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.
Portugal holds 9th place in EY foreign investment ranking
Portugal stayed ninth in EY’s European investment attractiveness ranking despite a 5% drop in foreign investment projects, with data centres and logistics seen as future growth areas.
Tekever opens Germany base after first Bundeswehr delivery
Portuguese drone maker Tekever has opened a Munich operation after its first delivery to Germany’s armed forces, expanding in a fast-growing European defence market.
IMF lifts Portugal growth forecast but stays below govt.
The IMF now sees Portugal’s economy growing 2.1% this year, about twice the euro zone pace, but its outlook remains below the government’s budget forecasts.
Ribera Salud sees more Portugal investment after sale
Ribera Salud expects its parent’s sale to bring fresh investment and possibly a bigger footprint in Portugal, a sign of further consolidation in the country’s healthcare market.
Portugal may have paid up to €537m for 19% of REN
Portugal has again withheld the price of its latest REN stake purchase, but ECO calculations suggest the state may have spent up to €536.6 million for 19%.
Airbus pitches Eurofighter as Portugal’s future option
Airbus told ECOnews the Eurofighter would give Portugal a sovereign defence platform and a role in future European combat systems as Lisbon weighs replacing its F-16s.