Renewable sources accounted for 70.8% of electricity produced in mainland Portugal in September, with wind, hydro, and solar energy each contributing roughly 20-21%. From January to September, 74.1% of national production was renewable, resulting in estimated savings of over 1.92 billion euros in avoided gas imports, electricity imports, and carbon emission allowances.
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The 6-month Euribor rose to 2.924% (+0.019 points) and the 12-month rate increased to 3.201% (+0.010 points). The 3-month rate decreased to 2.628% (-0.006 points).
The Polícia Judiciária is conducting over 50 searches in an investigation into a scheme to evade IMT (Property Transfer Tax) using real estate investment funds. The operation includes searches at the headquarters of the Banco Angolano de Investimentos in Lisbon and Banco Carregosa in Porto.
Environmental groups are opposing plans for the Foupana dam in the Algarve, citing risks to biodiversity and concerns over intensive agriculture in a drought-prone region. The project is currently in the preliminary-study phase, and a public consultation is open until October 16, 2026, for those wishing to submit feedback.