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Construction sector in Portugal creates over 5,000 companies this year

New business creation declines across most sectors and districts; however, company closures also fall. In News, Housing - 10 Sep 2026, 15:03

New Primark store opens in Portugal

In News - 10 Sep 2026, 14:03

Portugal rules out further fuel tax cuts

In News, Economy - 10 Sep 2026, 12:04

Bison Bank at Investor Talks: knowledge and financial innovation under discussion

In Finance - 10 Sep 2026, 11:05

New Responsible AI Use Campaign launches free certification to help organisations use AI responsibly

In Business - 09 Sep 2026, 18:31

New income tax reduction arrives in Portugal in November

In News, Economy - 09 Sep 2026, 17:33

TAP privatisation deadline extended until end of this year

In News, Business - 09 Sep 2026, 14:03

Spotlight

Portugal is best discovered on foot

There is a Portugal you see from a car window. And then there is the Portugal you meet on foot. A fisherman pulling his boat in... In Lifestyle - 09 Sep 2026, 10:05

Real-World Learning in Action: International Sharing School Connects Students with Industry Leaders

International Sharing School Lisbon is strengthening its commitment to real-world learning through a growing programme of career... In Education - 09 Sep 2026, 14:34

Alea Shortlisted for Two SBC Awards Ahead of SBC Summit

Barcelona, August 2026 — Alea has been shortlisted for Aggregator of the Year and Employer of the Year (Supplier) at the... In Events - 04 Sep 2026, 07:01

LEDEX Forum Is Almost Here: One Day to Get Practical About AI

The LEDEX Forum is now just weeks away. On Thursday, 15 October, more than 100 business owners and managers will gather at the... In Events, Business - 04 Sep 2026, 10:31

Investor Talks returns to Portimão for its biggest edition ever

More than 2,000 attendees, 50 expert speakers and 4 stages with 50 sessions dedicated to investing, personal finance and business.... In Algarve - 04 Sep 2026, 11:08

Natalie Turner with Australian journalist and author of Whale Rock, Diana Plater, travelling through Cambodia during the 2015 writing retreat.

Where Perception Becomes Story

On the senses, writing and finding our way back to ourselves. In Lifestyle - 04 Sep 2026, 11:31

While house prices fall across the world, Portugal continues to rise

Most of the world's housing markets cooled at the start of 2026, but Portugal moved in the opposite direction, recording the... In Luxury New Homes - 09 Sep 2026, 14:28

SBC Reveals the 2026 SBC Hall of Fame Class

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the Hall of Fame class of 2026... In Events - 04 Sep 2026, 08:31

Making Space for Creativity

From therapeutic programmes to family workshops and contemporary art prizes, the Sovereign Art Foundation is exploring different... In Arts & Culture - 04 Sep 2026, 10:01

Medical Education in the Algarve: A Vision for Humanism, Excellence and Mission

When I took office as Director of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (FMCB) at the University of the Algarve this... In Health - 04 Sep 2026, 07:31

What the new Nationality Law means for Golden Visa applicants

Portugal Pathways and the Portugal Investment Owners Club are hosting a live webinar on 15 September 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00 UK... In Golden Visa - 04 Sep 2026, 10:27

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Portugal prepares agricultural diesel support amid rising fuel costs

Manuel Castro Almeida, Minister for Economy and Territorial Cohesion, has confirmed that the Government is set to allocate support... In News, Business - 09 Sep 2026, 10:03

Cars losing appeal among Gen Z in Portugal

For many young people in Portugal, having a car is no longer seen as the clearest route to... In News, Business - 08 Sep 2026, 16:03

Milk price decline to cost producers €72 million

In News - 08 Sep 2026, 15:03

Rent-a-car firms take over 13% of Portugal’s new vehicles

In News - 08 Sep 2026, 14:33

Investing in Our Talent

In Business - 08 Sep 2026, 12:01

PSI companies post record €3.66 billion profits in Portugal

In News, Business - 08 Sep 2026, 11:03

Portugal no longer competes on price - It competes for engineering

In Business - 08 Sep 2026, 07:01

Ryanair accused of failing to provide human customer service in Spain

In News - 07 Sep 2026, 15:03

Company Formation in Portugal for Foreigners: A Practical Guide to Starting a Business

In Portugal - 07 Sep 2026, 09:50

Economy

Portugal Has Buildings - What Remains Is to Transform Them into Economic Assets

When we think about Portugal's real estate needs, the first answer is almost always the same: we need to build more houses,... In Economy, Housing - 06 Sep 2026, 13:01

Portugal is growing - Now we need to create more value

Whenever new data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are released, attention naturally... In Economy - 05 Sep 2026, 08:01

Portugal inflation rises to 3.3%

In News, Economy - 03 Sep 2026, 13:33

Inflation rate accelerates in Portugal

In News, Economy - 31 Aug 2026, 13:03

Portugal seen as a “lesson” for indebted countries

In News, Economy - 28 Aug 2026, 11:03

Record amount of money held in Portuguese banks

In News, Economy - 27 Aug 2026, 16:03

Medicinal cannabis exports in Portugal surpassed 66 tonnes

In News, Economy - 23 Aug 2026, 16:04

Portugal archipelago approves new financial regime

In News, Economy - 22 Aug 2026, 10:04

Algarve municipalities charge tourists to stay overnight

In News, Tourism, Economy - 21 Aug 2026, 16:03

Editor's Choice

Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 16:03

Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 19:03

Driving after 70 in Portugal: What are the rules?

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 18:03

The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

In Portugal Handbook - 15 Jul 2026, 17:31

Company News

Kate Moss releases rock ‘n’ roll Zara collection

For her second Zara collection, the British supermodel has teamed up with singer Bobby Gillespie. In Lifestyle, Company News - 14 Jun 2025, 09:00

MEO fined more than half a million

The National Communications Authority (Anacom) has imposed a fine of more than half a... In News - 14 Apr 2025, 09:03

TAP confident in US routes

In News, Portugal, North America, Travel, Company News - 13 Apr 2025, 17:01

easyJet announces flight promotions

In News, Travel, Porto & North, Company News - 12 Apr 2025, 19:02

Primark opens new Portugal store

In News, Porto & North, Company News - 12 Apr 2025, 14:03

Pingo Doce launches AI-powered self-checkout

In News, Company News, Lisbon - 11 Apr 2025, 12:04

easyJet reopens Faro base

In News, Algarve, Company News - 31 Mar 2025, 11:03

Luxury development awarded Green Globe certificate

In News, Portugal, Algarve, Company News - 30 Mar 2025, 18:01

Mercadona to change packaging labels

In News, Portugal, Business, Company News - 30 Mar 2025, 12:01

Finance

Portugal Increases Fuel Tax Discount

The Portuguese Government has increased its fuel tax discount by around three cents per litre for both petrol and diesel as... In News - 07 Sep 2026, 14:03

Deadline for IMI payment exceeding €500 approaches

Property owners with an annual IMI value exceeding €500 have until this Monday to pay... In News - 31 Aug 2026, 12:03

U.S. LLC Income in Portugal: New Tax Ruling Brings Long Awaited Clarity

In Finance, North America - 14 Aug 2026, 07:01

Bison Bank takes on the Vice-Presidency of the Portuguese Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry

In Business - 13 Aug 2026, 11:05

Fake green receipts and undeclared work have tripled over the past four years in Portugal

In News, Business - 03 Aug 2026, 16:33

NVIDIA Stock Slides 5% as MoneySimpler Launches AI Automated Trading Passive Income Solution

In Finance - 29 Jul 2026, 12:26

Portuguese annual income is on the rise

In News, Economy, Finance - 27 Jul 2026, 14:03

New euro banknotes are coming, and Europeans can choose their next design

In News - 24 Jul 2026, 19:33

Multibanco + Perto pilot brings banking services to remote communities in Portugal

In News - 23 Jul 2026, 13:03

Consumer Rights

150 hotels to open in Portugal

In 2021, Portugal already had more hotel rooms per km2 than Spain and France. Consultant Neoturis predicts that, of 186 ongoing... In Consumer Rights, Travel - 04 Feb 2024, 17:01

EVA: Energy Virtual Assistance

In Europe, the energy sector was responsible for 77 percent of emissions of CO2 in 2019. In Consumer Rights - 08 Nov 2023, 18:01

Do you know your air passenger rights?

In Consumer Rights, Portugal, Tourism - 17 Sep 2023, 18:01

Labor Laws and Worker Rights in Romania: Evolving Regulations and Challenges

In Europe - 15 Sep 2023, 11:31

Will there be increases in telecommunications services?

In Consumer Rights - 10 Feb 2023, 19:01

As an EU, EEA non-resident, are you obliged to appoint a fiscal representative in Portugal?

In Consumer Rights, Portugal, Lifestyle - 02 Feb 2023, 12:01

Iberian Electricity Market

In Consumer Rights - 27 Jan 2023, 09:07

Class Action Directive

In Consumer Rights - 26 Jan 2023, 12:19

Moving to Portugal ? Make sure you request your NIF online before

In Portugal - 13 Jan 2023, 12:01

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Bitcoin prices have been rising recently, and market sentiment has improved significantly. Amid increased volatility, investors'... In Crypto - 02 Sep 2026, 10:23