TAP privatisation: only airlines with revenues over €5 billion can compete
The terms of sale prospectus for the part-privatisation of Portugal’s national airline TAP, which was approved by the government last Thursday, will only be made available for airline operators with
Is the Douro sustainable?
It’s grape harvest season in many of Europe’s wine regions. For the Douro Valley, in Portugal, it’s also peak time for the perennial discussion of this great wine region’s sustainability.
Silves’ historic Fábrica do Inglês set for revival
For over a decade, the once-bustling Fábrica do Inglês in Silves has stood silent, its gates closed, its iconic buildings slowly surrendering to time. Home to an award-winning Cork Museum
Portugal welcomes expats with friendly tax regime
From April 2027, changes to Inheritance Tax in the UK will see unused pension pots become subject to duties of up to 40%, with Income Tax also applied to remaining
Government to launch ‘one-stop-shop’ for businesses, speed up construction permits
After declaring war on bureaucracy in June, the Portuguese government is moving forward with the launch of a ‘one-stop-shop for businesses’ and the revision of several construction licensing processes, including
Brazilian billionaire behind €100 million luxury development in Cascais
Brazilian billionaire Carlos Sicupira is leading a group of investors planning to invest €100 million in a luxury real estate venture in Cascais, Público reported last week. The luxury residential
How investing in Portugal’s agriculture can deliver returns – and residency
As global investors reassess portfolio resilience, many are looking beyond traditional asset classes toward opportunities that deliver long-term returns, security, and impact. Portugal – already well-known for its Golden Visa
Algarve startups get chance to shine at Web Summit
ANJE, the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs, has launched a contest to select 24 startups from the Algarve to take part in the 2025 Web Summit in Lisbon. The initiative
Backing the Bombeiros
Supporting the community is a key focus of Lagos Intermarché’s mission. In a show of community spirit, the store has recently stepped forward to support the town’s volunteer firefighters by
Algarve Evolution to showcase region’s most promising startups
Algarve Evolution has launched ‘Startup Scale Journey’, a new series of events aimed at shining the spotlight on the Algarve’s most promising startups as they aim for global markets. Each