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Business News Europe - Portugal tries to offset China´s control over its power grid by purchasing a 13.7% stake in REN. This follows the news report that China’s state-owned company State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) was the largest shareholder of Portugal´s Critical Infrastructure in Foreign Policy Magazine following a Portugal Business News report on China´s influence on Portugal´s Power Grid. Here are the main shareholders of Portugal´s Power Grid operator REN since Se

Financial News Europe - The EIB and the Government of Portugal sign a funding agreement of 500 million euros for Social Housing. Here is what is Portugal´s Social Housing program in 2026:

News Economy Europe - Here is the ranking of European countries with the highest annual GDP growth rate in Q2 2026 compared to the previous year, according to data by Eurostat published on September 7th, 2026:

News Economy Europe - Here is Portugal´s Fitch Rating in September 2026 and how it compares to other European countries:

Real Estate News Europe - Here is the expected inflation rate that will be used to increase rents in Portugal in 2027, according to Statistics Portugal:

Defence News Europe - Portugal´s Navy is hosting REPMUS 2026, the world's largest robotics and Maritime Unmanned Systems exercise in collaboration with the NATO Joint Capability Group Maritime Unmanned Systems, the European Defence Agency, the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, and the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation on August 31st - September 25th, 2026. Here is what is REPMUS 2026:

News Economy Europe - Here is the IMF Real GDP growth forecast for all European countries for 2026 and 2027, according to a report published in April 2026:

News Economy Europe - Here is Portugal´s S&P Global rating and economic outlook in 2026, as well as Portugal´s economic indicators for 2026 and 2027, according to an announcement dated August 28th, 2026.

Defence News Europe - Portugal is investing 133 million euros to buy 75 Military Vehicles from UROVESA Spain. The investment is funded by EU SAFE, with deliveries expected between 2027 and 2029, according to an announcement by Portugal´s Ministry of Defence dated August 27th, 2026. Here is what are VAMTAC military vehicles:

News Economy Europe - Fitch upgraded the Sovereign Ratings of Portugal, Cyprus and Greece that outperform other Eurozone countries, driven by rapid debt reduction, according to a report dated August 25, 2026. Here is the lesson to be learnt from the economic success of Portugal, Cyprus and Greece by other Eurozone countries:

News Sports Events Europe - Portugal will host the Mediterranean Beach Games in 2027 in the Algarve region, namely in Portimão and Lagoa, on September 18-25, 2027. The sports event will bring together athletes from Africa, Asia, and Europe to compete in coastal and water sports. Here is the list of Official Sport Disciplines of the Mediterranean Beach Games:

Government of Portugal News - Portugal opens a 25 million euros Tender for Sustainable Development projects to finance renewable energy solutions, storage, and autonomous operations in essential services. Here is the eligibility criteria and how to apply for Portugal´s Tender for Sustainable development projects:

News Wages Europe - Wages in Portugal have grown above inflation with wages growing by 4.8% in nominal terms, while inflation stood at 2.2% in 2025, according to the “Report on Employment and Training – 2025” launched on July 21st, 2026. Here is Portugal´s total Wage Bill, the percentage of its active population, its employment and unemployment rates, as well as the size of enterprises employing the highest percentage of Portugal´s active population:

Travel and Tourism News Europe - Portugal will invest around 8 - 9 billion euros for a new airport in Lisbon, the Luís de Camões Airport, and it is expected to be launched in 2035, according to an announcement by the Government of Portugal dated July 22, 2026. Here is the distance between Portugal´s new airport and the Lisbon city center as well as all the railway and road connections:

Defence News Europe - Portugal purchases three FREMM EVO frigates for around €3.9 billion from Italian company FINCANTIERI, with delivery expected to be between 2029 and 2030. Here are the specifications of FREMM EVO frigates:

Automotive News Europe - Here are Portugal´s new Car Registration rules, including the new Single Circulation Tax (IUC) on Motor Vehicles and Portugal´s new regime for emissions trading, according to an announcement by the Government of Portugal dated July 9th, 2026:

Real Estate News Europe - Here are the new Housing Rental rules in Portugal, as well as the current housing rental market situation that is addressed by Portugal´s new housing legislation, according to an announcement by the Government of Portugal published on July 9th, 2026:

Space News Europe - Here is what is the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium and the list of members of the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC):