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Quelle part de l’énergie du Portugal est renouvelable ? - PBN Actualités Portugal - Quelle part de l’énergie du Portugal est renouvelable ? Les énergies renouvelables représentaient plus de 72 % de l’électricité consommée au Portugal en 2024, et le pays a l’objectif ambitieux d’atteindre 93 % d’ici 2030.   La principale source d’énergie du Portugal est l’énergie renouvelable, avec un mélange d’énergie solaire, éolienne et hydroélectrique. En 2024, l’énergie hydroélectrique et éolienne étaient les principales sources d’énergie renouvelable produites au Portugal. Le Portugal vient également de lancer un marché volontaire du carbone , ce qui constitue une étape fondamentale dans la stratégie d’action climatique du pays.   Voici le classement des principales sources d’énergie du Portugal en 2024 : #actualitésportugal #actualitésénergierenouvelableportugal #pourcentagedénergierenouvelableauportugal

Where did Prince Harry and Meghan buy a new house in Portugal? - Portugal Business News Portugal News - Prince Harry and Meghan bought a new house in Portugal on the idyllic Alentejo coast.   It is in luxury resort CostaTerra Golf & Ocean Club that Prince Harry and Meghan bought a new house in Portugal. Since CostaTerra resort is the place where Princess Eugenie’s husband is living and working, Harry and Meghan spent a few days there on holiday during the summer of 2023 , to spend time with their family in the house that Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, bought in 2022.   The royal family loves Portugal’s beautiful Alentejo coast so much that the youngest son of British King Charles III bought a new house in CostaTerra resort in the municipality of Melides. While Prince Harry and Meghan now have their dream holiday house in Europe, they will be close to their family and their children, Archie who is 5, and Lilibet who is 3, will be able to develop stronger ties to the royal family through Princess Eugenie's sons, August who is 3, and Ernest who is 1.   Media reports suggest that Harry and Meghan have paid £3.6 million for their new beach house in Portugal, that is located just an hour's drive south of Lisbon on Portugal's west coast, between Comporta and Melides.   Prince Harry and Meghan’s new real estate investment in Portugal may help them obtain a Golden visa that will give them EU citizenship. Since Harry and Meghan no longer have a place to call their own in the United Kingdom after their move to the US three years ago, they have chosen to buy a property on Portugal’s Alentejo cost that is now the place to buy a house if you are rich and famous.      Paris Hilton also bought a house on Portugal’s Alentejo coast in luxury resort CostaTerra, where she will be next door to George Clooney, Sharon Stone, Princess Eugenie, and now Prince Harry. Princess Eugenie’s eldest sister, Princess Beatrice is now good friends with Nicky Hilton and she and her cousins ​​Lady Eliza Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer attended the launch of the new clothing line of Paris Hilton's sister in London in October 2024. Princess Beatrice is now good friends with Nicky Hilton - Portugal Business News   By acquiring a house in CostaTerra resort, celebrities are placing Portugal’s prime property market in the limelight.  The 200-hectare luxury development is owned by US company Discovery Land Company and the minimum price of a lot is over 3 million euros. The creation of common areas of the CostaTerra resort is signed by Portuguese interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud, who also decorated Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles.   House prices on Portugal’s prime real estate market are rising rapidly as the country is becoming a celebrity hotspot where the rich and famous such as Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, and Monica Bellucci have chosen to buy a property.  Melides on Portugal’s Alentejo coast is also where fashion designer Christian Louboutin is developing designer hotels, including Vermelho hotel (translated red hotel) and La Salvada .   Portugal’s secluded Alentejo coast, with its privacy, security, sunny weather and stunning beaches, as well as international and private airports , make it the new destination for millionaires and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) looking for a country in the EU to relocate. Read: Portugal news – Prince Harry and Meghan may have to settle in Portugal #portugalnews #newscelebritiesportugal #realeatatenewsportugal #harryandmeghanportugal #wheredidprinceharryandmeghanbuyanewhouseinportugal

Portuguese Royal Wedding - Portugal Business News Portugal royalty news – A Portuguese Royal Wedding is taking place on October 7th, 2023, and it will be the first royal wedding in almost three decades in Portugal. The wedding of the daughter of the Dukes of Braganza, Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança with lawyer Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins , will take place this Saturday at the Basilica of the National Palace of Mafra, that is a municipality that belongs to the district of Lisbon. Wedding guests include representatives of the royal houses of Luxembourg, Brazil, Liechtenstein, France, Austria, Bulgaria, among other members of several foreign royal families, as well as Portugal’s President. The royal bride will be wearing a tiara with 800 diamonds that was originally a gift from King Louis I to his daughter in law Princess Amélie of Orléans for her wedding to the crown Prince D. Carlos in 1886. The bride’s father, D. Duarte Pio, inherited the tiara after the death of the last Queen of Portugal. Infanta Maria Francisca is the Duchess of Coimbra and a member of the Portuguese royal family. She is the daughter of Duarte Pio, the Duke of Braganza and of Isabel, the Duchess of Braganza. Princess Maria Francisca is the third in the line of succession to the Portuguese throne. Her father, Duarte Pio João Miguel Gabriel Rafael de Bragança, was born in Switzerland in 1945 and would be recognized as the legitimate heir to the Crown of Portugal if the country were a monarchy. He is the father of Afonso who was born in 1996, of Maria Francisca who was born in 1997 and of Dinis who was born in 1999. Portuguese royal Maria Francisca de Bragança is the daughter of the Dukes of Bragança. She is 26 years old and studied Social and Cultural Communication at the Catholic University in Lisbon. Her husband-to-be, Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins, is 32 years old, and has a law degree as well a master's degree in Banking and Financial Law from Queen Mary University, in London. The Most Serene House of Braganza, also known as the Brigantine dynasty, is a dynasty of emperors, kings, princes, and dukes of Portuguese origin who reigned in Europe and the Americas. Click to see the images of the Portuguese Royal Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança with lawyer Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins that took place on October 7th, 2023. Subscribe & sign-up on the website to see more images and the video of the Portuguese Royal Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança with lawyer Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins that took place on October 7th, 2023. #portugalnews #newsportugal #portugueseroyaltynews #royalweddinginportugal #portugueseroyalwedding #InfantaMariaFranciscadeBragançawedding #whoistheheirtothecrownofportugal #whatisthelineofsuccessionoftheportuguesemonarchy

US company Dextall invests 10 million euros in Portugal - Portugal Business News Portugal News - US company Dextall is investing 10 million euros in Portugal for a new production unit in partnership with Serralharia Cunha, a leading metal construction company.   Dextall uses high-tech design software, sustainable factory fabrication of prefabricated walls, and delivery to construction sites to reduce timelines by over 80% and offer real-time, integrated project data.   Dextall Iberia will establish its production unit in Braga, in northern Portugal, to manufacture prefabricated facades for the Iberian Peninsula. The new Dextall factory will create 60 new jobs and will promote affordable housing solutions through innovative technology.   Dextall will strengthen its position in the Iberian construction sector through the use of BIM technology (Building Information Modeling) and proprietary software that facilitates process management, from design to installation, allowing the production of facades to begin just two weeks after project approval.   #portugalnews #constructionnewsportugal #realestatenewsportugal #SerralhariaCunha #Dextall #DextallIberia

What are the new Airbnb rules in Portugal in 2025? - Portugal Business News Portugal News – There are new Airbnb rules in Portugal in 2025 and all the new Airbnb changes in Portugal:      1 - The main change to Airbnb rules in Portugal is the fact that the provision that stopped new Airbnb licenses was revoked on October 23rd, 2024, under Decree-Law no 76/2024, that introduces significant changes in the legal regime for the operation of Local Accommodation (AL) establishments.   2 – Portugal’s former Airbnb (AL) law was repealed, and Portugal revoked the provision that prevented new requests for Airbnb (AL) licenses, as well as the deadline for the renewal of Airbnb (AL) registrations and for the review and expiration of licenses in case of inactivity. However, Portugal still has containment areas in the national territory.   3 - Applications for an Airbnb (AL - Alojamento Local) license in Portugal continue to be made through the previous communication form, however, the opposition period that was 10 days becomes 60 days (and 90 in the case of an AL license in containment areas).   4 – Portugal’s new AL regime for Airbnb licenses gives greater autonomy to municipalities.   5 - Although condominiums retain the right to oppose an AL license for operating an Airbnb in Portugal, the new law requires that such opposition be substantiated and approved by more than half of the building’s users. The refusal must be based on repeated behaviors that are proven to disturb the normal use of the property or that cause discomfort to residents. But even in these cases, the final decision will always be up to the City Hall.   6 – Portugal’s new Airbnb (AL) rules maintain the limit of nine bedrooms and adjusts the maximum number of users from 30 to 27 guests per property.  Additionally, it is now possible to install convertible or supplementary beds in all properties, provided they do not exceed 50% of the number of fixed beds available.   7 - Municipalities can now appoint a Local Accommodation Ombudsman, who will have the function of managing conflicts between residents, Airbnb (AL) operators and third parties.  The Ombudsman may issue recommendations for the harmonious functioning of Airbnb (AL) establishments.   8 – Portugal’s new Airbnb (AL) law specifies the conditions for the cancellation of licenses, detailing requirements such as the absence of valid insurance or repeated acts causing disturbance.   9 – Portugal’s new Airbnb (AL) rules in Decree-Law no 76/2024 will enter into force 90 days after its publication, that is, in January 2025. #portugalnews #newsportugal #realestatenewsportugal #airbnbnewsportugal #airbnblicensesportugal #whatarethenewairbnbrulesinportugalin2025 #whatarethenewairbnbchangesinportugalin2025 #whatarethenewalrulesinportugalin2025

Portugal’s Unicorn Factory launches a Green Hub - Portugal Business News Portugal News - Portugal’s Unicorn Factory officially launches its Green Hub on October 29th, 2024.   The Unicorn Factory Lisboa official launch of its Green Hub is under the trademark name “greenhub” with the slogan “Innovation for a Sustainable Future”.  “greenhub” by Unicorn Factory Lisboa is a new verticalized hub located in Entrecampos in Lisbon and focuses on sustainable, circular and regenerative solutions, while building a community prioritizing green practices.   Greentech startups now have the opportunity to join this innovative hub and aim to become the unicorns of tomorrow. Partners of the green hub include prominent organizations such as Brisa Group, Mota-Engil Renewing, Critical Software, Cleantech for Iberia and the Municipality of Lisbon.   Committed to the green transition, Lisbon’s Unicorn Factory is enhancing it role in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship within the startup ecosystem. The new hub aims to nurture scaleups and support the emergence of Portugal’s future unicorns, driving economic growth and innovation, while attracting talent and investment. The establishment of the Greentech startup hub further solidifies Unicorn Factory Lisboa's reputation as a center for specialized technology startups. In addition to the greenhub, they have also recently launched a Gaming Hub , an AI Hub , a Creative Hub , and a Web3 Hub , each focusing on distinct tech sectors in Portugal. We b3 Hub.            Here is the list of Portugal’s innovative tech sectors that have evolved to become specialized thematic hubs . #portugalnews #greenhubportugal #greenhubunicornfactorylisboa #launchofgreenhubportugal #unicornfactorylisboa #techhubsportugal #greentechstartupsportugal #newsstartupsportugal

What is the best City Break Destination in the world? - Portugal Business News Portugal News - The best city break destination in the world is Lisbon according to the Travel Bulletin Star Awards 2024.   Lisbon just won the Star City Breaks Destination Award at the Star Awards ceremony organized by Travel Bulletin. The award confirms that the Portuguese capital is the preferred destination for tourists from the United Kingdom for a city break.   Travel Bulletin, that is based in London, is the leading connector of travel agents and suppliers in the UK. #portugalnews #tourismnewsportugal #whatisthebestcitybreakdestinationintheworld #starawards2024

Portuguese tech startup Infraspeak raises 18 million euros - Portugal Business News Portugal News - Portuguese tech startup Infraspeak just raised 18 million euros in a Series B funding round led by Endeit Capital, with the participation of leading European investors Bright Pixel Capital, Caixa Capital, Indico Capital Partners and Innovation Nest. The funding is 726% subscribed, a figure that underscores the interest generated among investors.   Portuguese tech startup Infraspeak connects teams, facilities, software and hardware, with the intelligence and automation required to streamline tasks, while optimizing resource allocation.  The fully centralized Intelligent Maintenance Management Platform (IMMP) helps both managers and technicians tackle the era of Maintenance 5.0.   Infraspeak supports over 60,000 users managing over 240,000 buildings worldwide, and the new investment will enable its global growth as the go-to platform for facilities management worldwide, particularly in Europe, Latin America and Africa, where they are already market leaders.   Since the future of work is now and facility management is a part of it, the Infraspeak platform is designed to enable seamless digital transformation and collaboration for modern workplaces to adapt to more flexible and ever-changing environments.   #portugalnews #investmentnewsportugal #newstechstartupsportugal #infraspeak

What are the best Space Tech startups in Europe? - Portugal Business News Portugal News – Here are the best Space Tech startups in Europe, that just won the TechTour awards.   Six European startups won the Space 2024 Award in Norway, that recognizes the space industry’s brightest innovators who showcased cutting-edge solutions across a range of space applications, from Earth observation and space traffic management to satellite communications and reusable spacecraft technology.   Tech Tour, that is based in Brussels, is the largest tech entrepreneurship and investment community in Europe. It engages the most promising tech entrepreneurs selected by the most active investment experts to raise funding and grow through smart partnerships and strategies.     Here are the Best Space Tech startups in Europe: 1 – Atmos Space Cargo - Germany Space tech startup Atmos Space Cargo designs and manufactures space capsules capable of returning cargo from space, offering scalable, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for life sciences research and commercial applications.     2 – deltaVision – Germany Space tech startup deltaVision specializes in fluid control for cryogenic and advanced applications, including orbital refueling, hydrogen airplanes, and reusable spacecraft technology, enabling safe and cost-effective space and aviation solutions through pioneering technology for the management of hydrogen, methane, and other high-pressure fluids.     3 – Kuva Space - Finland Space tech startup Kuva Space provides real-time Earth observation insights using hyperspectral satellites and AI, supporting climate action, sustainable decision-making, and spacecraft operations. With continuous measurement and automated data, Kuva Space promotes eco-friendly choices and operational efficiency in both Earth monitoring and space sustainability efforts.     4 – Neuraspace - Portugal Portuguese space tech startup Neuraspace delivers AI-driven space traffic management, automating satellite collision prediction and mitigation, securing space operations and promoting sustainable satellite navigation through an advanced AI/ML decision-support platform.     5 - Sofant Technologies - Scotland Sofant Technologies develops energy-efficient RF MEMS antenna technology for 5G and satellite communications, enhancing performance while reducing production costs and complexity in wireless networks, leveraging a fabless semiconductor model for scalable, low-cost solutions.     6 - Spectrum Blue - Norway Spectrum Blue specializes in advanced antimicrobial coatings for healthcare, infrastructure, and space, with a patented solution that effectively reduces pathogens even in low-light conditions, aiming to protect space interiors, medical tools, and terrestrial facilities. #portugalnews #spacetechstartupseurope #whatarethebestspacetechstartupsineurope #newstechstartupsportugal

Which countries in Europe have the highest GDP growth? - Portugal Business News Portugal News - Which countries in Europe have the highest GDP growth? While the average GDP growth rate in the EU and in the Eurozone is 0.9% for Q3 2024, compared to Q3 2023, some countries stand out with the highest GDP growth.     These are the countries in Europe with the highest GDP growth rates for Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023 : 1 – Spain Spain ranks No 1 country in Europe with the highest GDP growth. Spain registered a GDP growth rate of 3.4% for Q3 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.     2 – Lithuania Lithuania ranks second country in Europe with the highest GDP growth. Lithuania registered a GDP growth rate of 2.3% for Q3 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.     3 – Portugal Portugal ranks third country in Europe with the highest GDP growth. Portugal registered a GDP growth rate of 1.9% for Q3 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.   #portugalnews #gdpgrowtheurope #whichcountriesineuropehavthehighestgdpgrowth #gdpgrowthportugal

What are the Largest Construction Companies in Europe? - Portugal Business News Portugal News – Here is the list of the Top 16 Largest Construction Companies in Europe by sales figures, according to the Deloitte report “Global Powers of Construction 2023”.     The total revenue obtained by listed global construction companies included in the 2023 ranking amounted to USD 1.997 trillion, that is 3.4% higher than in 2022.  In terms of its geographical distribution, 53.5% of revenue obtained by listed global construction companies originated from China, 21% from Europe, 9% from Japan, 8% from the US and 5% from South Korea.     Top 16 Largest Construction Companies in Europe by sales figures:     1 - VINCI - FRANCE French construction company Vinci registered sales amounting to 74,459 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 14.6%.     2 - BOUYGUES - FRANCE French construction company BOUYGUES registered sales amounting to 60,591 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 29.8%.     3 - ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS, S.A. (ACS) - SPAIN Spanish construction company ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS registered sales amounting to 38,657 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 9.2%.     4 - EIFFAGE, S.A. - FRANCE French construction company EIFFAGE registered sales amounting to 23,615 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 10.3%.     5 - STRABAG - AUSTRIA Austrian construction company STRABAG registered sales amounting to 19,109 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 6.5%.     6 - ACCIONA - SPAIN Spanish construction company ACCIONA registered sales amounting to 18,411 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 56.1%.     7 - SKANSKA AB - SWEDEN Swedish construction company SKANSKA AB registered sales amounting to 15,757 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is (-2.3%).     8 - Saipem SPA - ITALY Italian construction company Saipem SPA registered sales amounting to 12,870 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 22.3%.     9 - BALFOUR BEATTY - UNITED KINGDOM UK construction company BALFOUR BEATTY registered sales amounting to 11,903 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 7.7%.     10 - WEBUILD S.p.A. - ITALY Italian construction company WEBUILD S.p.A registered sales amounting to 10,764 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 26.3%.     11 - FOMENTO DE CONSTRUCCIONES Y CONTRATAS, S.A. - SPAIN Spanish construction company FOMENTO DE CONSTRUCCIONES Y CONTRATAS registered sales amounting to 9,763 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 20.3%.     12 - FERROVIAL - SPAIN Spanish construction company FERROVIAL registered sales amounting to 9,210 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 15.8%.     13 - ROYAL BAM GROUP NV - NETHERLANDS Dutch construction company ROYAL BAM GROUP NV registered sales amounting to 6,782 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is (-2.7%).     14 - PORR AG - AUSTRIA Austrian construction company PORR AG registered sales amounting to 6,542 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 7.3%.     15 - BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PLC - UNITED KINGDOM     UK construction company BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PLC registered sales amounting to 6,412 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is (-8.5%).     16 - MOTA ENGIL SGPS - PORTUGAL Portuguese construction company MOTA ENGIL SGPS registered sales amounting to 6,005 million dollars in 2023 and the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 is 49.9%.   MOTA ENGIL is the largest construction company in Portugal and it registered a market capitalization of 1,344 million dollars In 2023, with the percentage change between 2022 and 2023 in USD being 250.0%. #portugalnews #constructionnews #whatarethelargestconstructioncompaniesineurope #whatisthelargestconstructioncomapanyinportugal #realestatenewsportugal

Portuguese group wins Global Family Business Award - Portugal Business News Portugal News - Portuguese group José de Mello won the Global Family Business Award 2024, by Swiss organization IMD.   Swiss watch and jewelry maker Chopard has crafted the award trophy since 1999, in the shape of a tree symbolizing family values – from solid roots to new branches growing from a common trunk, representing successive generations.   The José de Mello group has achieved international recognition for its entrepreneurial values, strong governance, and resilience. The group is one of Portugal’s oldest and most successful family businesses.   Portuguese global family business José de Mello group has activities in a number of sectors, including healthcare, chemicals and water treatment, infrastructure, mobility, and wine production. The José de Mello Group includes Bondalti, the largest Portuguese producer in the chemical sector and a worldwide reference, Brisa Group that is the largest highway operator in Portugal, CUF that is the largest private healthcare provider in Portugal with over a million clients, and Winestone that manages Portuguese wine assets across 30 markets.   Portuguese group José de Mello is managed by multiple family members in executive roles and in the holding company, since the Group puts a great amount of effort into building an inclusive family governance system.  The IMD jury was especially impressed by the focus on next-generation development and how closely the family is involved in supporting next-generation career decisions and job opportunities.   The prestigious IMD Global Family Business Award, which has been recognizing and showcasing the work of best-in-class family businesses since 1996, provides a neutral platform for the analysis of the evolving and vital role of family-owned enterprises in the global economy, as well as the exchange of best practices to drive enhancements in the field.   IMD is an independent academic institute with Swiss roots and a global reach, established by business leaders for business leaders. The international recognition was awarded by an independent jury of family business experts and previous award winners.     #portugalnews #bestfamilybusinessportugal #globalfamilybusinessaward #JosédeMellogroup #IMD #Chopard