Portugal pitches itself as defence investment hub
Portugal is positioning itself as a strategic base for defence investment, as the government seeks to attract foreign manufacturers and link local firms to global supply chains.
Portugal Air Force expands role into space sector
Portugal’s Air Force said space is now part of its mission, highlighting new satellite plans and the country’s Atlantic position in defence and aerospace.
Israeli property group Youropa opens Porto office
Youropa is opening a new office in Porto as it expands in northern Portugal, with five own developments under construction or delivery worth €80 million in sales.
Portugal approves labour law reform for parliament
Portugal’s government has approved a labour law reform that would extend fixed-term contracts and lift outsourcing limits after layoffs, with implications for employers and workers.
Portugal’s modular building law seen as sector catalyst
Portugal’s planned law for industrialised construction is being welcomed by builders as a way to unlock public contracts and support faster, more predictable housing delivery.
Lockheed open to F-35 work in Portugal, awaits request
Lockheed Martin said it is open to industrial work on F-35 jets in Portugal, but said that would be only one factor in any future purchase by the Portuguese Air Force.
Cristiano Ronaldo buys stake in streaming platform LiveMode
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a significant stake in LiveModeTV, a sports streaming platform set to show Portugal’s 2026 World Cup matches free on YouTube.
Portugal car output rises 14.2% in April
Portugal assembled 31,084 vehicles in April, up 14.2% from a year earlier, with almost all output shipped abroad, underscoring the sector’s export role.
Nationality law change hits Portugal golden visa funds
Fund managers say Portugal’s tougher nationality rules are slowing golden visa investment and may trigger legal action, raising concerns over legal certainty.
Portugal satellite plant in Alverca to start this year
A new satellite production unit near Lisbon is due to be completed by end-June and begin operations this year, supporting Portugal’s push into the space sector.
Portugal economy stalls in Q1, among EU’s weakest
Portugal’s economy was flat in the first quarter of 2026, one of the weakest performances in the EU, even as annual growth stayed above euro zone and EU averages.
Portugal pays highest 10-year funding cost in 12 years
Portugal raised €1.426 billion in 4 and 10-year bond auctions, with borrowing costs rising to the highest level in 12 years on the 10-year line.
Sonae buys Norwegian pet retailer through Musti
Sonae has bought Norway’s Petco Retail AS through Musti, expanding its Nordic pet-care business as the Portuguese group also values ZU at €13.5 million.
Altice converts €2.5bn of Meo debt into equity
Altice International has converted €2.5 billion of intragroup debt at Meo into equity, a move the company says is aimed at strengthening liquidity and long-term financial stability.
Sonae tops 1,000 stores abroad as overseas sales rise
Sonae ended 2025 with more than 1,000 stores outside Portugal, with international operations generating €2.3 billion, over 20% of group sales.
Portugal promises AI licensing portal by year-end
Portugal’s government says a new AI-based portal will bring urban, environmental and industrial licensing into one place and cut approval times to days or weeks.
Portugal’s NHR tax break cost state €1.7bn in 2024
Portugal’s non-habitual resident tax regime cost the state €1.741 billion in 2024, nearly triple the 2019 level, as an audit flagged control weaknesses.
President clears Portugal housing tax relief package
Portugal’s president has signed off on housing tax cuts, including 6% VAT on some homebuilding and lower rental income tax, clearing the way for the measures to take effect.
UK’s Space Forge weighs semiconductor plant in Portugal
Space Forge has opened an Azores subsidiary and is studying a semiconductor materials plant in Portugal, with construction targeted for 2027.
Free public transport gains ground in Portuguese cities
More Portuguese municipalities are moving toward free public transport, with Porto and Viseu expanding the trend as local leaders debate cost and regional impact.
Portugal’s top banks lift Q1 profit to €1.3 billion
Portugal’s five biggest banks raised first-quarter profit to €1.3 billion despite lower interest margins, underlining the sector’s resilience as mortgage lending accelerates.
Portugal turns more cautious on debt sales as yields rise
Portugal’s debt agency says Middle East tensions are forcing a more selective approach to bond issuance as borrowing costs rise across the curve.
Golden visa holders plan lawsuit over nationality law
More than 500 golden visa holders, mostly Americans, are preparing legal action against Portugal over the new nationality law.
Lisbon art fair opens with sales already completed
Lisbon’s LAAF art and antiques fair opens on Saturday with 39 exhibitors and more than 5,000 pieces, as organisers push to position it as a cultural event as well as a market.