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The Portugal News3 Aug

Microsoft Stock Surges, MoneySimpler Helps Investors Build Passive Income with AI Automated Trading

Microsoft's stock price has recently continued to rise, benefiting from the sustained growth of its artificial intelligence business and the strong performance of its Azure cloud services, leading to a surge in investment interest across the technology sector. 

The Portugal News2 Aug

Diocesan Caritas to donate money for Portugal storm victims in Leiria

The Leiria Diocesan Caritas has approved the allocation of half a million euros to 49 families who suffered damage due to severe weather, noting that approximately half of the beneficiaries are children and older people.

The Portugal News1 Aug

Bhutan’s health fund strengthens universal healthcare

Bhutan’s mandatory one percent health contribution is helping sustain free healthcare by funding essential medicines and vaccines.

The Portugal News1 Aug

Mining areas to be redeveloped in Portugal radioactive mining sites in Viseu

The Mining Development Company (EDM) is set to upgrade water and contaminated soil management systems at former radioactive mining sites in Nelas and Mangualde, representing an investment of €4.4 million.

The Portugal News1 Aug

UK startup creates electricity from soil bacteria

A UK startup has developed a battery that generates electricity using naturally occurring soil bacteria.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Portugal establishes National Vine and Wine Day, to be celebrated on 31 July

The Government has established the National Day of the Vine and Wine, to be celebrated annually on 31 July, recognising wine as a cornerstone of the Portuguese table with social, economic, cultural, religious, environmental, and landscape dimensions.

The Portugal News31 Jul

Portugal no longer competes for costs - It competes for ecosystems

For decades, a country's ability to attract international investment depended mainly on production costs. Competitive wages, tax incentives, and access to markets were enough to convince many companies to set up factories or operation centers. 

The Portugal News31 Jul

Inequality: The Hidden Wealth of Portugal

The 2022 World Inequality Report resulted from four years intensive research of data collated by more than one hundred economists.  Its principle conclusion was that, in the 21st century, inequality in relation to both income and wealth had increased to alarming and extreme levels.   Famously, this was s

The Portugal News30 Jul

Proposed changes to Portugal’s nationality law could cost economy 15.9 billion over the next decade

The proposed amendments to Portugal’s nationality law could reduce economic activity by as much as €15.9 billion over the next 10 years under a baseline scenario, reveals a study by the SJC – Association for Civic Participation and carried out by ISEG Junior Business Consulting.

The Portugal News30 Jul

Portugal is no longer peripheral - The world has changed

The reorganisation of the world economy may be creating a rare opportunity for Portugal. 

The Portugal News29 Jul

Portugal economy shows resilience with strong second-quarter growth

Portugal’s economy is expected to have expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming many European peers despite continued uncertainty in the global economy.

The Portugal News29 Jul

NVIDIA Stock Slides 5% as MoneySimpler Launches AI Automated Trading Passive Income Solution

Recently, NVDA Stock fell by about 5% at one point, causing AI-related stocks to fluctuate as well and once again drawing market attention to the tech sector’s valuations and short-term trends. Faced with an ever-changing market environment, more and more investors are shifting their focus from short-term price fluctua

The Portugal News25 Jul

New breeding method restores iconic chestnut

A startup has developed a blight-tolerant American chestnut tree without using genetic engineering, offering new hope for restoring the once-dominant species. 

The Portugal News25 Jul

Micro-enterprises to be boosted by investment in Madeira

The Government of Madeira (PSD/CDS-PP) is set to create a new incentive scheme for micro-enterprises, offering support of up to 60% for investments ranging from €25,000 to €300,000, the Regional Secretariat for the Economy announced.

The Portugal News25 Jul

The country that knows how to attract investment, but does not know how to decide

There is an idea that, for many years, marked the economic discourse in Portugal: we needed to attract investment. Programs, incentives, international missions and campaigns were created to convince companies to choose our country. Today, this reality has changed. The investment exists. So did international interest. T

The Portugal News24 Jul

New euro banknotes are coming, and Europeans can choose their next design

On 23 July, Christine Lagarde presented ten shortlisted design proposals for the new euro banknotes.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Golden Visa investors threaten legal action against Portugal over new Nationality Law

A group of 1,260 foreign investors in Portugal has lodged a collective complaint with the Ombudsman’s Office and intends to arrange a meeting with the new Ombudsman shortly.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Amcham Portugal Barometer

American Companies Barometer in Portugal Highlights Their Growing Contribution to the Portuguese Economy and Portugal’s Potential as a European Digital Hub

The Portugal News24 Jul

New LEDEX Forum Event Puts AI in Practice for Business Leaders

LEDEX Forum has opened ticket sales for its 15 October 2026 conference, a full-day event for business leaders who want practical answers about using AI at work.

The Portugal News24 Jul

Discovering Tomorrow's Artists Today

Every finalist in the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize has invested hours of creativity, experimentation and determination into their work. Behind every piece is a young artist with the courage to share their ideas with the public.

The Portugal News23 Jul

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: A Guide to EU Residency Through Investment

Recent changes to Portugal’s nationality law have extended the timeline for citizenship, but the country’s Golden Visa programme continues to offer a long-term residency pathway for non-EU investors. 

The Portugal News23 Jul

Portugal poised to land $40 billion US tech boost by 2031

Portugal is set to receive over $40 billion in American technology investment by 2031, a development that would make it home to the largest concentration of US artificial intelligence infrastructure anywhere in Europe.

The Portugal News23 Jul

Minister assures funding for works in 451 Portuguese schools

The Minister of Territorial Cohesion guaranteed that none of the works in 451 schools decentralised to the municipalities will be left without funding after the end of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).

The Portugal News22 Jul

Why Portugal's space economy is catching family offices' eye

Five centuries after its explorers charted the seas, Portugal is now looking to chart the skies, positioning itself as a rising player in Europe's space economy.