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Portugal Resident22 Jul

Three Brazilians in custody after Porto businessman found beaten to death in own home

Three Brazilians preparing to leave Portugal in possession of thousands of euros in cash and various expensive items are now in police custody, suspected of having travelled here specifically to The post Three Brazilians in custody after Porto businessman found beaten to death in own home appeared first on Portugal Res

The Portugal News22 Jul

When Should You Hire a Private Detective in Portugal? Five Situations Where Reliable Information Can Make All the Difference

You suspect something isn't right — but suspicion alone rarely gives you the answers you need. Whether it's a partner's unexplained absences, a business partner's questionable decisions, or someone who has simply disappeared, the gap between doubt and certainty can be the most difficult place to be.     

The Portugal News21 Jul

Portugal's Next Investment Opportunity May Already Be Built

Portugal's biggest investment opportunity may not be building something new.

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Portugal inaugurates €25 million Xévora irrigation project to boost Alentejo agriculture

Portugal’s AD government has officially inaugurated the Xévora Irrigation Scheme (Aproveitamento Hidroagrícola do Xévora – AHX), a €25 million strategic infrastructure project designed to strengthen agriculture, attract investment and support The post Portugal inaugurates €25 million Xévora irrigation project to boost

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Google’s Nuvem cable strengthens Portugal’s role as transatlantic digital gateway

Portugal has strengthened its position as a strategic hub for transatlantic digital connectivity after Google’s Nuvem submarine cable was officially landed in Sines, marking another major investment in the country’s The post Google’s Nuvem cable strengthens Portugal’s role as transatlantic digital gateway appeared firs

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Parties welcome rail electrification but say Algarve needs more investment

Two political parties have welcomed the start of electric train services on the Algarve railway but argue that the milestone should mark the beginning – not the end – of The post Parties welcome rail electrification but say Algarve needs more investment appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Jul

BlockDAG’s Aftersale Goes Live With 22% LIVE SWAP Discount While Hyperliquid Pulls Back & Cardano Price Slows Down

The recent market trends show that the Hyperliquid coin tests crucial support levels after a recent pullback. At the same time, the latest Cardano price forecast remains neutral despite its major upgrade, leaving many investors searching for clearer momentum to decide what crypto to buy now.

The Portugal News20 Jul

Girabolhos dam tender in Portugal moves forward with private investment

The Government has relaunched the Girabolhos dam project by issuing an international public tender, published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette), for the concession of water abstraction, hydroelectric generation, and the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure for a 65-year per

Algarve Daily News20 Jul

‘The Algarve deserves better than second-hand trains from the 1970s’: Campaign group calls for greater investment in region’s railways

A local campaign group has welcomed the completion of the electrification of the Algarve’s railway line as a significant step forward in the modernisation of the region's rail network, but criticised the decision to deploy second-hand rolling stock rather than new trains.

The Portugal News20 Jul

European companies embrace integrated digital transformation through Microsoft’s ecosystem

As businesses expand their use of artificial intelligence and cloud technology, demand is growing for consulting partners capable of delivering long-term digital transformation across Microsoft’s platforms.

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Portugal to buy three Italian-built frigates for almost €4 billion

Portugal is to acquire three new-generation Italian-built frigates, in an investment of around €3.9 billion, Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni (Italy) and Luís Montenegro (Portugal) announced today following a meeting in The post Portugal to buy three Italian-built frigates for almost €4 billion appeared first on Portugal

The Portugal News20 Jul

Portugal will acquire three frigates from Italy

Portugal will acquire three new-generation frigates built in Italy, in an investment of approximately €3.9 billion, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced after a meeting in Rome with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni.

The Portugal News20 Jul

Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins to Open SBC Summit 2026

SBC Summit 2026 to Host Landmark Leadership Keynote Featuring Sports Business Titans Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins.

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Final call for Algarve Business Awards entries

With just under two weeks remaining before entries close, businesses across the Algarve are being encouraged to enter the 2026 Algarve Business Awards, which celebrate their fifth anniversary this year. The post Final call for Algarve Business Awards entries appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News20 Jul

Portugal may be developing a technology that the world is looking for. Have we noticed it yet?

There is news that should dominate the economic and technological debate of a country for days. But in Portugal, some of the potentially most important stories about our future go almost unnoticed. 

Portugal Resident19 Jul

Portugal joins southern Europe’s economic resurgence

For much of the past two decades, Europe’s economic divide appeared straightforward. Germany and the wealthier economies of northern Europe were seen as the continent’s engines of growth, while Portugal, The post Portugal joins southern Europe’s economic resurgence appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News18 Jul

Copenhagen named the world’s most liveable city

Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2026 Global Liveability Index. 

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Public prosecutors open investigation into ‘drug-trafficking trailer’ found with minister’s building contractor

The Portuguese Public Prosecution Service (MP) has opened an investigation after a trailer seized during a major drug-trafficking operation was discovered in the possession of a businessman/ civil construction contractor The post Public prosecutors open investigation into ‘drug-trafficking trailer’ found with minister’

Portugal Resident17 Jul

News Review: Houses on contaminated land, state of nation & ‘snow’ fall in Portugal?”

In today’s roundup Natasha, Carl & Chris Graeme from Essential Business look at: Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living The post News Review: Houses on contaminated land, state of nation & ‘snow’ fall in Portugal?” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Can Portugal become one of Europe’s leading start-up destinations?

Portugal has spent much of the past decade promoting itself as an attractive place to launch a business. The combination of safety, comparatively moderate costs, skilled graduates and an appealing The post Can Portugal become one of Europe’s leading start-up destinations? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News17 Jul

JYSK to invest €60 million as it expands across Portugal and Spain

Danish home furnishings retailer JYSK is preparing for its biggest expansion in the Iberian Peninsula to date, announcing plans to invest €60 million over the next four years as it opens 120 new stores across Portugal and Spain.

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Portugal 2030 funds to be redirected towards AI and green transition

The Portuguese government plans to redirect more funding from the Portugal 2030 programme towards business innovation and decarbonisation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and clean energy at the centre of its The post Portugal 2030 funds to be redirected towards AI and green transition appeared first on Portugal Resi

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Algarve municipalities surpass PRR targets for cutting water losses

Algarve municipalities have surpassed the water-saving targets set under Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), following investments of more than €40 million to modernise the region’s public water supply network. The post Algarve municipalities surpass PRR targets for cutting water losses appeared first on Por

The Portugal News17 Jul

When a logistics park can also be a power plant

There are investments that should be analysed for what they represent today and others that deserve to be observed, especially for what they may allow tomorrow.