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No alternative to austerity? That lie has now been nailed


August 25, 2017 9:45 am by Fernando Porta

For years we’ve been told that only deep cuts can save our economy. Portugal’s socialist-led government has proved the opposite. Know more here…

 

Pagamentos em dinheiro serão limitados a 3.000 euros


August 24, 2017 10:21 am by Fernando Porta

Está esta quarta-feira em aprovação (praticamente certa) a proposta que limita a 3.000 euros os pagamentos em dinheiro vivo. Isto apesar das críticas do BCE ao diploma, que lhe aponta […]

 

Inside Europe: Lisbon counts the cost of tourism


August 23, 2017 9:24 am by Fernando Porta

Portugal is booming as a tourist destination, bringing in much needed revenue. But in the capital, Lisbon, locals are starting to feel the downside of mass tourism. In the space […]

 

Portugal Second-Quarter Jobless Rate Falls as Growth Accelerates


August 14, 2017 9:12 am by Fernando Porta

Portugal’s unemployment rate declined in the three months through June as the number of jobless from services and agriculture businesses dropped. Know more here…

 

Where will you find your dream home in Portugal?


August 8, 2017 10:07 am by Fernando Porta

There are many different landscapes and diverse attractions across Portugal, so it’s important to spend some time deciding what you need from your new location before you begin your search. […]

 

The new Berlin? How austerity helped Lisbon’s creatives to succeed


August 8, 2017 9:19 am by Fernando Porta

(CNN)On a sun-drenched morning the streets of Lisbon’s Santos neighborhood echo with the metallic sounds of construction. Nets and scaffolding cover the facades of many of the distressed buildings in […]

 

Portugal’s Economic Miracle Makes A Case Against Austerity


August 7, 2017 5:01 pm by Fernando Porta

LISBON — What a successful gamble for Lisbon: The European Commission is about to ratify the proposal to end Portugal’s excessive deficit procedure. The country will be joining the club […]

 

Portugal’s road to economic recovery


August 7, 2017 3:10 pm by Fernando Porta

At the height of the Eurozone crisis Portugal was one of the countries deep in trouble. But today, its economy is on the up and up. So has Portugal got […]

 

DESPACITO: A tremenda história do sucesso português.


August 7, 2017 11:33 am by Fernando Porta

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Hilly Lisbon launches electric bike share system in bid to solve congestion


August 7, 2017 8:36 am by Fernando Porta

Madrid has its scheme, while Muswell Hill’s never happened. Hilly cities from Rome to Rio will be watching as Lisbon starts e-bike hire. Know more here…

 



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