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Portugal shines in the Robotics field at the WorldSkills Competition 2026
Tech News Europe - Portugal shines in the Robotics field at the WorldSkills Shanghai Competition 2026, held on September 27th, 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center. Here are the awards won by Portugal in the Robotics sector as a whole in 2026:


Portugal granted 2,685 Golden Visas in 2025
Immigration News Europe - Portugal granted 2,685 Golden Visas in 2025 under the Residence Permits for Investment (ARI) regime. This represents an increase of around 29% compared to the 2,081 Golden Visas granted by Portugal in 2024. Here is what is Portugal´s ARI Golden Visa regime, its main benefits, how to obtain Portugal´s Residence Permit for Investment (ARI) and who are the main country beneficiaries in 2025:


Portugal has the only lithium battery recycling plant in Western Europe
Green News Europe - Portugal has the only lithium battery recycling plant in Western Europe, that was built under the 168.14 million euros New Generation Storage project funded by the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and that is led by Portuguese company DST Group. Here are the main goals of Portugal´s New Generation Storage project:


Portugal signs an MOU with Dassault for Rafale fighter jets
Defence News Europe - Portugal signs an MOU with Dassault for Rafale fighter jets on September 23, 2026:


Portugal invests 75 million euros to support ocean observation
Environment News Europe - Portugal announced an investment of 75 million euros for the European project aimed at supporting ocean observation, at the meeting of the International OceanEye Alliance: Together Stronger for Ocean Observation, in New York:


Portugal´s declaration about becoming a shareholder of REN alongside China
Portugal Government News - Here is Portugal´s declaration about becoming a shareholder of its power grid operator REN alongside China:


Portugal’s IFICI Tax Regime: Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply
Investment News Portugal - What is Portugal’s IFICI Tax Regime: Benefits, Eligibility and How to Apply?


What is the new income tax rate for rental property in Portugal?
Real Estate News Europe - What is the new income tax rate for rental property in Portugal for residential purposes and for non-residential lease agreements?


What are the new Sovereign AI LLM platforms of Portugal Defence?
Defence News Europe - Here are the new Sovereign AI LLM platforms of Portugal Defence: AI Afonso developed for Portugal´s Army and AI Silicon Sailor for Portugal´s Navy:


Portugal tries to offset China´s control over its power grid
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


The EIB and Portugal sign a funding agreement of €500 million for Social Housing
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:


Which European countries have the highest annual GDP growth rate in Q2 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:


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


What will be the inflation rate used to increase rents in Portugal in 2027?
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:


Portugal´s Navy hosts the world's largest robotics exercise
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:


What is the IMF GDP growth forecast for all European countries?
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:


What is the S&P Global rating of Portugal in 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.


Portugal invests 133 million euros in Military Vehicles from UROVESA Spain
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:
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