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The Portugal News12 Sept

New models could strengthen arts funding

New research suggests growing wealth inequality is reshaping the art market, with fewer ultra-wealthy collectors driving a greater share of sales. 

The Portugal News11 Sept

Portugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultural projects

Rising applications from UK residents and increased support for Portuguese heritage projects highlight how the residency by investment marketis evolving

The Portugal News11 Sept

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Invest in Portugal and Build Your Future in Europe

Portugal’s Golden Visa remains one of Europe’s most attractive residence-by-investment programs for international investors seeking European residence, global mobility and a long-term connection with Portugal.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Portugal to have a new health centre

The new health centre in Cartaxo, budgeted at three million euros and financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, should become operational in early 2027, despite project delays.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Lovitall Health Event

Lovitall is bringing its Health Event to the newly revitalised O Convento, bringing together local health and wellbeing professionals, therapists, wellness businesses, Portuguese artisans, inspiring workshops, food and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Construction sector in Portugal creates over 5,000 companies this year

New business creation declines across most sectors and districts; however, company closures also fall.

The Portugal News10 Sept

REN stake could speed up investment and cut electricity prices

The 13.7 percent acquisition marks the State’s return to REN after more than a decade, as the government seeks to expand grid capacity for renewable energy.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Exploring luxury new homes opportunities across Portugal

Portugal's blend of lifestyle quality and investment strength continues to set it apart within Europe.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Bison Bank at Investor Talks: knowledge and financial innovation under discussion

Bison Bank will take part in the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place on 12 and 13 September at Portimão Arena, with Ricardo Martins, Chief Crypto Officer and Head of Operations and Data. 

The Portugal News9 Sept

Abnildo d’Oliveira Places National Value Creation at the Heart of Agricultural and Fisheries Development

Abnildo d’Oliveira argues that São Tomé and Príncipe should move from an economy focused primarily on primary production towards a model capable of processing more of its own resources and retaining a greater share of the value they generate*. Agriculture, fisheries, local processing and the blue economy form part of a

The Portugal News9 Sept

Portugal prepares agricultural diesel support amid rising fuel costs

Manuel Castro Almeida, Minister for Economy and Territorial Cohesion, has confirmed that the Government is set to allocate support for agricultural diesel as rising fuel costs threaten to increase pressure on food prices. 

The Portugal News9 Sept

Portugal aims to curb rising food prices

The government is preparing measures to subsidise the cost of diesel used in agriculture, to alleviate the burden on farmers and curb the rise in prices of agricultural products, said the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion.

The Portugal News8 Sept

Investing in Our Talent

I have been following and writing about Angels Way because I find particularly interesting the initiatives that seek to bring together capital, experience and entrepreneurial talent. 

The Portugal News8 Sept

Portugal no longer competes on price - It competes for engineering

For many years, the competitiveness of the Portuguese economy was often associated with a simple idea: to produce at lower costs than other European markets. 

The Portugal News7 Sept

Irrigation system investment to save 19 million cubic metres of water in the Algarve

A €15 million modernisation programme at the Alvor Irrigation Scheme is expected to significantly reduce water losses and improve the efficiency of one of the Algarve’s ageing agricultural networks. 

The Portugal News7 Sept

Company Formation in Portugal for Foreigners: A Practical Guide to Starting a Business

Portugal is rapidly becoming a hot spot for international entrepreneurs desiring to open up business ventures in Europe.

The Portugal News7 Sept

Portugal is starting to gain a place in the new space economy

Portugal is beginning to stop being just a discrete player in the European space industry to assert itself as a producer of strategic technological capabilities. 

The Portugal News7 Sept

Portugal region renewing water supply equipment

The inter-municipal company Águas do Alto Alentejo (AAA) announced it has submitted applications for EU funding totalling approximately €9.4 million since January. 

The Portugal News6 Sept

New university in Portugal to boost local economy

Nuno Vaz, the Mayor of Chaves, welcomed the recent news regarding the transformation of the Bragança Polytechnic into a university, noting that it will bolster development and social cohesion while marking the return of university-level education to the municipality.

The Portugal News5 Sept

Portugal is growing - Now we need to create more value

Whenever new data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are released, attention naturally focuses on the evolution of the economy. 

The Portugal News4 Sept

Investor Talks returns to Portimão for its biggest edition ever

More than 2,000 attendees, 50 expert speakers and 4 stages with 50 sessions dedicated to investing, personal finance and business. That is the promise of the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place at Portimão Arena on 12 and 13 September.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Portuguese municipality renovates three schools

The Viseu City Council approved the launch of tenders to renovate three schools in the municipality, with a total investment of almost two million euros.

The Portugal News3 Sept

Investment of €700 million in Portugal's roads and railways

Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) will invest a total of €700 million in the Alentejo region by the end of 2028 in road and rail works, highlighted the Secretary of State for Infrastructure.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Portugal leads global house price rise

Portugal recorded the strongest annual rise in real house prices among 57 economies tracked by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in the first quarter of 2026.