Economy · HealthRural Alentejo Doubles Its Medical Cannabis Greenhouses, Promising New Jobs
Bio Leaf Health’s €2.3 million upgrade will double greenhouses in Castelo de Vide, add stable jobs and meet Infarmed’s 2025 medical cannabis export rules.
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Economy · EnvironmentAmorim’s Profit Dips, but Portugal’s Cork King Bets Bigger on Innovation
Corticeira Amorim’s profit fell 4.5% to €45.7M, yet the Portuguese cork leader is investing €120M in smart stoppers, forest renewal and 9,000 local jobs.
EconomyRecord Hiring Boosts Job Prospects in Portugal as Jobless Rate Falls
Portugal's best labour market since 2011 brings more openings for newcomers. Unemployment 5.8%; services and hybrid roles lead. See regional rates.
Politics · EconomyPortugal Pledges Faster Tax and Administrative Courts for Expats
Portugal court delays cost expats time and money. Government pledges 2026 reform to halve backlog, add e-filing. See what changes mean for expats.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal Axes Fixed Power Prices, Cutting Bills and Sparking Green Investment
Portugal drops fixed renewable tariffs, shrinking energy surcharges and launching new solar, wind and storage auctions. Find out what’s ahead for 2025.
Economy · TechGlobal Firms Pick Portugal for Tax Breaks, Tech Talent and Atlantic Edge
Portugal offers 15% corporate tax, English-speaking tech talent and prime Atlantic links. See if your business should join the growing investor wave.
Health · EconomyAzores Wipes €200m Medical Debt, Commits to 3-Month Supplier Payments and Faster Care
Azores settles €200m health arrears; suppliers now paid within 90 days, extra funds for surgeries, no upfront fees at private clinics from 2026.
EconomyInflation Cooldown Knocks PSI Off Course as Sonae Stumbles
Lisbon PSI dips 0.2% as inflation eases to 2.3%. Sonae slides pre-earnings. Key data and reports to monitor next week.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal Keeps Tax Burden Below EU, Shifts Cost to Spending in 2024
Tax-to-GDP stays at 37.1%, yet VAT, fuel and alcohol duties spike. Discover how the 2024 rules impact pay, shopping and businesses.