Latest news and stories about economic activity in work in Porto, Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
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...
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The aerospace company is looking to increase its operations and footprint within the Portuguese market.
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The fintech company is opening a new office in Matosinhos, aiming to hire 250 new employees to support its growth in the Portuguese market.
The union representing hospitality and catering workers in the North accuses the employers' association of refusing to negotiate salary increases, a position it considers incomprehensible.
The Portuguese auditing firm CFA, founded by Domingos Cravo, João Fortes, and Avelino Antão, has opened a new office in Porto to strengthen its operations in the northern region and expects to reach a turnover of six million euros in 2026. “The north is currently one of the country's main business hubs, with an industrial base...”
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Airbus Atlantic is increasing its industrial footprint in Portugal by expanding its manufacturing facility located in Santo Tirso.
Intertex is positioning Portugal as a key player for major global fashion retailers.
If Lisbon has the “Tejo Cities Park” project across several municipalities on both banks of the Tagus, Porto will have the “Porto Economic and Business District” in Ramalde. This Tuesday, the Government revived an idea from a former socialist mayor who presented it as a key element of the candidacy won by Pedro Duarte and...
Major fashion retailers are looking for new manufacturing partners in Portugal during the record-breaking Intertex trade fair.
Swedish group Nilörn is the target of a takeover bid by the Trimco Group.
A Swedish company operating a factory in Portugal with a turnover of 12 million euros has become the target of a public tender offer.
CaetanoBus has moved forward in recent weeks with a new capital increase of 15 million euros to “continue investing in the airport segment and urban mobility,” where it is repositioning its business following losses in tourist buses. However, according to documentation consulted by ECO, unlike...
The American company UJET has established its first Portuguese office, selecting Porto to serve as its primary technology hub for Europe.
The sneakers produced by the brand Veja for the European market are manufactured in Portugal.
Fishing professionals want to fight for better conditions in the sector and preserve this profession, which is also part of our country's identity.
Iberis Capital has purchased a majority stake in the chemical company Aquitex, which specialises in the production and sale of chemical products for the textile, ceramic, detergent, and cosmetic industries, to support it in the development of new products and the exploration of other business segments. The entry of the Lisbon-based private equity firm into the capital of the Maia-based company...
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão advised the Porto-based engineering and architecture consultancy firm VHM on the acquisition of a majority stake by Groupe IDEC, one of the largest operators in the French real estate sector with an average annual turnover of 500 million euros. The advisory services covered the entire process of...
The QSP Summit, an event dedicated to management, marketing, and business strategy, aims to gather 3,500 participants in Porto and Matosinhos this summer, featuring economist Nouriel Roubini. The 19th edition of the QSP Summit begins on June 30 in Porto and continues through July 1 and...
Financial services company Baker Tilly has strengthened its presence in the Portuguese market with the acquisition of the audit firm Anjos & Associados. The tax consultancy's deal is part of a new strategic plan to reach an annual turnover of 100 million euros by 2028. The purchase agreement for the Portuguese firm Anjos – a company...
