Portugal parties split on how to revive rental market
Portugal’s parties are pushing rival plans for the rental market as rents keep rising, with the government’s reform still needing support in parliament.
Portugal sets red lines on EU budget funding plans
Portugal says it will not back EU own-resources plans that divert revenue from its national budget, while supporting more common debt for defence and emergencies.
Panzani deal takes Cerealis into France and sauces
Cerealis’s planned purchase of Panzani would open the French market and add pasta sauces, accelerating the Portuguese food group’s expansion by acquisition.
Continental Mabor to build tech hub in Famalicão
Continental Mabor is building a technology competence centre in northern Portugal, bringing together about 500 staff in a move that expands its industrial base in Famalicão.
Nos, Telefónica strike defence technology partnership
Portugal’s Nos and Spain’s Telefónica have agreed to develop defence and security solutions, highlighting cross-border telecoms cooperation in Europe’s defence push.
TAP deal would lift Lufthansa to 36% of Europe-Brazil market
Lufthansa’s planned purchase of 49.9% of TAP would make the German group the clear leader on Europe-Brazil routes, underlining the strategic value of the Portuguese airline.
Court to assess whether Unbabel insolvency was wrongful
A Lisbon court has opened proceedings to decide whether Unbabel’s insolvency was wrongful, a ruling that could bring sanctions for former managers.
Portugal stays 33rd in OECD tax competitiveness index
Portugal posted one of the biggest score gains in the OECD tax competitiveness index, but remained 33rd, underlining persistent concerns over tax rates and complexity.
Aura plans €220m AI data centre in Coruche
Aura Technologies plans to invest €220 million in a 6.4 MW AI data centre in Coruche, a first step in a wider Iberian expansion using Nvidia technology.
Lisbon wins two European tourism awards
Lisbon has been named Europe’s leading city and cruise destination, a boost for the Portuguese capital’s international tourism profile.
Adolfo Domínguez shifts focus to profitability
Adolfo Domínguez will prioritise profitability this year as Portugal, its third-largest market, continues to grow for the listed fashion group.
Cerealis enters exclusive talks to buy France’s Panzani
Portugal’s Cerealis is in exclusive talks to acquire Panzani from CVC, a deal that would create a €1 billion food group and deepen the company’s European expansion.
Portugal warns Vinci not to delay new Lisbon airport
Portugal’s infrastructure minister warned Vinci against delays to Lisbon’s new airport, underlining the project’s role in the TAP sale and its wider economic importance.
Lufthansa plans to reroute Brazil traffic via Lisbon
Lufthansa says it wants to send some Brazil-bound passengers through Lisbon after winning TAP, a move that could strengthen the Portuguese carrier’s role in Latin America.
“If IPO advances, it’s because it’s good for the company”
Portuguese drone maker Tekever is preparing internally for an IPO. but CEO Ricardo Mendes said no decision, but added the move is "surely a possibility".
Portugal seeks faster EU review for TAP sale
Portugal’s government has asked Brussels to speed up its review of Lufthansa’s planned TAP purchase, a key step for a deal not expected to close before 2028.
Lufthansa sees €450m in synergies from TAP deal
Lufthansa said its TAP acquisition could generate up to €450 million in synergies, underlining the value it sees in Portugal’s airline privatisation.
Galp says refining needs long-term view despite profit surge
Galp’s co-CEO said 2026 will beat an already strong 2025, while warning that taxing exceptional refining returns can undermine long-term investment in Portugal.
Galp, Core Capital urge broader funding for Portuguese firms
Galp’s co-CEO and Core Capital said Portuguese companies need broader funding sources and more private equity to scale, a key issue for business growth.
TMG says US factory is a long-term bet, not a tariff play
Portugal’s TMG says its €55 million US factory is a long-term strategic move, highlighting how global expansion matters more than short political cycles.
Lufthansa wins bid for 49.9% of TAP
Portugal has chosen Lufthansa to buy 49.9% of TAP for €1.201 billion, a deal that would bring the flag carrier into Europe’s biggest airline group.
Lufthansa signals push for full control of TAP
Lufthansa says its TAP stake can support growth and stronger Atlantic links, while signalling it wants to move from 44.9% to majority control.
Lufthansa pledges bigger TAP fleet, Tancos aviation hub
Lufthansa’s winning bid for TAP includes plans to expand the airline to 130 aircraft and build a €500 million aviation school in Tancos.
Lufthansa bids cash only for TAP stake sale
Lufthansa has submitted an all-cash offer for TAP, while Air France-KLM had considered including shares, a key difference as Portugal nears a decision on the airline sale.