Portugalâs political crisis blamed on high end âimmigrationâ
UK âTelegraphâ paints CHEGA as party behind crisis While in Portugal, the media sees the political crisis as one centred on the prime ministerâs possible conflicts of interest, abroad interpretations
S&P ups Portugalâs rating to âAâ with positive outlook
Ratings agency remains confident in Portugalâs policy The US ratings agency Standard & Poorâs (S&P) raised Portugalâs rating on Friday from A- to A with a positive outlook and could
Trade between France and Portugal reaches âŹ16 billion
French companies in Portugal are the main overseas employers in the country Trade between Portugal and France rose to âŹ16 billion in 2024, according to figures from the National Statistics
Foreign direct investment increased by 19% in 2024
The FDI, reaching âŹ13.2 billion, represents 71% of GDP, with âŹ3.5 billion attributed to real estate. On Wednesday, the Bank of Portugal announced that foreign direct investment in Portugal increased by âŹ13.2 billion last year, of
Finance minister âconfidentâ in 2.5% GDP growth in 2025
Growth assured âif economy doesnât suffer any external economic shocksâ In what has to be taken in the context of current extraordinary times, finance minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento has said
âPlease value what is oursâ – Portugalâs businesses think outside the box
Portugalâs entrepreneurs appeal to citizens to âvalue our brandsâ Portugalâs entrepreneurs have sent out an appeal to the government and âall the Portuguese peopleâ – âplease value what is oursâ.
Portugal celebrates external surplus of âŹ9.3 billion in 2024
Portugal’s economy had an external surplus of âŹ9.3 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 â 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 âŹ1,602 in 2024
The average monthly total gross remuneration per worker grew by 6.3% in 2024, compared to 2023, to âŹ1,602 – but advanced by only 3.8% in real terms, INE Statistics Portugal
“The Iberian Miracle”: Saving Europe from recession
Never before has Iberia been âso importantâ These strange and unusual times have worked a form of wacky magic on southern Europe – an area so maligned in the past