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The Portugal News10 Sept

Portugal to have a new health centre

The new health centre in Cartaxo, budgeted at three million euros and financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, should become operational in early 2027, despite project delays.

Portugal Resident10 Sept

One dead, another seriously injured, in stabbings in Olhão

PJ Judicial Police are investigating the stabbing death of a man inside a home in the municipality of Olhão today, a police source has confirmed. According to Jornal de Notícias, The post One dead, another seriously injured, in stabbings in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News10 Sept

Lovitall Health Event

Lovitall is bringing its Health Event to the newly revitalised O Convento, bringing together local health and wellbeing professionals, therapists, wellness businesses, Portuguese artisans, inspiring workshops, food and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.

The Portugal News10 Sept

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.

The Portugal News10 Sept

REN stake could speed up investment and cut electricity prices

The 13.7 percent acquisition marks the State’s return to REN after more than a decade, as the government seeks to expand grid capacity for renewable energy.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Exploring luxury new homes opportunities across Portugal

Portugal's blend of lifestyle quality and investment strength continues to set it apart within Europe.

The Portugal News10 Sept

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

Bison Bank will take part in the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place on 12 and 13 September at Portimão Arena, with Ricardo Martins, Chief Crypto Officer and Head of Operations and Data. 

Portugal Resident9 Sept

Trial begins for Olhão police officers accused of beating immigrant to death

Two PSP officers from Olhão have gone on trial accused of kidnapping and killing a Moroccan man in 2024, with both GNR investigators and a medical expert telling Faro Court The post Trial begins for Olhão police officers accused of beating immigrant to death appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Sept

Abnildo d’Oliveira Places National Value Creation at the Heart of Agricultural and Fisheries Development

Abnildo d’Oliveira argues that São Tomé and Príncipe should move from an economy focused primarily on primary production towards a model capable of processing more of its own resources and retaining a greater share of the value they generate*. Agriculture, fisheries, local processing and the blue economy form part of a

The Portugal News9 Sept

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 for agricultural diesel as rising fuel costs threaten to increase pressure on food prices. 

Portugal Resident9 Sept

Portugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultural projects

Applications from UK residents for international residence and citizenship programmes are increasing, while Portugal’s Golden Visa programme is now directing substantial funding into the country’s arts and heritage projects. Leading investment migration The post Portugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultura

The Portugal News9 Sept

Portugal aims to curb rising food prices

The government is preparing measures to subsidise the cost of diesel used in agriculture, to alleviate the burden on farmers and curb the rise in prices of agricultural products, said the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion.

Algarve Daily News8 Sept

Public prosecutors move to remove Rui Cristina from office after Albufeira mayor allegedly gives council job to his sister

The Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched legal proceedings seeking the removal from office of Albufeira Mayor Rui Cristina at Loulé’s Administrative and Fiscal Court, following a petition submitted by the citizens’ group “Albufeira sem Medo” (Albufeira Without Fear), the informal group announced.

Algarve Daily News8 Sept

Faro’s Socialist mayor takes aim at his predecessor: ‘We were left a legacy of €2 million debt, delayed projects, and ageing networks’

António Miguel Pina, mayor of Faro, has accused the previous municipal administration of leaving projects without the necessary conditions to move forward, as well as leaving the council with outstanding debts to FAGAR, a municipal business responsible for water and waste management, amounting to around €2 million a ye

Portugal Resident8 Sept

Silves planning review maps 1,600 businesses across municipality

Silves Council has identified around 1,600 businesses and other economic activities operating in the municipality’s main parish centres as part of the ongoing review of its Municipal Master Plan (PDM). The post Silves planning review maps 1,600 businesses across municipality appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Sept

Homeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies

The Comunidade Vida e Paz, a charity helping the homeless, advocates for greater investment in support for people with drug addiction and believes it is necessary to restore “what was The post Homeless charity calls for return to 90s drug policies appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News8 Sept

Investing in Our Talent

I have been following and writing about Angels Way because I find particularly interesting the initiatives that seek to bring together capital, experience and entrepreneurial talent. 

The Portugal News8 Sept

Portugal no longer competes on price - It competes for engineering

For many years, the competitiveness of the Portuguese economy was often associated with a simple idea: to produce at lower costs than other European markets. 

The Portugal News7 Sept

Irrigation system investment to save 19 million cubic metres of water in the Algarve

A €15 million modernisation programme at the Alvor Irrigation Scheme is expected to significantly reduce water losses and improve the efficiency of one of the Algarve’s ageing agricultural networks. 

Algarve Daily News7 Sept

Bernie Ecclestone, 95, detained in Cascais over illegal shotgun on private jet

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was detained at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais this morning, 7 September, after arriving in Portugal in his private jet. He is being investigated by Portugal’s Tax and Customs Authority over the alleged transportation of a shotgun.

Portugal Resident7 Sept

Brazil meat trade ban “should not impact market or raise prices”

The European Union’s (EU) suspension of imports of Brazilian animal products is not expected to cause any disruption to the Portuguese market or lead to increases in consumer prices. In The post Brazil meat trade ban “should not impact market or raise prices” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Sept

Financial Times places five Portuguese business schools among best in the world in Management

The Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking places five national business schools among the best programmes in the world. Leading the way with the most impressive result is the The post Financial Times places five Portuguese business schools among best in the world in Management appeared first on Portugal Re

The Portugal News7 Sept

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

Portugal is rapidly becoming a hot spot for international entrepreneurs desiring to open up business ventures in Europe.

The Portugal News7 Sept

Portugal is starting to gain a place in the new space economy

Portugal is beginning to stop being just a discrete player in the European space industry to assert itself as a producer of strategic technological capabilities.