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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.
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...
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.
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.
“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.
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...
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.
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.
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 ...”
France’s Airbus is beefing up its investment in Portugal. The company will enlarge its factory in Santo Tirso by 5,500sqm, the equivalent of a 30% expansion of its industrial space The post Airbus increases investment in Santo Tirso operations appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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 ...
Two additional individuals were identified by the PSP. In other news, Porto wins against Malmo 2-1 in the Europa League.
The coordinator of the Union of Unions of Porto reveals that several companies have already stopped operations due to a lack of workers. Additionally, the Lisbon Metro is halted until Friday morning.
On the sidelines of a ceremony in Baião, the head of government also points to an average salary of “2,500, 2,800 or 3,000 euros”, but only schedules this goal “when there are foundations for it”.
José Teixeira, president of DST, discusses the paradigm shift that modular construction represents, the social role of architecture in buildings, and the importance of “bringing beauty to everything we do”. He also talks about innovations in the management of his group and laments the labour review that will lead to a general strike this week. It is a senseless battle, influenced by “some very conservative businessmen”. Listen to him on the League of Innovators.
