Latest news and stories about cost of living in finance 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.
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...
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.
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 ...
