US pressure on Portuguese businesses to drop ‘diversity’ programmes sharply rebuffed
“Now is moment to take strong stand” The extraordinarily poorly reported pressure being exerted by the United States on European companies to drop diversity programmes has been sharply rebuffed by
Tariffs timeline: Europe votes today on first phase of retaliatory response to US
“Washington not interested in Europe’s proposal for zero-for-zero tariffs“ With EU stock markets plunging again today as President Donald Trump imposes a new level of tariffs on China (taking the
Portugal’s business confederation gives tentative thumbs-up to meeting over tariffs
Government showing “concern to be attentive to needs of companies” As the first meetings in the wake of tariff turmoil take place today between Portugal’s caretaker government and business leaders
Lisbon stocks rebounding slightly as government meets business groups to discuss effects of tariffs
Stock market ‘rebound’ seen as “fragile respite” The Lisbon stock market was rebounding and trading higher this morning, in line with its European counterparts, with 12 PSI shares rising, led
Solar do Castelo amongst the world’s most romantic historic hotels in 2025
Solar do Castelo, one of Lisbon’s most emblematic hotels and part of the Lisbon Heritage Hotels collection, has been distinguished in the prestigious “2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most
Portuguese government highlights unity within Europe over negotiations with US
“We must be strategically patient” – secretary of state for economy As the European Commission proposes “a good deal” to President Donald Trump in the face of his swingeing tariffs
Portuguese companies confronted with US ultimatum to drop diversity policies
Companies described as “between silence, ignorance and concern” Portuguese companies are described as “between silence, ignorance and concern” following letters sent out by the US government last week informing them
Lisbon stock market plummets more than 5% on opening bell
Market simply reflecting wider worldwide financial turmoil The Lisbon stock market opened down sharply today, with the PSI (Portuguese Stock Index) falling 5.26% to 6,286.68 points. On Friday, the market
Silves Rotary Club presents Entrepreneur of the Year award to local chef
Nídia Zorreta is the owner and Chef de Cuisine at Restaurant D’Mestres The Rotary Club of Silves has selected Nídia Zorreta as their Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. The Entrepreneur
Portuguese businesses want 110,000 immigrants ‘fast tracked’ under government’s new entry rules
Protocol signed this week promises visas within 20 days Portuguese businesses are said to be champing at the bit following the signing earlier this week of the government’s new protocol