Mota-Engil nears win in US Muddy Waters case
A Texas judge has recommended dismissing Muddy Waters’ defamation case against Mota-Engil, a step that could end the dispute without trial.
Portugal battery auction seen trailing Spain for investors
Portugal’s planned battery auction is welcomed by the sector, but executives say its design may make it less attractive than Spain’s for energy storage investment.
Portugal fights €500 million pandemic toll claims
Portugal will contest motorway operators’ pandemic compensation claims, a dispute worth about €500 million with implications for concession contracts and investor confidence.
Galp sees 100,000 jobs from Matosinhos redevelopment
Galp says its planned Innovation District on the former Matosinhos refinery site could add about €2 billion a year to Portugal’s economy over 30 years.
Brussels closes TAP restructuring plan ahead of sale
The European Commission has signed off TAP’s restructuring, lifting fleet limits and giving Portugal more clarity as it prepares the airline’s privatisation.
Bondalti to delist Ercros and start restructuring
Portugal’s Bondalti is set to delist Spain’s Ercros and begin a restructuring backed by EY, as it moves to reverse mounting losses at the acquired chemicals group.
Portugal tourism revenue rises 5.8% in May
Portugal’s tourism revenue rose to €755.7 million in May, with domestic travellers driving growth and the Alentejo posting the strongest increase in overnight stays.
Portugal adds 6,000 new millionaires in 2025, UBS says
Portugal had 181,000 dollar millionaires in 2025, UBS data show, but median wealth fell, highlighting a widening gap between headline gains and household finances.
ECB Sintra forum puts AI and growth at centre stage
The ECB opens its annual Sintra forum on Monday, with AI, productivity and Europe’s growth gap high on the agenda for central bankers and markets.
Lufthansa says it could take over TAP management now
Lufthansa’s CEO said the group is ready to manage TAP immediately, underscoring strong interest as Portugal prepares the airline’s privatisation.
Meo CEO says focus is execution, not a potential sale
Meo’s chief executive said management is focused on strategy and investment, not shareholder decisions on a possible sale of the Portuguese telecoms operator.
Redemptions jump in Portugal golden visa funds
Withdrawals from Portuguese funds used for golden visa applications hit €94.7 million by May, as nationality law changes prompt investors to reassess timelines.
Start Campus sees risk to Sines data center from EDP dispute
Start Campus said a legal dispute between EDP and the Portuguese state over seawater infrastructure could affect its Sines data center project.
Portuguese banks’ margins and returns fell in Q1
Portuguese banks earned less from lending and saw costs rise in the first quarter, a sign that the sector’s recent profitability boom is starting to fade.
IMF cuts Portugal growth forecast, sees balanced budget
The IMF lowered Portugal’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.7% but now expects a balanced budget, a shift that matters for investors tracking the country’s fiscal and economic outlook.
EDP CEO says state sovereign fund plan lacks detail
EDP’s chief executive said it is too early to comment on a planned Portuguese sovereign fund, but stressed energy is a free market open to investors.
Portuguese space firms target Italy in AICEP mission
More than a dozen Portuguese space companies went to Rome on an AICEP mission to seek partnerships in Italy’s €3 billion space market.
ANA says airport investment plans align with Portugal
Portugal’s airport operator said its investment plans are aligned with the state after the prime minister said a new sovereign fund could intervene in strategic sectors.
CEiiA, Telespazio Iberica target satellite federation
Portugal’s CEiiA and Telespazio Iberica signed a cooperation deal aimed at linking satellite constellations, a step they say could strengthen Europe’s space autonomy.
Portugal slips in EU wealth-per-head ranking
Portugal’s revised population data lowers its GDP per capita relative to the EU average, raising questions over the country’s recent convergence narrative.
Portugal’s population reaches 11.4 million in 2025
Portugal’s resident population rose to 11.4 million in 2025, with foreign nationals accounting for 14%, as migration remained the main driver of growth despite a slowdown.
Montenegro unveils state sovereign fund for strategic stakes
Portugal’s government plans a sovereign fund to hold and buy stakes in strategic sectors, a move that could expand state intervention in key parts of the economy.
Euronext launches faster IPO route for European SMEs
Euronext has unveiled IPOgo in Lisbon, a new route aimed at cutting time, paperwork and costs for smaller companies seeking a stock market listing.
Portugal plans fines of up to €2.5m over board gender rules
Portugal’s government wants listed companies that breach tougher board gender-balance rules to face fines of up to €2.5 million, expanding enforcement by market regulator CMVM.