Major shareholders in the PSI receive dividends of €1.3B
More than four in ten euros of dividends distributed by companies listed on the PSI index go to the largest shareholders, led by the Soares dos Santos family and the Chinese firm CTG.
Portugal is among the most vulnerable to the ECB’s rate hike
A study by two ECB analysts reveals that, when the central bank decides to raise interest rates, Portuguese households feel the impact more acutely than almost all other Europeans.
Special Iran. From economy to energy, what is Portugal’s exposure?
The Portuguese economy is a net importer of energy, which means that the balance of payments is likely to deteriorate as prices rise. The conflict could lead to a decline in consumption.
Flight prices in Portugal are rising by as much as 20%
With the price of jet fuel having soared by 76% since the start of the war in the Middle East, airfares in Portugal are rising. Travel agencies are adopting strategies to minimise the impact.
Banks have €600 million in exposure to the Middle East
In contrast, Portuguese banks held more than €400 million in deposits from businesses and households in the countries most exposed to the conflict in Iran, including €2 million from governments.
Special From defence to mining, Sweden takes a shot at Portugal
Portugal has become an increasingly attractive market for Swedish companies, which see opportunities across a range of sectors. The more than 200 companies operating in the country employ over 18,000.
Trio with profits above €1 billion sets a record on the PSI
Galp, EDP and BCP made profits of over €1 billion in 2025, accounting for more than 60% of the profits of companies listed on the Portuguese stock exchange. Exporters felt the impact of US tariffs.
Listed companies set to give shareholders over €3.1 billion
Profits of companies listed on the main Portuguese stock market index rose last year, a trend that will be reflected in shareholders’ pockets: a dividend payout of over €3.1 billion, up 4% from 2024.
IAG inclined to give up the race for TAP privatization
The owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling is not satisfied with the model defined by the Portuguese Government, according to Bloomberg.
TAP’s self-handling brings Menzies into the picture
Menzies could be subcontracted by TAP if the airline moves to a self-handling model. It already holds the necessary licences to operate.
Blackout. Experts ask for better monitoring and coordination
The investigation into the Iberian power outage of 28 April 2025, carried out by a group of experts, concludes that it was caused by a combination of many interacting factors.
Iberian alliance between CTT and DHL approved by Brussels
The European Commission has approved the joint venture between the Portuguese company and the German group, which divides the consumer and business markets in Portugal and Spain between the two firms.
Jerónimo Martins’ profit rises 8% to €646 million in 2025
The owner of Pingo Doce recorded sales of €36 billion, representing a 7.6% increase on the previous year. The group’s management proposes to distribute €408.5 million in dividends.
Sonae ends 2025 with record sales of over €11 billion
The owner of Continente posted profits of €347 million, up from €223 million in 2024. Growth driven by MC. The company will propose a dividend of 6.217 cents.
Environmental report “validates” new airport in Alcochete
The Minister for Infrastructure states that the Environmental Report submitted in January by ANA endorses the location of the new airport in Alcochete
Bank of Portugal asked to explain Centeno’s reform
MPs unanimously approved a hearing with the Governor of the Bank of Portugal to clarify Mário Centeno’s early retirement, with the PSD and PS supporting Chega’s motion.
Who’s behind the “muddy water” campaign against Mota-Engil?
A US fund specialised in taking short positions in companies it considers overvalued and has already taken the matter to court.
Menzies files for an injunction regarding ground handling
The company that came second in the tender for the concession of ground handling licences at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports has filed for an injunction to challenge the process.
Bontalti’s takeover bid for Ercros is proceeding positively
More than half of Ercros’s shareholders agreed to sell their shares in Bondalti’s takeover bid, thereby ensuring the success of the operation.
Lufthansa Technik plant in Feira to begin this summer
The Lufthansa Group’s maintenance company expects environmental approval to be granted “shortly”, so that construction of the industrial facility in Santa Maria da Feira can begin this summer.
Interview Airbus is keen to work with Portugal on new defence projects
Portugal could attract more investment “if it strengthens its commitment to the collective ‘Buy European’ strategy”, argues Nathalie Hellard-Lambic, Managing Director of Airbus in Portugal.
Portugal leads the European response to the energy crisis
Portugal and the countries of southern Europe are leading the response to the new energy crisis, but the scale of the support is likely to fall far short of the response to the war in Ukraine.
Novobanco staff to receive bonus from sale to BPCE in May
Mark Bourke has informed the staff committee that he has already been given the go-ahead to award employees a bonus equivalent to two months’ salary in light of the successful sale of Novobanco.
CTT seeks advisors to explore “options” for the bank
The postal group, which has made no secret of its interest in reducing its stake in Banco CTT, has reportedly contacted potential advisors to explore options for the bank.