUR 5.3 Billion in Damages, and a Formal Request for Help Portugal's government submitted a formal request to the European Union Solidarity Fund (FSUE) on 13 April, seeking financial assistance for damages exceeding EUR 5.3 billion...
In today's briefing: • Spain Votes Today on Largest Migrant Amnesty in Two Decades — What It Means for Portugal • Lula da Silva Confirmed for Lisbon on 21 April — First Meeting With President Seguro • Carlos Queiroz Takes Ghana Job 72 Days Before World Cup Kickoff • Earlier Today • Energy-Intensi...
Spain's Council of Ministers is expected to vote today, 14 April, on a Royal Decree that would open a fast-track residence route for an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants — the largest regularisation programme on the Iberian Peninsula in more...
Carlos Queiroz, the 73-year-old Portuguese coach who has become one of football's most prolific national team managers, has been appointed head coach of Ghana just 72 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The Ghana Football Association...
Brazil's government has formally confirmed that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit Lisbon on 21 April, capping a European tour that also includes stops in Barcelona and Hannover. The visit will mark the first face-to-face meeting between...
Portugal's largest energy consumers have warned that the government's EUR 600 million credit line — announced last week to help businesses cope with soaring energy costs — will not be enough to keep their operations viable. The Portuguese...
