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Portugal Resident27 Jul

Loulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades

Loulé Municipal Council is investing €200,000 in a comprehensive assessment of its public schools as it prepares to install air conditioning and improve the energy efficiency of school buildings across The post Loulé to assess schools for air conditioning and energy upgrades appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Why TAP is still growing as new owners prepare to board

For many airlines, the prospect of privatisation would be a reason to pause expansion plans and wait for new owners to decide the future direction of the business. Not TAP The post Why TAP is still growing as new owners prepare to board appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Jul

New breeding method restores iconic chestnut

A startup has developed a blight-tolerant American chestnut tree without using genetic engineering, offering new hope for restoring the once-dominant species. 

The Portugal News25 Jul

Micro-enterprises to be boosted by investment in Madeira

The Government of Madeira (PSD/CDS-PP) is set to create a new incentive scheme for micro-enterprises, offering support of up to 60% for investments ranging from €25,000 to €300,000, the Regional Secretariat for the Economy announced.

The Portugal News25 Jul

The country that knows how to attract investment, but does not know how to decide

There is an idea that, for many years, marked the economic discourse in Portugal: we needed to attract investment. Programs, incentives, international missions and campaigns were created to convince companies to choose our country. Today, this reality has changed. The investment exists. So did international interest. T

The Portugal News24 Jul

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

On 23 July, Christine Lagarde presented ten shortlisted design proposals for the new euro banknotes.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Golden Visa investors threaten legal action against Portugal over new Nationality Law

A group of 1,260 foreign investors in Portugal has lodged a collective complaint with the Ombudsman’s Office and intends to arrange a meeting with the new Ombudsman shortly.

Algarve Daily News24 Jul

Alcoutim to invest €139,000 in wildfire prevention partnership with Algarvian hunting associations

Alcoutim Municipal Council is set to sign a cooperation agreement with the Algarve Hunters' Federation and 25 local hunting clubs and associations to strengthen rural wildfire prevention and promote the sustainable management of the municipality's landscape.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

PS accuses CHEGA of “trying to weaken PJ police” for ulterior motives

Portugal’s Socialist Party has accused CHEGA of using a parliamentary inquiry to try to weaken the PJ judicial police at a point where the force is investigating armed far-right groups The post PS accuses CHEGA of “trying to weaken PJ police” for ulterior motives appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison

The only suspect in custody over the abduction and murder of Algarve businessman Ricardo Claro has been found dead in his cell at Faro Prison. Rogério, a 39-year-old Brazilian national The post Only suspect held over Loulé businessman’s murder found dead in Faro prison appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Almada nursery says it is cooperating fully with investigation into toddler’s death

The nursery attended by the 18-month-old girl who died after being left inside a transport vehicle in Almada has said it is cooperating fully with authorities investigating the tragedy and The post Almada nursery says it is cooperating fully with investigation into toddler’s death appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Jul

Amcham Portugal Barometer

American Companies Barometer in Portugal Highlights Their Growing Contribution to the Portuguese Economy and Portugal’s Potential as a European Digital Hub

The Portugal News24 Jul

New LEDEX Forum Event Puts AI in Practice for Business Leaders

LEDEX Forum has opened ticket sales for its 15 October 2026 conference, a full-day event for business leaders who want practical answers about using AI at work.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Discovering Tomorrow's Artists Today

Every finalist in the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize has invested hours of creativity, experimentation and determination into their work. Behind every piece is a young artist with the courage to share their ideas with the public.

The Portugal News23 Jul

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: A Guide to EU Residency Through Investment

Recent changes to Portugal’s nationality law have extended the timeline for citizenship, but the country’s Golden Visa programme continues to offer a long-term residency pathway for non-EU investors. 

The Portugal News23 Jul

Portugal poised to land $40 billion US tech boost by 2031

Portugal is set to receive over $40 billion in American technology investment by 2031, a development that would make it home to the largest concentration of US artificial intelligence infrastructure anywhere in Europe.

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Portuguese football boss outlines “new culture of victory” following disappointing World Cup

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has pledged to build a “new culture of victory” following Portugal’s disappointing World Cup campaign, while strengthening its investment in grassroots football through new partnerships The post Portuguese football boss outlines “new culture of victory” following disappointing W

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Portugal “cannot accept EU cuts in cohesion, farming funds” – government

Portugal’s secretary of state for planning and regional development has said “the country cannot accept” a reduction in funding for cohesion and agriculture that exceeds the European Union average in The post Portugal “cannot accept EU cuts in cohesion, farming funds” – government appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

University of Lisbon to invest €20m in AI and science data centres

The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) is to invest €20 million in two new data centres designed to expand its artificial intelligence and scientific computing capabilities, in what it describes as The post University of Lisbon to invest €20m in AI and science data centres appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Minister assures funding for works in 451 Portuguese schools

The Minister of Territorial Cohesion guaranteed that none of the works in 451 schools decentralised to the municipalities will be left without funding after the end of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

The Portugal News22 Jul

Why Portugal's space economy is catching family offices' eye

Five centuries after its explorers charted the seas, Portugal is now looking to chart the skies, positioning itself as a rising player in Europe's space economy.

The Portugal News22 Jul

Portugal secures place among Europe's top 10 investment destinations

Portugal has been placed ninth in the Ernst & Young (EY) European Attractiveness Survey for foreign direct investment, highlighting its appeal to investors and entrepreneurs.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

No funding for breakthrough Alzheimer drugs, despite patient appeal

Portugal’s government has ruled out state funding for a new generation of Alzheimer drugs capable of slowing progression of the disease, despite fresh appeals from the country’s leading dementia charity The post No funding for breakthrough Alzheimer drugs, despite patient appeal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Spanish firm to invest €120 million in renewable chemicals plant at Sines

Spanish renewable chemicals company Catalyxx is to invest €120 million in its first commercial-scale renewable chemicals plant, choosing Sines for the project as Portugal continues to attract major international industrial The post Spanish firm to invest €120 million in renewable chemicals plant at Sines appeared first