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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portuguese airline TAP plans to invest €20 million to establish a new aircraft maintenance hub in Porto.
Compuworks, an IT infrastructure and cybersecurity company, announced on Tuesday the opening of a branch in Porto, after having inaugurated a technology hub in Leiria last year. “Opening the Porto branch was our main objective and continues a clear plan of sustained growth and presence ...”
Home News Dutch tech company hiring in Portugal Dutch tech company hiring in Portugal The Dutch group Conclusion, through its company Neotalent Conclusion, has inaugurated a new office in the Trinity Porto complex for its 115 employees.
The Dutch group Conclusion, through its company Neotalent Conclusion, has inaugurated a new office in the Trinity Porto complex for its 115 employees. The tech company expects to hire an additional 50 professionals over the next two years. "The opening of this new office in Porto reflects the strong relationship we have been building over the past ten years with ...
The European Customs Authority is expected to have 250 employees and begin operations next year. The bid was presented on Tuesday in Brussels by the president of the Porto Municipality, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
