"Financial literacy must be a top priority," says Governor of the Bank of Portugal

Knowing how to manage money should be as basic as knowing how to read or do sums. This is the conviction with which Álvaro Santos Pereira, Governor of the Bank of Portugal and President of the National Council of Financial Supervisors (CNSF), opened the Solemn Session of Financial Education Week this Monday in Lisbon, at the CMVM headquarters. For...

Bankers say Portuguese banks are prepared for the impact of the war against Iran

Executives from major Portuguese banks stated on Tuesday, the 10th, that the sector is prepared for shocks resulting from the war in Iran, citing recent experiences and increased institutional resilience. Leaders from Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Millennium BCP, Santander, BPI, Crédito Agrícola, and Montepio emphasized the importance of risk management, capital liquidity, and adaptability in the face of global volatility, energy price hikes, and potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.

INEM workers reject relocation to Oeiras and demand transparency

The committee states that some workers have already expressed that they do not have the financial capacity to support a move to Tagus Park in Oeiras and will have to leave the institute.

Stock markets and euro decline but oil rises 8% as conflict in the Middle East intensifies

"Habibi, come to Portugal". Lisbon tries to attract business from Qatar

Buying a house in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro has become a dream. Effort rate exceeds 50% of income

The increasing cost of housing in major Portuguese cities has made home ownership a distant goal for many, as the effort required now surpasses half of their earnings.

Price per square metre in Lisbon reaches €5,000

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House prices rose 16% and the square metre now costs €5,000 in Lisbon

Infanta Sofia spends a fortune to study in Lisbon — find out how much student life costs for the daughter of the Spanish monarchs

She lives away from the palaces and under strict rules, but Princess Leonor’s sister’s university life in Portugal comes with hefty costs.

Lisbon Stock Exchange closes lower with Teixeira Duarte down almost 5%

The Lisbon stock market closed lower today, with the PSI index falling 0.54% to 8,557.86 points, notably Teixeira Duarte losing almost 5%.

Lisbon Stock Exchange opens up 0.03%

On Tuesday, the Lisbon stock exchange was among the biggest losers.

Files complaint against operator over nearly €600 charge for SMS to Haiti

A man filed a complaint with the Judicial Police in Lisbon, saying he lost €592.20.

Residential market: Lisbon is establishing itself as a European option for North American buyers

Lisbon's residential property market is strengthening its appeal to buyers from North America, consolidating the city as a preferred European destination for property purchases and investment.

Government tax measures 'unable to halt' the housing crisis

The Lisbon Tenants' Association also says that the increase from €600 to €900 in the cap on the deduction for rents paid is 'clearly unfavourable to tenants'.

Investors freeze €1bn of Venezuela's funds at Novobanco

In recent years, nearly a dozen international investors have brought freezing orders in Portugal to seize the accounts that Venezuela holds at Novobanco, totalling one billion euros, according to data ECO obtained from the Lisbon court. The cases involve claims brought by an oil company and a mining company...

Cascais mayor demands Government reopen Carcavelos tax office

The mayor of Cascais has demanded that the national government reopen the Carcavelos tax office, arguing that restoring local access to tax services is essential for residents and businesses.

Lisbon stock exchange trades higher amid a mostly positive Europe

Lisbon, 8 January 2026 (Lusa) — The Lisbon stock exchange closed higher today, with the PSI index rising 0.09% to 8,486.79 points, in a Europe that was mostly positive.

Lisbon Stock Exchange closes higher as Semapa rises by more than 5%

The Lisbon Stock Exchange ended the session in positive territory, led by Semapa whose shares increased by over 5%.

Lisbon Stock Exchange closes lower amid mostly positive European markets

The Lisbon Stock Exchange closed lower today, with the PSI index down 0.27% to 8,169.20 points, as most European markets were positive.

Lisbon is unique above the EU average in purchasing power

Compared to other regions, all except Alentejo (which remained at 77.1%) converged with the EU; the Algarve reached 89.2%, Madeira 88.3%, the Azores 72.5%, the Centre 70.7%, and the North 70.8%.

Greater Lisbon is the only national region above the European Union average in purchasing power

Purchasing power in Portugal increased to 82.4% of the European average in 2024.

Tax on electricity producers eliminated to "reduce costs for consumers"

The tax that was applied to electricity producers has been abolished. The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday the decree-law that ends the competitive balance mechanism, also known as clawback. In a press conference following the Council of Ministers meeting in Sintra, the Minister of the Presidency emphasized that the government ...

Lisbon Municipal Assembly approves full refund of IRS and minimum IMI rate for 2026

The Lisbon Municipal Assembly has approved a measure to fully refund the IRS and set a minimum IMI rate for the year 2026.