The Portugal News6 OctGrowing trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries
Trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries surged almost 25 percent year-on-year, driven by strong growth in both imports and exports.
The Portugal News6 OctEurozone household savings rate falls
The rate dropped to 14.2 percent in the second quarter while household investment remained broadly stable.
The Portugal News6 OctWhy international investors keep choosing Portugal
Foreign direct investment in Portugal has climbed from €85.3 billion in 2007 to €213.7 billion at the end of 2025, according to AICEP's Portugalglobal magazine. That stock now equals 69.7% of GDP, up from 48.6% in 2007.
The Portugal News5 OctGovernment invests €120 million in Algarve water efficiency
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, has announced an investment package of approximately €120 million for Quarteira, to be implemented by 2028, to improve water efficiency and modernise the Algarve's urban water system.
Portugal Resident5 OctLisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires
Lisbon and Cascais have been named among the 30 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa best placed to attract a younger generation of wealthy residents and investors. The The post Lisbon and Cascais on map for next generation’s millionaires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident5 OctPJ follow money trail connected to ‘suspicious’ light aircraft that lands near Guadiana
PJ police are investigating the suspicious landing on Saturday of a light aircraft, carrying two people, in a field at Herdade da Lobata, Serpa municipality, next to the left bank The post PJ follow money trail connected to ‘suspicious’ light aircraft that lands near Guadiana appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News4 OctPortugal inaugurates a new health centre
The new Mafra Oeste Health Centre opens on Tuesday, 3 October, representing a €4.1 million investment funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), the City Council told the Lusa news agency.
The Portugal News3 OctPortuguese Business Association seeks lower tax burden
The Portuguese Business Association (AEP) advocates that the 2027 State Budget include direct subsidies for activities most affected by energy costs and a 12.5% corporate income tax (IRC) rate for the first three fiscal years following SME mergers.
The Portugal News3 OctPortugal invests €1.1 million to refurbish coastal boardwalks
Matosinhos City Council announced that it will invest more than €1.1 million to refurbish the coastal boardwalks and improve safety, usability, and maintenance.
Portugal Resident3 OctTwins inquiry exposes stream of requests to former health secretary from political contacts
Requests for help with patients, updates on relatives’ conditions and even securing a hospital employment contract: WhatsApp messages obtained in the investigation into the multi-million euro treatment of Portuguese-Brazilian twins The post Twins inquiry exposes stream of requests to former health secretary from politi
Portugal Resident3 OctU.S. secretary of state to visit Portugal as prosecutors investigate Azores airbase’s role in Iran war
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Lisbon next week as Portugal’s public prosecutors investigate the use of Lajes airbase in the Azores to support the American offensive against The post U.S. secretary of state to visit Portugal as prosecutors investigate Azores airbase’s role in Iran war appeared first on
The Portugal News3 OctArchaeologists find possible remains of Noah’s Ark
An international team led by archaeologist Prof. Cenker Atila of Sivas Cumhuriyet University is carrying out a government-approved investigation into the Durupınar Formation, a site 20 miles south of Mount Ararat, argued by some to be the possible remains of Noah’s Ark.
The Portugal News3 OctUniversity study advocates for salt batteries
A study by the Fraunhofer Institute and the University of Münster has suggested that sodium-ion batteries, made of essentially salt, may be on the verge of economic viability.
The Portugal News3 OctPortuguese agricultural fair showcases cross-border sector
The Cross-Border Agricultural Fair (FAT) takes place from 3 October to 5 in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and aims to highlight the region’s agricultural and livestock sector as a pillar of the local and regional economy, the municipality said.
Algarve Daily News2 OctAlgarve: Vengeful pensioner, 72, arrested after attempt to ambush neighbour with rifle goes wrong
A 72-year-old man suspected of shooting at another man after mistaking him for someone else in the rural Algarve area of Vila Real de Santo António has been arrested by Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a prohibited firearm, following months of police investigation.
Portugal Resident2 OctNews Review: Ronaldo drama, Flydubai suspicions & Portugal’s accounting gap
In this episode, Natasha and Carl discuss a turbulent news agenda, including strikes and broader geopolitical and economic disruption linked to Trump and oil exports. They lead with Cristiano Ronaldo’s The post News Review: Ronaldo drama, Flydubai suspicions & Portugal’s accounting gap appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident2 Oct‘Many people only know Portugal because of Ronaldo’ – minister
Cristiano Ronaldo’s importance to Portugal goes far beyond football, according to Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida, who says “many people only know Portugal because of Cristiano Ronaldo”. Speaking as the The post ‘Many people only know Portugal because of Ronaldo’ – minister appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctAlgarve is not alone: Setúbal Peninsula nears limits of underground water supply
The Setúbal Peninsula is approaching the limits of the underground water supply on which its homes, farms and businesses depend — raising concerns about how the region will cope with The post Algarve is not alone: Setúbal Peninsula nears limits of underground water supply appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident2 OctParamilitary group that allegedly planned attack on PM: “all sent for trial”
The judge at the Central Criminal Investigation Court decided this Thursday that the nine defendants charged in the case related to the Movimento Armilar Lusitano (Lusitanian Armillary Movement, known by The post Paramilitary group that allegedly planned attack on PM: “all sent for trial” appeared first on Portugal Res
The Portugal News1 OctFlood prevention plan to be revived in Portugal
A long-awaited project to reduce flooding in Albufeira is to be taken forward by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), with an investment of €46 million.
The Portugal News1 OctPortugal may get a new cargo aerodrome
Today, the municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha, in the Aveiro district, announced it may host a cargo airfield as part of a private investment project.
Portugal Resident1 OctFuel price increases see fishing boats left at moorings
The increase in fuel prices is leading to some shipowners mothballing part of their fleets. “Refuelling a large vessel can cost more than one million euros,” explains SIC Notícias, describing The post Fuel price increases see fishing boats left at moorings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News1 OctEuro falls below 1.13 dollars
The euro fell below $1.13 today, a low not seen since May 2025, after yields on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds surged to 5.34%.
Portugal Resident1 OctPJ national director stays firmly in place as support for accuser wobbles
The tortuous investigation into PJ coordinator Carlos Cabreiro, kicked started by a ‘whistleblower’ who claims to have seen evidence that he lied in court, has seen two significant developments today. The post PJ national director stays firmly in place as support for accuser wobbles appeared first on Portugal Resident