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Green News Europe - As the European Green Capital in 2026, Guimarães, that is located in the district of Braga in northern Portugal, exemplifies how sustainability can be deeply embedded into the fabric of a community. With its residents, national partnerships, and European collaborations, the city is forging a greener, brighter future for all. Guimarães is proud to be a signatory of the Green City Accord, a European initiative committed to creating cleaner, healthier, and mo

Travel & Tourism News Europe - Here are the Top 10 friendliest cities in Europe in 2026, according to a report by Condé Nast Traveler dated October 6th, 2026. The Readers’ Choice Awards voted for Porto and Lisbon as the Top 2 friendliest cities in Europe in 2026, where hospitality is at its warmest and where locals are eager to help, whether you’re trying to make sense of a neighborhood restaurant’s menu or looking confused on the metro. While Porto is the best city in Europe

Defence & Space News Europe - Portugal Defence now has a tactical mobile satellite network created by MEO that combines 4G, 5G and satellite communications to ensure that the army will be able to maintain connections in the field when conventional networks are unavailable. Portugal´s new tactical mobile satellite network, called a "tactical bubble," can be installed quickly and ensures a coverage of more than ten kilometers in open terrain. The tactical bubble network was des

Travel & Tourism News Europe - Portugal sells 49.9% of TAP to Lufthansa for 1.201 billion euros, according to an announcement dated October 14th, 2026. Portugal´s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, announced that the Government has selected the Lufthansa group to acquire up to 49.9% of TAP's share capital, concluding the first phase of the airline's privatization process. The choice of Lufthansa was based on a financial offer 16% higher than that of Air France-KLM and with a lo

Real Estate News - Having spent 20 years working in international property, beginning my career in Marbella, Spain, I've always found the reasons people buy abroad just as interesting as the properties themselves. Some are looking for a holiday home. Others are planning retirement, relocating with their families or hoping to generate rental income. Increasingly, I believe buyers are thinking more carefully about how a property will fit into their lives over the next ten or tw

Portugal Government News - The Portuguese Government has increased its stake in REN's share capital to 19%, following the acquisition of 5.3% of the company's shares on October 12, 2026, that were previously held by the Fidelidade Group. The Governenment of Portugal had already acquired a 13.7% stake in REN on September 8, 2026, from company Pontegadea Inversiones. Following these two operations, Portugal´s Government considers that the objective of increasing its share in na

Defence News Europe - Here are the European countries that receive the most VC Defence investment in 2026, according to the State of Defence Tech 2026 by Dealroom. Higher defence spending generally comes with more defence VC funding. Four years after Russiaʼs 2022 invasion, Ukraineʼs wartime posture is driving massive public and private investment, with defense absorbing 37% of GDP and 37% of VC funding. Key Defence Tech sectors in Europe include Drones (UAVs), that represent

News Economy Europe - The IMF’s latest comments from Bangkok highlight a paradox that business leaders can no longer ignore. Artificial intelligence investment is supporting global growth, yet it is also expected to disrupt employment patterns significantly. For Portugal, the issue is not only macroeconomic. It is operational and deeply relevant to small and medium-sized enterprises. Portugal’s business landscape is rich in SMEs that work with tight margins, limited hiring fl

News Festivals Portugal - Portugal’s Lusitanian horse fair is now an Intangible Cultural Heritage, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette on October 12th, 2026. Portugal’s national horse fair is a yearly event that takes place in Golegã, that is a one-hour drive north of Lisbon. This renowned equestrian event includes horse riders in historic costumes, spectacles and music for adults and children alike. The show is held free of charge and includes rallies equ

News Economy Europe - Here are Portugal´s Income and Housing Measures for 2027, according to an announcement by the Govenment of Portugal on October 9th, 2026. In 2027, the Portuguese Government will continue to act on areas considered priorities for families and businesses, for young people and for the most vulnerable, such as the elderly. Strengthening incomes, reducing taxes on families and businesses, improving healthcare, increasing the supply of public housing, and incr

For a business, a water shortage rarely appears as a single line item. It comes through missed production hours, rising input costs, delayed deliveries and difficult choices about investment. The firms least able to absorb those shocks are often those least equipped to measure them. On 9 October 2026, the Emirates News Agency reported that the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science had taken part in the Meteorological Technology World Expo and the World Meteorologi

News Economy Europe - A family business is often asked to absorb higher energy costs, expensive credit and delayed orders all at once. Large institutions call these separate risks; small businesses experience them as one cash-flow crisis. The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group are scheduled in Bangkok from 12 to 18 October 2026. On 9 October, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced that its delegation would participate:

Discover the cost of living in the Algarve, Portugal, including rent, property prices, food, utilities, healthcare and monthly budgets for expats and retirees.

News Economy Europe - The “CEO Forum Portugal–United States” will bring together governments and companies from both countries to promote trade, investment, and new opportunities for cooperation in strategic sectors. The new platform fulfills the commitment made at the 52nd Permanent Bilateral Commission, held in Lisbon in January 2026. The objective is to deepen economic relations between Portugal and the United States and strengthen cooperation in areas such as technology a

Tech News - Voices calling for global collaborative regulatory control over AI: “I have major issues with the people and the companies behind AI,” says Ioannis Ioannou, associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at London Business School. “It's a huge concentration of power.” Ekaterina Abramova, of the London Business School, is particularly concerned about AI making consequential decisions in the military. Do we really want to trust agentic systems with lethal auto

Defence & Cybersecurity News - For a business waiting for imported components, maritime security can sound remote until delivery dates move and stock runs short. Portugal’s Atlantic location offers geographic opportunities, but distance does not insulate an economy from disruption elsewhere on shipping routes. On 8 October, the UAE Federal National Council joined the discussion of a proposed maritime-security resolution at the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Startup News Europe - Here are the facts and figures of Portugal´s Startup Ecosystem in 2026, including Portugal´s Top 10 Startups in 2026 and Top Startup Sectors, according to the StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Report 2026. Portugal obtained the Most Attractive Startup Ecosystem in Southern Europe award at the Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026. Portugal has 998 startups, representing 2% of all startups in Western Europe. This equals to approximately 10 startups per 100,000 peopl

Travel & Tourism News - A hotel receptionist in Lisbon has no role in air traffic control. Still, a disruption at a distant airport can change the receptionist's day: guests arrive late, transfers are missed, tour bookings are rearranged, and families ask for information that even airlines have not yet confirmed. Recent attacks on Saudi airports, followed by the UAE's condemnation of targeting civilians and economic facilities, have highlighted how closely aviation safety and

Defence & Aerospace News Europe - Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace expects to invest 50 million euros in a new drone manufacturing plant in Portugal. This will be the company´s first international manufacturing Hub for their flagship autonomous combat drone, the Kaal Bhairava, in Portugal that is made possible through a strategic partnership with SKETCHPIXEL LDA and its spin-off KEYDEF. What is the AI-powered combat drone that will be made in Portugal?

Green News Europe - Portugal´s Voluntary Carbon Market now has additional investment incentives. Here are the 3 main incentives to invest in Portugal´s Voluntary Carbon Market:

Tech News - A wind turbine on a distant ridge still looks like old-fashioned physical infrastructure. So does a field of solar panels beside a highway. But increasingly, each is also part of a digital system that can be reached, monitored and sometimes controlled from somewhere else. That quiet change matters because the green transition is not only adding generation capacity. It is adding doors. This is how Cyber Resilience is becoming part of Infrastructure quality:

The off-season is when pool equipment either gets looked after or gets forgotten. For hotels, residential complexes, clubs and private pool owners across Spain and the EU, the months between autumn and spring are the best time to check the two parts that keep a pool running: the pool pump and the sand filter. COREX Pool Products, a Spain-based pool equipment brand and registered EU trade mark, explains what to check and how to choose replacement equipment that is easier to ma

Tech News Europe - Here is the list of the Top Robotics companies speaking at Web Summit Lisbon 2026:

Financial News Europe - Blockchain.PT invests 4 million euros to accelerate Portugal´s energy transition. Blockchain.PT is investing in set of technological solutions developed to accelerate Portugal´s energy transition, to reduce carbon emissions and to promote smarter and more sustainable territories through blockchain technology. Here is how Blockchain is used to accelerate Portugal´s energy transition:

Financial News Europe - Switzerland´s USD 461.8 billion Blockchain Network includes Ethereum, Tezos, Cardano, DFINITY, Polkadot, Cosmos, NEAR and Solana as examples of influential blockchain ecosystems structured around Swiss foundations. Here is what is Switzerland´s USD 461.8 billion Blockchain Network, how to compute the valuation of a Blockchain network, how the valuation of Switzerland´s´ Blockchain Network is supported by its brand value, and how Trust may be the strong

Tech News Europe - Software by Portuguese Audio Tech startup Sound Particles is used in Hollywood blockbusters including Dune, Mission: Impossible, Oppenheimer, Star Wars 9, Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery, and Frozen 2. Here is what is Portuguese Audio Tech startup Sound Particles:

News Economy Europe - Mitsubishi FUSO chooses Portugal as its European Hub, having announced the transfer of its international trucking business from Germany to Lisbon on October 2nd, 2026. Here are the reasons why Mitsubishi FUSO chose Portugal as its European Hub:

What an aviation security incident says about resilient business systems in the UAE and Portugal: The security incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 on 30 September is still under investigation, and that fact should discipline every serious discussion of it. UAE authorities have confirmed that the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a security incident, was diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. We do not need to guess the motive to recognise the

Luxury Brands News - Tiffany & Co. opens its flagship store in Portugal in 2027 on Lisbon´s luxury retail avenue Avenida da Liberdade:

Investment News Europe - Here is the list of the Top VCs that are backing the fastest-growing startups in Europe in 2026, according to Sifted:

Startup News Europe - Here are the fastest-growing startups in Europe in 2026, according to Sifted:

Cristiano Ronaldo Investment News - Here are Cristiano Ronaldo´s investments in 2026 as well as the list of Cristiano Ronaldo´s achievements:

Defence News Europe - Belgium invests 50 million euros for an Ammunition factory in Portugal, according to a statement by Portugal´s Ministry of National Defence dated September 29, 2026. Here is how Portugal is recovering the country´s production capacity of small arms and ammunition:

Luxury Brands News - Here are the Top 10 Luxury Brands in 2026 and their brand value in euros, according to Brand Finance:

Startup News Europe - The Lisbon MBA launched an Entrepreneurship Hub with MIT Sloan and Unicorn Factory Lisboa. Here is what is The Lisbon MBA Entrepreneurship Hub:

Startup news - Cristiano Ronaldo´s AI Wellness startup Erakulis raises 2 million euros in a funding round led by Lince Capital. Here is what is Cristiano Ronaldo´s AI Wellness startup Erakulis:

Jobs News Europe - Here is the list of the new AI Jobs in 2026, according to a study by Shakers:

Financial News Europe - Here are the Top 10 Insurance Companies in Europe per Revenue, according to a report by Mapfre Economics dated June 2026:

Real Estate News Europe - New rents in Portugal rise by 10.2% per m2 in 2026, according to data published by Portugal´s Statistics Office INE published on September 29, 2026. Here are the regions and municipalities in Portugal that registered the highest increase in rental prices 2026:

How Government Readiness Is Becoming an Investment Condition: I call the underlying problem is the government readiness gap: the distance between the responsibilities an institution is expected to carry and its ability to make, authorise and revise decisions under pressure. This gap can exist even in a highly digitised government. Technology can accelerate information without accelerating authority. - Author & Researcher: Abdulla Saeed Alhebsi (A.S. Alhebsi)

Startup News - AI Startup Chamelio raises USD 26 million in a Series A funding round led by Entrée Capital and joining existing backers Work-Bench, Emerge Ventures and Bright Pixel Capital from Portuguese Group Sonae. Here is what is Tech Startup Chamelio:

Tech News - Portuguese AI Health Tech company enters Brazil´s Healthcare system, that is considered to be the largest public healthcare system in the world.

Tech News Europe - Portugal shines in the Robotics field at the WorldSkills Shanghai Competition 2026, held on September 27th, 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center. Here are the awards won by Portugal in the Robotics sector as a whole in 2026:

How Small Businesses gain a unique Advantage in the age of AI: Artificial Intelligence is starting to change this equation. Not because small companies suddenly have the same resources as large organizations, but because they can now access capabilities that previously required much larger structures. And this, in my view, is one of the most interesting consequences of AI for small and medium-sized businesses. Author: André Bacêlo e Costa - University Professor, Entrepreneur

How Crime Prevention Is Becoming Economic Infrastructure: Security is usually treated as a cost that sits beside the economy. The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, now under way in Abu Dhabi, is a reminder that this separation is increasingly artificial. Fraud, cybercrime, organized theft, illicit finance and attacks on supply chains do not merely create police cases. They change the cost of doing business:

Defence News Europe - Portugal´s Defence Hub Baseyard invests €20 million in an industrial plant in Braga that is located in northern Portugal. Here is what is Portugal´s Defence Hub Baseyard:

Immigration News Europe - Portugal granted 2,685 Golden Visas in 2025 under the Residence Permits for Investment (ARI) regime. This represents an increase of around 29% compared to the 2,081 Golden Visas granted by Portugal in 2024. Here is what is Portugal´s ARI Golden Visa regime, its main benefits, how to obtain Portugal´s Residence Permit for Investment (ARI) and who are the main country beneficiaries in 2025:

Green News Europe - Portugal has the only lithium battery recycling plant in Western Europe, that was built under the 168.14 million euros New Generation Storage project funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and that is led by Portuguese company DST Group. Here are the main goals of Portugal´s New Generation Storage project: