Latest news and stories about economic activity in work in Porto, Portugal for expats and residents.
Galp's Innovation District project at the former Matosinhos refinery site is projected to generate 100,000 jobs and contribute two billion euros annually to the Portuguese economy over three decades.
Portugal faces widespread disruption following a second general strike in eight months, highlighting deep-seated tensions between the government and unions over proposed labor reforms and the lack of constructive dialogue.
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.
The office market in Porto is experiencing high demand, with one-third of the 98,600 square metres currently under construction already reserved.
Event announcement for the Business Connect Portugal-France meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026.
In a scenario of labour shortages, aspects such as air conditioning, salaries above the minimum wage, and international certifications make the difference in small factories in Paços de Ferreira.
Goods exports from the North recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.6% in the first quarter of 2026.
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...
A Saudi Arabian company has set up operations in Vila Nova de Gaia with the aim of investing in the Portuguese market.
Ancor, which claims the status of the largest Portuguese stationery manufacturer, has bought the historic brand Ambar, a dozen years after it was saved from bankruptcy by a pair of entrepreneurs from Barcelos linked to the textile sector. The concentration operation, which consists of the acquisition of the entire share capital by...
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 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...
A major Swedish company in the compressed air sector has increased its presence in Portugal by purchasing a business based in Valongo.
Galp‘s proposed Innovation District on the site of its former Matosinhos oil refinery could generate more than 100,000 jobs and contribute around €65 billion to Portugal’s economy over the next The post Galp project could create 100,000 jobs in Matosinhos appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The country is expected to maintain its appeal for remote workers and digital nomads.
Economist Nouriel Roubini states that Portugal remains an attractive destination for digital nomads.
Quadrantis Capital, owned by João Koehler, in partnership with the MCaetano group, bought Exponor from Insula Capital for 40 million euros.
This is the first of the Portugal Fashion missions in its three decades of existence: to showcase the creativity, innovation, and business of the national fashion ecosystem internationally. After visiting Milan, Paris, London, and Copenhagen, the Portuguese platform returns home. From July 1st to 4th, the Portugal Fashion Experience will be on display...
The Prime Minister says there is legislation so meticulous that it only gets in the way. Luís Montenegro was present this Tuesday at the laying of the foundation stone for a train factory that will be built in Matosinhos.
The Portuguese branch of Nestlé contributed 971 million euros to the country's economy.
The construction company, founded 80 years ago in Amarante and which began by doing business in Angola, now has a record order book. To Expresso, its chairman, Carlos Mota Santos, points out that “the engineering and construction sector is one of the sectors where economic cycle reversals are reflected with less immediacy” and believes that the group will continue to grow.
The PS secretary-general says this would be the best Government in the world if governing were just making announcements.
Hiscox held the first edition of Hiscox on Tour in Portugal in Porto, bringing together more than 80 brokers for a meeting dedicated to specialisation, technical training, and strengthening the relationship between the insurer and its distribution network. The initiative, which already has a consolidated history in Spain, has now arrived in the Portuguese market as...
The venture capital and private equity firm Draycott has acquired the Portuguese company Jardins do Paço, which specialises in the construction and maintenance of green spaces. The deal was executed through Greenview, which is controlled by the Draycott II FCR fund, and was notified to the Competition Authority (AdC) on 8 June.
Verlingue Portugal and Coface have signed a strategic protocol formalising RiseUP, a credit insurance solution integrated into the broker's RiseHub ecosystem, aimed at startups, scaleups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with financing operations of up to five million euros. The partnership was formalised at Verlingue's Porto office.
The 1st Luso-Brazilian Excellence Forum will take place on 15 June, broadcast simultaneously from Porto and São Paulo. The event focuses on the Mercosur-EU agreement, the future of work and science, and business innovation in the age of artificial intelligence. Organised by the Luso-Brazilian Society of Excellence (SELB), the forum features various speakers, including Igor Lopes, Luiz Fernandes, and Otacílio Soares, to discuss strengthening ties and joint solutions between the two nations. Participation is free and entirely online.
The company Migracom, controlled by Paulo Azevedo, chairman of the board of directors of Sonae, purchased 244,261 shares of the Maia-based company, bringing the total shares attributable to the manager to 6.6 million, according to a market announcement. In the note, released to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), Sonae informed that 'Migracom, SA, controlled by...'
The insurance brokerage F. Rego brought together over one hundred business decision-makers at the Vinha Boutique Hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, to reflect on the geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks affecting Portuguese companies. The second edition of 'Risk Conversations', an initiative for F. Rego clients, took place under the theme...
