Portugal’s political crisis blamed on high end ‘immigration’
UK ‘Telegraph’ paints CHEGA as party behind crisis While in Portugal, the media sees the political crisis as one centred on the prime minister’s possible conflicts of interest, abroad interpretations
S&P ups Portugal’s rating to ‘A’ with positive outlook
Ratings agency remains confident in Portugal’s policy The US ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) raised Portugal’s rating on Friday from A- to A with a positive outlook and could
Trade between France and Portugal reaches €16 billion
French companies in Portugal are the main overseas employers in the country Trade between Portugal and France rose to €16 billion in 2024, according to figures from the National Statistics
Foreign direct investment increased by 19% in 2024
The FDI, reaching €13.2 billion, represents 71% of GDP, with €3.5 billion attributed to real estate. On Wednesday, the Bank of Portugal announced that foreign direct investment in Portugal increased by €13.2 billion last year, of
Finance minister “confident” in 2.5% GDP growth in 2025
Growth assured “if economy doesn’t suffer any external economic shocks” In what has to be taken in the context of current extraordinary times, finance minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento has said
“Please value what is ours” – Portugal’s businesses think outside the box
Portugal’s entrepreneurs appeal to citizens to “value our brands” Portugal’s entrepreneurs have sent out an appeal to the government and “all the Portuguese people” – “please value what is ours”.
Portugal celebrates external surplus of €9.3 billion in 2024
Portugal’s economy had an external surplus of €9.3 billion in 2024, equivalent to 3.3% of gross domestic product, an all-time high since records began, the Bank of Portugal announced today.
Moving to Portugal – Residency and taxation
Portugal offers an outstanding quality of life, characterised by a relaxed pace and a welcoming, hospitable culture. The country’s diverse landscapes, ranging from breathtaking beaches and rolling countryside to dynamic
Average wages rose 3.8% in real terms to €1,602 in 2024
The average monthly total gross remuneration per worker grew by 6.3% in 2024, compared to 2023, to €1,602 – but advanced by only 3.8% in real terms, INE Statistics Portugal
“The Iberian Miracle”: Saving Europe from recession
Never before has Iberia been “so important” These strange and unusual times have worked a form of wacky magic on southern Europe – an area so maligned in the past