Portugal Resident28 JunCould Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation
The possibility that one of Europe’s best-known budget airlines could eventually be broken up has raised questions far beyond the aviation industry. According to The Economist, American investment firm Castlelake The post Could Portugal cope without easyJet? Why a takeover battle matters far beyond aviation appeared fi
Portugal Resident27 JunAI anxiety is coming to Portugal too
Artificial intelligence has moved from the technology pages to the political pages. In the United States, voters are increasingly worried about job losses, data centres, privacy, energy use and whether The post AI anxiety is coming to Portugal too appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident27 JunDoctor shortage leaves Portuguese businesses facing fines
Portuguese businesses are being put at risk of fines because there are not enough occupational health doctors to carry out legally required medical examinations, according to the Portuguese Association of The post Doctor shortage leaves Portuguese businesses facing fines appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunInvestment news
Fund managers favour equities A March survey by Merrill Lynch found that global fund managers are more bullish on equities than at any time in the past six years. The The post Investment news appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunCharity run
An annual charity fun run in aid of local children’s charity ACCA raised more than 2,500 euros on October 25. Many children and pets joined in on the run or The post Charity run appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunRight place, wrong taxes
By DAVID FRANKS features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment The post Right place, wrong taxes appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunDoing business in Portugal seminar
More than 50 people attended the seminar Doing Business in Portugal – How to Cope with the Portuguese Tax System for 2011 on March 24 at Vale do Lobo. The The post Doing business in Portugal seminar appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 JunINEM investigates death of 20-year-old after VMER (emergency response vehicle) ‘declared inoperable’
INEM, Portugal’s National Institute for Medical Emergencies has launched an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old woman after a VMER specialist emergency response vehicle failed to reach her because The post INEM investigates death of 20-year-old after VMER (emergency response vehicle) ‘declared inoperable’ app
Portugal Resident26 JunÁguas de Portugal chemical contracts under suspicions of fraud and public health risks
Portuguese prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected fraud, document forgery and potential risks to public health linked to chemical supply contracts awarded by state-owned water utility Águas de The post Águas de Portugal chemical contracts under suspicions of fraud and public health risks appear
Portugal Resident26 JunAlgarve risks losing €60 million in EU funding as Metrobus project stalls
After being announced with pomp and circumstance in 2023, the Algarve’s Metrobus project is in serious jeopardy, with local officials warning that €60 million in EU funding could be lost The post Algarve risks losing €60 million in EU funding as Metrobus project stalls appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunIntermarché invests €4m in new Algoz store
Intermarché has strengthened its presence in the Algarve with the opening of a new supermarket in Algoz, following a €4 million investment that has created 45 jobs and expanded retail The post Intermarché invests €4m in new Algoz store appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JunPM’s sovereign wealth fund plan more raises questions than it answers
The Portuguese government’s proposal to create a sovereign wealth fund capable of acquiring stakes in strategic companies has sparked widespread debate, with economists, former ministers and business leaders questioning how The post PM’s sovereign wealth fund plan more raises questions than it answers appeared first on
Portugal Resident24 JunIMF revises Portugal’s 2026 GDP growth down again from 1.9% to 1.7%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again revised downwards its growth forecast for the Portuguese economy, from 1.9% to 1.7% this year, in its Article IV report, released today. The post IMF revises Portugal’s 2026 GDP growth down again from 1.9% to 1.7% appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunPSD seeks to delay vote on PSU
In a race against time not to lose €500 million in EU PRR funding, the ruling PSD party (the largest in the AD coalition) is seeking to delay the committee-stage The post PSD seeks to delay vote on PSU appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 JunImmigration drives Portugal’s population to record high
Monday brought the news that policymakers, economists and local authorities had been waiting for. After years in which figures on immigration seemed to ‘stay the same’, no matter how things The post Immigration drives Portugal’s population to record high appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 JunAI startup Unbabel declared insolvent after receiving €13.3 million in PRR funding
Portuguese artificial intelligence company Unbabel has been declared insolvent after receiving €13.3 million in funding through Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). According to national tabloid newspaper Correio da Manhã, The post AI startup Unbabel declared insolvent after receiving €13.3 million in PRR fun
Portugal Resident22 Jun‘Portugal is gold’, says Saudi business leader
With Portugal featuring on so many foreigners’ horizons, Saudi-Portuguese Business Council chief, Alwalid Albaltan, has been giving his impression of the country, and what investors are looking for. In a The post ‘Portugal is gold’, says Saudi business leader appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident22 JunPM begins U.S. visit focused on World Cup, investment and diaspora
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro begins a three-day visit to the United States today, combining support for Portugal’s World Cup campaign with meetings aimed at strengthening economic ties and engaging The post PM begins U.S. visit focused on World Cup, investment and diaspora appeared first on Portugal Reside
Portugal Resident21 JunIniciativa Liberal criticises proposed sovereign wealth fund
Portugal’s Iniciativa Liberal (IL) party has criticised the government’s plan to create a sovereign wealth fund to invest in strategic sectors, warning that greater State involvement in businesses risks repeating The post Iniciativa Liberal criticises proposed sovereign wealth fund appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JunMontenegro unveils sovereign wealth fund to invest in strategic sectors
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced plans to create a Portuguese sovereign wealth fund (Fundo Soberano) that would allow the State to take equity stakes in strategic companies operating in The post Montenegro unveils sovereign wealth fund to invest in strategic sectors appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JunHealthcare in Portugal explained for foreign residents
Healthcare is one of the most important factors to consider when relocating to another country. Whether you are moving to Portugal for work, retirement, business, investment, study or simply a The post Healthcare in Portugal explained for foreign residents appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident21 JunU.S. expands operations at Portugal’s Lajes Air Base
The United States is investing in new infrastructure at Portugal’s Azores military air base, Lajes, on Terceira Island, just as the Pentagon has announced it is reducing the U.S. military The post U.S. expands operations at Portugal’s Lajes Air Base appeared first on Portugal Resident .