22
October
2018
Portuguese public debt gets to 124.8% of GDP in 2017
Author:
Mariana Costa
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Portugal has the third highest government debt to GDP ratio in the EU, at 124.8%. 15 Member States have government debt ratios higher than 60% of GDP, with the highest being Greece, Italy and Portugal
24
September
2018
Indebtdeness on the rise again. €722 bn, 367.2% of the Portuguese GDP
Our economy's indebtedness increased again in July. Government, families and companies' total indebtedness reached €722 billion, representing a 367.2% share of the wealth created by the Portuguese.
06
September
2018
CP needs €90m to improve company’s service
Author:
Mariana Costa
The president of CP - Comboios de Portugal, is at the Parliament discussing the company's current situation. Carlos Nogueira admitted the lack of investment, yet undervalued the financial issues.
30
August
2018
Portuguese are among those who use public transports less in Europe
Author:
Mariana Costa
The Portuguese use public transports (trains and buses) much less than other EU countries. Also, in terms of investment and I&D, Portugal shows a performance well at the bottom of the EU.
13
August
2018
Brussels extends aid to the Portuguese banking system
Author:
Mariana Costa
The European Commission decided to extend the financial aid to the Portuguese banking system up until the 9th of February 2019. The aid scheme consists in giving aid to eligible credit institutions.
10
August
2018
Average income peaked at €887, the highest record since 2011
The Portuguese average income increased to €887 by the end of June this year, which accounted for the highest salary increase since the first trimester of 2011.