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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

The Portugal News10 Jul

We Asked Our Expert Partner Why Portugal’s Golden Visa Is Number One

In a world shaped by political, economic and social uncertainty, Portugal continues to be recognised as one of Europe's most stable and attractive destinations for international investors.

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Portugal joins €15 billion European tech fund to keep unicorns from moving to U.S.

Portugal will join the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI 2.0), a major investment vehicle designed to help Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies remain in the continent rather The post Portugal joins €15 billion European tech fund to keep unicorns from moving to U.S. appeared first on

The Portugal News10 Jul

Portugal closes innovation gap with EU

New  data shows steady progress driven by public investment and research, while weak private-sector spending continues to limit growth. 

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Fuel price rise will be painful: diesel expected to jump 7 cents/ litre

Drivers, haulage companies and businesses generally in Portugal are expected to face a sharp increase in fuel prices next week, with diesel forecast to rise by seven cents per litre The post Fuel price rise will be painful: diesel expected to jump 7 cents/ litre appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Jul

Madeira invests €19.7 million in wind farms

The Regional Government of Madeira is investing €19.7 million in the construction of the Loiral III and Paul wind farms, a project aimed at strengthening the production of electricity from renewable sources.

The Portugal News9 Jul

Portugal’s economy expected to grow in second quarter

New forecasts point to stronger growth in 2026, while inflation is expected to remain close to target.

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Prices at pumps set to rise due to renewed Middle East hostilities

With various sources today already suggesting fuel prices at the pumps will be rising again next week, the government has admitted ‘concern’ over the economic impact of the latest resurgence The post Prices at pumps set to rise due to renewed Middle East hostilities appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Swiss developer Qantara invests €468 million in Grândola logistics park

Qantara Capital is moving ahead with a €468 million logistics park in Grândola, five years after first announcing plans for the business, logistics and industrial hub. The Grândola Logistics Park The post Swiss developer Qantara invests €468 million in Grândola logistics park appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News9 Jul

World's largest book publisher acquires Portuguese publishing house

Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher, has acquired Portuguese publishing house Grupo Saída de Emergência, adding one of the country's leading publishers of fantasy, science fiction and crime fiction to its growing portfolio in Portugal.

Algarve Daily News8 Jul

Public servant arrested in Central Portugal on suspicion of running illegal immigration scheme

Portugal's Judicial Police (PJ) in Coimbra have arrested the head of a Tax and Customs office in central Portugal, along with two women and a businessman, on suspicion of running a fraudulent scheme to regularise the status of undocumented migrants.

The Portugal News8 Jul

Tekever acquires Portuguese AI startup Cloudsweep

Portuguese company Tekever has acquired local AI startup Cloudsweep as it expands its software engineering and autonomous systems capabilities.

The Portugal News8 Jul

Portugal's Golden Visa funds attract three euros for every one withdrawn

Money continues to pour into Portugal's Golden Visa-eligible investment funds at a pace that comfortably outstrips withdrawals, even as redemptions themselves have climbed sharply on the back of changes to the Nationality Law.

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Six arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve

Six people have been arrested after a months-long investigation into an alleged organised crime group accused of carrying out violent robberies against elderly and vulnerable people in the Algarve. The The post Six arrested over alleged violent theft ring targeting elderly people in Algarve appeared first on Portugal R

The Portugal News8 Jul

How to Choose Stocks, ETFs and Gold Investments in 2026? XRPPower Makes Daily Passive Income Easy in 4 Steps

Entering 2026, the global financial market remains fraught with uncertainty. Interest rate policies, inflationary pressures, global economic growth, and changes in the international situation continue to impact traditional investment markets such as stocks, ETFs, and gold. Faced with this ever-changing market environme

The Portugal News8 Jul

Zoomarine Algarve creates beds for animals with old uniforms

As part of its 35th-anniversary celebrations and following a recent visual identity refresh, Zoomarine Algarve implemented a circular economy project that transformed old staff uniforms into 100 beds and 75 blankets for dogs and cats.

The Portugal News7 Jul

easyJet bid may boost TAP sale

Analysts say renewed investor interest in European airlines could increase the value of Portugal’s national airline.