Tech · EconomyPortugal’s New AI² Agency to Streamline Grants and Fund Innovation
From Jan 2026, Portugal’s AI² offers a unified digital portal, slashing bureaucracy and unlocking billions in grants for startups and research—find out more.
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Politics · EconomyPortugal Public-Sector Walkout Shuts Schools, Canteens, Waste Collection
Portugal's public-sector strike closes schools, canteens and halts waste collection. Check which services remain open near you and find emergency study rooms.
EconomyRegulators Clear Novo Banco’s €262 M Buyout of Unibanco Consumer-Credit Unit
Portugal’s watchdog clears Novo Banco’s €262m takeover of Unibanco’s consumer-credit unit. Learn how it could affect rates, jobs, your card terms and market.
Economy · PoliticsRural Readers Face 'News Deserts' as Portugal's Paper Deliveries Could Stop
Eight interior districts may lose newspaper delivery in Jan 2026, creating 'news deserts'. Councils and innovators aim to keep rural Portugal informed.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s exporters lose €50M to US tariffs, get €10B lifeline
Portugal’s exports to the US fell €50M in Q3 as new 15-50% tariffs bite. Discover how Lisbon’s €10B Programa Reforçar aims to shield companies and protect jobs.
Environment · EconomyPortugal to Restore 3,400 km of Rivers with €150 M Green-Corridor Plan
Portugal invests €150M in river restoration to revive 3,400km of waterways by 2030, creating green corridors for flood control & drought resilience.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s €1,600 Minimum Wage Promise Overshadowed by Historic Union Strike
Discover why Portugal's €1,600 minimum wage promise is seen as a distraction by unions in a record strike over the contested Trabalho XXI labour reforms.
Economy · TechSwedish Companies Drive €4.2B Growth and 18,000 Jobs Across Portugal
Learn how 260 Swedish companies injected €4.2 billion, invested €1.1 billion and created 18 000 jobs, driving innovation and regional growth across Portugal’s economy – read the full report.
Politics · EconomyPortugal and Mozambique Lead Lusophone Call for Guinea-Bissau Elections
Portugal and Mozambique slam Guinea-Bissau coup, urging CPLP & ECOWAS to restore polls, free detainees and safeguard €200M trade, Portuguese expats – updates.