Latest news and stories about job creation in Porto, Portugal for expats and residents.
The office market in Porto is experiencing high demand, with one-third of the 98,600 square metres currently under construction already reserved.
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.
In the last year, 2,238 companies were created in Porto and another 945 closed down. The city exported over one billion euros in goods in 2025, with a more significant weight in the last quarter totaling nearly 275 million euros. And families are more indebted with housing loans. These data...
The first centre in the country for the Open Office brand, part of the International Workplace Group (IWG) dedicated to hybrid work solutions, has opened in the city of Amarante, replacing the former I-Side coworking space. With a capacity for 89 workstations, this centre, which also includes private offices and creative areas, is presented as...
AGEPOR states that Leixões “is a strategic asset for companies, for job creation and wealth in the Northern region, and for the national economy.”
Open to 50 migrants and featuring simultaneous translation into English, registration is free but limited to unemployed migrants residing in the city of Porto.
Among the complaints is the alleged delay in salary payments over the last few months.
Littler Portugal strengthens its presence with a new office in Porto. Littler Portugal continues to consolidate its growth path in the national market with the opening of an office in Porto, expanding its geographical coverage and reinforcing its proximity to companies and organisations in the Northern region, according to a statement from the firm.
Greater Porto will gain 51,000 square metres of new office space this year, according to Sofia Pires, head of Commercial Real Estate at Dils in Porto. She notes that 70% of this new supply is already taken, as companies increasingly encourage employees to return to the office to foster collaboration and culture. Developers are responding to this demand, with 130,000 square metres of office space expected to reach the market by 2028, including major projects like HOP - Heart of Porto, Spark Matosinhos, and various redevelopments by Avenue, Sonae Sierra, Grupo Ferreira, and Mota-Engil. These new developments prioritise sustainability, ESG standards, and green certifications to attract and retain talent. Last year, commercial real estate investment in Portugal reached €2.8 billion, with the Northern region, particularly Greater Porto, attracting significant international interest.
Several grey and black circles are carefully aligned next to the glass wall that marks the entrance to the Optimal Group unit in Alcabideche, in the municipality of Cascais. They are discreet and almost go unnoticed when, upon entering, one spots in the background, next to the sofas, a car door with bullet holes or further ahead...
The Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament (EP) will choose the headquarters of the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA) this Wednesday in Brussels, with Porto among the nine candidate cities. According to a European source, the process begins at 09:00 (08:00 Lisbon time), with the two institutions voting until a decision is reached.
The city of Porto was chosen by the Portuguese Government to be one of the candidates to host this agency. Also in the running are Malaga, Warsaw, Zagreb, Liege, Bucharest, Lille, Rotterdam, and Rome.
At the opening of Qualifica 2026 in Matosinhos, the leader of the AEP advocates for closer ties between schools and companies and emphasizes the importance of young people's social skills.
The President of the European Council gave a speech at the University of Porto and argued that doubling funds for R&D could raise Portugal to a new level of competitiveness.
“Three years ago I was here and promised a lot of growth for Porto and I kept my promise. We will support you and continue to invest in this hub,” guaranteed Sven Schneider, CFO of Infineon Technologies, before an audience mostly composed of employees from Infineon Technologies Business Solutions (ITBS), at the new building in TecMaia – Science and Technology Park.
European Council President António Costa stated at the University of Porto that the 2028-2034 EU budget framework offers a historic chance for Portugal to advance in competitiveness, particularly through increased investment in research, development, and innovation. Costa highlighted the new European Competitiveness Fund and emphasized the need for stronger partnerships between universities and the business sector to boost the country's economic value and job quality.
The Alstom factory in Matosinhos, to be built as part of the purchase of 153 trains by CP, will manufacture 81 trainsets for the suburban lines of Cascais, Lisbon, and Porto, with the remaining 72 being manufactured in Barcelona, Lusa reported. According to the amendment to the contract signed between CP, the French multinational Alstom, and...
The Alstom factory in Matosinhos, to be built as part of the purchase of 153 trains by CP, will manufacture 81 trainsets for the suburban lines of Cascais, Lisbon, and Porto, with the remaining 72 being manufactured in Barcelona, Lusa reported.
Vicky Foods has reached an agreement with Adam Foods to acquire the bakery brand Panrico, including key industrial assets such as the Gulpilhares factory in Portugal. The facility spans over 50,000 square metres and features three sliced bread production lines with an annual capacity of 21,000 tonnes. The deal, the value of which remains undisclosed, covers both the Portuguese and Spanish markets and strengthens Vicky Foods' position in the bread category, which has been its primary business line by sales volume since 2022. Last year, Panrico generated over 23.8 million euros in revenue across both markets.
Camila Barbosa, a Brazilian English teacher with 20 years of experience, has launched a social impact project in Porto: an English course specifically for immigrant women. Inspired by a personal experience with xenophobia, Barbosa created the course to help immigrants access qualified work, noting that English is crucial for professional growth in Portugal. The online, live-taught course offers flexible learning for shift workers, fosters a supportive community, and has already helped students overcome language barriers to advance their careers.
The Spanish construction firm Eigo Construcciones has opened an office in Porto, reports El Economista. The goal is to expand its business in Portugal, which began in 2023, with a focus on the logistics and data centre segments. The company currently has 19 projects underway between Spain and Portugal.
São Paulo businessman Thiago Tavares plans to expand the Holy Sandwich Shop restaurant in Portugal and invest in social projects in the country. “We are studying where we can help and contribute,” he says.
The Brazilian multinational WEG, specialising in the manufacture and sale of electric motors and other components, is expanding its industrial site in Portugal with a new 7,500-square-metre logistics warehouse that will increase operational capacity and free up “essential areas” to bolster the production of large medium- and high-voltage motors...
At a hearing of the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee, representatives from nine countries explained to MEPs why the candidate cities are ready and best placed to host the European Union's Customs Authority. In Portugal's case, the justification for choosing Porto was presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel.
The strategic plan envisages a new northern container terminal and the relocation of the marina. APDL says it will maximise use of the land without encroaching on the city.
Gaia City Council and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia signed a cooperation protocol aimed at attracting investment for a “new city” of 300 hectares and for an urban entertainment park covering a further eight hectares. The memorandum of understanding was signed this Friday in Vila Nova de Gaia by the municipality's president, Luís ...
TAP will invest €20 million to put Porto on the maintenance map of the Portuguese carrier. NAV is expected to give the green light to increase aircraft movements per hour from 24 to 26 by the end of the year.
The carrier aims to increase its maintenance self-sufficiency and rely less on external services. The hangar will take two years to build. Porto will gain flights to Terceira, Praia and Tel Aviv and will strengthen the link to Boston.
The hub will create around 200 jobs.
19:00 bulletin: TAP (TAP Air Portugal) announces plans to establish a maintenance centre at Porto Airport.
