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Portugal is the first country in the EU to launch the Digital Business Wallet - Portugal Business News 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. The Digital Wallet is part of Portugal's digitalization strategy, placing Portugal at the forefront of digital innovation. " We want companies to be increasingly focused on their task of creating wealth, exploring markets, hiring and retaining human resources ," the Prime Minister stated at the launch ceremony, adding that " companies should not be obligated to give management what management already has ." " We are in a good moment. Europe is looking at us, at our companies, at our human resources, particularly the younger and more qualified ones. Europe and the world are looking at our technological aptitude, Europe and the world are looking at our location, Europe and the world are looking at our security, Europe and the world are looking at our strategy in fundamental areas such as energy and water ," highlighted the Prime Minister, stating that " Portugal is today a stable country, with high competitiveness factors that make it increasingly attractive ." " We need ambition, confidence, and transformative capacit y" — factors that can be enhanced with Portugal's Digital Business Wallet. At the ceremony, the Deputy Minister for State Reform, Gonçalo Saraiva Matias, framed the initiative within the Government's transformative agenda: placing citizens and businesses at the center of state action: " Bureaucracy consumes entrepreneurs' time, inhibits innovation, and discourages investment. This portfolio is essentially an instrument for simplification and for giving entrepreneurs back their time ," he stated. What is Portugal's Digital Business Wallet? Portugal's Digital Business Wallet is a key instrument for digital transformation that brings together business documentation on a single, secure platform integrated into the gov.pt app, promoting administrative efficiency and regulatory compliance. In this first phase, the Digital Business Wallet brings together the essential documents for business activity – Company (Electronic) Card, Tax Status, Declaration of Contribution Status to Social Security and Central Register of Beneficial Owners, with automatic updates and real-time validation via QR Code. This solution aims to simplify the interaction between SMEs and the State, eliminating physical certificates or one-off issuances and speeding up their acceptance by public and private entities in public tenders, licensing or commercial negotiations. This is another step in the State Reform, which makes Portugal more competitive, significantly reduces the time spent searching for and verifying documents, increases efficiency in internal and external procedures, and strengthens digital interoperability, allowing for agile responses to administrative and legal requirements, from licensing processes to participation in public tenders.

What is the ranking of cost of living in the main European cities? - Portugal Business News 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:     Ranking of cost of living in the main European cities in 2026:     1 - Zurich, Switzerland   The cost-of-living index in Zurich, Switzerland is 118.5, that makes it the most expensive European city to live in.   The rent index in Zurich, Switzerland is 70.6, that makes it the European city with the most expensive rent in 2026.     2 - Reykjavik, Iceland   The cost-of-living index in Reykjavik, Iceland is 98.9, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Reykjavik, Iceland is 50.1, that makes it one of the European cities with the most expensive rent in 2026.     3 - Oslo, Norway   The cost-of-living index in Oslo, Norway is 90.2, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Oslo, Norway is 39.3 in 2026.     4 - London, United Kingdom   The cost-of-living index in London, United Kingdom is 87.5, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in London, United Kingdom is 70.1, that makes it one of the European cities with the most expensive rent in 2026.     5 - Copenhagen, Denmark   The cost-of-living index in Copenhagen, Denmark is 85.7, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Copenhagen, Denmark is 46.1 in 2026.     6 - Bergen, Norway   The cost-of-living index in Bergen, Norway is 85.6, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Bergen, Norway is only 29 in 2026.     7 - Amsterdam, Netherlands   The cost-of-living index in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 82.6, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 60 in 2026.     8 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg   The cost-of-living index in Luxembourg, Luxembourg is 80.6, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Luxembourg, Luxembourg is 54.80 in 2026.     9 - Stockholm, Sweden   The cost-of-living index in Stockholm, Sweden is 78.6, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Stockholm, Sweden is 36.1 in 2026.     10 - Paris, France   The cost-of-living index in Paris, France is 78.6, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Paris, France is 43.5 in 2026.     11 - Dublin, Ireland   The cost-of-living index in Dublin, Ireland is 76.7, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Dublin, Ireland is 59.7 in 2026.     12 - Espoo, Finland   The cost-of-living index in Espoo, Finland is 76.4, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Espoo, Finland is 30.3 in 2026.     13 - Munich, Germany   The cost-of-living index in Munich, Germany is 76.1, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Munich, Germany is 45.4 in 2026.     14 - Vienna, Austria   The cost-of-living index in Vienna, Austria is 73.9, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Vienna, Austria is 29.6 in 2026.     15 - Brussels, Belgium   The cost-of-living index in Brussels, Belgium is 73.5, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Brussels, Belgium is 33.1 in 2026.     16 - Milan, Italy   The cost-of-living index in Milan, Italy is 73.1, that makes it one of the most expensive European cities to live in.   The rent index in Milan, Italy is 41.4 in 2026.     17 - Tallinn, Estonia   The cost-of-living index in Tallinn, Estonia is 64.8.   The rent index in Tallinn, Estonia is 20 in 2026.     18 -  Sliema, Malta   The cost-of-living index in Sliema, Malta is 63.3.   The rent index in Sliema, Malta is 39.8 in 2026.     19 - Madrid, Spain   The cost-of-living index in Madrid, Spain is 60.   The rent index in Madrid, Spain is 36.2 in 2026.     20 - Prague, Czech Republic   The cost-of-living index in Prague, Czech Republic is 59.6.   The rent index in Prague, Czech Republic is 32 in 2026.     21 - Split, Croatia   The cost-of-living index in Split, Croatia is 58.6.   The rent index in Split, Croatia is 25.7 in 2026.     22 - Athens, Greece   The cost-of-living index in Athens, Greece is 57.9.   The rent index in Athens, Greece is 18.2 in 2026.     23 -  Ljubljana, Slovenia   The cost-of-living index in Ljubljana, Slovenia is 57.4.   The rent index in Ljubljana, Slovenia is 27.2 in 2026.     24 - Riga, Latvia   The cost-of-living index in Riga, Latvia is 54.9.   The rent index in Riga, Latvia is 14.5 in 2026.     25 - Bratislava, Slovakia   The cost-of-living index in Bratislava, Slovakia is 54.5.   The rent index in Bratislava, Slovakia is 22.9 in 2026.     26 - Lisbon, Portugal   The cost-of-living index in Lisbon, Portugal is 54.2.   The rent index in Lisbon, Portugal is 38.6 in 2026.     27 - Warsaw, Poland   The cost-of-living index in Warsaw, Poland is 53.5.   The rent index in Warsaw, Poland is 28.5 in 2026.     28 - Vilnius, Lithuania   The cost-of-living index in Vilnius, Lithuania is 53.   The rent index in Vilnius, Lithuania is 20.1 in 2026.     29 - Budapest, Hungary   The cost-of-living index in Budapest, Hungary is 51.1.   The rent index in Budapest, Hungary is 20.3 in 2026.     30 - Tirana, Albania   The cost-of-living index in Tirana, Albania is 49.5.   The rent index in Tirana, Albania is 18.3 in 2026.

Which countries globally have the highest household debt? - Portugal Business News 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 21 st , 2026.     Top 20 countries globally that have the highest household debt:     1 – Norway   Norway ranks No. 1 country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 236%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     2 – Switzerland   Switzerland ranks 2 nd  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 224%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     3 – Australia   Australia ranks 3 rd  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 223%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     4 – Netherlands   Netherlands ranks 4 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 213%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     5 – Denmark   Denmark ranks 5 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 203%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     6 – Luxembourg   Luxembourg ranks 6 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 184%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     7 – Korea   Korea ranks 7 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 180%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     8 – Sweden   Sweden ranks 8 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 180%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     9 – Canada   Canada ranks 9 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 175%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     10 – Finland   Finland ranks 10 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 143%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     11 – United Kingdom   United Kingdom ranks 11 th country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 131%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     12 – Japan   Japan ranks 12 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 127%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     13 – France   France ranks 13 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 115%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     14 – Belgium   Belgium ranks 14 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 106%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     15 – Portugal   Portugal ranks 15 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 103%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     16 – Ireland   Ireland ranks 16 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 100%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     17 – United States   United States ranks 17 th country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 100%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     18 – Germany   Germany ranks 18 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 86%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     19 – Slovak Republic   Slovak Republic ranks 19 th country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 79%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.     20 – Spain   Spain ranks 20 th  country globally that has the highest household debt as a share of net household disposable income with 77%, according to the OECD report dated January 2026.

What European countries have the lowest level of education? - Portugal Business News 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.     Ranking of Top 10 European countries that have the lowest level of education:     1 – Türkiye   Türkiye ranks No. 1 European country that has the lowest level of education with 51.5% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.     2 – Portugal   Portugal ranks 2 nd European country that has the lowest level of education with 38.7% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.   For the population aged 25-74 years old, the percentage of the population that has the lowest level of education is 45.5%.     3 – Spain   Spain ranks 3 rd  European country that has the lowest level of education with 37% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.     4 – Italy   Italy ranks 4 th  European country that has the lowest level of education with 35.7% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.     5 – Malta   Malta ranks 5 th  European country that has the lowest level of education with 29.1% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.     6 – North Macedonia   North Macedonia ranks 6 th European country that has the lowest level of education with 28.9% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.     7 – Denmark   Denmark ranks 7 th  European country that has the lowest level of education with 24.2% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.   This is lower than the Euro Area percentage of the population that has the lowest level of education, that is 26.2% between 2023 and 2025, but around the same percentage as the European Union that is 24.1%.     8 – Norway   Norway ranks 8 th  European country that has the lowest level of education with 24% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.     9 – Netherlands   Netherlands ranks 9 th  European country that has the lowest level of education with 23.7% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.     10 – Iceland   Iceland ranks 10 th  European country that has the lowest level of education with 23.1% of people aged between 15 – 64 years old having reached less than primary and lower secondary education.

LVMH will buy an iconic resort in Portugal - Portugal Business News 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.   The new resort being bought by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Group) is through L Catterton investment vehicle in partnership with Cedar Capital Partners, according to Bloomberg report dated January 22 nd , 2026.   The luxury Portuguese resort is called Penha Longa Resort & Hotel, in Sintra, and is located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, on land that once belonged to a 14th-century monastery.   The future LVMH resort in Portugal has over 209 rooms, apartments, and suites, a spa, swimming pools, tennis courts, and a 27-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. It also features several restaurants, including Michelin-starred options.

Dolphins increase in Setúbal Portugal in 2026! - Portugal Business News 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:   Portugal is becoming a haven for dolphins, with the youngest one born in July 2025 and named Bravo. The dolphin pod is located in Portugal’s Sado Estuary nature reserve in Setúbal that is south of Lisbon.   Bottlenose dolphins have a grey back, a lighter belly area, and a pronounced beak. They can reach about four meters in length and weigh 800 kilograms. They feed on fish, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, and on the Atlantic croaker fish that is also returning to the region.   While dolphins live around 50 years, the population of bottlenose dolphins residing in Portugal’s Sado estuary is unique in the country and one of only three known in all of Europe.   Here is a video of dolphins in Setúbal Portugal in 2026: Video of dolphins in Setúbal Portugal in 2026 - Portugal Business News

What countries globally rank highest in the Rule of Law? - Portugal Business News 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:     1 - Here is what the Rule of Law 2025 index score produced by the WJP takes into account:   1 | Constraints on Government Powers 2 | Absence of Corruption 3 | Open Government 4 | Fundamental Rights 5 | Order and Security 6 | Regulatory Enforcement 7 | Civil Justice 8 | Criminal Justice     2 – Here are the Top 15 countries globally that rank the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025:     1 – Denmark   Denmark ranks No. 1 country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.90 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     2 – Norway   Norway ranks 2 nd  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.89 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     3 – Finland   Finland ranks 3 rd  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.87 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     4 – Sweden   Sweden ranks 4 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.85 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     5 – New Zealand   New Zealand ranks 5 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.83 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     6 – Germany   Germany ranks 6 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.83 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     7 – Luxembourg   Luxembourg ranks 7 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.83 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     8 – Ireland   Ireland ranks 8 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.82 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     9 – Netherlands   Netherlands ranks 9 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.82 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     10 – Estonia   Estonia ranks 10 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.82 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     11 – Australia   Australia ranks 11 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.80 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     12 – Austria   Austria ranks 12 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.79 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     13 – Canada   Canada ranks 13 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.79 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     14 – United Kingdom   United Kingdom ranks 14 th country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.78 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.     15 – Japan   Japan ranks 15 th  country globally that ranks the highest in the Rule of Law in 2025, with an overall score of 0.78 according to the WJP Rule of Law Index.

What are the best passports in the world in 2026? - Portugal Business News 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 best passports in the world in 2026:     1 – Singapore   Singapore ranks No. 1 best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 192 countries.     2 – Japan   Japan ranks 2 nd  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 188 countries.     3 – South Korea   South Korea ranks 3 rd  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 188 countries.     4 – Denmark   Denmark ranks 4 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 186 countries.     5 – Luxembourg   Luxembourg ranks 5 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 186 countries.     6 – Spain   Spain ranks 6 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 186 countries.     7 – Sweden   Sweden ranks 7 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 186 countries.     8 – Switzerland   Switzerland ranks 8 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 186 countries.     9 – Austria   Austria ranks 9 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     10 – Belgium   Belgium ranks 10 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     11 – Finland   Finland ranks 11 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     12 – France   France ranks 12 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     13 – Germany   Germany ranks 13 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     14 – Greece   Greece ranks 14 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     15 – Ireland   Ireland ranks 15 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     16 – Italy   Italy ranks 16 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     17 – Netherlands   Netherlands ranks 17 th best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     18 – Norway   Norway ranks 18 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 185 countries.     19 – Hungary   Hungary ranks 19 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 184 countries.     20 – Portugal   Portugal ranks 20 th  best passport in the world in 2026, giving visa-free access to 184 countries.

Top 20 Startup Hubs in Europe in 2025 - Portugal Business News 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”:     Top 20 Startup Hubs in Europe in 2025:     1 – London – UK   London, UK, ranks No. 1 startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   London also ranks 3 rd startup hub globally in 2025, after Silicon Valley and New York city.     2 – Paris – France   Paris, France, ranks 2nd startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   Paris also ranks 12 th  startup hub globally in 2025.     3 – Amsterdam-Delta – Netherlands   Amsterdam-Delta, Netherlands ranks 3rd startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   Amsterdam-Delta, Netherlands also ranks 20 th  startup hub globally in 2025.      4 – Berlin – Germany   Berlin, Germany, ranks 4th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   Berlin also ranks 24 th startup hub globally in 2025.     5 – Stockholm – Sweden   Stockholm, Sweden, ranks 5th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   Stockholm also ranks 31 st startup hub globally in 2025.     6 – Zurich – Switzerland   Zurich – Switzerland ranks 6th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   Zurich also ranks 33rd startup hub globally in 2025.     7 – Munich – Germany   Munich, Germany ranks 7th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   Munich also ranks 34th startup hub globally in 2025.     8 – Madrid – Spain   Madrid, Spain ranks 8th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.   Madrid also ranks 40th startup hub globally in 2025.     9 – Istanbul – Turkey   Istanbul, Turkey ranks 9 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     10 – Copenhagen – Denmark   Copenhagen, Denmark ranks 10th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     11 – Barcelona – Spain   Barcelona, Spain ranks 11th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     12 – Dublin – Ireland   Dublin, Ireland ranks 12 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     13 – Greater Lausanne – Switzerland   Greater Lausanne, Switzerland ranks 13 th  startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     14 – Milan – Italy   Milan, Italy ranks 14 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     15 – Greater Helsinki – Finland   Greater Helsinki, Finland ranks 15 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     16 – North Rhine-Westphalia – Germany   North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany ranks 16 th  startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     17 – Brussels – Belgium   Brussels, Belgium ranks 17 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     18 – Bristol – UK   Bristol, UK ranks 18 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     19 - Manchester-Liverpool - UK   Manchester-Liverpool, UK ranks 19 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.     20 – Birmingham – UK   Birmingham, UK ranks 20 th startup hub in Europe in 2025, according to Startup Genome’s latest report.

What is the cheapest online supermarket in Portugal? - Portugal Business News Retail News Europe – Here are the cheapest and the most expensive online supermarkets in Portugal in 2025, according to a study by DecoPROteste:     1 - What is the cheapest online supermarket in Portugal?   The ranking of cheapest online supermarkets in Portugal is:   No 1 – Continente – The cheapest online supermarket No 2 – Pingo Doce – only 1% more expensive than Continente No 3 – FROIZ – only 1% more expensive than Continente No 4 – Auchan – only 2% more expensive than Continente No. 5 – 360hyper – only 2% more expensive than Continente     2 - What is the most expensive online supermarket in Portugal?   The most expensive online supermarket in Portugal is El Corte Ingles, that is 10% more expensive than Continente .

Top 10 EU countries where tourism brings the highest external revenues - Portugal Business News 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:   While tourism exports from EU countries totaled 28 billion euros in 2024, Spain topped the list with the highest external revenues from the Tourism sector with 98.4 billion euros, however it represents only 6.2% of Spain’s GDP.     Top 10 EU countries where tourism brings the highest external revenues and their share of GDP:     1 – Spain   Spain ranks No. 1 EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 98.4 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Spain as a share of GDP amounting to 6.2% in 2024.     2 – France   France ranks 2nd EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 71.1 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from France as a share of GDP amounting to only 2.4% in 2024.     3 – Italy   Italy ranks 3 rd  EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 54.2 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Italy as a share of GDP amounting to only 2.5% in 2024.     4 – Germany   Germany ranks 4th EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 37.1 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Germany as a share of GDP amounting to only 0.9% in 2024.   This makes Germany the EU country that is the least dependent on tourism as a share of GDP.     5 – Portugal   Portugal ranks 5th EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 27.7 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Portugal as a share of GDP amounting to 9.7% in 2024.   This makes Portugal the EU country the most dependent on tourism as a share of GDP, after Croatia, Malta and Cyprus.     6 – Austria   Austria ranks 6th EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 24.3 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Austria as a share of GDP amounting to 5% in 2024.     7 – Netherlands   The Netherlands ranks 7 th EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 21.9 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Netherlands as a share of GDP amounting to only 1.9% in 2024.     8 – Greece   Greece ranks 8 th  EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 21.6 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Greece as a share of GDP amounting to 9.1% in 2024.     9 – Croatia   Croatia ranks 9 th  EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 15 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Croatia as a share of GDP amounting to 17.5% in 2024.   This makes Croatia the EU country that is the most dependent on tourism as a share of GDP.     10 – Poland   Poland ranks 10 th  EU country where tourism brings the highest external revenues, with tourism exports reaching 13 billion euros in 2024. This represents tourism exports from Poland as a share of GDP amounting to only 1.6% in 2024.

Which banks invested in stablecoin startups in 2025? - Portugal Business News Financial News World – Here are the banks that invested in stablecoin startups in 2025, according to the CB Insights Tech Trends 2026:   With the USA enacting the GENIUS (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S.) Stablecoins Act in July 2025, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins, that are cryptocurrencies that are backed by assets, major financial institutions have been investing in stablecoin startups.     Here are the Banks that invested in stablecoin startups in 2025:     1 – Morgan Stanley   Morgan Stanley ranks No. 1 bank that invested in a stablecoin startup in 2025, with a Series D investment round on 7/14/25 in stablecoin startup ZeroHash, that is a stablecoin payments infrastructure company.     2 – Citi Ventures   Citi Ventures ranks 2 nd  bank that invested in a stablecoin startup in 2025, with a Series B investment round on 10/09/25 in stablecoin startup BVNK, that is a stablecoin payments infrastructure company.     3 – Bank of America   Bank of America ranks 3 rd  bank that invested in a stablecoin startup in 2025, with a Seed VC investment round on 09/22/25 in stablecoin startup SHIELD AI, that is a B2B stablecoin payments company.     4 – Standard Chartered   Standard Chartered ranks 4 th  bank that invested in a stablecoin startup in 2025, with a Seed investment round on 02/18/25 in stablecoin startup StraitsX, that is a Stablecoin payments infrastructure company.     5 – HSBC   HSBC ranks 5 th  bank that invested in a stablecoin startup in 2025, with an investment round on 09/24/25 in stablecoin startup ELLIPTIC, that is a Crypto compliance company.