Tracking tech for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tech · EconomyEU preliminarily designates AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under DMA, targeting data egress fees by 2027. What this means for Portuguese startups' cloud costs and business flexibility.
Politics · TechEU votes September on binding sanctions for social media disinformation. New platform fines, ad transparency rules affect Portugal residents.
Tech · National NewsPortugal launches AI-powered digital twins for wildfire and flood prediction, plus Amália AI assistant. Faster permits, safer communities, sovereign tech for residents.
National News · TechASAE cracks down on digital ID fraud at Rock in Rio. Learn fines for vendors (€2,500–€30,000) and criminal penalties for teenagers using fake documents.
National News · TechPortugal's 9th-grade math exam leaked online for the second year. What this means for student results, trust in digital testing, and what parents should know.
Tech · EconomyOracle admits AI drove 21,000 job cuts and warns of more. First major tech firm to explicitly link layoffs to automation. How Portugal workers can adapt.
Economy · TechEU approves digital euro with free payments and privacy features by 2029. Pilot starts 2027. Learn how it affects Portuguese residents and banks.
Tech · TransportationCP tests Starlink satellite internet on Alfa Pendular trains to eliminate dead zones. Free Wi-Fi trial running now on Lisbon-Porto routes.
Tech · EconomyPortugal's NIS2 cybersecurity law requires businesses to register, appoint security officers, and meet compliance tiers. Fines up to €5M. What you need to know.