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The Socialist Party has formally requested documentation regarding recent modifications to the construction plans for the new Banco de Portugal headquarters.
Economist Ricardo Reis predicts that inflation will peak between 3% and 3.5% following his participation in the ECB Forum in Sintra.
The Portuguese securities market regulator, CMVM, has successfully fined two financial influencers a total of 667,000 euros for providing unauthorized financial services, a decision recently upheld by the Lisbon Court of Appeal.
ECB President Christine Lagarde defends recent interest rate hikes as a necessary response to rising inflation, while global economic experts gather in Sintra to discuss monetary policy challenges.
Spanish healthcare group Ribera is actively pursuing new public-private partnership opportunities in Portugal, with leadership currently awaiting feasibility studies to guide their expansion strategy.
The Sana hotel group, already owing over four million euros in rent for the Quartel da Graça concession, has formally requested a contract review citing a need for financial rebalancing.
A BPI Vida e Pensões study reveals that while 63.3% of Portuguese citizens save for short-term emergencies, only 22.1% prioritize retirement planning, highlighting a significant gap in long-term financial security amid rising life expectancy.
The Portuguese government has unveiled its National Data Centre Plan to boost digital infrastructure investment, receiving cautious optimism from industry experts who emphasize the critical need for effective execution.
Cultural investments via the golden visa scheme have surged, with 85% of total funding occurring in 2024 and 2025, primarily concentrated in the North and Greater Lisbon regions despite a lack of mandatory impact assessments.
Joom CEO Ilya Shirokov warns that proposed changes to Portugal's nationality law create market uncertainty and hinder the recruitment of international talent, noting that the company has already lost potential candidates to Germany.
Bankinter Portugal celebrates its tenth anniversary with a strategic goal to enter the top six banking institutions in the country by 2030, focusing on corporate lending, digital expansion, and market share growth.
The Oeiras City Council has approved a significant real estate development at the former Foundry site, which contradicts the foundational principles of New Oeiras.
European stock markets and the euro are experiencing declines as oil prices surge due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Iran. US oil prices rose by 8% to $72.40 per barrel, while Brent crude increased by 8.8% to $79.30 per barrel. Natural gas futures in Europe saw a significant rise of over 40% following a production halt by Qatar. Gold prices also increased by 1.2% as investors sought safer assets amid uncertainty. Wall Street opened lower, with the Dow Jones down 0.70%, the Nasdaq down 0.58%, and the S&P 500 down 1.09%. In Europe, while the Lisbon stock exchange remained relatively stable, major markets like Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris, and London faced notable declines. The euro fell to $1.1703, down from $1.1817, and also weakened against the pound and yen.
The government is set to move forward with CP's international tender for 12 high-speed trains, expected to be finalized this year. The arrival of these trains is projected for 2032, enabling the launch of high-speed service on the Porto-Lisbon route in the same year.
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.
Lisbon’s PSI index has carried 2025’s strong finish into 2026, with retail, banking and energy stocks drawing the biggest investor interest despite recent volatility tied to global geopolitical developments. Analysts argue the index remains well positioned for another positive year, though they warn that elevated macro and geopolitical risk could produce bouts of market turbulence and uneven sector performance.
Benfica members approved the “Benfica District” project at an extraordinary General Assembly, with 59.24% voting in favour. The development — a campaign pledge of re-elected president Rui Costa — aims to transform the area around the Estádio da Luz, increase stadium capacity and will have material implications for the club's revenue streams, the local property market and urban infrastructure planning.
Azambuja council has refused to endorse a proposed €2 billion data centre as a Project of Potential National Interest, warning that the vast development could not be handed a “blank The post Azambuja refuses ‘blank cheque’ for proposed €2 billion data centre appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The decision to deny the infrastructure was approved by a majority. The deputy mayor states that doubts outweigh certainties. The population of Torre Bela could be affected. The project is still in preliminary studies.
The Azambuja City Council has issued an unfavourable opinion regarding the classification of a data centre planned for Alcoentre as a Project of Potential National Interest (PIN), citing a lack of studies to evaluate the project, which is estimated at two billion euros. The decision was made at the last municipal executive meeting, with the approval of...
Nobel laureate in Economics James A. Robinson argued today in Lisbon that the social contract is not being fulfilled because the State is not functioning as it should, which he said has consequences for investment.
Nobel laureate in Economics James A. Robinson argued today in Lisbon that the social contract is not being fulfilled because the State is not functioning as it should, which he said has consequences for investment.
James A. Robinson argued that it is important to compel the State to meet its deadlines.
Around 08:30 in Lisbon, the 10-year interest rates rose to 3.522%, compared to 3.517% on Wednesday.
Vodafone has selected Portugal as the location for its new international cybersecurity hub.
The chief executive of BCP, Miguel Maya, stated today in Lisbon that the Sovereign Fund is a political issue and that it is up to the State to make its decisions, stressing that the bank's management will continue to be highly professional.
