Latest news and stories about cost of living in Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Economist Ricardo Reis predicts that inflation will peak between 3% and 3.5% following his participation in the ECB Forum in Sintra.
This Tuesday features key economic updates including INE's June inflation estimates, the deadline for IRS tax filings, and the second day of the European Central Bank's annual forum in Sintra.
Our true and most tragic export is not cork, nor olive oil, nor Port wine. It is my friends. It is my generation. Every month there is a farewell dinner.
The tourist postcard hides a country of low wages and a generation forced to emigrate. The vent of a young man trying to survive in the highly acclaimed 'California of Europe'.
The PCP secretary-general accused the PS leader of supporting the Government's policies by abstaining on the State Budget and challenged the Socialist leadership to reject José Luís Carneiro's proposal. Raimundo argued that enabling the budget is equivalent to endorsing the Government's agenda on issues like health, education, and housing, while also criticizing Chega for its role in facilitating legislative changes.
The action was against the rising cost of living and price increases.
Around a hundred workers from the Association for the Promotion and Youth Development of Sintra (APDJ) received 45% of their salary and are at risk of the institution becoming insolvent, according to the Union, potentially leading to job losses.
The drop in oil prices has encouraged some of those present at the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum, which is taking place in Sintra until Wednesday. However, the optimism is cautious, with warnings that energy costs will remain high and that the energy shock will continue to impact the economy. Oil prices...
Following a national committee meeting where José Luís Carneiro, PS secretary-general, argued that the Government must “take its head out of the sand,” the socialist parliamentary leader considers that the Luís Montenegro executive is “out of touch with reality” and promises to move forward, still this week, with a set of proposals to respond to the rising cost of living.
This Monday marks the start of the annual European Central Bank Forum in Sintra. The INE will measure consumer confidence, and the OECD will present the results of a survey on the factors determining trust in public institutions for 2026. Also highlighting the day are the data from the Banco de Portugal regarding...
Following the meeting, the PS begins 3 days of parliamentary sessions in Sintra regarding the rising cost of living. Meanwhile, in the World Cup, Portugal drew nil-nil against Colombia and will face Croatia.
The National Commission will vote on 19 sectoral motions accepted at the last congress, while the parliamentary group prepares three days of sessions in Sintra and other municipalities in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
Until now, Tapada das Mercês in Sintra did not have a social kitchen. Now inaugurated, it is expected to open in April and address a waiting list in the parish of Algueirão-Mem Martins.
Sintra City Council is set to increase parking fees and extend paid parking zones to two of the municipality's largest beaches. The decision was approved at a council meeting and includes the creation or expansion of metered parking zones in several parishes across the municipality.
Praia Grande and Praia das Maçãs will have parking meters from June to September. Rates reach up to 14 euros per day in the town. The opposition demands a suspension of the expansion and calls it an 'attack on residents'.
The webpage provides a variety of recent news updates related to Portugal, including economic, political, and social issues. Key highlights include the acceleration of inflation to 2.1% in February, discussions on fuel price trends and expectations for the upcoming week, and a notable incident involving two tons of spoiled food at a restaurant in Cacém. Additionally, the Portuguese President celebrated his 64th birthday, and there are ongoing debates about judicial processes and reforms. Other topics cover regional security concerns in the Middle East, infrastructure disputes between transportation companies, and cultural news about Michelin-starred restaurants. Overall, the page offers a comprehensive overview of current events impacting Portugal across multiple sectors.
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 ...
