UK and US – two opportunities for 2020, says minister
Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Augusto Santos Silva, said that redefining economic relations with the United Kingdom post-Brexit and closer economic ties with the United States were among five opportunities
Portugal is the place for South African expats
Portugal is an increasingly popular choice for South Africans who are looking to embrace the adventures and opportunities of expat life in the EU. Making the move can pay dividends
Why the safety-first approach can prove risky when it comes to investing
Back in 2014, I listened to a personal financial journalist, who I greatly admire, speaking on the radio of the dilemmas facing investors. Equities had enjoyed a remarkable recovery since
Is the German economy running on empty?
Portugal’s recent strong economic performance (GDP outpaced the rest of the eurozone in 2017 and 2018) is all the more remarkable given the difficulties facing two of its main trading
IMF upgrades its forecasts for growth of Portuguese economy
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecasts for the growth of the Portuguese economy. Publishing its World Economic Outlook today, the fund sees growth this year reaching as much
Portugal’s choice for EU commissioner vows new administration will get Europe ‘back on track’
Portugal’s choice for EU commissioner Elisa Ferreira has said she believes the new administration – taking over in November – will get Europe back on track. Seasoned politician Ferreira –
Bright outlook for Portugal as Europe faces new recession
With the world braced for a new recession that has the United States at its core, Portugal is seemingly looking extremely fortunate. Any economic downturn creates ripple effects – but
Deficit falls “showing resilience of Portuguese economy”, says minister
News that Portugal’s deficit fell to 445 million euros in July is proof that the economy is “prepared” for current challenges, Finance minister Mário Centeno has declared. As PS Socialist
Almost two-thirds of Portuguese “think economy is bad”
Almost two-thirds of Portuguese people are concerned about the economy, health, social security and the cost of living. The latest Eurobarometer, coming just weeks before legislative elections, show only 25%
But for a natural disaster we could all be speaking Portuguese rather than English
I am currently trying to learn Portuguese, a task made more difficult by the fluent English skills of so many locals. I say “bom dia” at the supermarket till, only