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The Portugal News28 Oct

Portuguese companies record their best financial performance in seven years

Non-financial companies in Portugal finished the 2025 financial year with their best economic and financial results in seven years, again underpinned by very strong domestic demand, even as the export sector showed early signs of softening. 

The Portugal News28 Oct

Portugal as a ‘plan B’ for families in an uncertain world

What drives an international family to pack up and relocate their lives to southwestern Europe? According to wealth experts at the Portugal Investment Forum, the answer rarely starts with tax breaks or interest rates. 

The Portugal News28 Oct

The power of "patient capital"

When it comes to building a business that lasts, Portuguese entrepreneurs look to generations, not quarters.

The Portugal News28 Oct

The real cost of working in Portugal revealed

A Portuguese company can spend more than €50,000 a year employing someone who takes home less than €27,500. It’s a considerable difference, and one that helps explain why the cost of employment remains an important issue for businesses and workers alike.

The Portugal News27 Oct

Portugal plans to allow graduates to teach primary school

The Government wants to allow graduates in Basic Education to teach in the first cycle of primary education before completing their master's degree or in-service teacher training, in a move aimed at addressing the shortage of teachers leaving pupils without classes, trade unions have revealed.

The Portugal News27 Oct

Andy Burnham considers UK return to European Union free movement

Andy Burnham has called for an “honest discussion” on returning to the European Union’s free movement, but has ruled out recommending that Britain join the euro or Schengen area.

The Portugal News27 Oct

Before you choose a Portugal Golden Visa fund

By João Cunha, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, MFG Consultants

The Portugal News27 Oct

Where to Live and Where to Invest: Why Wealth and Migration Are Now One Conversation

The two-day Wealth & Migration Summit by Global Citizen Solutions in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 5th and 6th of November brings together specialists in residency, citizenship, legal, tax, banking, and investment — sides of international mobility that families usually consult one at a time.

The Portugal News26 Oct

Renewable energy in Portugal attracts foreign investors

Portugal has attracted 186 foreign direct investment projects. In 2025, the figures are 5% lower than the previous year. 

The Portugal News26 Oct

Portugal commits €5 million to Iberian lynx plan

Portugal will be investing €5 million in Iberian lynx conservation between 2026 and 2030 as part of a new action plan approved by the Government

The Portugal News26 Oct

VectorTraders Points to Perpetual Futures Funding as Stablecoin Yield Sources Shift

With on-chain perpetual volumes reaching $593 billion in 30 days and regulatory pressure reshaping balance-based yield, the Colorado firm argues strategy-derived returns deserve closer attention

The Portugal News26 Oct

9 Changes to Portugal's Golden Visa Citizenship Timeline Explained

Anyone holding a Portuguese golden visa, or weighing one, has likely heard the timeline just moved. For years, the promise was straightforward: five years of legal residence, then eligibility to apply for citizenship. That promise changed in May 2026, and the shift affects thousands of investors mid-process.

The Portugal News26 Oct

Portugal to hire more healthcare staff in Guimarães

The Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira in Guimarães will host the Alto Ave Theranostics Institute (ITAAVE). The municipality announced that the project represents an estimated investment of 43 million euros and is expected to generate 83 jobs.

The Portugal News25 Oct

Growing is no longer enough. It is necessary to gain scale.

For many years, one of the great challenges of the Portuguese economy was to be able to internationalise its companies. 

The Portugal News25 Oct

The next digital capital may not be a city at all!

For decades, we have become accustomed to thinking of large economic centres as cities. London is a financial centre, Paris concentrates companies and institutions, Frankfurt has become a European reference for data centres, and Silicon Valley has transformed a region into a world reference for technology. 

The Portugal News25 Oct

Road works to be developed in Porto

Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has launched a public tender worth 3.5 million euros to redevelop the Paranhos interchange on the Via de Cintura Interna (VCI), a major urban ring road, which includes a road connection from the centre of Porto to the Asprela area.

The Portugal News25 Oct

EU leaders propose new legislative safeguards

Germany, Italy and Belgium have called for a mechanism allowing EU governments to halt legislation considered burdensome for businesses and economies. 

The Portugal News25 Oct

Loja do Cidadão to consolidatet more services in Portugal city

Ferreira do Zêzere is investing 1.75 million euros in a “Citizen’s Shop” (Loja do Cidadão)—which is already operational—and a new business incubator in Pias. 

The Portugal News24 Oct

The New Economy of Renewables!

For many years, the debate on renewable energies in Portugal focused on the ability to produce electricity from the sun, wind and water. It was necessary to reduce energy dependence from abroad, diversify sources of supply and take advantage of natural resources that the country has in abundance. Today, an important pa

The Portugal News24 Oct

The Next Energy Revolution Could Be on the Rooftops!

When we talk about the future of renewable energy in Portugal, we often think of large solar parks, wind projects and large-scale investments. 

The Portugal News24 Oct

European investment targets four key sectors

Jordan is positioning itself as a secure investment gateway to neighbouring countries, supported by a €3 billion partnership with the European Union. 

The Portugal News24 Oct

Algarve to redevelop neighbourhood in Faro

The Faro City Council today approved a loan of nearly 14 million euros and terminated a previous 16.42-million-euro loan agreement for projects that never reached the financial execution stage, the local authority announced.

The Portugal News23 Oct

Canada–Portugal Chamber of Commerce to Bring Business Leaders Together at Taylor’s Port Cellars

The Canada–Portugal Chamber of Commerce (CPCC) is organising a business networking evening at Taylor’s Port Cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia on 19 November, bringing together business leaders and executives to discuss innovation, sustainability and the future of the wine industry.

The Portugal News23 Oct

The enduring appeal of Cascais and Estoril

Stretching along Lisbon’s coastline, Cascais and Estoril rank among Portugal’s most prestigious enclaves. Long favoured by European royalty and diplomatic communities, the area remains one of the most sought after by international investors and families.