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The Portugal News17 Sept

Best Crypto Presale for AI and Memecoin Crossovers: MemeToro and the Agent Narrative

The best crypto presale list 2026 is increasingly shaped by projects that combine familiar crypto narratives with practical technology. AI and memecoins are two major examples. MemeToro sits at this crossover with an AI launch agent designed to support memecoin discovery, proposal generation, validation, funding, and l

The Portugal News17 Sept

Portugal launches project to train 100,000 workers in artificial intelligence

The Government will launch a pilot project in the Leiria region this October to encourage companies to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to reach 100,000 workers nationwide, the Minister of the Economy announced.

The Portugal News16 Sept

Reform success gives green light to Portugal’s €16bn of funding

Portugal has secured more than €16 billion in grants after completing all the requirements of the EU’s post-pandemic Recovery and Resilience Plan.

The Portugal News15 Sept

How Did The Portugal Investment Story Go From Bailout to A+?

Fifteen years can completely change an investment story. 

The Portugal News14 Sept

From Portugal to Silicon Valley

There is news about the Portuguese economy that deserves much more attention. Ten Portuguese startups were selected to represent Portugal at SF Tech Week 2026 in San Francisco, in what will be the first Portuguese participation integrated into the official agenda of one of the major meetings of the international techno

The Portugal News13 Sept

Lisbon will have more electric buses

Carris presented 29 new fully electric standard buses, the latest financed through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), budgeted at €17.05 million, as part of a total investment exceeding €31 million.

The Portugal News13 Sept

Portugal in the Center of the New Atlantic!

I have been writing several times about the importance of submarine cables and the impact that this infrastructure can have on the Portuguese economy. I continue, however, to find some ignorance, including among entrepreneurs and decision-makers, about the true dimension of this opportunity. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

Renewables investment could strengthen energy security

Canada has announced plans for CAN$70 billion in clean energy investment, described as the largest in North American history. 

The Portugal News12 Sept

New school centre to open in Portugal

The new school year began in Mértola with the inauguration of a new school centre, a €2.5 million investment, which aims to provide "an environment conducive" to the "academic and personal development" of students.

The Portugal News12 Sept

New models could strengthen arts funding

New research suggests growing wealth inequality is reshaping the art market, with fewer ultra-wealthy collectors driving a greater share of sales. 

The Portugal News11 Sept

Portugal’s Golden Visa attracts €46.8 million for cultural projects

Rising applications from UK residents and increased support for Portuguese heritage projects highlight how the residency by investment marketis evolving

The Portugal News11 Sept

Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Invest in Portugal and Build Your Future in Europe

Portugal’s Golden Visa remains one of Europe’s most attractive residence-by-investment programs for international investors seeking European residence, global mobility and a long-term connection with Portugal.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Portugal to have a new health centre

The new health centre in Cartaxo, budgeted at three million euros and financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, should become operational in early 2027, despite project delays.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Lovitall Health Event

Lovitall is bringing its Health Event to the newly revitalised O Convento, bringing together local health and wellbeing professionals, therapists, wellness businesses, Portuguese artisans, inspiring workshops, food and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Construction sector in Portugal creates over 5,000 companies this year

New business creation declines across most sectors and districts; however, company closures also fall.

The Portugal News10 Sept

REN stake could speed up investment and cut electricity prices

The 13.7 percent acquisition marks the State’s return to REN after more than a decade, as the government seeks to expand grid capacity for renewable energy.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Exploring luxury new homes opportunities across Portugal

Portugal's blend of lifestyle quality and investment strength continues to set it apart within Europe.

The Portugal News10 Sept

Bison Bank at Investor Talks: knowledge and financial innovation under discussion

Bison Bank will take part in the 5th edition of Investor Talks, taking place on 12 and 13 September at Portimão Arena, with Ricardo Martins, Chief Crypto Officer and Head of Operations and Data. 

The Portugal News9 Sept

Abnildo d’Oliveira Places National Value Creation at the Heart of Agricultural and Fisheries Development

Abnildo d’Oliveira argues that São Tomé and Príncipe should move from an economy focused primarily on primary production towards a model capable of processing more of its own resources and retaining a greater share of the value they generate*. Agriculture, fisheries, local processing and the blue economy form part of a

The Portugal News9 Sept

Portugal prepares agricultural diesel support amid rising fuel costs

Manuel Castro Almeida, Minister for Economy and Territorial Cohesion, has confirmed that the Government is set to allocate support for agricultural diesel as rising fuel costs threaten to increase pressure on food prices. 

The Portugal News9 Sept

Portugal aims to curb rising food prices

The government is preparing measures to subsidise the cost of diesel used in agriculture, to alleviate the burden on farmers and curb the rise in prices of agricultural products, said the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion.

The Portugal News8 Sept

Investing in Our Talent

I have been following and writing about Angels Way because I find particularly interesting the initiatives that seek to bring together capital, experience and entrepreneurial talent. 

The Portugal News8 Sept

Portugal no longer competes on price - It competes for engineering

For many years, the competitiveness of the Portuguese economy was often associated with a simple idea: to produce at lower costs than other European markets. 

The Portugal News7 Sept

Irrigation system investment to save 19 million cubic metres of water in the Algarve

A €15 million modernisation programme at the Alvor Irrigation Scheme is expected to significantly reduce water losses and improve the efficiency of one of the Algarve’s ageing agricultural networks.