Portugal and the countries of southern Europe are leading the response to the new energy crisis, but the scale of the support is likely to fall far short of the response to the war in Ukraine.
Portugal could attract more investment “if it strengthens its commitment to the collective ‘Buy European’ strategy”, argues Nathalie Hellard-Lambic, Managing Director of Airbus in Portugal.
The postal group, which has made no secret of its interest in reducing its stake in Banco CTT, has reportedly contacted potential advisors to explore options for the bank.
The first exports from the iron mine in Cameroon are expected to go ahead this year. A project in Malawi is in the prospecting phase. In services for the oil industry, Venezuela is back on the radar.
The company's new strategic plan forecasts annual revenue growth of 10% in the coming years and a strengthening of its balance sheet. It will pay between 30% and 50% of profits to shareholders.
Pedro Machado argues that investment in artificial intelligence is critical and necessary for financial institutions, challenging banks to reflect on this.
War in the Middle East has accelerated the rise in energy prices, which is being reflected in production costs. Business leaders do not rule out plant closures and layoffs if the situation worsens.
MFE is now Impresa's largest shareholder, with 32.934%. Francisco Pedro Balsemão takes on the roles of chairman of the board of directors and CEO.
An 80% increase in aircraft fuel costs is driving up travel prices and putting pressure on airline earnings. A shadow hangs over the sector as TAP's sale process gets underway.
The capital markets supervisor considers that sufficient evidence has been presented that MFE does not exercise dominant influence over Impresa and, therefore, does not have to launch a takeover bid.
Nscale, which chose to install 12,600 highly advanced Nvidia artificial intelligence processors in Alentejo to serve Microsoft, is valued at 14.6 billion dollars.
In just one week, the conflict in the Middle East transformed the ECB's interest rate cut scenario into an expectation of a rise, with Portugal recording the biggest risk shock in the Eurozone.
With the industry in deep crisis, Lighthouse says accepting the offer is the best option for shareholders. Regarding the price, they acknowledge that the takeover bid values Ercros above the multiples
Despite the decline in margins, commissions, public debt sales, credit recoveries, additional solidarity contributions and fewer provisions have led to historic results for the bank led by Mark Bourke
"From the Spanish point of view, I think it's a mistake. It has managed to turn the entire Arab world against it", he says on the position of Pedro Sánchez's govt. on the US and Israeli offensive.
Miguel Almeida seems to have the "energy" and “motivation” to keep running the telecoms company. His term ends at the end of 2027. When asked, he says it's "a bit early" to talk about his succession.
Carlos Tavares, a member of the consortium that bid for the privatisation of Azores Airlines, says the company is only not bankrupt because it is state-owned.
After recording non-recurring gains from towers and tax refunds in 2024, Nos, the new owner of Claranet, closed 2025 with lower profits but better operating results.
Working in coordination with the centre already operating at West Wales Airport in the United Kingdom, the Portuguese company expects to train "more than a hundred operators this year".
Construction company achieved record EBITDA of €979 million, with an "unprecedented margin" of 18%. Elections in Portugal, political transition in Mexico and loss of Poland cause 11% drop in turnover.
In a context where gender disparity in Europe is only slightly decreasing, Portugal's performance stands out as a relevant indicator of the economy's competitive and innovative capacity.
The impact of the attack on Iran on the national economy is difficult to assess because "there are a number of unknowns". The biggest of these is the duration of the conflict.
Machinery and equipment, components for transport equipment, pharmaceuticals, metalworking and construction materials are some of the sectors that stand to benefit most.