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Top 10 Marketplaces in Europe for   previously owned goods - Portugal Business News E-Commerce News Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Sustainable Marketplaces for previously owned goods in Europe, according to the latest report by Cross Border Commerce Europe:     1 – What is the value of online re-commerce sales of previously owned goods in Europe?   While the gross merchandise value of re-commerce, or reverse commerce, for selling previously owned goods grew by +18% between 2024 and 2025, reaching 121 billion euros, marketplaces account for 74% of total re-commerce with a value of 90 billion euros.     2 – What is the forecast for online re-commerce sales of previously owned goods in Europe for 2026?   By 2026, re-commerce is expected to represent 14% of total online sales value in Europe, with 85% of consumers now regularly buying or selling second-hand goods. Fashion and beauty re-commerce online sales are expected to reach 7.8% and it is a growing trend.       3 - Here are the Top 10 Marketplaces for previously owned goods in Europe:     1 – Back Market - France   Back Market ranks No. 1 most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Consumer Electronics sector.     2 – Etsy – USA   Etsy ranks 2 nd  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Mass Merchant sector.     3 – OLX – Netherlands   OLX, that is part of the Naspers Group, ranks 3 rd  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Mass Merchant sector.     4 – Refurbed – Austria   Refurbed ranks 4 th  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Consumer Electronics sector.     5 – eBay – USA   eBay ranks 5 th  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Mass Merchant sector.     6 – MPB – United Kingdom   MPB ranks 6 th  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Consumer Electronics sector.     7 – Vestiaire Collective – France   Vestiaire Collective, that is part of the LVMH Group, ranks 7 th  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Fashion, Jewelry and Baby sectors.       8 – Sellpy – Sweden   Sellpy, that belongs to the H&M Group, ranks 8 th  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Fashion, Jewelry and Baby sectors.       9 – CeX – United Kingdom   CeX ranks 9 th  most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Consumer Electronics sector.     10 – Collector Square – France   Collector Square ranks 10 th most sustainable Marketplace in Europe and operates in the Fashion, Jewelry and Baby sectors.

Ukraine and Portugal sign agreement for joint drone production - Portugal Business News Government of Portugal News - Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced that Portugal and Ukraine have signed an agreement for the joint production of underwater drones and the holding of an economic forum between the two countries. Luís Montenegro was speaking at a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on December 20th in Kiev. What is Portugal's Defence cooperation with Ukraine in 2026? Portugal's Prime Minister highlighted that "Portugal and Ukraine have, in the field of unmanned vehicles, knowledge that is today at the forefront of the world" and announced the willingness to produce in Portugal "drones with Ukrainian technology and scientific knowledge" and to take national "experience and scientific knowledge" to Ukraine. Portugal and Ukraine are committed to ensuring that the meeting marks "a turning point" in economic relations between the two countries, with a bilateral economic forum taking place in 2026: "there is a very large scope to enhance this relationship in the future," Portugal's Prime Minister argued. What is Portugal's position on Ukrainians residing in Portugal? Alongside Volodymyr Zelensky, Luís Montenegro made a point of thanking the nearly 80,000 Ukrainian citizens currently residing in Portugal: "They have full integration, they are now part of our economic fabric, many of them with a second generation that is also fully integrated and qualified, and they are an example of our capacity for welcoming and integration, and also an example of the contribution we can receive in strengthening our human resources ," he said. The Prime Minister is today making an official visit to the Ukrainian capital, accompanied by the Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, to express, on a political and human level, Portugal's solidarity with the Ukrainian people. "It is an expression of support that has been continuous since the first minute that Russia's unjustified aggression began," he stated. This trip follows the European Council held this week in Brussels, in which European Union leaders approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which will be financed through common debt issued by the EU in the financial markets and guaranteed by the Union's budget. What are Portugal's contributions to Ukraine? Luís Montenegro stressed that Ukraine is going through a particularly challenging time, needing financial, political and humanitarian support, and recalled that Portugal has contributed consistently, both bilaterally and within the framework of the European Union, in areas such as humanitarian aid, social support, military cooperation and political-diplomatic assistance. What is Portugal's position on the War in Ukraine? Portugal's Prime Minister also highlighted that, in addition to institutional support, this visit aims to convey closeness and affection to a country that " has been attacked, is being invaded and is at war, " reinforcing the bond between the Portuguese and Ukrainian peoples. In Kyiv, in addition to meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, Portugal's Prime Minister will meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, Yulia Svyrydenko, and with the Speaker of Parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk. These meetings aim to deepen political dialogue and strengthen cooperation between Portugal and Ukraine in a context of defending sovereignty, peace, and international law.

A ucraniana Elvira Gavrilova-Paterson entrou para o TOP 20 dos influenciadores de Portugal - Portugal Business News Elvira Gavrilova-Paterson A empresária ucraniana e fundadora da iHaven e da Elledgy Media Group, Elvira Gavrilova-Paterson, entrou  no prestigiado ranking dos TOP 20 influenciadores mais influentes de Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo ocupa o primeiro lugar da lista, enquanto Gavrilova-Paterson ficou na sexta posição, o que evidencia o crescimento da sua presença e autoridade nas áreas de tecnologia, segurança, diplomacia cultural e negócios internacionais.   A ucraniana Elvira Gavrilova-Patterson entrou para o TOP 20 dos influenciadores de Portugal - PBN iHaven Elvira Gavrilova-Paterson  nasceu em Mykolaiv, mas vive e trabalha em Portugal há mais de dez anos. É fundadora da empresa internacional iHaven  — um projeto que está a construir a primeira rede europeia de residências subterrâneas fortificadas e autónomas de nova geração. O conceito combina arquitetura premium, segurança de nível militar, total autonomia energética e de recursos, bem como uma infraestrutura que permite viver debaixo de terra em caso de ameaças externas. O projeto está a ser desenvolvido desde 2019. Os terrenos para o primeiro complexo em Portugal já foram adquiridos e a construção das 20 residências encontra-se em fase de execução. Os próximos hubs estão previstos para a Ucrânia e para a região do Sul da Europa. iHaven  — um projeto que está a construir a primeira rede europeia de residências subterrâneas fortificadas e autónomas de nova geração - PBN Elledgy Media Group Além do negócio de infraestrutura, Gavrilova-Paterson dirige a produtora internacional Elledgy Media Group, que colabora com marcas globais — BMW, Mercedes-Benz, LG, Lay’s, Orbit, Dolce & Gabbana, PUBG Mobile — e acompanha estreias e eventos culturais de nível mundial. Entre os principais projetos estão a organização do Forbes Courchevel, Forbes Saint-Tropez, a gala do NASA Kennedy Space Center, bem como eventos em Cannes, Mónaco, Lisboa e Atenas. A Elledgy Media Group também está envolvida na produção cinematográfica. A empresa trabalhou nos filmes Holiguards (com Kevin Spacey, Dolph Lundgren e Tyrese Gibson), O Caso no Hotel Wall Street  (com Eric Roberts), Superpower  de Sean Penn, assim como na apresentação do novo filme de Jean-Claude Van Damme em Cannes.  Elledgy Media Group - Portugal Business News A presença de Gavrilova-Paterson no TOP 20 dos influenciadores mais influentes de Portugal é um exemplo de como líderes ucranianos conseguem não apenas adaptar-se aos mercados internacionais, mas também definir tendências e impulsionar direções inovadoras, especialmente nas áreas de segurança, tecnologia e media. Nos seus planos estão a continuação da expansão da rede iHaven, o lançamento do hub central europeu, a ampliação da direção tecnológica de satélites SpaceSat e a realização de novos projetos cinematográficos com a participação de atores de renome mundial. Siga Elvira Gavrilova Paterson na redação Elledgy Media Group Newsroom no site Portugal Business News.

APEX Ventures references Portugal Business News - About Portugal Business News APEX Ventures references Portugal Business News in its Roundup of 2025: 1 - Click here to see the Portugal Business News reference on APEX Ventures LinkedIn page:   2 - Click to see the article mentioning APEX Ventures on Portugal Business News: Top 10 European VCs investing in the AI Drug Discovery sector 3 - Click to see more references about Portugal Business News:   About Portugal Business News:     About Portugal Business News®:  The Portugal Business News website was created in September 2022 and is a registered trademark No. 702305.   The Portugal Business News website, that started by providing Business News about all sectors in Portugal now focuses on a broad range of business sectors for all European countries and international news.   The main sectors covered by Portugal Business News across Europe are Tech, Startups, Economy, Investment, Real Estate, Luxury Brands, Renewable Energy, Travel and Tourism, EU Defence, Jobs and Salaries, business opinions and expert advice on SEO and HR trends, to name a few.   Articles by Portugal Business News are published and referenced on flagship industry websites, on Government trade and investment websites, on the websites and reports of leading research companies and organizations, including the European Commission, Invest Europe, Crunchbase, Dealroom, Economist Impact, Startup Genome, Wikipedia; in specialized magazines globally, in Portuguese newspapers and in multilingual news aggregators.     About APEX Ventures: APEX Ventures ranks 6th VC in Europe investing in the Biotech and AI Drug Discovery sector with 4 investment rounds representing 6.45% of total rounds. Their motto is Build the next generation of world's leading deep tech companies!" APEX Ventures is a European venture capital firm focusing on deep tech companies. The team act not only as investors but also as company builders with a mission to support the most talented startup teams in building global market leaders. APEX Ventures usually invests in Seed funding rounds, and its biotech drug discovery portfolio startups include Quibim and CardiaTec.

What are the Top 10 fastest growing forests in Europe? - Portugal Business News Environment News Europe – Here are the Top 10 fastest growing forests in Europe and the volume of timber produced, according to a report by Eurostat dated December 19 th , 2025:     Here are the Top 10 fastest growing forests in Europe:     1 – Portugal   Portugal ranks No. 1 country in Europe with the highest forest growth with 11.1% forest growth in 2023.   The Portuguese Forest cover occupies more than a third of the national territory, that represents four times what it was in the 19th century.   The volume of timber produced by Portugal was around 169,979 thousand cubic meters in 2023.   “ Around 36% of our territory is forest. Forest and scrubland make up 69% of the territory, ” according to Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro at the ceremony presenting Portugal’s Forest Intervention Plan until 2050, which foresees an investment of around 6.4 billion euros.     2 – Denmark   Denmark ranks 2 nd  country in Europe with the highest forest growth with 7.6% forest growth in 2023.   The volume of timber produced by Denmark was around 149,719 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     3 – Ireland   Ireland ranks 3 rd  country in Europe with the highest forest growth with 6.8% forest growth in 2023.   Ireland ranks 1 st country in the ranking of growth of timber stock with +3.6%.   The volume of timber produced by Ireland was around 152,702 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     4 – Finland   While Finland ranks 4th country in Europe with the highest forest growth in 2023, the volume of timber produced by Finland was around 2,638,368 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     5 – Lithuania   While Lithuania ranks 5th country in Europe with the highest forest growth in 2023, the volume of timber produced by Lithuania was around 56,382 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     6 – Belgium   While Belgium ranks 6th country in Europe with the highest forest growth in 2023, the volume of timber produced by Belgium was around 179,870 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     7 – Sweden   While Sweden ranks 7th country in Europe with the highest forest growth in 2023, the volume of timber produced by Sweden was around 3,803,019 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     8 – Poland   While Poland ranks 8th country in Europe with the highest forest growth in 2023, the volume of timber produced by Poland was around 2,698,678 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     9 – Hungary   While Hungary ranks 9th country in Europe with the highest forest growth in 2023, the volume of timber produced by Hungary was around 412,526 thousand cubic meters in 2023.     10 – Latvia   While Latvia ranks 10th country in Europe with the highest forest growth in 2023, the volume of timber produced by Latvia was around 676,259 thousand cubic meters in 2023.

What are Portugal’s fiscal incentives to combat the housing crisis in 2026? - Portugal Business News Government of Portugal News - The Portuguese Government has submitted a draft law to combat the housing crisis on December 18 th  2025, through a set of fiscal incentives, with Portugal’s Housing support now reaching around 1 billion euros in less than two years. Here is the list of Portugal's tax incentives for companies operating in the Real Estate sector and for tenants in 2026:     1 – What are Portugal fiscal incentives in the Real Estate sector in 2026?   Portugal fiscal incentives in the Real Estate sector cover not only families, but also businesses and investment funds, to boost the construction and availability of housing for sale or rent at moderate prices.   This set of incentives aims to directly benefit the entire real estate market value chain by reducing taxation  on both economic agents responsible for increasing the housing supply and middle-class families, thereby lowering the costs associated with buying and renting residential properties.     2 – What are Portugal’s VAT incentives for the Construction sector in 2026?   Portugal’s VAT incentives for the Construction sector include applying the reduced VAT rate to construction projects involving residential properties where the price does not exceed €648,000 in the case of purchase for primary and permanent residence, or where the rent does not exceed €2,300 in the case of residential rental.   In the case of "self-construction," that is, when construction services are directly acquired for a property intended for one's own permanent residence, the Government's proposal stipulates that the purchaser may request a refund of the difference between the standard VAT rate and the reduced rate.     3 - What are Portugal IRS (Income Tax) incentives for the Real Estate sector in 2026?   Portugal IRS (Income Tax) incentives for the Real Estate sector start in 2026 and continue until the end of 2029. The autonomous tax rate applied to moderate-value rents under the Personal Income Tax (IRS) will be reduced from 25% to 10%.   In the case of lease agreements covered by the Simplified Affordable Housing Scheme (where rents are less than 80% of the median rent for the municipality), the rents are exempt from income tax.   The Government also proposes to exempt capital gains on real estate from income tax when the proceeds are applied to properties for residential rental at moderate prices.     4 - What are Portugal’s Investment incentives for Residential Leasing in 2026?   Portugal’s Investment incentives for Residential Leasing include the creation of investment lease agreements ("CIA"), lasting up to 25 years, in which at least 70% of the construction area is allocated to moderate rents, under which the following benefits may be granted:   •      Exemption from Property Transfer Tax (IMT) and Stamp Duty on the acquisition of land for construction and other urban buildings for the construction or rehabilitation of properties intended for residential rental .   •      Exemption from IMI (Municipal Property Tax) for a period of up to 8 years and a reduction of up to 50% of the IMI rate for the remaining period of the CIA (Certificate of Acquisition of Property).   •      Exemption from Additional IMI tax during the term of the CIA;   •      Reduced VAT rate on construction contracts;   •      50% VAT refund on architectural services, projects, etc .   •      50% reduction in Stamp Duty in proportion to the assets used for residential leasing held by an Alternative Investment Undertaking .     5 - What are Portugal's fiscal incentives for corporate tax on rental income in 2026?   In the case of companies, Portugal fiscal incentives for corporate tax on rental income rental income derived from lease and sublease agreements with rents not exceeding €2,300 is considered at only 50%, with rental income from lease agreements covered by the Simplified Affordable Housing Regime being exempt from Corporate Income Tax.      6 - What are Portugal’s fiscal incentives for taxation of investment funds in the real estate sector in 2026?   Portugal’s fiscal incentives for taxation of investment funds in the real estate sector where 5% of the assets are allocated to affordable housing, the Government's proposal foresees the taxation of only 5% of the income distributed in the year following its receipt, in proportion to the income resulting from affordable housing contracts.     7 - What are Portugal’s fiscal incentives for first-time homebuyers in 2026?   Portugal’s fiscal incentives for first-time homebuyers include income tax benefits, as well as an exemption from Property Transfer Tax (IMT) and Stamp Duty provided the property is affordable and intended exclusively for their own permanent residence.     8 - What are Portugal’s fiscal incentives for housing for young people in 2026?   Portugal’s fiscal incentives for housing for young people include incentives to support young people in acquiring their first permanent home, through exemption from Property Transfer Tax (IMT), Stamp Duty, and Public Guarantee, as well as measures already adopted by the Government to strengthen the housing supply, either through the construction of new homes or through the provision of public assets for housing.     9 - What are Portugal’s income tax incentives for tenants in 2026?   Portugal’s income tax incentives for tenants include the limit for deductions from income tax related to rental expenses that will increase to 900 euros in 2026 and to 1,000 euros from 2027 onwards.

Top 20 European countries producing the highest percentage of renewable energy - Portugal Business News Renewable Energy News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 20 European countries producing the highest percentage of renewable energy, according to a report by Eurostat dated December 16 th , 2025:     1 – What is the EU average percentage production of renewable energy in 2024?   The EU average percentage production of renewable energy in 2024 is 25.230%.  There are 17 countries that have a percentage production of renewable energy that is above the EU average in 2024.     2 – Here are the Top 20 European countries producing the highest percentage of renewable energy:     1 – Iceland   Iceland ranks No. 1 country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 79.332% in 2024.     2 - Norway   Norway ranks 2nd country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 77.932% in 2024.     3 – Sweden   Sweden ranks 3 rd  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 62.846% in 2024.     4 – Finland   Finland ranks 4 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 52.124% in 2024.     5 – Denmark   Denmark ranks 5 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 46.759% in 2024.     6 – Latvia   Latvia ranks 6 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 45.535% in 2024.     7 – Albania   Albania ranks 7 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 43.111% in 2024.     8 – Austria   Austria ranks 8 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 42.951% in 2024.     9 – Montenegro   Montenegro ranks 9 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 40.822% in 2024.     10 – Estonia   Estonia ranks 10 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 38.015% in 2024.     11 – Portugal   Portugal ranks 11 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 36.319% in 2024.     12 – Lithuania   Lithuania ranks 12 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 35.408% in 2024.     13 – Croatia   Croatia ranks 13 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 26.708% in 2024.     14 – Serbia   Serbia ranks 14 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.816% in 2024.     15 – Spain   Spain ranks 15 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.423% in 2024.     16 – Romania   Romania ranks 16 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.378% in 2024.     17 – Greece   Greece ranks 17 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.364% in 2024.     18 – Slovenia   Slovenia ranks 18 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 24.635% in 2024.   This is below the EU average percentage production of renewable energy that is 25.230% in 2024.       19 – France   France ranks 19 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 23.229% in 2024.     20 – Bulgaria   Bulgaria ranks 20 th  country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 23.210% in 2024.

Top 10 Quantum companies by funding received - Portugal Business News Tech Investment News – Here are the Top 10 Quantum companies globally with the highest funding received, according to OECD report “Mapping the global quantum ecosystem”, dated December 2025:   The ranking of Top 10 Quantum companies globally focuses on the quantum firms that received the highest amount of funding in the period 2014-2024. While most of the largest recipients are well known firms active in core quantum technologies, like Psiquantum, the list also includes companies in quantum enabling technologies, such as Lightmatter.     Top 10 Quantum companies by funding received:   1 - PSIQUANTUM, CORP. - California, USA   PsiQuantum corp ranks No. 1 Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 2,039.45 million.     2 - SB TECHNOLOGY INC.   SB Technology Inc ranks 2 nd Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 1,575.00 million     3 - IONQ, INC.   Ionq, inc, ranks 3rd Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 1 479.60 million.     4 - D-WAVE SYSTEMS, INC.   D-Wave Systems, inc ranks 4 th Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 956.78 million.     5 - RIGETTI COMPUTING INC.   Rigetti Computing inc. ranks 5 th Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 934.41 million.     6 - LIGHTMATTER, INC.   Lightmatter, inc ranks 6 th Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 822.00 million.     7 - ROCKLEY PHOTONICS LTD.   Rockley Photonics Ltd ranks 7 th Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 808.50 million.     8 - INFINERA   Infinera ranks 8 th  Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 718.80 million     9 - QUANTINUUM, LTD.   Quantinuum, Ltd ranks 9 th Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 647.00 million.     10 - ARQIT LIMITED   Arqit Ltd ranks 10 th  Quantum company by funding received that reaches USD 477.34 million.

Portugal Golden Visa: Why This Is a Strategic Moment to Act ugal Golden Visa: Why This Is a Strategic Moment to Act his Is a Strategic Moment to Act Portugal Golden Visa: Portugal has long been recognised as one of Europe’s most stable and attractive destinations for international investors. In recent years, this reputation has been reinforced by the evolution of the Portugal Golden Visa programme into a more structured, transparent, and investment-focused pathway for non-EU citizens seeking long-term residency in Europe, according to The Blue Portugal. With real estate no longer part of the programme, the Portugal Golden Visa is now centred on regulated investment funds. This shift has created a clearer legal framework, stronger alignment with international compliance standards, and greater predictability for investors who value governance, transparency, and long-term planning. Rather than reducing demand, this evolution has increased interest from informed investors who are less focused on short-term gains and more concerned with stability, diversification, and jurisdictional security. A programme shaped by regulatory maturity One of the defining characteristics of the Portugal Golden Visa today is regulatory clarity. The programme operates within well-defined legal parameters, with investment routes subject to oversight, reporting obligations, and compliance mechanisms that meet European standards. This maturity is particularly relevant in a global context where investment migration programmes are becoming more selective. Jurisdictions that offer clarity, consistency, and credible regulatory oversight are increasingly favoured over those relying on loosely structured or opaque models. For investors, this translates into confidence. The ability to assess risk, understand obligations, and plan outcomes is central to any serious investment decision, especially when residency and long-term mobility are involved. Why investment funds have become the preferred route As applicants increasingly turn to regulated investment funds , the structure of the Portugal Golden Visa has become more aligned with institutional investment logic. Funds offer diversification, professional management, and a defined regulatory framework, making them a more predictable option compared to asset-specific investments. However, this shift also places greater importance on execution. Fund selection, legal coordination, tax considerations, and procedural timing all play a critical role in the success of an application. A well-structured programme can still be undermined by poor coordination or lack of specialised guidance. In this context, investors are no longer simply choosing a country. They are choosing a framework, a strategy, and a team capable of navigating both regulatory and practical complexity. Long-term value beyond residency The Portugal Golden Visa continues to offer compelling advantages beyond the immediate right of residence. These include access to the Schengen Area, relatively low physical stay requirements, and a clearly defined path towards permanent residency and citizenship under Portuguese law. For families, entrepreneurs, and internationally mobile individuals, the programme serves as a strategic foothold in Europe. It provides flexibility, jurisdictional diversification, and long-term planning options that extend well beyond the initial investment horizon. As global mobility becomes more constrained and regulatory environments more complex, these attributes are increasingly difficult to replicate elsewhere. Execution as the decisive factor Today, the success of a Portugal Golden Visa application depends less on the concept of the programme itself and more on how it is executed. From fund selection to legal structuring, each step requires careful alignment with the applicant’s objectives, risk profile, and long-term plans. Errors, delays, or misaligned advice can result in missed opportunities or unnecessary exposure. Conversely, a well-coordinated approach allows investors to move forward with clarity and confidence, supported by professionals who understand the programme in its current form. For many investors, the question is no longer whether Portugal remains an attractive option, but how to structure a compliant and well-informed application at the right moment.

Top 10 non-hotel real estate brands with the highest growth - Portugal Business News 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:   The Savills Branded Residences Report has analyzed what will be the Top 10 non-hotel real estate brands in 2030 and here is the ranking.     Top 10 non-hotel real estate brands with the highest growth   1 - YOO INSPIRED BY STARCK 2 – PININFARINA 3 - YOO STUDIO 4 – TRUMP 5 - ELIE SAAB 6 – ARMANI 7 – NOBU 8 – FENDI 9 - GREG NORMAN 10 - MISSONI   While branded hotels govern the branded real estate sector, branded apartments and villas are now trending and becoming a high-growth luxury segment in the real estate sector.   The YOO INSPIRED BY STARCK branded real estate is the brand with the highest growth and ranks No. 1 in the ranking of branded real estate.   Pininfarina is also a high-growth brand in the real estate sector and ranks 2 nd  in the ranking of branded real estate, with a significant development pipeline across South America.   Looking at the current pipeline of branded real estate projects for 2030, Elie Saab demonstrates the second-highest pipeline of non-hotel brands, with several developments across the MENA region.   New entrants in the branded real estate segment, namely Fendi, Missoni and Versace, are also expected to enter the Top 10 non-hotel real estate brands in 2030.

Images of the Karl Lagerfeld apartments in Lisbon - Portugal Business News Real Estate News Europe – Here are the images of the branded Karl Lagerfeld apartments that are opening in Lisbon, Portugal, by 2028, complete with the list of all the luxury features included: Images of the Karl Lagerfeld apartments in Lisbon Karl Lagerfeld branded apartments in Lisbon: Lisbon is becoming an upmarket and fashionable destination for high-net-worth individuals to relocate to, and luxury branded residences are part of Lisbon’s new image.   Karl Lagerfeld branded apartments will be in Lisbon’s prime residential area at Rua Braamcamp 48–50, just a few steps from Lisbon’s designer fashion street Avenida da Liberdade.   Karl Lagerfeld branded apartments in Lisbon   are developed in partnership with Portuguese company OVERSEAS and are designed in line with a Bauhaus style. The building features a sculptural V-shaped façade with the eponymous Karl Lagerfeld red color scheme, that is in line with the red border that Karl Lagerfeld famously used to frame his sketches. It is a signature finish that is now being applied to Lisbon city itself.   The Karl Lagerfeld branded apartments in Lisbon comprise just ten apartments of over 234 m2 spread across eleven floors, with the interior design developed by The One Atelier and the furniture supplied by Karl Lagerfeld Maison. The materials used include steel, lacquer and Via Láctea granite that resembles a starry night, with warm Grigio-toned wood.   The special features of Lisbon’s Karl Lagerfeld apartments include a concierge service, a gym and a wellness floor that includes a sauna and a floating pool. The apartments include smart-home controls, heated floors, smart appliances and a private jacuzzi, while the communal pool features an underwater sound system, so the music never stops, even when swimming.   The Karl Lagerfeld apartments brand in Lisbon will also be part of a chain of branded real estate including the Karl Lagerfeld Macau hotel and the Karl Lagerfeld Villas in Marbella, Spain as well as Karl Lagerfeld Villas in Dubai.   With the customer service team wearing designer Karl Lagerfeld uniforms, high fashion is coming to stay in Lisbon.

Top Defence Companies by funding rounds in European hubs in 2025 - Portugal Business News Defence Investment News Europe – Here are the Top Defence Companies by funding rounds in European hubs in UK and Germany in 2025, according to a CNBC report dated December 11 th , 2025:   While Europe scrambles to rearm amid rising geopolitical tensions, the U.K. and Germany are emerging as key hubs for AI defense startups since Venture capital funds are flowing into defense startups in these countries, following the NATO agreement to increase Defence spending to 5% of GDP.   A record USD 4.3 billion has been invested in the European Defence sector between 2022 and 2025, that represents nearly four times the funds invested in the previous four years, according to Dealroom data.   Meanwhile, Germany announced its defense spending would rise to a record figure of 100 billion euros, while the UK Government announced investment funds of £ 5 billion in June 2025. The U.K. is also part of defense partnership AUKUS with Australia and the U.S. since 2021, and this has led U.S. defense company Anduril to sign a £ 30 million contract with the UK for its attack drones in March 2025.     Top Defence Companies by funding rounds in European hubs in UK and Germany in 2025:     1 – Quantum Systems – Germany   Defence company Quantum Systems , that produces AI strike drones, has a valuation of EUR 13 billion in 2025.     2 - Helsing – Germany   Defence company Helsing , that produces AI strike drones, has a valuation of EUR 12 billion in 2025. Helsing has several contracts with the U.K. government.     3 - Tekever – Portugal   Defence company Tekever, that produces AI drones, became a unicorn in 2025, and announced a major contract to supply unmanned aerial systems to the UK Royal Air Force in May.     4 - PhysicsX – UK     Defence company PhysicsX , that is a manufacturing platform, raised USD 155 million in 2025.     4 - Stark – Germany   Defence company Stark, that produces attack and reconnaissance drones since 2024, raised USD 100 million in 2025 from investors Sequoia Capital, Thiel Capital, and the NATO Innovation Fund.     5 - Cambridge Aerospace – UK   Defence company Cambridge Aerospace, that is missile interception startup, raised USD 100 million in August 2025.