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Bank of Portugal Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.8% as Middle East War Bites

Bank of Portugal Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.8% as Middle East War Bites

Portugal's central bank slashed its 2026 growth forecast from 2.3% to 1.8%, citing Middle East conflict, energy price shocks, and storm damage. Inflation is now expected to hit 2.8%, up from the government's 2.1% projection.

Portugal Records 0.7% Budget Surplus — Double Government Forecast

Portugal Records 0.7% Budget Surplus — Double Government Forecast

Portugal closed 2025 with a budget surplus of 0.7% of GDP, significantly beating the government's 0.3% forecast and marking the strongest fiscal position in over a decade. But economists warn the cushion may not last through 2026's mounting challenges.

Portugal Sends 57% of Waste to Landfills — Far Above EU Average and Among Europe's Worst Performers

Portugal Sends 57% of Waste to Landfills — Far Above EU Average and Among Europe's Worst Performers

Portugal remains among the European countries most dependent on landfills for waste disposal, with 57% of municipal waste sent to dumps in 2022 — well above the European and Central Asia average of 37%, according to the World Bank's *What a Waste...

Autoeuropa Begins Production of New Volkswagen T-Roc as Portuguese Manufacturing Holds Steady Amid EV Transition

Autoeuropa Begins Production of New Volkswagen T-Roc as Portuguese Manufacturing Holds Steady Amid EV Transition

The Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant in Palmela has started production of the new T-Roc, marking another chapter for one of Portugal's largest employers and a rare bright spot in Europe's embattled automotive sector. The compact SUV, which replaces the...

Lisbon Airport Border Control Hits Two-Hour Peak as Easter Travel Tests Infrastructure Limits

Lisbon Airport Border Control Hits Two-Hour Peak as Easter Travel Tests Infrastructure Limits

Passengers arriving at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport faced waits of up to two hours at border control this morning, in the latest episode of congestion at an airport long operating beyond capacity. The peak was recorded around 8:30 AM on Sunday,...

Digital Transformation in Portugal: How Automated Testing is Driving Business Success for Expat Entrepreneurs

Digital Transformation in Portugal: How Automated Testing is Driving Business Success for Expat Entrepreneurs

Sponsored Content — This article was created in partnership with an advertiser. The Growing Digital Landscape for Portugal-Based Businesses Portugal's emergence as a leading European tech hub has created unprecedented opportunities for expat entrepreneurs and international businesses establishing operations in the country. From Lisbon's thriving startup ecosystem

Portugal's Hidden Fiscal Success: How Conservative Forecasting Became a Strategic Advantage

Portugal's Hidden Fiscal Success: How Conservative Forecasting Became a Strategic Advantage

When Finance Minister Miranda Sarmento revealed Portugal's 2025 budget surplus of 0.7% of GDP on Thursday—more than double the 0.3% officially projected—the achievement marked more than just fiscal competence. It exposed a deliberate strategy of...