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Portugal supports a single EU Inc. Regulation for startups
Startup News Europe - Portugal supports a single EU Inc. Regulation for startups with its five founding principles that are gathering support at the EU Parliament under the theme ¨We need One Europe. One Standard. Not 27.¨ Here are the draft EU–INC proposal for EU startups, the reasons why EU countries should support the proposal and Portugal´s position on the new EU Startup Law:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
2 days ago


Top 20 Best Countries for Doing Business in Europe
Business News Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 20 Best Countries for Doing Business in Europe in 2026, according to a Leadfeeder report dated August 25, 2026:


Top 10 Footwear Exporting Countries in the World
Business News World - Here are the Top 10 Footwear Exporting Countries in the World, according to the World Yearbook Report 2026 published by APICCAPS:


Which European countries have the highest percentage of people reading online news?
Business News Europe - Here are the Top 20 European countries with the highest percentage of people reading online news, according to a Eurostat report dated April 17th, 2026:


What e-commerce products sell the most online in Europe in 2026?
E-commerce News - Here are the e-commerce goods and services that sell the most online in Europe, according to a Eurostat report published in 2026. The percentages are only for paid online goods and services, as the figures are far higher when including free services:


Portugal’s AI Push Needs a Human-Review Ledger Before It Scales
Portugal is moving from AI ambition to implementation. The government’s National AI Agenda makes competitiveness, productivity, and public value explicit goals, while applications are open through August 20 for NOVA IMS’s Executive Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for Business. That combination matters because organizations now need to convert policy and training into reliable day-to-day work.

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Aug 13


EU Textile Companies pledge for a more sustainable ecosystem
Business News Europe - The European Commission is driving Textile Companies to pledge for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. Here are some of the pledges made by textile companies from different European countries as well as from the United States, as well as the Top 10 countries with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies:


The European Commission launches its ¨Your Europe¨ AI Search tool
Tech News Europe - The European Commission just launched its new ¨Your Europe¨ AI Search platform for citizens and businesses living, working or doing business across the EU to have access to the right information. Here is what the ¨Your Europe¨ search tool does:


Which European AI Materials Discovery companies raised the most investment?
Tech News Europe - Here are the Top AI Materials Discovery companies that raised the most investment in Europe to date, as well as the definition of an AI Materials Discovery company, according to a report by Sifted published on July 31st, 2026:


How to increase Brand awareness in Digital Marketing?
Marketing News - Here are the 7 Steps to increase Brand awareness in Digital Marketing, according to a report by Cision published on July 29th, 2026:


Top 10 European countries that spend the most on Digital Advertising
Advertising News Europe - Here are the Top 10 European countries that spend the most on online Digital Advertising and the ranking of platforms with the largest share of online advertising, according to the IAB Europe's AdEx Benchmark Report:


What are the best Marketing Agencies in Europe?
Marketing News Europe - Here are the best Marketing Agencies in Europe, according to the Effie Index ranking of marketing effectiveness, published on June 16, 2026:


What works best on Instagram?
Marketing News - This is what works best on Instagram including how Social Media Platforms compare by growth rate in 2026, what is the best posting frequency, what is the best time to post and what content works best on Instagram in 2026, according to a report published by Metricool.


What are the measures in the European Commission´s Tax Simplification Package?
Financial News Europe - Here is the European Commission´s Tax Simplification Package, The Competitiveness Compass, including all the main measures that are set to be implemented by 2028, according to an announcement dated June 24, 2026:


Top 10 Most Competitive Countries in Europe
News Economy Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Most Competitive Countries in Europe in 2026, according to the report World Competitiveness Ranking by IMD, published on June 18th, 2026:


Top 10 VCs investing in Series A Deep Tech Unicorns in Europe
Investment News Europe - Here are the Top 10 VCs investing in Series A Deep Tech Unicorns in Europe and examples of how Europe benefits from Deep Tech companies, according to The 2026 Deep Tech Report by Dealroom published on June 12, 2026:


Top 10 VCs Investing in Southern Europe
Investment News Europe - Here are the Top 10 VCs investing in Southern Europe with investments in high-growth startups, according to a report by Sifted dated June 12, 2026:


Top 10 countries in Europe where companies use social media the most
Marketing News Europe - Here are the Top 10 countries in Europe where large companies use social media the most, according to a report by Eurostat dated June 12, 2026:


From what countries are the winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026?
Business News Europe - From what countries are the winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026? Here are the countries where women innovators won the most prizes at the European Innovation Council (EIC) 2026 Summit in Brussels:


Top 10 European countries by AI adoption
Tech News Europe - Here are the Top 10 European countries by AI adoption in 2026, according to the report by Leadfeeder and data from Eurostat:


Top 10 best-selling business books on Amazon Kindle
Business News World - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 best-selling business books on Amazon Kindle in 2026:


Top 10 sectors of high-growth companies in Europe
Business News Europe - Here are the Top 10 sectors of high-growth companies in Europe, according to the report Key Figures on European Business 2026 published by Eurostat on May 28th, 2026:


Linkedln emerges as the most valuable social media platform for journalists
Marketing News - Linkedln emerges as the most valuable social media platform for journalists in 2026, according to a report by Cision on the State of the Media.


Top 10 Free Apps on Appstore for iPhone
Tech News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Free Apps and their store rating on Appstore for iPhone in the US in March 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


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.


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:


Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles
VC Investment News - Women remain underrepresented at all levels of the corporate ladder, particularly in senior leadership, where they hold just 29% of C-suite roles, according to McKinsey’s report "Women in the Workplace 2025".


Reinventing talent: crucial decisions for the competitiveness of Portugal
Business News Portugal - With the beginning of a new year, we are back to the discussion about priorities, growth and the future. In the midst of this debate, there is a topic that Portugal is not yet facing properly: the real impact of Artificial Intelligence on our ability to grow as a country.


What well-known brands rebranded in 2025?
Brands News – Here are the well-known brands that rebranded in 2025 and the reasons why they updated their brands, according to the latest report by BrandsThatPunch:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 31, 2025


Here are LinkedIn’s Tips on how to succeed on their platform in 2026
Social Media News – Here are LinkedIn’s Tips on how marketing professionals can succeed on their platform in 2026 and their explanation on how LinkedIn’s algorithm decides what appears in the feed, according to LinkedIn’s VP of Product Management, Gyanda Sachdeva:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 30, 2025


Top 10 Countries in Europe with the highest growth of discount retail sales
Retail News Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Countries in Europe with the highest growth of discount retail sales, according to the latest report by Savills:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 26, 2025


Top 10 non-hotel real estate brands with the highest growth
Real Estate News – Here is the list of the Top 10 non-hotel real estate brands with the highest growth, according to the Savills Branded Residences Report 2025/2026:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 16, 2025


Top 20 EU countries with the highest share of individuals shopping online
EU Retail News – Here is the ranking of the Top 20 EU countries with the highest share of individuals shopping online, according to Eurostat data published on October 6th, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Dec 2, 2025


Top 10 European Universities that led to the creation of the highest value startups
Tech News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 European Universities that led to the creation of the highest value startups in the Deep Tech and Life Sciences sectors, according to the European Spinouts Report 2025 published in November 2025 with Dealroom.co data:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Nov 20, 2025


Amazon’s fastest-growing ecommerce markets in Europe
Ecommerce News Europe – Here are Amazon’s fastest-growing ecommerce markets in Europe, with projected online sales per market, the time it takes to break-even and the best-selling products, according to a report by AMZ Prep, dated November 12th, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Nov 18, 2025


Top 10 AI Customer Service Agents in 2025
Tech News International – Here are the ranking of the Top 10 AI Customer Service Agents and Co-Pilots by revenue and market share in 2025, according to a report by CB Insights published on November 12th, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Nov 14, 2025


Who is the youngest self-made tech billionaire?
Billionaire News - The youngest self-made tech billionaires are the three 22-year-old founders of AI startup Mercor, that is a Decacorn with a valuation of USD 10 billion. Here is how to become a billionaire:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Nov 10, 2025


Which countries have the most unicorn founders per capita in 2025?
Startup News International – Here is the ranking of countries globally that have the most unicorn founders per 1 million inhabitants in 2025, according to the latest report by Dealroom published on November 5th, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Nov 6, 2025


Top AI startups in Europe in 2025
Tech Startup News Europe – Here are the Top AI startups in Europe in 2025, according to the latest Sifted report published on October 30th, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 30, 2025


Top 10 countries in Europe spending the most on R&D
News Economy Europe – Here are the Top 10 countries in Europe spending the most on R&D according to the OECD, Main Science and Technology Indicators database dated September 2025.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 29, 2025


What is the Advertising Revenue Forecast for LinkedIn?
Marketing News – Here is the Advertising Revenue Forecast for LinkedIn in 2025 – 2027 and the share of AI advertising compared to other social media platforms, according to the WARC report published in October 2025.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 29, 2025


Top 10 EU Insurtech startups to watch in 2025
News Tech Startups EU – Here are the Top 10 EU Insurtech startups to watch in 2025, according to the latest study by CB Insights:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 27, 2025


Which EU countries have the highest value of services exported by foreign companies?
News Economy EU - Here is the ranking of EU countries that have the highest value of services exported outside the EU by foreign-owned companies in 2023, according to a report by Eurostat dated October 27th, 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 27, 2025


Top 10 SaaS European startups to watch in 2026
Tech Startup News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 SaaS European startups to watch in 2026, according to the SaaS Rising 100 report published by Sifted:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 22, 2025


What are the salaries in the Logistics sector in Portugal in 2025?
News Salaries in Portugal - Here is the complete list of salaries in the Logistics sector in Portugal in 2025, according to a study by MichaelPage:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 21, 2025


Money transferred across the Euro area is now instantaneous
Financial News Europe - Money transferred across the Euro area is now instantaneous from October 9th, 2025, while instant money transferred worldwide will become mandatory from January 2027.

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 16, 2025


Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing investment firms in 2025
Startup News Europe – Here is the Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing investment firms and VCs in 2025, according to the latest report published by Sifted in October 2025:

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Oct 10, 2025
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