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Portugal's Labor Reform Heads to Parliament as Government Runs Out of Patience with Social Dialogue

Portugal's Labor Reform Heads to Parliament as Government Runs Out of Patience with Social Dialogue

The government has pledged to present over 100 changes to Portugal's labor code, including easier dismissals, outsourcing rules, and working-time flexibility. With unions divided, the reform now faces a political battle in the Assembly.

Portugal's Farming Sector Declares Nearly 500 Million Euros in Storm Losses as Government Aid Remains Out of Reach

Portugal's Farming Sector Declares Nearly 500 Million Euros in Storm Losses as Government Aid Remains Out of Reach

Nearly 500 million euros in agricultural losses have been declared across Portugal following the devastating winter storms that struck from late January into February, according to the Confederation of Portuguese Farmers (CAP). But six weeks on, the...

Private Health Insurance Is Reshaping How Portugal Gets Medical Care, New Study Finds

Private Health Insurance Is Reshaping How Portugal Gets Medical Care, New Study Finds

A new study finds that private health insurance increases the probability of visiting a private GP by 39 percentage points, while lacking an SNS doctor raises it by just 6 points.

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Sunday, 22 March 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Sunday, 22 March 2026

PSI Index Holding Steady The PSI index closed the week around the 9,000-point range, with a session high of 9,021 and low of 8,905. The index has posted annual gains of over 2,000 points, with a 2026 high of 9,329 and low of 6,194. EDP was among the...