Green News Europe - As the European Green Capital in 2026, Guimarães, that is located in the district of Braga in northern Portugal, exemplifies how sustainability can be deeply embedded into the fabric of a community. With its residents, national partnerships, and European collaborations, the city is forging a greener, brighter future for all. Guimarães is proud to be a signatory of the Green City Accord, a European initiative committed to creating cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable urban

Travel & Tourism News Europe - Here are the Top 10 friendliest cities in Europe in 2026, according to a report by Condé Nast Traveler dated October 6th, 2026. The Readers’ Choice Awards voted for Porto and Lisbon as the Top 2 friendliest cities in Europe in 2026, where hospitality is at its warmest and where locals are eager to help, whether you’re trying to make sense of a neighborhood restaurant’s menu or looking confused on the metro. While Porto is the best city in Europe as the ideal city-b

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Defence & Space News Europe - Portugal Defence now has a tactical mobile satellite network created by MEO that combines 4G, 5G and satellite communications to ensure that the army will be able to maintain connections in the field when conventional networks are unavailable. Portugal´s new tactical mobile satellite network, called a "tactical bubble," can be installed quickly and ensures a coverage of more than ten kilometers in open terrain. The tactical bubble network was designed for emergency

Travel & Tourism News Europe - Portugal sells 49.9% of TAP to Lufthansa for 1.201 billion euros, according to an announcement dated October 14th, 2026. Portugal´s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, announced that the Government has selected the Lufthansa group to acquire up to 49.9% of TAP's share capital, concluding the first phase of the airline's privatization process. The choice of Lufthansa was based on a financial offer 16% higher than that of Air France-KLM and with a lower degree of uncert

Portugal Government News - The Portuguese Government has increased its stake in REN's share capital to 19%, following the acquisition of 5.3% of the company's shares on October 12, 2026, that were previously held by the Fidelidade Group. The Governenment of Portugal had already acquired a 13.7% stake in REN on September 8, 2026, from company Pontegadea Inversiones. Following these two operations, Portugal´s Government considers that the objective of increasing its share in national power grid op

Defence News Europe - Here are the European countries that receive the most VC Defence investment in 2026, according to the State of Defence Tech 2026 by Dealroom. Higher defence spending generally comes with more defence VC funding. Four years after Russiaʼs 2022 invasion, Ukraineʼs wartime posture is driving massive public and private investment, with defense absorbing 37% of GDP and 37% of VC funding. Key Defence Tech sectors in Europe include Drones (UAVs), that represent the most mature seg

News Festivals Portugal - Portugal’s Lusitanian horse fair is now an Intangible Cultural Heritage, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette on October 12th, 2026. Portugal’s national horse fair is a yearly event that takes place in Golegã, that is a one-hour drive north of Lisbon. This renowned equestrian event includes horse riders in historic costumes, spectacles and music for adults and children alike. The show is held free of charge and includes rallies equestrian games:

News Economy Europe - Here are Portugal´s Income and Housing Measures for 2027, according to an announcement by the Govenment of Portugal on October 9th, 2026. In 2027, the Portuguese Government will continue to act on areas considered priorities for families and businesses, for young people and for the most vulnerable, such as the elderly. Strengthening incomes, reducing taxes on families and businesses, improving healthcare, increasing the supply of public housing, and increasing resources:

News Economy Europe - The “CEO Forum Portugal–United States” will bring together governments and companies from both countries to promote trade, investment, and new opportunities for cooperation in strategic sectors. The new platform fulfills the commitment made at the 52nd Permanent Bilateral Commission, held in Lisbon in January 2026. The objective is to deepen economic relations between Portugal and the United States and strengthen cooperation in areas such as technology and digital platforms

Tech News - Voices calling for global collaborative regulatory control over AI: “I have major issues with the people and the companies behind AI,” says Ioannis Ioannou, associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at London Business School. “It's a huge concentration of power.” Ekaterina Abramova, of the London Business School, is particularly concerned about AI making consequential decisions in the military. Do we really want to trust agentic systems with lethal autonomous weapons?”

Startup News Europe - Here are the facts and figures of Portugal´s Startup Ecosystem in 2026, including Portugal´s Top 10 Startups in 2026 and Top Startup Sectors, according to the StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Report 2026. Portugal obtained the Most Attractive Startup Ecosystem in Southern Europe award at the Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026. Portugal has 998 startups, representing 2% of all startups in Western Europe. This equals to approximately 10 startups per 100,000 people.