Mercadona announces opening of first Algarve stores in 2026
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has announced its long-awaited arrival in the Algarve, with two new stores scheduled to open in 2026. The brand, which is about to celebrate the milestone
Portuguese Golden Visa offers options to families seeking a Plan B
Portugal’s Constitutional Court has emphasised the country’s commitment to those bringing investment into its business and arts communities. In a ruling in early August 2025, the court upheld the right
Business confederation pushes for bigger tax breaks for SMEs
Portugal’s Confederation of Commerce and Services (CCP) has called on the government to go further in its plans to cut company taxes, proposing a 15% corporate income tax rate for
Age like a Pro!
Text by Dr Shirin Samimi-Fard (German Specialist Centre Carvoeiro) Ageing is a natural process, but it involves complex changes in the body’s collagen content. Taking control of your ageing process
BLiP Expo returns for its 25th year
October 11 and 12 are the dates for the 25th annual Better Living in Portugal Exhibition (BLiP Expo) organised by Portugal’s largest association for foreign residents and property owners, afpop,
EDC One to invest €7 billion in data centre in Abrantes
A €7 billion data centre project, worth almost the same amount of investment from Start Campus in Sines, has been earmarked for Abrantes and is scheduled to open in 2028.
Casa shuts all 13 stores across Portugal
Home and garden décor retailer Casa has filed for insolvency in Portugal, shutting down all 13 of its stores across the country. The move marks the end of the brand’s
AI in automobile engineering
Text by José Barros Rodrigues, Centro Porsche Faro In June 1903, the Automobile Club of France promoted what was to be the biggest and most spectacular car race ever, the
Golfers head to Algarve as new season gets into swing at Vale do Lobo
As September welcomes cooler climes to the Algarve, a new golf season is getting into swing at the Algarve’s prestigious Vale do Lobo resort. For many golfers, this is the perfect time
WEXIT: Wealthy Brits eye Portugal
Portugal is fast solidifying its status as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for relocating wealth and lifestyle. According to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025, released in June, the