The Portugal News7 JulNew IKEA store in Portugal to be inaugurated
IKEA is set to open a new store in Portugal on 30 July, representing a total investment of three million euros and introducing a pioneering format to the country.
The Portugal News7 JulBosch’s €85 million Big Bet on Portugal. Should Investors Follow?
Bosch is investing at least €85 million to strengthen its operations in Portugal, reinforcing the country's position as an important European manufacturing and technology hub.
The Portugal News6 JuleasyJet agrees to £5 billion takeover by US investment firm
Low-cost airline easyJet has agreed to a £5 billion (€5.8 billion) takeover by a US investment firm, marking one of the biggest deals in the European aviation sector in recent years.
The Portugal News6 JulLivestock to be sold in Portugal
Quinta de Pentieiros in Ponte de Lima will sell 37 head of livestock and other small animals for a minimum total of 2,410 euros.
The Portugal News6 JulSines Oil Refinery
It is most disconcerting, to say the least, to hear that the government has only until the end of July to avert the fall of this national asset unto the realms of foreign investment.
Portugal Resident5 JulCastelo Branco refuses to roll over for ‘green investment’
The relentless swathe of ‘green energy investments’ taking Portugal by storm is becoming more and more difficult for communities to accept – no matter how ‘absolutely necessary’ the plundering of The post Castelo Branco refuses to roll over for ‘green investment’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5 JulAlgarve Café of the Week: Pó de Açúcar
This week, we visited Pó de Açúcar, a café that is much more than a traditional coffee shop. Located next to the Municipal Market in Armação de Pêra, this family-run business specialises in traditional Portuguese pastries and confectionery.
Portugal Resident5 JulMushroom business puts Portugal at the forefront of a growing wellness trend
Portugal is rapidly gaining recognition for its wines, olive oil and organic agriculture, but a growing number of entrepreneurs believe the country’s next natural success story could be functional mushrooms. The post Mushroom business puts Portugal at the forefront of a growing wellness trend appeared first on Portugal
The Portugal News4 JulPortugal council gave citizens rehabilitated homes
Setúbal City Council has returned over 500 rehabilitated homes to residents since 2023 as part of a redevelopment strategy covering seven of the municipality's 13 neighbourhoods, an initiative representing a total investment of €143.5 million, the local authority stated.
The Portugal News4 JulCreative Income
Ireland has made its basic income scheme for artists permanent after new research found the initiative generated an estimated 100 million euros in social and economic benefits.
Portugal Resident3 JulEyeconic celebrates two years of clear vision in Vilamoura
Eyeconic celebrated its second anniversary in Vilamoura on July 1, welcoming clients, friends and business partners to mark two successful years of providing professional eye care and stylish eyewear to The post Eyeconic celebrates two years of clear vision in Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident3 JulNew refinery in Sines to create 150 direct jobs
ACM – Alchemy & Critical Metals to build antimony refinery State-owned ACM – Alchemy & Critical Metals intends to build an antimony refinery in the Sines Industrial and Logistics Zone The post New refinery in Sines to create 150 direct jobs appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3 JulLeodoro: Timeless Fashion with a Family Touch
Leodoro is a boutique offering timeless fashion in the heart of Almancil. As a family-run business, every garment is carefully selected, with a strong focus on quality materials. Although the boutique only opened its doors in October 2025, it has already built a loyal base of returning customers.
The Portugal News3 JulPlanning to sell your UK business?
Why Portugal may be worth considering before an offer arrives
The Portugal News3 JulHow Online Casinos Have Become So Popular in Portugal
Sports betting and casinos have always been popular. People have always enjoyed playing the games and the excitement that casinos offer. But in recent years, there has been a huge surge in popularity, especially in Portugal. Online casinos have become big business, and Portuguese gamers can’t seem to get enough.
The Portugal News2 JulThe Portugal News awarded PME Leader status
On 24 June, at the Lagoa Convention Centre, our company was distinguished with the PME Leader award for its contribution as a local business to the economy of the Municipality of Lagoa.
Portugal Resident2 JulALDI expands Algarve footprint with new Quarteira store
ALDI Portugal is continuing its expansion in the Algarve with the opening of a new supermarket in Quarteira this Friday (July 3), creating 28 new jobs and bringing its total The post ALDI expands Algarve footprint with new Quarteira store appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulProsecutors seek conviction of businessman Mário Ferreira in €1 million tax fraud case
Portuguese prosecutors have asked a court to convict businessman Mário Ferreira on charges of aggravated tax fraud, arguing that the 2015 sale of the Atlântida passenger vessel to a Maltese The post Prosecutors seek conviction of businessman Mário Ferreira in €1 million tax fraud case appeared first on Portugal Residen
Portugal Resident2 JulThree doctors arrested, 182 pensions withdrawn, as authorities hone in on ‘disability’ fraud
Three doctors have been arrested, and 182 people receiving ‘early retirement pensions due to disability’ have been told they should go back to work, after an investigation propelled by a The post Three doctors arrested, 182 pensions withdrawn, as authorities hone in on ‘disability’ fraud appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident2 JulPortugal returns to train manufacturing with biggest rail investment in decades
Portugal is set to manufacture passenger trains again for the first time in around 25 years after construction officially began on a new Alstom factory in Matosinhos, marking what the The post Portugal returns to train manufacturing with biggest rail investment in decades appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 JulNew Minho-Galicia electricity interconnection launched today
Portugal and Spain are inaugurating a new electricity grid interconnection today, representing an investment of €70 million on the Portuguese side, aimed at strengthening electricity exchanges between the two countries The post New Minho-Galicia electricity interconnection launched today appeared first on Portugal Resi
Portugal Resident2 JulSeguro hails ‘very positive’ ties with France after Macron talks
Portugal’s President, António José Seguro, has described relations with France as being at a “very positive” stage following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, highlighting stronger economic cooperation The post Seguro hails ‘very positive’ ties with France after Macron talks appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident2 JulGalp project could create 100,000 jobs in Matosinhos
Galp‘s proposed Innovation District on the site of its former Matosinhos oil refinery could generate more than 100,000 jobs and contribute around €65 billion to Portugal’s economy over the next The post Galp project could create 100,000 jobs in Matosinhos appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 JulPortugal Golden Visa funds investment are nearly 3 times higher than redemptions
Even though there have been changes to the Nationality Law in Portugal, subscriptions to the Golden Visa are nearly three times higher than redemptions that suggests appetite is still strong for the Portugal Golden Visa.