The Portugal News9 OctPortugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth
The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s economic future
Portugal Resident9 OctThousands of pupils with special needs at risk of losing support
Thousands of children and teenagers with special educational needs are at risk of losing specialist support, as Inclusion Resource Centres (CRI) are still unaware of the level of funding for The post Thousands of pupils with special needs at risk of losing support appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News9 OctWhy Expats in Portugal Should Review Their Investments Now
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The Portugal News9 OctUniting the business ecosystem in the Algarve
The LEDEX Forum, taking place on 15 October in Olhão, will convene leaders and decision-makers from around the world to discuss how they can apply AI in their companies.
Portugal Resident9 OctPortugal must catch up in AI race, warns development bank chief
Portugal must capitalise on its energy resources and digital infrastructure to attract investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and help Portuguese businesses expand internationally, according to Gonçalo Regalado, CEO of the The post Portugal must catch up in AI race, warns development bank chief appeared first on Po
The Portugal News8 OctInternal security funding in Portugal rises 9.3% to €3.164 billion
The proposed State Budget for 2027 says the internal security budget will rise 9.3% next year to €3,164 million, with the largest share going to police salaries.
The Portugal News8 OctPortugal to set minimum wage at €970 next year
The Government acknowledges that the national minimum wage will rise to 970 euros in 2027, as outlined in the agreement signed within the Social Concertation framework, according to the report accompanying the proposed State Budget for 2027 (OE2027).
The Portugal News8 OctNew Algarve health centre completed but unable to open
A new health centre in São Brás de Alportel has been completed following an investment of more than €2.8 million, but it cannot yet open to patients because the necessary medical equipment has not been provided.
The Portugal News8 OctPortugal economy set to grow faster than expected
Portugal’s economy is having a better year than the country’s central bank expected, with growth now forecast to reach 2.3% in 2026.
Portugal Resident8 OctChega leader to address International Club of Portugal
The leader of Portugal’s far-right populist party Chega, André Ventura, is to address business leaders at a lunch organised by the International Club of Portugal (ICPT). Ventura will be speaking The post Chega leader to address International Club of Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident8 OctTaiwan seeks to expand bilateral relations with Portugal
Taiwan wants to expand its bilateral relations with Portugal beyond economic ties, into areas such as science and research, the territory’s representative has told Lusa news agency. Just over a The post Taiwan seeks to expand bilateral relations with Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 OctAlgarve cuts water losses with €120 million investment
The goal is to reduce losses in public water supply networks from nearly 20 percent to 15 percent.
The Portugal News7 OctBaião offers €1,200 in child support
The Portuguese municipality awards €1,200 euros for each child born or adopted.
Portugal Resident7 OctPublic prosecutors investigate video of man being beaten by five security guards in Porto
Five private security guards have been filmed violently assaulting a man in the street, in Porto. The footage was captured on a mobile phone and is already in the possession The post Public prosecutors investigate video of man being beaten by five security guards in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 OctAlgarve town invests in sport
With activities planned in parishes, schools, swimming pools, and other facilities, Tavira is investing €151,500 in the Tavira Municipality Physical Activity Promotion Plan – Everyone on the Move.
Portugal Resident7 OctBank of Portugal revises economic growth upwards to 2.3% this year
Portugal’s central bank, Banco de Portugal, has revised its forecast for economic growth upwards this year to 2.3%, falling to 1.8% in 2027 The October Economic Bulletin is thus a The post Bank of Portugal revises economic growth upwards to 2.3% this year appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 OctAir France-KLM accounts for 0.4% of GDP in Portugal
Air France-KLM estimates that its operations in Portugal contributed around €1.23 billion to the country’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 0.4 percent of Portuguese GDP.
The Portugal News7 OctEU strengthens defence funding
The European Parliament approves a €115 million defence finance programme.
Portugal Resident6 OctGovernment condemns attacks on Black sea ships
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the exclusive economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria in the Black Sea. “Attacking civilian vessels is The post Government condemns attacks on Black sea ships appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News6 OctChestnuts return to Porto
Metro do Porto puts chestnut-selling spaces up for tender for up to 750 euros per month.
The Portugal News6 OctPJ investigates suspicious plane landing in Serpa
The Polícia Judiciária is investigating the landing of a light aircraft in a field near Serpa after the pilot and a passenger reportedly left the scene by taxi.
The Portugal News6 OctHealth insurance influences job choices in Portugal
Four in ten Portuguese employees now consider health insurance an important factor when choosing an employer.
The Portugal News6 OctWages in Portugal could rise
On 6 October, the Government will begin discussions on wage negotiations for 2027, with trade unions seeking to raise the public sector minimum wage to €1,050.
The Portugal News6 OctNew bill proposes healthcare charges for non-resident foreigners
The proposal follows an audit identifying more than 1.2 million euros in unpaid emergency healthcare bills in the Algarve.