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The Portugal News13 Aug

€10 million allocated to restore rivers and streams in Portugal

More than a dozen river and stream restoration measures are set to receive support through a new €10 million funding package aimed at improving the ecological condition of waterways across northern Portugal.

The Portugal News13 Aug

International events generate over €203 million in Madeira

A regional investment of €522,500 helped generate more than €203 million in global media exposure.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Portuguese companies may not have to publish salaries in job adverts

Companies in Portugal may not have to include salaries in job adverts under the Government's proposed new rules on pay transparency.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Portugal has to decide whether it wants to be the AI back office or create the AI economy!

Portugal has become, in recent years, a particularly competitive destination for international service centres, administrative operations and support teams of large companies. 

The Portugal News12 Aug

Investment in Iberian agribusiness reaches 1.2 billion euros

Institutional investment in Iberian agribusiness grew by 50 percent over the past year across Portugal and Spain.

The Portugal News12 Aug

€10 million allocated to restore rivers and streams in Portugal

More than a dozen river and stream restoration measures are set to receive support through a new €10 million funding package aimed at improving the ecological condition of waterways across northern Portugal.

The Portugal News12 Aug

Portugal has a talent for creating technology. It now needs capital to grow it!

There are investments that are worth more for the signal they transmit than for the amount announced. 

The Portugal News11 Aug

$1.6M Floods Into BlockDAG Ahead of September 1 Launch While Ethereum Price Turns Bearish & Sui Price Faces Pressure

The crypto market is moving fast, and smart investors are hunting for the next major winner before price trends break out. The latest Ethereum price prediction shows the coin struggling to hold its $1,850 support level. At the same time, the Sui price is aiming for a small 20% bounce toward $0.83.

The Portugal News11 Aug

Navigating Modern Gambling with Royalsea: Top Trends, Payment Methods, and Features to Look For in 2026

In 2026, the gambling sector will grow rapidly, and not everyone is ready to keep up. According to Business Research Company, the gambling market size in 2025 was $30.2 billion. It is projected to grow to $212.44 billion by 2030. This means that operators who adapt to innovation today will be able to generate revenue i

The Portugal News10 Aug

INVEST Network Presale Surges to $3.38M in Stage 2, While XRP Tests Key Resistance & Ondo Finance Gains 7%

Recent market trends show the XRP price pushing to break past a key $1.1514 ceiling following upbeat ecosystem headlines. At the same time, Ondo Finance has captured trader interest by setting up a fresh breakout structure. While both established projects display short-term price movements, INVEST Network (INVEST) is c

The Portugal News10 Aug

Physician and investor Ruth Shaber is betting on Portugal’s Young Women

When American physician and executive Dr Ruth Shaber moved to Portugal in 2021, she expected an adventure. 

The Portugal News9 Aug

Azores Government acquired two new robotic surgery systems

The Government of the Azores has approved public tenders for the acquisition of two new robotic surgery systems for the hospitals in Terceira and Horta, representing an investment of approximately 3.8 million euros, it was announced.

The Portugal News8 Aug

Portuguese municipality investing more than €190.000 in water supply

The Municipality of Espinho will spend €190,790 to construct 146 service connections to the water supply and sanitation networks, the local authority revealed; the move aims to begin addressing 488 requests that have been “pending for several years.”

The Portugal News8 Aug

Alentejo betting on environmental restoration with European funds

The Alentejo 2030 program has launched a call for proposals to support environmental restoration projects for abandoned quarries in the region, backed by three million euros in EU funding, it was announced.

The Portugal News7 Aug

Business creation in Portugal falls 4.2%

The pace of new business creation in the Portuguese market slowed during the first seven months of the year, with approximately 32,300 companies incorporated by July, a 4.2% decrease compared to the same period last year.

The Portugal News7 Aug

The biggest risk for companies no longer comes from the economy!

For decades, business management was guided by major economic indicators such as inflation, interest rates, GDP growth, consumption or unemployment, which determined a large part of investment decisions. Companies were preparing to face more or less favorable economic cycles and adjusted their strategy according to thi

The Portugal News7 Aug

LEDEX Forum announces five confirmed speakers for Algarve AI conference

The programme will cover better decisions, documented business processes, AI systems and the changing way customers discover brands online.

The Portugal News6 Aug

The $40 Billion Portugal Story Most Investors Are Missing

When most people hear that Portugal could receive more than $40 billion in U.S. technology investment by 2031, most immediately think about artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data centers.

The Portugal News6 Aug

Investment no longer buys only factories - Buys knowledge

Whenever a new foreign investment in Portugal is announced, attention is almost always focused on the same indicators: the amount invested and the number of jobs created. These are important metrics, but they are no longer enough to assess the true economic impact of these projects.

The Portugal News4 Aug

Association demands immediate suspension of tender for new Girabolhos dam in Portugal

The Zero association demanded on 4 August the immediate suspension of the tender for the Girabolhos dam, on the Mondego River, considering that the procedure presents technical, economic and legal weaknesses.

The Portugal News4 Aug

The day Portugal changed its position

Amazon Web Services' decision to install in Portugal one of the first Local Zones of its European Sovereign Cloud should be read beyond yet another technological investment announcement: it represents a relevant moment for the country's positioning in the European digital economy. 

The Portugal News3 Aug

Fake green receipts and undeclared work have tripled over the past four years in Portugal

Undeclared jobs and fake self-employment receipts have tripled within the past four years, with the construction, agriculture and restaurant industries being especially affected.

The Portugal News3 Aug

Government authorises nearly €80 million in funding for roadworks in Portugal

The Government has authorised Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) to incur expenditure of €79.7 million through 2028 for repairs to roads damaged by storms in January and February across six districts.

The Portugal News3 Aug

BitMEX Is Closing: What Crypto Traders Should Do Before 23 September

One of the oldest names in cryptocurrency is switching off the lights. BitMEX, the derivatives exchange that introduced leveraged trading to an entire generation of crypto investors, will permanently close on 23 September 2026. The wind-down is already underway: new registrations have stopped, and from 26 August the pl