The Portugal News3 OctPortuguese agricultural fair showcases cross-border sector
The Cross-Border Agricultural Fair (FAT) takes place from 3 October to 5 in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and aims to highlight the region’s agricultural and livestock sector as a pillar of the local and regional economy, the municipality said.
The Portugal News1 OctFlood prevention plan to be revived in Portugal
A long-awaited project to reduce flooding in Albufeira is to be taken forward by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), with an investment of €46 million.
The Portugal News1 OctPortugal may get a new cargo aerodrome
Today, the municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha, in the Aveiro district, announced it may host a cargo airfield as part of a private investment project.
The Portugal News1 OctEuro falls below 1.13 dollars
The euro fell below $1.13 today, a low not seen since May 2025, after yields on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds surged to 5.34%.
The Portugal News1 OctThe Portugal News launches New Business Launch campaign
Starting or expanding a business in Portugal brings enormous opportunity, but getting your name in front of the right audience and building trust in a new market can take time.
The Portugal News1 OctThe Company Behind Every Portugal Investment Story
Pick any big Portugal investment story from the past year.
The Portugal News30 SeptPortuguese teachers' salaries exceed the average for university graduates
Even though the average salary of public-sector teachers in Portugal is higher than that of other workers who have a university degree, this being an exception compared to most countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the level of satisfaction among Portugal's teaching workforce w
The Portugal News30 SeptPortuguese economy grows at twice the rate of the Eurozone
In the second quarter of 2026 the Portuguese economy registered a growth of 2.5% compared to the previous year, which was twice the rate of expansion in the Eurozone and thus led to an upward revision of the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to 2.3%.
The Portugal News30 SeptElectric car drivers could face road-use charges
In Portugal it may be required for owners of electric cars to help with road funding by paying charges based on the distance they travel, since transport authorities are considering other sources of revenue instead of those from petrol and diesel taxes.
The Portugal News29 SeptPortugal Navy to invest €1.6 million in tactical radios for Marines
The Portuguese Navy will spend up to € 1.6 million on new tactical radios for its Marine Corps as part of efforts to strengthen secure communications and operational capabilities.
The Portugal News29 SeptPortugal´s AI and IT Industries: The Immediate Prospects
Over the past year, I have written for The Portugal News several essays which have tracked our country´s uneasy courtship of foreign investment to aid its progress as a “gateway” to the EU in the digital era. These have examined closely the implications posed by the projects for the construction of thirty d
The Portugal News28 SeptCruise industry steps up investment in sustainable solutions
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its Annual Environmental Technologies and Practices (ETP) Report, revealing continued progress in the green transition and the adoption of sustainable measures across the global fleet, which represents over 90% of ocean-going cruise ships worldwide.
The Portugal News28 SeptColegio Sao Gonçalo in Portugal joins Ariston Education global network of schools
Partnership opens the door to expanding the school's programme into the second and third cycles, alongside an international network and further investment
The Portugal News27 SeptAlentejo district supporting education
The Odemira Municipality (Beja district) will invest approximately €4.7 million in school social support, transportation, family assistance, and educational projects during the 2026/2027 school year, the local authority revealed.
The Portugal News27 SeptCreate here. Grow here. Decide here
There is economic news that should deserve much more attention than what they usually receive. Not because all of them should open television news, but because some help to understand the country we are trying to build for the coming years.
The Portugal News26 SeptThe Industrial Portugal We Know Little About
Continuing to read the September edition of AICEP's Portugalglobal magazine, I found another number that forced me to stop: the Portuguese metalworking and engineering industry represents about 25 billion euros in exports, is present in more than 200 markets and involves approximately 15 thousand companies and more tha
The Portugal News26 SeptPortugal city to have new City Hall
Viseu Mayor João Azevedo announced that the City Hall building will undergo renovation and modernisation, representing an investment of one million euros (€1 million).
The Portugal News26 SeptAI helps dogs identify cancer signals
An Indian startup is combining dogs’ sense of smell with artificial intelligence to explore non-invasive cancer screening.
The Portugal News26 SeptPortugal Can No Longer Compete Because It is Cheap!
Reading the September edition of AICEP's Portugalglobal magazine, there was an idea that seemed particularly important to me to understand the transformation of the Portuguese economy.
The Portugal News26 SeptElectronic waste could strengthen EU’s circular economy
Electronic waste could become a valuable resource for the European Union, reducing reliance on imported critical metals.
The Portugal News26 SeptThe Portugal We Are Exporting Has Changed
I was recently reading the September edition of Portugalglobal magazine, published by AICEP, when a number particularly caught my attention: in 2025, 44% of Portuguese exports of goods already corresponded to medium and high technology products. We are talking about around 35 billion euros and an average annual growth
The Portugal News25 SeptPortugal approves investment to extend Porto Metro
The Government has approved a total investment of approximately €420 million to extend the Porto Metro to the centre of Gondomar and to extend the metro and metrobus lines to Trofa, the Minister of the Presidency announced.
The Portugal News25 SeptPortugal promoted as an investment destination in New York
At an event on 22 September at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Prime Minister Luís Montenegro emphasised Portugal’s potential to attract international investment and the need to strengthen bilateral economic relations with the United States.
The Portugal News25 SeptFrom AI Noise to Better Business Decisions: LEDEX Forum Comes to Olhão
Business leaders are hearing more about AI than ever. The hard part is deciding where it belongs in their company, which task to tackle first, and how to avoid spending money on tools that never become part of daily work.