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The Portugal News25 Aug

Saudi Health Investors Visit Portugal

A delegation of Saudi Arabian business leaders is in Portugal this week looking for new investment and partnership opportunities, with healthcare at the centre of discussions.

Algarve Daily News25 Aug

Communist Party leader brings campaign to Algarve, attacking Government over low wages and public investment

Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) secretary-general Paulo Raimundo took his party’s message to the stage in the Algarve, visiting Lagoa’s FATACIL fair, before addressing a rally in Olhão, where he called for a shift in economic and social policy for the region.

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’

Former Health Minister António Correia de Campos is combining a monthly pension of €5.524 euros from the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (the institution managing the pensions of public sector employees) The post Former Health Minister in hot water for ‘combining pension with salary’ appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News25 Aug

Minister promises investigation into hit-and-run in Albufeira

The Minister of Home Affairs condemned the hit-and-run in Albufeira (Algarve) that injured 12 people and promised that "the circumstances of the incident will be fully investigated by the competent authorities."

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector

A delegation of businesspeople from Saudi Arabia, led by the Saudi Arabia–Portugal Business Council (Saudi Portuguese Business Council – SPBC), chaired by Alwalid Albaltan, begins today, August 25, its third The post Saudi business delegation visits Portugal to strengthen cooperation in health sector appeared first on

The Portugal News25 Aug

Follow the Capital: What Portugal's €1.4 Billion Investment Surge Is Telling Investors

There is an old saying in investing: follow the money.

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Police torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’

Prosecutors investigating allegations of torture and sexual violence at Lisbon’s Rato police station believe the number of officers involved is “much higher” than initially expected — and that further suspects The post Police torture probe: ‘Many more officers believed to be involved’ appeared first on Portugal Residen

The Portugal News24 Aug

Portugal invests €3.9 billion in new frigates from Italy

The investment is Portugal’s largest military purchase since the country became a democracy.

The Portugal News24 Aug

ECB plans new euro banknotes while guaranteeing cash is here to stay

The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing a major redesign of euro banknotes, insisting that cash will remain a permanent part of the European payments system. 

Portugal Resident24 Aug

President calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories

President of the Republic António José Seguro has called for “more attention and investment” from the State to address the challenges of ageing, depopulation and distance from decision-making centres” in The post President calls for “more attention and investment” for inland and border territories appeared first on Por

Portugal Resident24 Aug

Mother’s anguish forces reopening of investigation into death of Ukrainian student

A mother’s anguish has forced the reopening of an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Ukrainian student, last seen alive outside a pharmacy in Abrantes at around 8pm on The post Mother’s anguish forces reopening of investigation into death of Ukrainian student appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Aug

Portuguese football club sold to German group for record €40 million

Portuguese football club Estrela da Amadora has sold 90% of its football company (SAD) to a German investment group for €40 million, in what is being described as the largest The post Portuguese football club sold to German group for record €40 million appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News24 Aug

The future of the Portuguese economy depends on small businesses

When we talk about the Portuguese economy, we often focus our attention on large multinationals, large-scale investments or technology companies that reach international markets. 

Portugal Resident23 Aug

Pressure mounts on Luís Neves as President calls for swift conclusions

Pressure on Portugal’s minister of interior administration has reached a new level, with President António José Seguro calling for investigations surrounding Luís Neves to be concluded as quickly as possible The post Pressure mounts on Luís Neves as President calls for swift conclusions appeared first on Portugal Resid

The Portugal News23 Aug

New equipment for local health unit in Portugal

The Matosinhos Local Health Unit (ULS) has upgraded its operating room equipment and acquired a biplane angiograph, an investment of €2.2 million funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

Portugal Resident22 Aug

Portugal urged to invest more in animal sterilisation

Veterinarians and animal welfare organisations are calling for greater public investment in sterilisation as Portugal marks 10 years since legislation was introduced banning the killing of healthy animals simply because The post Portugal urged to invest more in animal sterilisation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Aug

Portugal invests €600,000 in road works

The Arruda dos Vinhos City Council, in the Lisbon district, has begun the final phase of supplementary works for the town’s outer bypass—an investment of €600,000—the mayor announced.

The Portugal News21 Aug

US backs Portugal's renewable energy development

Portugal has identified more than 800 areas across around 170 municipalities where solar and wind energy projects could be developed more quickly, under plans approved by the Government to speed up investment in renewable power.

The Portugal News21 Aug

BTC breaks through $76,400, MoneySimpler AI trading allows BTC holders to earn passive income every day

According to Yahoo Finance, MoneySimpler, a leading global digital currency service platform, has launched a new AI trading system. With convenience, security, and intelligence at its core, it helps investors easily manage and grow their digital assets.

Portugal Resident21 Aug

Military aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected

Plans to build a military aircraft factory in Beja have taken another significant step forward, after the government formally recognised the project as being of national public interest. The proposed The post Military aircraft factory in Beja moves closer, with 300 jobs expected appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Aug

Portugal fast-tracks renewable energy

Portugal has identified more than 800 areas across around 170 municipalities where solar and wind energy projects could be developed more quickly, under plans approved by the Government to speed up investment in renewable power.

The Portugal News21 Aug

Portugal approves €3.5 million for damage in riverfront and coastal areas

The government approved a €3.5 million boost today for the program aimed at recovering riverfront areas and coastal zones affected by this year’s storms, bringing the total funding to €80 million.

The Portugal News21 Aug

How Two Business Leaders Use AI Every Day - and What They Learned Along the Way

Artificial intelligence has moved from conference panels into daily work. Business owners are using it to manage teams, talk to customers, and make decisions. But getting from "I should try this" to actually using it is still the hard part.

The Portugal News20 Aug

US and Canada discuss tariff cuts

The United States and Canada are negotiating a trade agreement which may reduce their tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium by half, and both countries hope this will assist in settling their recent trade dispute.