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Key events for Tuesday include a meeting on labour reform between Montenegro and Ventura, critical interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and the Fed, Eurostat labour data, the Portugal Capital Markets Day 2026, and updates on the insolvency of Sicasal.
Portugal is seeking to enhance its appeal to Middle Eastern investors, particularly from Qatar, by shifting its marketing strategy beyond just its favorable climate. In Doha, representatives from Startup Portugal are engaging with local entrepreneurs to promote investment opportunities in the country.
Moedas has secured an absolute majority with former Chega members, raising questions about the implications for Lisbon's political landscape and whether this shift marks the end of certain political red lines.
easyJet views the planned privatisation of TAP as a strategic opening to expand its presence in Lisbon and across Portugal. With the airline operating 96 routes to and from Portuguese airports in 2025, easyJet could deepen low-cost connectivity, increase frequencies on key city-pairs and compete more directly with a newly structured national carrier. The shift promises greater competition, potential downward pressure on fares and improved network connectivity, but also raises questions about airport slot availability, regulatory oversight and how market dynamics will affect legacy and low-cost carriers alike.
Faisal Bin Farham Al Saud, who was received in Lisbon this Tuesday, “expressly requested” attention to the construction sector, “knowing the quality of Portuguese companies,” said Paulo Rangel.
At the Diário de Notícias annual conference, the President of the Republic warned that countries that do not integrate new technologies will remain as “mere consumers”.
The Minister of Finance reaffirmed this Monday the Government's intention to lower income tax (IRS) again, stating that a reduction in 2027 will only be decided after reviewing the performance of the economy and public accounts. During a conference in Lisbon, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento said that it is important to continue reducing...
Marco Galinha, founder and CEO of Grupo BEL and major shareholder of the Global Media Group, highlighted the role of the Diário de Notícias as a space for freedom and critical thinking during a time of geopolitical tension. Speaking at the Champalimaud Foundation, he emphasized the importance of pluralistic debate and diplomacy, noting that in a polarized world, the ability to listen is a rare and essential act. The conference, attended by government officials and international diplomats, focuses on themes such as the economy, innovation, and Portugal's future.
The 2026 edition of the Diário de Notícias Grand Conference takes place this Monday, June 15, at the Champalimaud Foundation auditorium in Lisbon. The event will cover major national and global topics, ranging from geopolitics and Artificial Intelligence to the future of healthcare and economic trends in Portugal. The programme features various speakers, including President António José Seguro, who will deliver the closing remarks. Government representatives and numerous political and economic figures are also confirmed to attend. The event will also see the inaugural presentation of the DN/BEL Awards. Coverage will be available on the newspaper's website and social media channels.
Studies to be developed will analyse different scenarios for the evolution of the business, market conditions, regulatory framework, and mechanisms to protect the public interest.
The municipalities of Oeiras and Cascais have partnered with the AED Cluster Portugal to foster development and collaboration within the aeronautics, space, and defence sectors.
The president of the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), Luís Laginha de Sousa, warned this Tuesday about the limitations on the supervisor's capacity to use resources, which 'removes flexibility and operational efficiency'. During a parliamentary hearing, following a request submitted by the PS as a member of the Committee on...
The invoices listed household expenses, including petrol, electricity, gas, groceries, and transport, concluding that all of them exceeded the value of a salary.
The President of the Republic congratulated the Minister of Finance today on his appointment as Vice-President of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, stating that it represents “a recognition of Portugal's role” in this institution.
Finance Minister Miranda Sarmento has been appointed Vice-President of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Lisbon has been chosen as the host city for the institution's 2029 meeting.
Lisbon will host the annual meeting of the EBRD Board of Governors in 2029, the Government announced.
At the annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Miranda Sarmento was appointed vice-president. The 2027 annual meeting will be held in Portugal.
The Minister of Finance was elected to a one-year term as vice-president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Lisbon will be the host city for the annual meeting of the board of governors in 2029.
Lisbon was also chosen as the host city for the EBRD annual meeting in 2029.
Pedro Passos Coelho calls for the country to mobilise to discuss the future of work in an era of technological revolution. While sparing the Government from criticism, he does not clarify whether he will attend the PSD congress.
Susana Dias, a worker at Autoeuropa, told CMTV that the time bank system is harmful to the company's employees and that it is an attack on their health.
At the presentation of the Construction Foundation, the Minister of Infrastructure also asked future governments not to discard what has been achieved. The sector accounts for 5% of GDP.
The current capital is 500 million and will be increased in phases over four years. Accounts show a 57% drop in the bank's profit and 50% across the entire group. Brussels extends the BPF's mandate until 2032.
The discussion surrounding the new Lisbon airport goes beyond, in my opinion, the technical or aeronautical dimension to establish itself as a macroeconomic indicator of the Portuguese State's inability to manage the allocation of capital in structural public infrastructure. More than a logistical problem, the decades-long impasse illustrates a systemic failure in...
“Europe must be united, it is the only way forward. It must create an ecosystem, without competition, that increases cooperation,” stated GianLuca Usai, country manager of the Naval Vessels Division of Italy's Fincantieri — one of the companies in the race to sell frigates to the Portuguese state — during the panel “Maritime Readiness – Innovation, Industrial Cooperation and ...
The President of the Republic argued today that the country needs a change in mentality that promotes trust, method and planning, and puts an end to the “culture of disorganisation”, with too much improvisation, and the “blame game” in politics.
Gonçalo Matias, Minister Assistant and for State Reform, used the stage at the CMVM annual conference this Wednesday in Lisbon to provide a surgical diagnosis of the country's structural delay in institutional reforms, even touching a nerve on several points. The conference, themed 'Innovation in Capital Markets', brought together...
João Silva Lopes, Secretary of State for the Treasury and Finance, argued this Wednesday that Portugal and Europe need to find a “virtuous balance” between innovation and trust in financial markets, during the CMVM Annual Conference in Lisbon, which this year marks the regulator's 35th anniversary. In his speech, the...
Representatives from Portugal and Brazil met in Lisbon to discuss economic cooperation, in an event organised by Banco do Brasil.
The 2026 edition of the Diário de Notícias Annual Grand Conference will take place on June 15 at the Champalimaud Foundation auditorium in Lisbon. The event will feature debates on major national and global topics, ranging from geopolitics and Artificial Intelligence to the future of healthcare systems and trends in the Portuguese economy. The programme includes various speakers, including ministers, experts, and public figures, with a closing address expected from the President of the Republic, António José Seguro (pending confirmation).
