The Portugal News23 OctHow does permanent residency work with Portugal's Golden Visa?
Golden Visa holders can apply for permanent residency after five years of legal residence, subject to meeting the requirements at that point. Once permanent residency is granted, there is no longer a need to keep the qualifying investment.
The Portugal News23 OctBlacktower celebrates European success and recognition for founder
Blacktower Financial Management is celebrating success at the Investment International Awards 2026, winning Excellence in Client Service (Advisers) – Europe and Company of the Year (Advisers) – Europe.
The Portugal News22 OctThe House of Lions in Lisbon
Just a short walk away from the bustling Praça do Comércio, you can find a truly unique building.
The Portugal News22 OctPortuguese drone manufacturer secures €28 million investment
Beyond Vision plans to expand production, accelerate AI development and strengthen its international presence in the defence and critical infrastructure sectors.
The Portugal News22 OctMercan expands its investment strategy in Greece
Mercan is looking to establish itself as a long-term investor and developer in Greece, with plans to expand its portfolio across residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments.
The Portugal News22 Oct9 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 News22 OctMetro Mondego invests €3 million in new vehicles
Metro Mondego, which manages the ‘metrobus’ operation in the Coimbra Region, said today that it has activated the option to purchase five more articulated buses, in an investment of approximately €3.6 million.
The Portugal News21 OctYoung Portuguese people prefer paying for an Uber over driving under the influence of alcohol
More than half of Portugal’s Generation Z has used ride-hailing services (TVDE) to avoid driving after consuming alcohol, according to a survey by the Behavioural Insights Unit at the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, released on 21 October.
The Portugal News21 OctNew Hospital da Luz has opened in Portugal
Hospital da Luz Ribatejo, in Santarém—a private investment of about 60 million euros—began opening its services in phases on 20 October, with over 40 speciality consultations and clinical laboratory tests already available for booking.
The Portugal News21 OctPortuguese Parliament to assist in investigation of Ventura’s office assault
The President of the Assembly of the Republic announced on 21 October that Parliament will act as an assistant in the judicial process concerning the alleged robbery of the office of the leader of Chega, with José António Barreiros acting as its lawyer on a "pro bono" basis.
The Portugal News20 OctNorthern Portugal and Galicia to build cross-border competitiveness hub
The Galicia–North Portugal Euroregion aims to build a cross-border competitiveness hub to establish itself as “a more competitive and innovative territory, capable of attracting investment,” it was announced today.
The Portugal News20 OctPortugal’s Air Force to introduce C-130 aircraft into firefighting
Portugal’s Air Force is preparing to expand its role in fighting rural fires, with C-130 aircraft expected to join the operation in 2027. They will be fitted with firefighting kits bought by the Government in a €16 million investment.
The Portugal News20 OctThe True Value of Cables Is on the Ground
I have been writing for some time about the importance of submarine cables for Portugal and about the opportunity that our Atlantic position represents in the new digital economy.
The Portugal News19 OctMadeira to invest €28 million in Caniçal port
The investment aims to support Madeira’s growing economy and meet increasing demand for cargo transport to the island.
The Portugal News19 OctHundreds of bottles collected by Volta dumped in Portugal woods
Hundreds of crushed bottles collected through Portugal’s Volta deposit-return scheme were found dumped in a wooded area in Odivelas, prompting an investigation into the waste's origin and possible fraud.
The Portugal News18 Oct€50 million investment for electric fleet and charging network in Portugal
Barraqueiro Group now has 283 electric vehicles and expects the investment to prevent more than 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
The Portugal News18 OctPortugal This Week: News, Business, Travel Updates & Top Stories
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The Portugal News18 OctPortugal city to build local training Unit
The Mogadouro Humanitarian Firefighters Association in the Bragança district launched a public tender to build a Local Training Unit for Civil Protection Agents, with a base value of 1.2 million euros.
The Portugal News17 OctInvestigators recover valuable Renoir paintings
Two paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France in September, have been recovered.
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal invests €500,000 to control wild boar population
A pilot scheme covering 15 districts across mainland Portugal is offering payments of up to €70 per animal culled above historical averages.
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal region launches budget proposals for 2027
The PSD (Social Democratic Party) of Salvaterra de Magos has presented several proposals for the 2027 municipal budget, including creating a business zone near the A13 motorway, increasing daycare spots, and launching a municipal energy-efficiency program.
The Portugal News17 OctPortugal city to build new fire station
The Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Condeixa-a-Nova, in the Coimbra district, has launched a public tender to build a new fire station outside the town centre, an investment of € 4 million.
The Portugal News16 OctFull sick pay proposed for cancer patients in Portugal
The Portuguese League Against Cancer (LPCC) is calling for cancer patients to receive 100 percent of their sick pay, with a study estimating that the measure would have a net impact of just 14 million euros on the State Budget.
The Portugal News16 OctMotoGP brings €56 million to Algarve economy
The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix is bringing much more to the Algarve than motorsport fans, with a new study showing that last year's event contributed €56 million to the regional economy.