Latest news and stories about investment in Porto, Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal is set to launch a new Economic and Business District, a strategic urban development project aimed at stimulating the commercial property market and fostering long-term job creation.
Three prominent businesswomen in the luxury sector discuss how reducing tax burdens and improving professional training are essential for industry growth, while also highlighting the strategic importance of new infrastructure like airports.
The office market in Porto is experiencing high demand, with one-third of the 98,600 square metres currently under construction already reserved.
The Porto region is set to invest €820,000 in the refurbishment of two health centres. The Vale Formoso Health Unit will receive €526,000 for a four-month renovation, while the Foz Health Centre will be upgraded with an investment of €297,000, expected to take 100 days to complete.
TAP is investing €20 million to build a new aircraft maintenance hub and hangar in Porto, a project due to take two years and expected to create about 200 jobs. The move is intended to increase the carrier’s maintenance self-sufficiency, reduce outsourcing and boost operational autonomy as the airline undergoes privatisation, while Porto’s network will be strengthened with services to Terceira, Praia, Tel Aviv and an enhanced link to Boston.
Público reports that the government is preparing to return three more hospitals to the Misericórdias, with the São João da Madeira transfer costing 14 million euros in the first year. The paper also highlights that eight Portuguese influencers visited Israel and Gaza under state guidance, sparking controversy. Meanwhile, Jornal de Notícias notes that toll exemptions on the A41 have failed to reduce traffic on the VCI. Correio da Manhã reports that the Ministry of Education paid 2.65 million euros to a consultancy firm during the exam chaos. CNN Portugal reveals that a valuable Bitcoin wallet seized by the PJ under Luís Neves's leadership mysteriously disappeared after being emptied, with a court now ordering the return of the lost cryptocurrency to the original owners. Other headlines include the government blaming PS/Chega agreements for the lack of further IRS tax cuts, a rise in air conditioning usage, and limited adoption of 'bank of hours' schemes in collective bargaining.
The hotel chain CoolRooms is entering the Portuguese market with a new luxury property in Porto and has announced plans for a future development in Lisbon.
Event announcement for the Business Connect Portugal-France meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026.
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The new blue economy can only establish itself if Portugal manages to bring science, companies and investment closer together. This was the consensus among experts present at the debate “The New Blue Economy: Science, Biotechnology and Sea Startups”, which took place at the “Matosinhos and the New Sea Economy” conference, where they made it clear that accumulated knowledge has...
The public auction of the buildings is expected to generate at least 2.2 million euros for the municipality and does not yet have a date.
Grupo Rio, a real estate developer from the north of Portugal, is developing three tourism projects with an investment exceeding 40 million euros. CEO Nuno Afonso announced the construction of a 30-million-euro, 5-star hotel in Leça da Palmeira focused on longevity and wellness, alongside a 10-million-euro boutique hotel project in Monção and an eco-friendly development in Seixas. The group, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, also maintains a strong residential portfolio in the North, with 21 projects totaling 5,000 units, including new developments in Porto, Matosinhos, and Maia aimed at young adults and investors.
Grupo Rio, a real estate developer from the north of Portugal, is developing three tourism projects with an investment exceeding 40 million euros. CEO Nuno Afonso announced the construction of a 30-million-euro, 5-star hotel in Leça da Palmeira focused on longevity and wellness, alongside a 10-million-euro boutique hotel project in Monção and an eco-friendly development in Seixas. The group, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, also maintains a strong residential portfolio in the North, with 21 projects totaling 5,000 units, including new developments in Porto, Matosinhos, and Maia aimed at young adults and investors.
Gonçalo Fleming has been collaborating with Morais Leitão since 2006, becoming a partner in 2018. He is part of the commercial and M&A team and is responsible for managing the Porto office. According to the lawyer, the Northern region, and in particular the Porto Metropolitan Area, is experiencing one of the most dynamic moments in its recent history, establishing itself as...
An analysis of the collaborative relationship and future prospects between the Northern region of Portugal and the Hauts-de-France region in France.
Go Porto has granted five stall licences at the Bolhão Market. An exterior shop on Rua de Sá da Bandeira was awarded for 1,940 euros per month.
According to the European Public Prosecutor's Office, the defendants' conduct caused an estimated loss to the European Union of more than 3.5 million euros
Antas da Cunha Ecija advised Âncora Investments on the acquisition of a real estate company holding a portfolio of properties located in Canelas, Vila Nova de Gaia, currently under development. These properties comprise approximately 49,000 square metres of approved above-ground construction area, the gross value of which is estimated to...
The regions of Northern Portugal and Hauts-de-France have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening economic investment, fostering innovation, and improving regional competitiveness.
A Saudi Arabian company has set up operations in Vila Nova de Gaia with the aim of investing in the Portuguese market.
A 25% stake in a water concession, currently held by Japanese investors, is being offered in an online auction with a starting price of 27,000 euros.
More than 3,000 professionals gathered on Tuesday and Wednesday for the fifth edition of the National Insurance Forum (FNS). Various players in the insurance sector met at the Alfândega do Porto for two days of idea exchange and networking. In total, industry professionals attended 12 conferences and 17...
The Nors Group, which operates in sectors ranging from construction equipment to heavy vehicles (trucks and buses) and agricultural and industrial machinery, through Nors VT Trucks And Buses Portugal, has announced the exclusive control of Ascendum Camiões, a distributor for Volvo. According to information disclosed to the Competition Authority, Ascendum Camiões is dedicated to the trade of...
CMS Portugal advised the Atlas Copco Group on the acquisition of LusoAr, a Portuguese company specialising in the supply of air compressors, air treatment systems, compressed air installations, and maintenance services for large and medium-sized industries in the Porto region. The CMS team involved in the operation was led by...
At the National Insurance Forum, José Galamba de Oliveira spoke about the need to raise awareness among the population to take care of their assets and warned of the need to take out insurance.
The 2026 National Insurance Forum (FNS) is now underway, with confirmed speeches from Gabriel Bernardino, President of the ASF – Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority, José Galamba de Oliveira, President of the Portuguese Insurance Association (APS), and Nuno Martins, President of APROSE – National Association of Agents and...
Sérvulo & Associados advised Grupo Estoril-Sol on the transfer of the gaming concession for the Póvoa de Varzim casino to Groupe Barrière, a French premium gaming and hospitality operator. The transaction, completed in April 2026, is part of the process of reorganising the gaming concession map in Portugal. The advisory services covered the structuring of the...
The 5th edition of the National Insurance Forum (FNS) arrives at the Porto Customs building tomorrow, running from July 7th to 8th. There is good news for APROSE members: they can participate without paying a registration fee, under the protocol established between the association and ECOseguros. APROSE members already...
