What changes with the new version of the Foreigners Law?
In the new version, the two-year limit for family reunification is eliminated for spouses or civil partners, provided that there are minor or incapacitated children in the household.
Tourism grew 0.9% in August and set a new record
The increase in activity in the tourism sector was due to growth in overnight stays by residents, as there was a slight drop in foreign visitors.
Italian MFE wins support from Impresa shareholders
Amidst cuts and bets by two of Impresa's main shareholders, both share the idea that Italy's MediaForEurope could be the national company's lifeline.
Government negotiates with Brussels to end ISP discount
The Executive confirms that it has received a letter from the European Commission urging an end to the ISP reduction and says it is in contact with Brussels to find a solution.
Air France promises TAP partnership for the US
The CEO of the Franco-Dutch group admits to including investment in a maintenance operation, the production of sustainable fuels and a Transavia base in a proposal for the purchase of TAP.
Air France CEO sees Govt. wanting to exchange shares in TAP
Investing in TAP only makes sense if the Franco-Dutch group can manage the Portuguese company "without interference", even though the majority of the capital will remain public, says Benjamin Smith.
Impresa Group needs €80 million to balance its account
The company needs a recapitalisation of €80 million, which explains the negotiations with the Italian group MFE, about to be concluded. Debt forgiveness by banks could reduce requirements.
Interview Portugal will keep attracting investment from non-residents
The Government will increase the IMT paid by non-residents when purchasing a home, but guarantees that "it is a fair measure that will bring more equity and better redistribute wealth”.
Portugal falls in the ranking of most attractive to invest
Portugal now ranks 9th in the European ranking of foreign direct investment attractiveness, compiled by EY. The percentage of investors planning to invest in the country has fallen from 84% to 60%.
Portugal to increase tax on house purchases by foreigners
Montenegro described the package presented as a ‘shock policy’. ‘We want to shake up the construction and rental market and do so within the term of our legislature.’
Demand for BFA IPO exceeds 100%. BPI targets €100 million
With 4 days to go before the end of the BFA share subscription period, which ends this Thursday, demand already exceeded the Angolan bank's share offering, bringing BPI closer to raising around €100M.
Portuguese aircraft already has all suppliers identified
The twin-engine aircraft for civil and military use will receive an investment of around €250 million. It will employ between 180 and 200 engineers in the advanced development phase.
Hovione to invest million in the US
The Portuguese company, which produces components for pharmaceutical products, is investing in strengthening the production capacity of its units in the US and Ireland. Seixal plant will open in 2027.
The 11 criteria that will decide who buys TAP
The tender specifications define the criteria that the Government will use to select the interested parties that will proceed to the binding bid submission phase and the final winner.
Data for the first half of the year bolsters surplus outlook
The budget surplus for the first half of the year is equal to that of the same period of 2024, leading economists to point out that there is room for the Government to achieve its target of 0.3%.
“Portugal needs more ambition”, says Siemens CEO
Sofia Tenreiro, CEO of Siemens Portugal, advocates sharing knowledge between micro, SME and large companies to reduce the complexity of the business fabric.
Nvidia joins consortium to bring AI gigafactory to Sines
Nvidia is participating in a consortium promoted by Banco de Fomento to try to attract one of the European Union's five AI gigafactories, with 100,000 advanced chips, to Portugal.
Interview Savannah “will invest €415 million in lithium in Barroso”
Confirmation of additional quantities in Boticas is good news for the company, the region and the country, says Savannah CEO. New capital increase would be "opportunity for Portuguese to participate”.
House prices rise by a record 17.2% in Q2
House prices are rising at their fastest ever rate, but this is not slowing down the market. Nearly 43,000 houses were sold between April and June, 15% more than in the previous year.
100,000 chips “guaranteed” for AI gigafactory in Sines
The tender has not even been launched yet, but the head of Banco Português de Fomento (BPF) has revealed that the 100,000 graphics processors needed "are guaranteed".
Government chooses telecoms regulator to oversee AI
The Secretary of State for Digitalisation announced on Friday that Anacom will be the regulator of artificial intelligence in Portugal under European legislation.
EIB provides funding for 12,000 affordable rental homes
The credit line of €1.34 billion agreed by the government and the European Investment Bank will give municipalities a longer period of time, until 2030, to present housing solutions.
Interview “Stocks are the best asset for building a retirement fund”
In an exclusive interview with ECO, legendary investor Ken Fisher debunks dogmas and proves that many truths accepted in the market are nothing more than illusions with an expiry date.