Environmental association Zero said Portugal remains highly exposed to international oil-market swings and urged faster electrification and investment in public transport to reduce fossil-fuel dependence. The group linked fuel-price rises to higher inflation and cost-of-living pressures, calling for policy steps to shield households and improve competitiveness. Those tracking energy and transport costs should watch national and local plans for public-transport electrification.

Update: Brent up 25%; crude could hit $150

Recent market moves have pushed Brent nearly 25% higher since the start of the latest Middle East hostilities; some analysts say the barrel could top $100 and might reach $150 if production is disrupted further, a prospect that would put additional upward pressure on fuel prices and inflation.

Correio da Manhã reports tourists spent a record amount in Portugal in 2025, with card payments tracked by Turismo de Portugal showing daily restaurant spending of about €6.5 million and total tourist receipts of €8.4 billion across food, accommodation and shopping. The figures underline continued strength in the hospitality sector and will be of interest to businesses, seasonal workers and owners of short-term lets.

ECO reports that Portugal's household savings rate rose to 12.5% of disposable income in Q3 2025, the highest level in over 20 years, but warns many people confuse saving with investing and so miss higher returns. The piece uses new data from the Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE) to argue for better financial education and clearer channels to direct savings into appropriate investments. Savers and anyone planning longer-term finances should review where their money is held and seek basic investment advice if needed.

A Diário de Notícias opinion piece argues that sustainability concerns now extend beyond environment and economy into work practices, urging organisations to balance resource use with staff welfare and avoid compromising the future. The commentary calls for assessing whether current workplace models use resources responsibly and for policies that treat people as a core resource. Employers and HR departments should consider whether current practices support longer-term staff wellbeing and resource efficiency.

Correio da Manhã reports that while Portugal's national infant mortality rate stabilised in 2025, several municipalities — notably in the Algarve and Greater Lisbon — recorded infant mortality levels comparable to much poorer countries. The paper says rates rose in 2024 then stabilised last year, and it highlights local variations rather than a uniform national trend. Parents and residents in affected municipalities (concelhos) should follow local health-service information and regional initiatives addressing neonatal care.

After an RTP investigation found that several properties were being used as clandestine housing rented to migrants, Mafalda Guerra — appointed in December 2025 as a board member (vogal) of the Social Services of the Lisbon City Council (Serviços Sociais da Câmara de Lisboa) — was exonerated. The report says rents were reportedly paid through an associate; Guerra told RTP some properties were leased to third parties who managed them. The dismissal follows public scrutiny of informal housing arrangements and will draw attention from anyone using or dealing with municipal social services in Lisbon.

Groups led by the Movimento Democrático de Mulheres are staging demonstrations in 16 cities demanding equality, dignity, better wages and improved public services, while the Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da República) is holding exhibitions, talks and concerts from 9–14 March to mark International Women's Day. Expresso notes the EU pay-transparency directive, to be transposed by June, could force more employer reporting and help expose wage gaps. Those attending public events should check local routes and schedules for marches and parliamentary exhibitions.

About 11,000 companies have applied for exemption from the Taxa Social Única (TSU), with estimated relief totalling roughly €200 million; measures are part of storm-recovery support for affected businesses. Officials also say 1,500 firms asked the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional or IEFP) for help paying salaries and that 10,000 workers in the damaged zones are already receiving IEFP salary support; overall damage estimates remain at €5–6 billion. Companies in affected municipalities should check eligibility and application status for these emergency supports.

Specialists from Gaia Hospital (Hospital de Gaia) — including orthopaedics, urology and endocrinology — are holding consultations at local health centres to increase access and reduce hospital overload. The outreach aims to bring specialist care closer to patients and shorten waiting times for routine appointments. Patients registered with health centres in the Gaia area should check local schedules for specialist clinics.

The Agrupamento das Escolas de Marrazes in Leiria has produced a welcome kit for immigrant students; the grouping now has more than 500 immigrant pupils from about 37 nationalities among roughly 2,500 students. The manual uses playful, accessible content to help children settle in and learn about school routines and local services. Parents of foreign-born pupils in the area should ask schools for the manual and language-support resources.

Eixo Atlântico, a cross-border group of municipalities in northern Portugal and Galicia, presented a European-funded project in Viana do Castelo to develop more sustainable and alternative forms of tourism. The initiative funds innovative solutions intended to spread visitor flows and reduce environmental impact. Local businesses and hosts in the Eixo Atlântico area should track project calls for participation and funding opportunities.