All in all, there were almost 1,500 asylum requests made to Portugal. Most of these requests were made by Asian citizens, followed by African and European citizens.

There is a 120 billion euros problem in Southern European banking. Mint states that transferring NPL to bad banks and hedge funds could be the solution, but Portugal cannot afford a bad bank.

The Chinese from the HNA, who have a stake in the Portuguese airway TAP, are having a hard time in Wall Street: the fear of a high debt is increasing among banks.

The private equity fund is preparing to sell Portuguese malls: Forum Sintra, Forum Montijo and Almada Forum, as Bloomberg stated. The sale could earn Blackstone up to 900 million euros.

This is the smallest amount in almost 15 years. The number of people benefiting from unemployment subsidies decreased once again, and already stands below 200 thousand.

The goal is to have a balanced representation of women and men in administrative and supervisory boards of the business public sector and in companies listed in the Stock Market.

Cristiano Ronaldo purchased a minority stake in the Portuguese agency Thing Pink, responsible for the technology in the CR7 museum. He will also launch a new digital project: 7egend.

Armando Pereira, co-founder of Altice, criticized the Portuguese Government for not acknowledging the importance of the company's investments in Portugal; however, he states the company will not stop.

Administration indebtedness from families, companies and the State has reached a new maximum. Even so, the increase in GDP could accommodate these rises.

Both in an homologous and quarter-on-quarter comparison, Portugal has increased its public debt. It surpasses the limit by more than double.

The Euro Area deficit decreased to 0.9% in the first quarter. In Portugal, the deficit stands at 0.5%, excluding the impact of CGD's recapitalization. Eurostat's decision will be made in September.

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) wants the Government to revise the conditions of State's loans to the Resolution Fund, to avoid costs for taxpayers. Deputies will present a resolution project.

Court of Appeal overturns the Trial Court's decision concerning a proceeding headed by Rute Sousa and Ricardo Ângelo, president of the Association of BES former clients.

The Spanish newspaper El País stated that all 27 member States had agreed with sanctioning Venezuela, except for Portugal. Foreign Affairs deny this information, adding the issue was never discussed.

Private consumption continues rising, as well as exports, states INE. In addition, the number of unemployed registered in unemployment centers continues decreasing.

In 2017, housing prices in Portugal had an 8% increase - much more than the European Union and Euro Area percentages.

Portugal was able to self-finance with interest below zero in a short-term double auction. The 12-months rate was negative: -0.259%.

The State's loan to the Resolution Fund was updated and assessed at a negative net value of 630 millions, the Parliament's experts estimate. In the original conditions, that amount was almost zero.

Unlike the first version, the final report on CGD acknowledges "situations of intervention and pressure" and does not exclude "management mistakes". The document was voted down this Friday.

Altice has found a replacement for Paulo Neves. The new CEO of PT Portugal is Claudia Goya, coming from Microsoft. She is taking office effective immediately.

"We want to turn Portugal into a tremendously successful story", states Pierre Moscovici, commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, who is vising Lisbon.

August will begin and Lisbon will have inactive trains in its subway. Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) has warned the Environment Ministry about the strike.

In 2016, the real estate market returned to 2010 levels. The sale of new dwellings had an 18.5% increase last year. The number of licensed buildings also increased.

Altice will promote Paulo Neves as executive chairman of the group in Portugal; he will take office after regulators approve the operation for Media Capital. PT Portugal will have a new CEO.