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The Portugal News1 Jul

Portugal set to capitalise as entrepreneurs look for European mobility

For entrepreneurs, access has become one of the most valuable assets in business — access to customers, capital, talent and markets. 

The Portugal News1 Jul

Algarve city satisfied with noise control measures

The mayor of Albufeira gave a positive assessment of the noise control measures implemented a month ago in the municipality, but businesses fear negative impacts.

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Portugal among Europe’s Top Five growth markets – but living here is the problem

Portugal has been ranked among the five European countries with the strongest growth potential for 2026, driven by a growing working-age population, an expanding startup ecosystem and increasing employment in The post Portugal among Europe’s Top Five growth markets – but living here is the problem appeared first on Por

The Portugal News1 Jul

Heatwave can lead to blackouts in Portugal

Portugal’s ongoing heatwave is expected to increase demand for electricity as households and businesses rely more heavily on air conditioning and cooling systems, raising the possibility of localised power outages if the network comes under strain.

Portugal Resident1 Jul

PSD Algarve warns further Central Hospital delays ‘will not be forgiven’

The Algarve branch of Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has urged local authorities and the government to resolve their dispute over funding access roads to the future Algarve Central Hospital The post PSD Algarve warns further Central Hospital delays ‘will not be forgiven’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News30 Jun

Portugal emerges among EU’s most appealing industrial investment destinations

Portugal and Spain are emerging as two of Europe’s most attractive destinations for industrial investment, supported by competitive electricity prices and higher productive investment than in many of the continent’s largest economies, according to a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI).

Portugal Resident30 Jun

Brussels piles pressure on government over PSU (single social benefit)

Portugal has just two months to complete one of its most politically sensitive welfare reforms, or risk losing €620 million in European Union recovery funding. The European Commission has made The post Brussels piles pressure on government over PSU (single social benefit) appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News30 Jun

New Lufthansa Technik Factory in Portugal

With an investment of over 300 million euros, the new Lufthansa Technik factory in Santa Maria da Feira is scheduled to begin operations in 2028. 

Portugal Resident30 Jun

Portugal and Spain considered ‘top destinations for industry’

Portugal and Spain are among the most attractive industrial destinations in Europe due to their competitive energy costs and levels of productive investment that exceed those of the major European The post Portugal and Spain considered ‘top destinations for industry’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Portugal launches ‘Amália’ AI model as open-source alternative for Portuguese

Portugal will officially launch Amália, its first large language artificial intelligence model designed specifically for ‘European Portuguese’, on Wednesday, making the technology available as open-source software for government bodies, businesses, The post Portugal launches ‘Amália’ AI model as open-source alternative

The Portugal News29 Jun

What do you need to know about the digital Euro?

The digital euro would offer consumers a new payment option without replacing cash.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

PSP police rescue woman in tactical raid on Porto apartment

A woman was rescued by Portuguese police today after a tactical operation at an apartment in Porto as part of an investigation into alleged domestic violence. The operation was carried The post PSP police rescue woman in tactical raid on Porto apartment appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News29 Jun

Portugal has opened a new door to the Blue Economy

On 25 October 2025, I wrote for the first time about Mariculture Systems and the vision that Peter Beringer had to develop offshore aquaculture in Portugal. 

The Portugal News28 Jun

Portugal city to have new pedestrian bridge

The municipalities of Porto and Gaia announced a new pedestrian and cycle bridge between the two cities, expected to cost around 25 million euros and be completed by the end of 2029.

The Portugal News28 Jun

Portugal also needs those who invest in ideas

When talking about investment in Portugal, the conversation almost always focuses on large international funds, data centers, industry or multinationals that choose our country to grow. 

Portugal Resident28 Jun

Could Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation

The possibility that one of Europe’s best-known budget airlines could eventually be broken up has raised questions far beyond the aviation industry. According to The Economist, American investment firm Castlelake The post Could Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation appeared fi

The Portugal News28 Jun

Portugal municipality rehabilitating homes after Storm Kristin

The Vila de Rei City Council, in the Castelo Branco district, has validated €303,000 in funding applications to repair homes affected by the Kristin depression.

Portugal Resident27 Jun

AI anxiety is coming to Portugal too

Artificial intelligence has moved from the technology pages to the political pages. In the United States, voters are increasingly worried about job losses, data centres, privacy, energy use and whether The post AI anxiety is coming to Portugal too appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 Jun

Doctor shortage leaves Portuguese businesses facing fines

Portuguese businesses are being put at risk of fines because there are not enough occupational health doctors to carry out legally required medical examinations, according to the Portuguese Association of The post Doctor shortage leaves Portuguese businesses facing fines appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Investment news

Fund managers favour equities A March survey by Merrill Lynch found that global fund managers are more bullish on equities than at any time in the past six years. The The post Investment news appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Charity run

An annual charity fun run in aid of local children’s charity ACCA raised more than 2,500 euros on October 25. Many children and pets joined in on the run or The post Charity run appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Right place, wrong taxes

By DAVID FRANKS features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment The post Right place, wrong taxes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident26 Jun

Doing business in Portugal seminar

More than 50 people attended the seminar Doing Business in Portugal – How to Cope with the Portuguese Tax System for 2011 on March 24 at Vale do Lobo. The The post Doing business in Portugal seminar appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Jun

Amendments to the Portugal Nationality Law double redemptions in "Golden Visa" funds

The market for investment funds eligible for Residence Permits for Investment (ARI), commonly known as "Golden Visas," is facing an unprecedented wave of disinvestment.