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The Portugal News16 Oct

Silicon Valley company expands to Portugal

American technology company Athena Technology Solutions has opened its first European office in Porto, with plans to create 100 jobs over the next five years.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Portugal forestry sector set to attract major investment

The Navigator Company has launched a new investment support programme aimed at mobilising up to €84 million for 124 partners of its Forest Producers Club.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Portugal calls for more EU funding to support agriculture

Portugal’s Minister of Agriculture has called for greater European funding through regional operational programmes to support agricultural investment, describing the sector as strategic to economic development and territorial cohesion.

The Portugal News15 Oct

Rural Algarve businesses can apply for 60% investment grants

People with plans to start or expand a business in rural parts of the Algarve can apply for a grant covering 60% of eligible investment.

The Portugal News15 Oct

LEDEX Forum 2026 Brings Innovation and Business Leaders Together in the Algarve

The LEDEX Forum is taking place today, 15 October, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators and industry professionals for a day dedicated to networking, collaboration and exploring new opportunities.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Algarve to invest €305 million in infrastructure

The necessary investment of €305 million to improve water resilience and security in the Algarve will have to be made in the region's two major infrastructure projects: the seawater desalination plant at Albufeira and the new water intake station on the Guadiana River at Pomarão.

The Portugal News14 Oct

How the Golden Visa put Portugal “in the market for investment”

The introduction of the Golden Visa programme “put Portugal in the market for investment” and paved the way to the transformation of its cities.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal schedules temporary power outages

Starting today, maintenance of electrical infrastructure may affect homes and businesses across Portugal.

The Portugal News14 Oct

Portugal ranks ninth in European investment ranking

Portugal retained ninth place in EY’s European investment attractiveness ranking, despite a 5 percent decline in foreign investment projects.

The Portugal News13 Oct

Portugal sees growth in businesses and jobs

Portugal’s business sector continued to grow in 2025, with more companies, more jobs and higher turnover. And it was the construction industry that saw some of the strongest growth.

The Portugal News13 Oct

Wall Street Joins Portugal’s Investment Party

As American investment pours into Portugal, opportunities are emerging far beyond the technology sector.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portugal remains a safe country for investors

Compared with other Eurozone countries, Portugal has proved most resilient to the turbulence in the bond markets.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portuguese business schools rise in global MBA ranking

Portuguese institutions have improved their positions in the Financial Times 2026 Executive MBA ranking, with Iscte leading nationally and Porto Business School making significant progress.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Alentejo launches €3.5 million funding programme for SMEs

The Alentejo 2030 programme is offering financial support to small and medium-sized businesses hiring highly qualified professionals, with applications open until March 2027.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Portuguese startup wins pitch contest in San Francisco

A Portuguese startup has won a pitch competition in San Francisco with a lamp designed to detect epileptic seizures and alert caregivers.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Quinta do Lago goes from strength to strength

From championship golf to sports facilities and five-star hospitality, Quinta do Lago continues to build on its long-standing investment in the Algarve, with newly filed accounts showing a profitable year for its Portuguese golf business.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Montenegro calls for end to rising fuel prices

Portugal’s Prime Minister warns that rising fuel costs are affecting people and economies worldwide, calling for an end to the situation driving up prices.

The Portugal News12 Oct

Bison Bank launches Bison Insight and integrates AI into investment management

Bison Bank has launched Bison Insight, a new digital solution powered by Artificial Intelligence, available through the Bison Mobile app. 

The Portugal News11 Oct

Renovations Planned for 26 Algarve Schools

Twenty-six schools across the Algarve are waiting for major renovation work, but progress is proving uneven, with some projects already underway and others still trying to secure funding.

The Portugal News10 Oct

Radar firm triples production capacity

Dutch company Robin Radar is investing €7 million in a new factory in Delft, with plans to triple production of its drone-detection systems. 

The Portugal News9 Oct

Rubio calls Portugal ‘ideal gateway’ to Europe

US Secretary of State praises Portugal’s defence spending, investment ties and cooperation during Lisbon visit

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portugal cuts investment in railways and roads

Investment in railways and roads is set to fall to €843 million in 2027, according to the draft 2027 State Budget.

The Portugal News9 Oct

Portugal’s business leaders gather to debate how the country should build on its growth

The five-venue Portugal Investment Forum has united industrial families, emerging-sector founders and global investors together to plot the nation’s economic future 

The Portugal News9 Oct

Why Expats in Portugal Should Review Their Investments Now

Join us on 27th & 29th October for an exclusive, interactive seminar - details below