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Today in the news: Lisbon Airport, labour law and companies

A surprise inspection by the European Commission identifies 14 serious flaws in the quality of human resources, equipment, and oversight carried out by the PSP at Lisbon Airport. Goucha loses a dispute of over one million euros with the tax authorities, and more than half of companies report delays in payments to suppliers. Discover the top news stories...

Bison Bank triples profits to 8.8 million in 2025

Bison Bank reported profits of 8.8 million euros in 2025, its highest to date and more than triple the 2.5 million euros recorded in 2024, the bank announced in a press conference on Wednesday, the 15th. The 2025 results were driven by the positive impact of deferred tax assets due to losses from previous years. Excluding this impact, recurring profit was 4.8 million euros. Bison Bank will pay dividends for the first time this year, amounting to 750,000 euros, to its sole shareholder, Bison Capital Holding Company Limited, based in Hong Kong, China. Regarding last year's accounts, the net interest margin was 9.1 million euros, up 20% from 2024, and banking commissions reached 8.3 million euros, an 80% increase. Structural costs rose 20% to 11.6 million euros in a year where the bank increased its headcount by 22, reaching 109 employees. Following the resolution of Banif, the Chinese holding company Bison Capital Financial purchased Banif Investimento in 2018 and rebranded it as Bison Bank. Headquartered in Lisbon, Bison Bank specializes in financial services for high-net-worth individuals. Bison Bank is undergoing a strategic reorganization and launching its first Portuguese stablecoin.

Man loses 18,000 euros in scam using the name of António Lobo Antunes

The man filed a complaint with the Judiciary Police, reporting losses following an investment in cryptocurrencies.

Bankinter sets goal to reach the top six of Portuguese banking by 2030

The management of Bankinter's Portuguese branch, inaugurated ten years ago, expects to continue growing at a double-digit rate. Loans to companies are a key focus. The bank expects to market a stable cryptocurrency.

Press review: Half of Portuguese people identify with the Constitution and more families will have to pay income tax

The Constitution of the Republic turns 50 this Thursday, with Público highlighting that half of the Portuguese population identifies with it, while only 10% do not. A study by the IPPS-Iscte institute, authored by Pedro Adão e Silva and Isabel Flores, reveals that 58% of respondents believe the Constitution should be revised, particularly to criminalise illicit enrichment and reduce the number of MPs. Meanwhile, Jornal de Notícias and Correio da Manhã report that due to lower tax withholding rates, many taxpayers will receive smaller refunds or will have to pay additional income tax this year. Additionally, Correio da Manhã reports that former minister Mira Amaral was arrested by the police on suspicion of domestic violence at a clinic in Lisbon, an allegation he denies.

Management of the surplus continues at Terreiro do Paço

Sarmento claims victory, but knows he had the help of measures that have limits: salary increases return taxes to the State and the tax cut increases consumption. Editorial by Marta Moitinho Oliveira.

BdP: Mortgage payments doubled in Lisbon and nearly tripled in Porto

The rise in house prices caused the median mortgage payment for buying a home to increase in Lisbon from approximately 900 euros to over 1,800 euros between 2019 and 2023. In Porto, the increase was even greater.

Stock market plummeting on Thursday morning

The Lisbon stock market was trading sharply lower this morning, with 15 companies in the PSI (Portuguese Stock Index) falling, led by CTT, which was falling 9.58% to €6.04, while The post Stock market plummeting on Thursday morning appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Public transport: Lisbon is one of the capitals with the highest prices relative to income

A comparison of public transport costs across European capitals reveals that while Lisbon's single-ticket prices are comparable to those in cities like Madrid or Paris, they represent a significantly higher financial burden due to Portugal's lower average wages. Lisbon ranks 8th in a normalized index of transport costs relative to income, trailing only behind Eastern European capitals. Despite subsidized monthly passes, low usage rates persist, driven by an inefficient network, long wait times, and a lack of restrictive policies on private car use compared to other major European cities.