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Spain and Portugal dominate the European market for branded residences
Real Estate News - Spain and Portugal dominate the European market for branded residences, according to a new report by Branded Living. With the start of the year 2026, here are the new trends for Branded Residences globally:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
5 hours ago


In what sectors are the Top 10 Luxury Brands globally?
Luxury Brands News – Here are the main sectors in which the Top 10 Luxury Brands globally operate, according to a report by Inverto:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
6 hours ago


Which European countries have the largest fishing fleets?
Fishing News Europe – Here is the ranking of European countries that have the largest fishing fleets as well as their tonnage, according to a Eurostat report published on February 16, 2026:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
7 hours ago


Top 20 Fintech VCs and Investors globally in 2025
Fintech Investment News – Here is the ranking of the Top Fintech VCs and Investors globally in 2025, according to the Crunchbase report published on February 3, 2026:


Here is what is needed to explore Mars under the European Commission project
Space News Europe – Here is what is needed to explore Mars and what would allow humans to settle on Mars, according to a study by the European Commission and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions program published on February 13, 2026:


Financial Times ranking of Top MBAs in Europe in 2026
Education News Europe – Here is the Financial Times ranking of Top MBAs in Europe in 2026, according to the Business School Rankings published on February 16, 2026:


Big Brother is watching you on Wi-Fi everywhere!
Tech News - Big Brother is watching you on Wi-Fi everywhere and you can become a victim of Wi-Fi surveillance even if you do not carry a mobile device like a smartphone, states a European Commission report published by CORDIS on February 12, 2026.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
4 days ago


What is the median age in each European country in 2025?
News Economy Europe - Here is the ranking of the median age in each European country starting by the country with the lowest median age to the highest in 2025, according to a report by Eurostat published on February 13th, 2026:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
4 days ago


What are the preferred types of vehicle engines per country in 2026?
Automotive News – Here are the preferred types of vehicle engines per country in 2026, including the rankings of countries that prefer Gasoline or diesel engines, Hybrid Electric (HEV) engines, Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) engines and Battery Electric (BEV) engines for their next passenger vehicle, according to a study by Deloitte dated January 2026:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
4 days ago


Which Luxury sectors will have the highest growth in 2026?
Luxury News – Here are the Luxury sectors that are expected to have the highest growth in 2026 as well as the main Luxury markets, according to a report by Deloitte dated January 23rd, 2026:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
5 days ago


What is the investment fund that owns half of Portugal’s Algarve?
Tourism Investment News Europe – Here is the investment fund that owns half of Portugal’s Algarve in 2026, with details of their investment portfolio and investment arms, according to Jornal de Negócios:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
5 days ago


What country has the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays?
Travel and Tourism News – Here is the ranking of countries that have the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026, and the countries that will thus impact the Travel and Tourism sector with fewer tourists, according to a report by Statista dated February 11th, 2026:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
5 days ago


Top 20 Hospitals globally by brand value in 2026
Hospitals News – Here are the Top 20 Hospitals globally by brand value in 2026, according to the latest Ranking the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres by BrandFinance:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
6 days ago


Top Countries globally by annual revenue of new Unicorns
Tech News World – Here are the Top Countries globally by highest annual revenue of new tech Unicorns, that is companies that achieved Unicorn status since 2010, according to the latest Dealroom report:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
6 days ago


Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth
Defence Industry News Europe – Here are the Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by highest annual growth according to the latest Dealroom report published on February 11th, 2026 in collaboration with NATO Innovation Fund (NIF):

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
6 days ago


Top 10 IT Services Firms globally by brand value in 2026
IT Services News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 IT Services Firms globally by brand value in 2026 as well as the countries globally that have the highest share of IT Consulting Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026, according to BrandFinance:


Top 10 Engineering Firms globally by brand value in 2026
Engineering News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Engineering Firms globally by brand value in 2026 as well as the countries globally that have the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026, according to BrandFinance:


Financial Times reports that Ultra Luxury Hotels have the highest growth rate
Hotel Investment News - Financial Times reports that ultra-luxury hotels have by far the highest growth rate while budget hotels are in the red, according to the report “World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown” dated February 9th, 2026:


What matters most in life as the most important sources of happiness ?
Lifestyle News – Here is what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in 2026, according to a survey in the US, in the UK and in Germany, dated February 5, 2026, by Statista:


Eye-catching Hermès window displays by Portuguese designers
Luxury fashion brands News – The new Hermès window displays are by Portuguese designers from Oficina Marques. Below is the image gallery for the eye-catching Hermès 2026 winter window displays:


What Time is it on the Doomsday Clock in 2026?
Atomic News - What Time is it on the Doomsday Clock in 2026? According to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists published on January 27, 2026, this is how far the world is from Midnight:


Ranking of European countries with the highest share of people living as tenants
Real Estate News Europe – Here is the Ranking of European countries with the highest share of people living as tenants in 2024, according to the data published by Eurostat on February 5th, 2026:


What is the average salary in Portugal for different jobs?
Salary News Europe – Here is the ranking of average salaries in Portugal for different jobs in 2025 as well as the salary gap between management jobs and unskilled workers, according to data published by INE in February 2026:


What were Portugal’s main tourism markets in 2025?
Tourism News Europe – Here are Portugal’s main tourism markets for the year 2025, according to data published by INE in January 2026:


Top 10 Mining Tech companies by growth rate in 2026
Mining Tech News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Mining Tech companies globally by growth rate in 2026, according to data provided by Dealroom on January 30th, 2026:


Google’s AI Overviews, Opt-Outs, and the Post-Click Problem
SEO News - Google Search has entered its AI era, and it’s giving us answers on a silver platter right there in the SERP. Great for hurried users; nerve-wracking for publishers watching their traffic dwindle.

Maryanna Franco
Feb 3


What are the minimum wages in Europe and the USA?
News Salaries Europe – Here is the ranking of minimum wages in Europe and the USA for the 2nd semester of 2025, according to data published by Eurostat on January 30th, 2026:


In which European countries are the highest rental prices of agricultural land?
Real Estate News Europe – Here is the ranking of European countries where the rental prices of agricultural land are the highest and the lowest, according to data published by Eurostat on January 26th, 2026:


Top 10 VCs that invest seed capital in Portuguese startups
Startup Investment News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 VCs that invest seed capital in Portuguese startups, according to the latest report by the University of Lisbon with Dealroom.


Mesh Security raises $12 million in a Series A funding round
Startup Investment News – Mesh Security just raised USD 12 million in a Series A funding round led by Lobby Capital with participation from S Ventures (SentinelOne CVC) and Bright Pixel Capital.


The Economist Top 10 ranking of Venture Hubs
News Economy World – Here is The Economist Top 10 ranking of Venture Hubs globally according to the report “How London became the rest of the world’s startup capital” published on January 26th, 2026:


Portugal launches an accelerator for the EU Defence sector
Defence News Europe - Portugal launches an accelerator for the EU Defence sector through Startup Leiria:


Top 10 EU countries that issue the most residence permits
EU Residency News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 EU countries that issued the most single residence permits in 2024, according to a Eurostat report published on January 27th 2026:


Portugal is the first country in the EU to launch the Digital Business Wallet
Financial News Europe - The Government of Portugal launched the EU's first Digital Business Wallet, a solution that centralizes official company documents in a single digital channel, securely, up-to-date, with legal validity, and eliminates the need to use multiple portals or paper processes.


What is the ranking of cost of living in the main European cities?
Business News Europe – Here is the ranking with the cost-of-living index and the rent index in the main European cities in 2026, according to the latest data by Numbeo:


Which countries globally have the highest household debt?
News Economy World – Here is the ranking of countries globally that have the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income in 2024, according to the OECD report dated January 21st, 2026.


What European countries have the lowest level of education?
Education News Europe – Here is the ranking of European countries that have the lowest level of education, that is less than primary and lower secondary education, according to a Eurostat report published in December 2025.


LVMH will buy an iconic resort in Portugal
Tourism investment News - LVMH will buy the iconic resort in Portugal where the European Central Bank (ECB) holds the annual ECB Forum, a meeting that brings together the leading central bank leaders from around the world.


Dolphins increase in Setúbal Portugal in 2026!
Environment News Europe - Dolphins are increasing in Setúbal Portugal in 2026, with a new baby dolphin joining a family of 25 bottlenose dolphins in Portugal's Sado estuary. Here is a video of dolphins in Setúbal Portugal in 2026:


What countries globally rank highest in the Rule of Law?
Legal News World – Here is the ranking of the Top countries globally that rank highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, according to the latest report published by the World Justice Project (WJP) and what the index takes into account:


What are the best passports in the world in 2026?
Travel News World – Here is the ranking of the best passports in the world in 2026, according to the latest report by Henley&Partners, the Henley Passport Index 2026:


Top 20 Startup Hubs in Europe in 2025
Startup News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 20 Startup Hubs in Europe in 2025 as well as their global ranking, according to the Startup Genome’s report “The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025”:


What is the cheapest online supermarket in Portugal?
Retail News Europe – Here are the cheapest and the most expensive online supermarkets in Portugal in 2025, according to a study by DecoPROteste:


Top 10 EU countries where tourism brings the highest external revenues
News Economy Europe – Here are the Top 10 EU countries where tourism brings the highest external revenues and their share of GDP, according to a new report by Eurostat and Bank of Portugal:


Which banks invested in stablecoin startups in 2025?
Financial News World – Here are the banks that invested in stablecoin startups in 2025, according to the CB Insights Tech Trends 2026:


Ranking of Top Government AI investments in 2025
Tech News World – Here is the Ranking of the Top Government AI investments in 2025, according to CB Insights Tech Trends 2026:


Newsweek Top 10 Financial Advisory firms in the US with the highest growth in 2026
Financial News - Here is the Newsweek ranking of the Top 10 Financial Advisory firms in the US with the highest growth in 2026, as per Assets Under Management by CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate):


Tripadvisor ranking of the Best Destinations in the world in 2026
Travel & Tourism News – Here is the Tripadvisor ranking of the Best Destinations in the world in 2026 with images, according to The Travelers’ Choice Awards:
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