The Portugal News2 SeptThe Future of Automation Testing: Predictions and Business Implications
Automation testing is changing as software development becomes faster, more complex, and more dependent on continuous delivery. Teams are no longer testing only a few stable applications before scheduled releases. They are working across web, mobile, APIs, cloud environments, integrations, and constantly changing user
The Portugal News2 SeptBitcoin News: MoneySimpler AI Trading Enables Crypto Users to Earn $7,700 Per Day
Bitcoin prices have been rising recently, and market sentiment has improved significantly. Amid increased volatility, investors' demand for stable returns is growing stronger. MoneySimpler AI Trading offers cryptocurrency users a new solution through automated market analysis and trade execution, allowing digital asset
The Portugal News2 SeptForeign investment in Portugal rebounds to record €6.7 billion
Foreign direct investment into Portugal reached €6.7 billion in the six months to June, according to Bank of Portugal data, reversing a net outflow recorded over the same period in 2025.
The Portugal News2 SeptPortugal spent more than 10% of public expenditure on education
Portugal dedicated 10.3% of its public expenditure to education in 2024, higher than the European Union average of 9.7%, as mentioned in the most recent data from the European Commission on investment in the sector.
The Portugal News1 SeptThe Strategic Mineral Assets of Portugal
When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in the USA on 24 September hopefully their “positive and constructive talks” will focus on the utility and control of Artificial Intelligence in its march towards a world in which “electro-states” will dominate the new green economy.
The Portugal News31 AugPortugal maintains high economic rating
Standard & Poor's decided to maintain Portugal's rating at A+ and the outlook as positive, citing the "resilience of economic growth," even while anticipating a budget deficit this year.
The Portugal News30 AugTrump adviser says relations between Portugal and the US have never been better
The chair of the US President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, Devin Nunes, said that relations between Portugal and the US have never been stronger and argued that Portugal should invest in the shipbuilding industry.
The Portugal News30 AugWhat does an Andy Burnham premiership mean for British expats living in Portugal?
For the thousands of Britons who have swapped drizzle for sunshine and the M25 for the A22, British politics remains a pretty curious business.
The Portugal News30 AugPortugal to have a new technology centre
The Municipality of Santarém will acquire the former Escala 4 shopping mall in the city's historic centre for €607,000 to install a technology centre, a business incubator, and support structures for associations.
The Portugal News29 AugPortuguese farmers required urgent meeting with government
An agricultural producers’ association in Serpa warned of the “intense economic pressure” facing farmers in the region due to the “spiralling cost of agricultural diesel” and called for an urgent meeting with the Government.
The Portugal News29 AugPortugal city to rehabilitate Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Mortágua Municipality is set to proceed with the rehabilitation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), a project costing approximately one million euros, following the approval granted by the Court of Auditors.
The Portugal News28 AugMercadona announces new store in Portugal
The Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona continues to invest in Portugal, with a new store opening in 2027.
The Portugal News28 AugE-Lar support misses most vulnerable in Portugal
A Portuguese government scheme designed in part to tackle energy poverty has distributed around two-thirds of its funding to households outside the country’s social energy tariff.
The Portugal News28 AugGrow lists 90 off-grid communities to visit, stay, or work at
Fénix Stardust is building a business around something he knows from experience: community living. His latest project, Grow, is a platform designed to connect people with off-grid, regenerative and natural-living communities, bringing together accommodation, events and work exchanges.
The Portugal News28 AugPortugal's Corporate Tax Cuts Are Good News, Except for Some American-Owned Businesses
Portugal has been lowering its corporate tax rate for several years, from 21% before 2025 to 20% that year, with a newer law bringing it to 19% in 2026, 18% in 2027, and 17% in 2028. For most businesses, that's a straightforward win, and one more reason Portugal has become an attractive place to set up shop for founder
The Portugal News27 AugPortugal to purchase 75 tactical vehicles from Spain for the Navy
Portugal will acquire 75 tactical vehicles for the Marines in an investment of €133 million, financed by the European SAFE instrument, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2029, the Ministry of Defence says.
The Portugal News26 AugWhich Portuguese political party works the hardest during the summer recess?
Despite the usual suspension of parliamentary business during August, the parties elected to the Assembly of the Republic have not ceased their activities.
The Portugal News26 Aug€10 million EV incentive to be launched in Portugal
Drivers in Portugal hoping to receive a government grant towards a new electric car may have to wait, as the second funding incentive has yet to be established.
The Portugal News25 AugSaudi 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.
The Portugal News25 AugMinister 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."
The Portugal News25 AugFollow the Capital: What Portugal's €1.4 Billion Investment Surge Is Telling Investors
There is an old saying in investing: follow the money.
The Portugal News24 AugPortugal 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 AugECB 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.
The Portugal News24 AugThe 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.