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Portugal the Oasis of Stability
Portugal, long admired for its sunlight, culture, and sea, is now drawing attention for something less visible but far more strategic: stability. From that stable ground, a new industrial ambition is taking shape, powered by clean energy, digital...
Tribeca Festival Lisboa Dazzles With Meg Ryan, Kim Cattrall, Giancarlo Esposito and On-the-Rise Portuguese Talent
Tribeca Festival Lisboa wrapped its second edition on Saturday after hosting a bevy of U.S. talent, led by Meg Ryan, Kim Cattrall, Edie Falco, Giancarlo Esposito, Ed Westwick and Daniela Ruah and Piper Perabo and director Stephen Kay, her husband....
Portugal has the highest gas prices
Data released by the EU statistical office, Eurostat, shows that in the first six months of this year, gas prices for households in the EU fell by 8.1% to €11.43 per 100 kilowatt-hours (kWh), compared to €12.44 in the second half of 2024. “This...
Portuguese struggle to save money
The same media outlet reveals that the difference between the Portuguese savings rate and the European average reached its highest level in a year and a half. The data was released by Eurostat, which shows that among the eight countries that have...
Portugal’s Innovation Boom
Behind the headlines about new startups and global tech events lies a solid economic story — one driven by investment, research, and measurable progress. The latest data from the Portuguese Development Bank (Banco Português de Fomento) highlights...
Brazilian investment coming to Portugal
The Portuguese market will be allocated around 70 percent of the amount, while the remaining 30 percent will support the company’s entry into Spain. Having established itself in Portugal over a year ago, Fousys has appointed Maurício Barbieri as...
The Collector's Residence showcases collectible Portuguese design in a "lived-in space"
Design collective Luso filled a townhouse in Lisbon with works by emerging Portuguese designers and makers to demonstrate how collectible design can coexist with everyday living. The Collector's Residence was furnished and styled by The Modern...
Lisbon citizenship moat turns HNIs to friendlier climes
The European Court of Justice's April ruling against Malta's "citizenship-for-sale" model and the continent's growing rightward shift have together turned what was once a smooth path to European residency into a more complex maze for global...
Portugal: Europe’s New Business Center of Gravity
From the outset, the country stands out for its privileged geographical location, acting as a bridge between continents and facilitating access to global markets. Portugal also benefits from political stability, safety, excellent mobility and...
Graduate Technical Sales Engineer (Spanish Speaking)
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Portugal and the new cycle of the innovation ecosystem
Startups are no longer just promises and have become business realities that grow, raise investment, and assert themselves in international markets. The most recent entrepreneurship award awarded by Fábrica de Unicorns reflects this maturity. This...
Stop signs installed in Lisbon subdivision after minibike crash injures 2 children
LISBON, Wis. — A Lisbon neighborhood successfully advocated for new stop signs after two children were injured in a minibike crash at an intersection that previously had no traffic control measures. The crash occurred two weeks ago in the Lynndale...
Rep. Troy Balderson Is Right: Coal And Gas Drive Affordable, Reliable, And Clean Energy
Authored by Jude Clemente via RealClearEnergy, The International Energy Agency (IEA) defines energy security as “The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.” In that context, no other energy sources in the world can...
Jane Rosenthal Talks Tribeca Festival Lisboa, New CEO and NY Fest’s 25th Edition in 2026
Tribeca Festival head Jane Rosenthal sees in the classic song “New York, New York” — with the memorable line “if I can make it there, I’m gonna make it anywhere” — the inspiration in helping launch Tribeca Festival Lisboa in Portugal. “I was...
Netflix Should Bring ‘Emily in Paris’ to Lisbon, Says Mayor: “They Can Contact Me”
Emily in Lisbon has a nice ring to it, says the city’s mayor. As Emily in Paris‘ fourth and fifth seasons have taken Lily Collins’ lead character from France to Italy, Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas tells The Hollywood Reporter he wants Collins’ Emily...
Invasive Portuguese millipede spreads beyond Wellington
The invasive Portuguese millipede plaguing residents on Wellington's south coast has spread beyond the region. When Wellingtonians sounded the alarm about infestations of the scaly black creature - discovering them in shoes, bags and even beds -...
Embraer Starts Production Of Swedish Air Force's C-390 Millennium Fleet
It has been widely known that the Swedish Air Force is in the hunt for a C-130H replacement, and it has now moved to the procurement stage. Embraerformalized a sale of four C-390 Millennium airlifters to Sweden four weeks ago, with options for up...
AtlasEdge Wins €253 m for Lisbon Expansion
European data-centre operator AtlasEdge has secured a €253 million green financing package to scale up its campus in Lisbon, Portugal. The facility, split into two tranches, is respectively earmarked for the first building and the second of the...
EPA clears ‘major milestone’ for Lisbon Valley copper mine expansion
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved an exemption that lifts federal drinking-water protections for part of a San Juan County aquifer, allowing Lisbon Valley Mining Company to move forward with a new phase of copper extraction at...
AtlasEdge Scores $292M in Funding for Portugal Data Centers
UK-based data center company AtlasEdge will utilize $292 million in sustainability-linked funding to develop two data centers at its new campus in Lisbon, Portugal. The funding, backed by Banco Santander and ING, requires energy efficiency and...