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The Portugal News15 Jul

Space already weighs on the Portuguese economy

There are numbers that confirm trends and others that force us to change the way we look at a sector. 

Algarve Daily News14 Jul

Archaeologists investigate castle ruins in Monchique, in bid to uncover 11th-century Islamic roots of Alferce site

Archaeologists have begun a new phase of excavations at the Castelo da Nave site in Alferce, Monchique, in a bid to uncover more about the hilltop fortification and determine whether it could be linked to the historic castellum of Munchite.

The Portugal News14 Jul

Smart Traders Turn to BlockDAG’s 100% Extra Coin Bonus While DeXe Crypto Jumps 22.61% & XRP Price Struggles

Recent DeXe crypto news shows the token is up 22.61% after breakout volume and renewed interest in governance tools. Meanwhile, the latest XRP price prediction remains stuck in a tight loop, leaving investors wondering if it will break out or just retest the same old resistance line.

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Gulbenkian launches €300,000 fund to create 10 new renewable energy communities in Portugal

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has launched a new funding programme aimed at accelerating Portugal’s community-led energy transition, offering up to €30,000 each to help establish 10 new renewable energy communities The post Gulbenkian launches €300,000 fund to create 10 new renewable energy communities in Portugal

The Portugal News14 Jul

SaintQuant Launches No-Code AI-Powered Automated Trading Platform as AI Adoption Grows Across Financial Markets

Global financial markets continued to draw close attention from investors this week as participants weighed economic data, corporate earnings, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries. Major markets held mixed but broadly stable, while AI remained one of the most-discussed themes in fina

The Portugal News14 Jul

Portugal begins to look into space

There are investments that are worth their amount and others that are important above all for the signal they send about the direction of a country. The creation of ICEYE Portugal and the opening of a centre of excellence in Lisbon belong, in my opinion, clearly to the second category.

The Portugal News13 Jul

Buying a detached house in Portugal can be cheaper than buying a flat

Swapping a flat for a detached house still represents an average additional investment of €30,500 in Portugal.

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Judge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay increases

Portugal’s health sector anti-fraud commission is investigating salary increases approved at the country’s shared hospital services organisation (SUCH) amid suspicions that senior executives may have authorised pay rises from which The post Judge investigating fraud in SNS health service hones in on executive pay incre

Portugal Resident13 Jul

Madeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police

The tortuous and eye-wateringly expensive investigation into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has taken a fresh turn, say reports in the media, after Scotland Yard reportedly received what The post Madeleine McCann investigation: ‘crucial’ new dossier sent to British police appeared first on Portug

The Portugal News13 Jul

Exploring Beyond Lisbon and Porto: A Guide to the Portuguese North and Silver Coast

Many American immigrants direct their attention exclusively toward Lisbon and Porto, which are undoubtedly magnificent cities. Nevertheless, the Portuguese North and the Silver Coast present an exceptional preview of your future life, representing outstanding areas for both investment and lifestyle.

The Portugal News13 Jul

Forbes 30 Under 30 recognises Gonçalo Santos on a journey that began in Madeira and now reaches the Algarve

Gonçalo Santos has been recognised in the 2026 edition of Forbes Portugal’s 30 Under 30, recognising young leaders making a significant impact in business and society before the age of 30.

The Portugal News13 Jul

British authorities receive dossier containing new leads in the Madeleine McCann case

In recent weeks, Scotland Yard has received a dossier considered “crucial” to the investigation into Madeleine McCann’s disappearance.

Portugal Resident12 Jul

Azores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base

The Azores Regional Government is launching an independent scientific investigation into decades of pollution linked to the U.S. Air Force’s use of Lajes Base on Terceira Island. According to an The post Azores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base appeared firs

Portugal Resident12 Jul

INEM investigates why local firefighters were not sent to man in cardiac arrest

INEM, the country’s institute of medical emergency has launched an internal investigation after a 48-year-old man died following a cardiac arrest in Caldas das Taipas, over which emergency responders from The post INEM investigates why local firefighters were not sent to man in cardiac arrest appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News12 Jul

Portugal to review foreign investment rules

Portugal is reviewing its foreign investment screening, as new EU rules will require stricter checks on deals involving sensitive sectors such as energy, transport, defence, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

The Portugal News12 Jul

Azores highlighted commitment to environmental literacy

The Azorean government highlighted its commitment to environmental literacy and capacity building for conservation and enforcement teams, revealing that over 45 million euros have been channelled through the LIFE Programme into the management and preservation of protected areas.

The Portugal News11 Jul

Lucky Recovery

A valuable painting by Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla, estimated to be worth up to 150,000 euros, was returned after a passerby picked it up from a Seville pavement, attracted by its gold frame. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

Portugal municipality improving road conditions

The Municipality of Covilhã will invest approximately two million euros in the refurbishment of several roads to improve traffic conditions within the municipality.

The Portugal News11 Jul

US Business

9 in 10 US companies in Ireland plan to maintain or increase their workforce over the next year, according to an American Chamber of Commerce Ireland survey. 

The Portugal News11 Jul

Portugal needs more gazelles and less bureaucracy

For many years we have become accustomed to measuring the vitality of the Portuguese economy by the number of companies created. 

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Portugal plans six major business parks to attract multinationals

The Portuguese government plans to create six large business and industrial parks across the country in a bid to attract multinational companies that might otherwise invest elsewhere, Economy and Territorial The post Portugal plans six major business parks to attract multinationals appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Jul

Mystery illness outbreak in Caldas da Rainha grows to 122 cases

Health authorities are continuing to investigate a mysterious outbreak in Caldas da Rainha after the number of people reporting symptoms consistent with food poisoning or gastroenteritis rose to 122, while The post Mystery illness outbreak in Caldas da Rainha grows to 122 cases appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

New digital euro will hold its own against U.S. dollar, says finance minister

Portugal’s minister of finance has said today that the future digital euro – which is now being discussed within the European Union (EU) – will enable the currency to assert The post New digital euro will hold its own against U.S. dollar, says finance minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Broken air conditioning leaves Algarve tax offices sweltering – union

A trade union representing tax authority workers is calling for urgent action after warning that several tax offices across the Algarve are operating without functioning air conditioning, leaving staff working The post Broken air conditioning leaves Algarve tax offices sweltering – union appeared first on Portugal Resi