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The Portugal News23 Aug

New equipment for local health unit in Portugal

The Matosinhos Local Health Unit (ULS) has upgraded its operating room equipment and acquired a biplane angiograph, an investment of €2.2 million funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

The Portugal News22 Aug

Portugal invests €600,000 in road works

The Arruda dos Vinhos City Council, in the Lisbon district, has begun the final phase of supplementary works for the town’s outer bypass—an investment of €600,000—the mayor announced.

The Portugal News21 Aug

US backs Portugal's renewable energy development

Portugal has identified more than 800 areas across around 170 municipalities where solar and wind energy projects could be developed more quickly, under plans approved by the Government to speed up investment in renewable power.

The Portugal News21 Aug

BTC breaks through $76,400, MoneySimpler AI trading allows BTC holders to earn passive income every day

According to Yahoo Finance, MoneySimpler, a leading global digital currency service platform, has launched a new AI trading system. With convenience, security, and intelligence at its core, it helps investors easily manage and grow their digital assets.

The Portugal News21 Aug

Portugal fast-tracks renewable energy

Portugal has identified more than 800 areas across around 170 municipalities where solar and wind energy projects could be developed more quickly, under plans approved by the Government to speed up investment in renewable power.

The Portugal News21 Aug

Portugal approves €3.5 million for damage in riverfront and coastal areas

The government approved a €3.5 million boost today for the program aimed at recovering riverfront areas and coastal zones affected by this year’s storms, bringing the total funding to €80 million.

The Portugal News21 Aug

How Two Business Leaders Use AI Every Day - and What They Learned Along the Way

Artificial intelligence has moved from conference panels into daily work. Business owners are using it to manage teams, talk to customers, and make decisions. But getting from "I should try this" to actually using it is still the hard part.

The Portugal News20 Aug

US and Canada discuss tariff cuts

The United States and Canada are negotiating a trade agreement which may reduce their tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium by half, and both countries hope this will assist in settling their recent trade dispute.

The Portugal News20 Aug

Portuguese Youth Orchestra performs to sold-out audience

The Portuguese Youth Orchestra (JOP) has returned from Berlin following a sold-out performance at the Young Euro Classic festival.

The Portugal News20 Aug

Microsoft appoints Ana Maria Lopes to lead Portugal

The appointment comes as the company expands its investment in Portugal, with AI adoption and digital transformation among its key priorities.

The Portugal News18 Aug

Tekever seeks major funding

The Portuguese drone maker Tekever is seeking to raise 500 million euros from investors in a deal that would value the company at 5.5 billion euros.

The Portugal News18 Aug

How Software Shortcuts Are Helping iGaming Businesses Thrive In Portugal

Portugal’s online gambling market has moved from a side channel into a regulated digital business with serious numbers attached. The Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos, or SRIJ, said online gaming and betting revenue rose 13.7% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, according to its June 2026 activity update.

The Portugal News18 Aug

Multicare adds optional oral health cover to health insurance

New optional cover gives individuals and businesses access to a range of preventive dental treatments at no additional cost.

The Portugal News17 Aug

Portugal’s high-tech exports hit 2.2 billion euros

Sales of Portuguese high-technology products continued to grow in the first half of 2026, with telecommunications providing the biggest boost.

The Portugal News17 Aug

Euro rises above $1.16, a two-month high

The euro rose today, surpassing $1.16, a two-month high, as expectations fade that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates in September.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Time has become the most valuable resource of the Portuguese economy!

There is a question we rarely ask when discussing economics: How much is time worth? 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Specially trained dogs combat wildlife crime

India is expanding its use of specially trained sniffer dogs to combat wildlife crime, with more canine teams helping investigators detect poaching and trafficking. 

The Portugal News15 Aug

Data centres can transform Portugal - The difference will be in the strategy

In the last two years, data centres have come to occupy a central place in the economic debate in Portugal. 

The Portugal News14 Aug

The average salary in Portugal rises

The average salary in Portugal is 1,835 euros.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Norway wealth fund reaches record investment in Portugal

Holdings in Portuguese shares and bonds climbed to 27.3 billion Norwegian kroner by the end of June.

The Portugal News14 Aug

Mercan Group builds on three decades of international success

The international company continues to expand its investment, hospitality and recruitment operations across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.

The Portugal News13 Aug

New arts support model launched

Decree-Law No. 164-A/2026 is now in effect, updating the public funding model managed by the Directorate-General for the Arts (DGArtes). 

The Portugal News13 Aug

Total solar eclipse brought “huge economic return”

The Mayor of Bragança stated today that the total solar eclipse brought an “enormous economic return” to the region, serving as “excellent and well-deserved publicity.”

The Portugal News13 Aug

FlixBus continues to expand routes in Portugal

FlixBus continues to invest in new routes in Portugal and has expanded its operations in the country.