Latest news and stories about economic development in Portugal for expats and residents.
A reflection on how Portugal's political history has impacted its level of development compared to Scandinavian countries.
Statements from the speakers at the conference 'Guimarães: Economy, Competitiveness and Green Transition', which also featured the presentation of the study 'The economy of Guimarães: path, state and destination'. The initiative had Expresso and SIC Notícias as media partners.
The goal is to prevent the international tender for the Vasco da Gama Terminal from being deserted again. The president of APS expects that “the responses will be more positive.”
It is possible to “create the conditions to mitigate risks” of a potential loss of funds and continue to develop Madeira, considers Raffaele Fitto.
Reducing disparities with neighbouring municipalities, raising the average salary, and bringing companies closer to the University and its technology centres are the intentions to be realised, as revealed in a study on the economy of Guimarães presented this Wednesday at the conference 'Guimarães: Economy, Competitiveness and Green Transition', which had Expresso and SIC Notícias as media partners.
An analysis contrasting China's forward-looking development strategies with Portugal's tendency to remain focused on historical debates.
A statement regarding the commitment to ongoing national reforms and long-term economic and social development for Portugal.
EDP has launched the application process for the fourth edition of its Entama entrepreneurship programme, aimed at supporting new business ventures in Portugal.
The goal of the Regional Government's programme is economic development, in order to make the eradication of poverty and social inequalities possible.
Savannah Resources is set to resume work at the Barroso lithium mine in Boticas following a 20-day suspension caused by a court injunction. The Ministry of Environment issued a 'Reasoned Resolution' reaffirming the project's public interest, allowing geotechnical surveys to restart. The project, deemed strategic by the European Commission, aims to boost local economic development and support the European battery value chain, with construction planned for 2027 and production for 2028.
The European Commission has adopted two specific strategies, one for EU islands and another for EU coastal communities, defining for the first time a coordinated European approach to support both types of territories and unlock their long-term potential.
Over the last 25 years, sustainability in Portugal has ceased to be a peripheral topic and has become central to business strategy, public policy, and societal expectations. The path was neither linear nor immediate. It was built step by step through the persistence of organisations, companies, and leaders.
An analysis of the decline and abandonment of the steel industry in Portugal.
The mayor says that the appreciation of the Lajes Base “should also be understood as an engine for economic, scientific and technological development”.
José Manuel Rodrigues was speaking during the first public consultation session for the creation of the Madeira Maritime Port Technological Hub.
Transforming global challenges into national opportunities requires courage and commitment.
The public consultation for the PTRR – Portugal, Transformation, Recovery and Resilience ends this Monday. The president of the Agency for Development and Cohesion hopes that the Portuguese RRP, as the Prime Minister called it, will be an opportunity to do things differently: define policies first and only then determine their funding sources, whether they be...
A conference in Porto brought together several experts to debate the costs of “centralism” on cohesion and economic development. Minister Castro Almeida says that changes to the CCDR help in that fight.
We are committed to advancing the municipality of Coimbra by placing people at the heart of our political action. We govern with proximity, transparency, and active listening, working in partnership with local parishes, institutions, and all regional stakeholders. We aim for Coimbra to be a benchmark for quality of life, where balancing professional, family, and personal life is easier. We want to restore the city's economic dynamism, rejuvenate it, and establish it as an attractive territory for the thousands of young people who study here, while valuing our history and using culture as a factor for generational cohesion. In the coming years, we will strengthen social and territorial cohesion, supporting parishes and ensuring quality public services throughout the municipality. We will invest in education from nursery school onwards, affordable housing for young people, and the creation of conditions to retain talent and opportunities in Coimbra. Simultaneously, we will promote active ageing and strengthen social support for the senior population, ensuring an inclusive municipality where everyone feels integrated. We have made the recovery and enhancement of the Mondego River and its banks a strategic priority, transforming them into a space for gathering, leisure, and nature. Recent floods have reinforced the urgency of a harmonious coexistence between the city and the river. We want a municipality resilient to climate change, both in flood and fire management and in building a territory richer in biodiversity, with green corridors to protect us from heatwaves. The traffic challenge will be addressed with more and better public transport, sustainable mobility, and urban spaces designed for people. Economically, by leveraging our centres of excellence in research, Coimbra is well-positioned to become a hub for innovation, knowledge, and investment. We will focus on attracting companies, supporting entrepreneurship, and valuing the talent generated by our educational institutions. To this end, we are in an advanced stage of creating the GoCoimbra agency and implementing an ambitious Innovation District, which will connect the University area to the city centre and the riverfront, bringing knowledge and businesses closer to the city. This is our commitment: to make Coimbra a more dynamic, fair, and future-ready municipality - a territory of opportunities, made by all and for all. In close coordination with the municipalities of the Coimbra Region, we will work in an integrated manner to leverage resources, secure funding, and advocate for structural investments. We support and will work towards a strong, competitive Coimbra Metropolitan Region capable of creating opportunities for everyone.
The webpage provides a broad overview of current events related to Portugal, highlighting issues such as the slow progress in combating poverty, ongoing political debates, and economic developments. It notes that efforts to address poverty in Portugal have been sluggish, with some setbacks. Additionally, there is mention of labor law negotiations, where the government is close to reaching an agreement with employers, though some unions remain skeptical. The site also features international news, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and updates on global markets, but the primary focus remains on Portugal's social and economic challenges.
The Ansião Business Centre will host the Agency for Competitiveness, Innovation and Internationalisation of the Pinhal Interior, under a protocol signed today between the Intermunicipal Community (CIM) of the Leiria Region and the municipality.
Guimarães, the cradle of Portugal, has launched an economic strategy for the city that will include launching a development agency on similar lines to ‘Invest Braga’. The ambition is being The post Guimarães to create investment agency to attract business and jobs appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Ricardo Araújo won control of Guimarães City Council in one of the big surprises of the election night of 12 October, sending the Socialist Party (PS) into opposition; the PS had been led in the previous 12 years by the socialist Domingos Bragança, as part of a long 36-year socialist rule. In an interview with ECO/Local Online on the occasion of his first 100 days in office, the Social Democrat who ...
Home News Algarve city focusing on environment Algarve city focusing on environment The Municipality of Monchique, in the Algarve, focuses primarily on education, economic development, and forest fire prevention in its budget.
