TVDE has fewer Portuguese behind the wheel, but continues to grow thanks to immigrant drivers
Moderate growth, structural immigration — which already accounts for 49% of drivers — and an increasingly electric fleet characterise the sector’s profile, which is today protesting against the regulation currently in force.
Your favourite restaurant may be at risk: a 'serious crisis' has set in
The restaurant industry is experiencing a crisis. Daniel Serra of Pro.Var — the National Association of Restaurants — explains how 2025 was a “tragic” year for the sector, with sharp rises in the prices of raw materials. In addition, there are difficulties recruiting labour, especially immigrant workers. “Just yesterday [Wednesday] I saw a restaurant close because it had no staff,” he said.
Immigrant workers leave Portugal: number of departures increases by 40%
The number of immigrant workers leaving Portugal has risen by 40%, indicating a significant trend in workforce migration.
