Latest news and stories about economic activity in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Bankinter Portugal celebrates its tenth anniversary with a strategic goal to enter the top six banking institutions in the country by 2030, focusing on corporate lending, digital expansion, and market share growth.
European stock markets and the euro are experiencing declines as oil prices surge due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Iran. US oil prices rose by 8% to $72.40 per barrel, while Brent crude increased by 8.8% to $79.30 per barrel. Natural gas futures in Europe saw a significant rise of over 40% following a production halt by Qatar. Gold prices also increased by 1.2% as investors sought safer assets amid uncertainty. Wall Street opened lower, with the Dow Jones down 0.70%, the Nasdaq down 0.58%, and the S&P 500 down 1.09%. In Europe, while the Lisbon stock exchange remained relatively stable, major markets like Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris, and London faced notable declines. The euro fell to $1.1703, down from $1.1817, and also weakened against the pound and yen.
Portugal is seeking to enhance its appeal to Middle Eastern investors, particularly from Qatar, by shifting its marketing strategy beyond just its favorable climate. In Doha, representatives from Startup Portugal are engaging with local entrepreneurs to promote investment opportunities in the country.
Moedas has secured an absolute majority with former Chega members, raising questions about the implications for Lisbon's political landscape and whether this shift marks the end of certain political red lines.
easyJet views the planned privatisation of TAP as a strategic opening to expand its presence in Lisbon and across Portugal. With the airline operating 96 routes to and from Portuguese airports in 2025, easyJet could deepen low-cost connectivity, increase frequencies on key city-pairs and compete more directly with a newly structured national carrier. The shift promises greater competition, potential downward pressure on fares and improved network connectivity, but also raises questions about airport slot availability, regulatory oversight and how market dynamics will affect legacy and low-cost carriers alike.
The event focuses on strategies to encourage investment from Portuguese citizens living abroad within a seven-minute pitch format.
The main highlight of this week's DV is: Two-thirds of the major measures in the new RRP were already planned in the State Budget. The main photo focuses on a new business that is thriving: German company FRS sails towards revenues exceeding two million with corporate cruises on the Tagus. Also highlighted is an interview with Boris Walbaum, founder of the disruptive Forward College: 'The world is moving faster than universities, and the gap is widening.' Read these and other topics from this week's Dinheiro Vivo in the full supplement, which you can download here. See the front page in detail.
In total, between public and European funds, according to the head of the executive, in a plan worth 22.6 billion.
The Prime Minister emphasizes Portugal's strong competitive position within the energy sector.
The president of a European association claims that Portugal possesses a robust defence industrial sector.
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Castro Almeida, will be in charge of coordinating the PTRR program, presented today in Lisbon, with the support of a temporary specialized agency.
The 'Portugal Transformation, Recovery and Resilience' (PTRR) programme will have a budget of 22.6 billion euros, utilising national public funding (37%), private funding (34%), and European funds (19%), according to the final version of the programme presented this Tuesday at Parque das Nações in Lisbon, three months after the storm Kristin and a...
The document will be approved at the Council of Ministers and, at 5:00 PM, Montenegro will present the programme. Families and companies continue to warn about the slowness of payments and processes.
Three months after storm Kristin, the document, which was announced in February, is approved by the Council of Ministers. Additionally, wiretaps from the Influencer Case have been revealed that contradict António Costa.
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) revealed that the business delegation accompanying the local government leader's visit signed 109 cooperation agreements in Portugal and Spain. In a statement released on Saturday night, IPIM noted that the protocols were the result of more than 220 meetings.
Macau facilitates the signing of 109 business agreements between Chinese firms and partners in Portugal and Spain.
Macau facilitates the signing of 109 business agreements between Chinese firms and partners in Portugal and Spain.
The Alto Alentejo region is showcasing its potential and initiatives at the Portugal Global Nation Forum held in Lisbon.
Filippo Macchi, the Italian entrepreneur behind the Nobile Group, is expanding his business portfolio in Portugal, spanning sectors from car rentals and hospitality to luxury dining. With a total investment plan of 77 million euros by 2027, the group aims to grow its Sicily by Car fleet, enter the boutique hotel market in Lisbon and Comporta, and launch a new luxury restaurant in the capital, despite concerns over real estate speculation.
A senior European official highlighted that the current global scenario, influenced by the war in Ukraine, rivalry with China, and uncertainty in relations with the US, is forcing the EU to adapt its trade and industrial policy.
Vitor Caldeirinha admits that the ports of Lisbon and Setúbal have untapped potential and that there are concessions planned for the coming years. Regarding the cruise terminal, he says that growth is necessary.
Francisco Calheiros stated he is available to return to the labour negotiation table “provided there is something concrete” and that “the UGT says what it is willing to do.”
The ports of Lisbon and Setúbal recorded positive growth in the first quarter of 2026, with increases of 1.2% and 6% respectively, driven mainly by bulk and containerised cargo, according to a statement. The ports of Lisbon and Setúbal recorded an overall positive trend in cargo handling during the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating...
The Banco Português de Fomento (BPF) is working on a “fund of funds” designed to operate as a permanent sovereign wealth fund to support the growth and internationalisation of Portuguese SMEs and start-ups. According to Tereza Fiúza, the bank's Chief Investment Officer, the initiative aims to professionalise capital management, leverage public and private investment, and help small Portuguese companies scale globally, moving beyond the country's current reliance on micro-enterprises.
