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The Portugal News22 Sept

Environment Minister urges Portuguese to reduce fuel consumption

Maria da Graça Carvalho, the Minister of the Environment, mentioned a rise in fuel prices, pointing out that the country should economise on its consumption.

Portugal Resident22 Sept

Town halls to get green-light to control commercial licences in 15% territory

The government is considering allowing local councils to exempt about 15% of their municipal territory from the ‘zero-licensing’ rule – particularly in historic areas. Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida explains The post Town halls to get green-light to control commercial licences in 15% territory appeared first on

Portugal Resident22 Sept

Portugal’s productivity slumps to below 2000 levels – study

Portugal is close to full employment, but the economy’s productivity has yet to catch up with the European Union, and remains below levels from 26 years ago, according to a The post Portugal’s productivity slumps to below 2000 levels – study appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Sept

Portugal continues to attract capital, but do we have the product for this investment?

For many years, one of the major concerns of the Portuguese economy was to attract international investment. 

The Portugal News21 Sept

Portugal and Spain want to join forces to protect the ocean

The Azores and Catalonia aim to cooperate on concrete projects in the fields of the blue economy and ocean protection, a commitment made today at an international forum in Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island.

The Portugal News21 Sept

How Dukes Education Portugal is Continuously Investing in Educational Excellence

At the heart of Dukes Education Portugal's approach is a belief that outstanding outcomes begin with outstanding teaching and learning. Recently, Dukes Education Portugal has strengthened its commitment to educational excellence through two significant developments: the appointment of Manj Nijjer as Director of Learnin

Portugal Resident21 Sept

Executed metres from home: another suspected “settling of scores” between gangs in Lisbon

Another gangland style incident in Lisbon has left a 30-year-old man dead in a neighbourhood notorious for drug-taking and trafficking in plain sight. PJ police are investigating the shooting, early The post Executed metres from home: another suspected “settling of scores” between gangs in Lisbon appeared first on Port

The Portugal News20 Sept

Portugal inaugurated new dock

The construction of a cruise ship valued at 100 million euros has inaugurated the third dock at the WestSea shipyards in Viana do Castelo, the company announced in a statement seen by Lusa.

The Portugal News20 Sept

Douro International Natural park to be improved

The municipality of Miranda do Douro has secured approval for a €1.4 million funding bid to protect and enhance the Douro International Natural Park (PNDI), it was announced.

The Portugal News19 Sept

Robotic hands help deaf students learn

A Kenyan startup has developed robotic hands that translate teachers’ voices into sign language, helping deaf students access classroom lessons even when teachers cannot sign. 

The Portugal News19 Sept

Investor Talks brings together more than 2,000 people in Portimão and prepares for its return in 2027

The 5th edition of Investor Talks brought together investors, business owners and entrepreneurs from across the country at Portimão Arena. The event also marked a new phase for the project, with Tomás Caeiro taking over its leadership.

The Portugal News19 Sept

Egg producer invests in animal welfare

One of Spain’s largest egg producers is investing €200 million to move its production towards cage-free systems. 

The Portugal News19 Sept

Portugal to have new Palace of Justice

The new Beja Courthouse has been inaugurated, featuring 17 rooms for hearings, videoconferencing, witnesses, and legal counsel, along with 27 offices and upgraded IT infrastructure, representing an investment of over €5.6 million.

The Portugal News19 Sept

Canadian exports to China surge

Canadian exports to China increased by 30 percent during the first half of 2026, reaching a record $21.74 billion as the country diversifies its international trade. 

The Portugal News19 Sept

Portugal treating water of old gold mine

The Mining Development Company (EDM) is investing two million euros in a water treatment plant for water from the former Jales mine, decommissioned in 1992, the Vila Pouca de Aguiar City Council announced.

The Portugal News19 Sept

A more unstable world may be an opportunity for Portugal

When we look at international economic forecasts, there is a natural tendency to immediately look for growth figures. 

Algarve Daily News18 Sept

Algarve will be getting ‘major industrial zone’, following outcry over region being left out of plans

Portugal’s Minister for the Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, confirmed this week that the Algarve will be included in the Government’s plans to develop seven new major business areas across Portugal.

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Portugal welcomes deepening of trade relations between Brussels and Ottawa

Portugal’s government appears to be welcoming the news of a deepening of trade relations between the European Union and Canada, in spite of the knee-jerk reaction by Donald Trump, who The post Portugal welcomes deepening of trade relations between Brussels and Ottawa appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident18 Sept

Police arrest five for kidnapping in Marinha Grande

Portugal’s criminal investigation police, the PJ, has arrested five people on suspicion of kidnapping and abduction in Marinha Grande: the victim was a man whom the suspects assaulted, and whose The post Police arrest five for kidnapping in Marinha Grande appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Sept

Expanding Access to Amino Neuro Frequency Therapy in Portugal

A Clinical and Business-Development Perspective

The Portugal News18 Sept

Portuguese city calls for more police and video surveillance

The mayor of Grândola, Luís Vital Alexandre, demanded more resources and personnel for the GNR and called for a video surveillance system in the town after several attempted thefts at local businesses.

The Portugal News17 Sept

Fitch's upgrade to A+ adds fresh appeal to Portugal's Golden Visa

Portugal has picked up two significant votes of confidence within the space of a year. Fitch has just lifted the country's sovereign credit rating to A+, its highest in fifteen years, and The Economist named it economy of the year for 2025 less than 12 months earlier. 

The Portugal News17 Sept

Best Crypto Presale for AI and Memecoin Crossovers: MemeToro and the Agent Narrative

The best crypto presale list 2026 is increasingly shaped by projects that combine familiar crypto narratives with practical technology. AI and memecoins are two major examples. MemeToro sits at this crossover with an AI launch agent designed to support memecoin discovery, proposal generation, validation, funding, and l

Algarve Daily News17 Sept

'Just a Change Association' renovates 5 families homes in Lagoa

The Municipality of Lagoa and the Just a Change Association have carried out renovation works at five homes in the municipality, benefiting 13 people experiencing socioeconomic vulnerability.