Portugal news - What is the minimum wage in Portugal in 2024? Portugal’s Government has just announced what will be the minimum wage in Portugal in 2024. What is the minimum wage in Portugal in 2024? The minimum wage per month in Portugal in 2024 is 820 Euros, but it is paid over 14 months. The minimum wage per month in Portugal in 2024 is therefore 956,66 Euros if it is paid over 12 months. The minimum wage per year in Portugal in 2024 is 11,480 Euros, that is 820 Euros per month over 14 months, or 956,66 Euros per month if it is paid over 12 months. What is the minimum wage in Portugal in 2023? The minimum wage per month in Portugal in 2023 is 760 Euros, but it is paid over 14 months. The minimum wage per month in Portugal in 2023 is therefore 886,66 Euros if it is paid over 12 months. The minimum wage per year in Portugal in 2023 is 10,640 Euros, that is 760 Euros per month over 14 months, or 886,66 Euros per month if it is paid over 12 months. What is the minimum wage difference in Portugal between 2023 and 2024? The minimum wage difference in Portugal between 2023 and 2024 is therefore 70 Euros per month if it is paid over 12 months, that is 840 Euros per year. #portugalnews #newsportugal #whatistheminimumwageinportugalin2024 #whatistheminimumwageinportugalin2023 #whatistheminimumwagepermonthinportugalin2024 #whatistheminimumwagepermonthinportugalin2023 #whatistheminimumwageperyearinportugalin2024 #whatistheminimumwageperyearinportugalin2023 #whatistheminimumwagedifferenceinportugalbetween2023and2024

Portugal news - Which jobs pay the highest salary in Portugal? Here are the jobs that pay the highest salary in Lisbon and Porto according to a new study by Adecco. With Portugal now facing serious difficulties in recruiting and retaining employees, the Portuguese job market is favorable for those who are looking for a job and salaries are getting higher. The industries that pay the highest salaries in Portugal are the shared services, legal, hospitality and finance sectors. Here are the Top 10 highest-paying jobs in Portugal: 1 – Head of a Shared Services Center/Global Business Services Center The best-paid job in Portugal is Head of a Shared Services Center or of a Global Business Services Center. The maximum salary in Lisbon reaches 154,000 euros gross per year, while in Porto it reaches 100,000 euros gross per year. 2 – Legal Manager The second best-paid job in Portugal is Legal Manager with a maximum salary of 150,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 85,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 3 – Head of legal practice with over 10 years’ experience The third best-paid job in Portugal is Head of legal practice with over 10 years’ experience that reaches a maximum salary of 140,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 75,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 4 – Hotel Director The fourth best-paid job in Portugal is Hotel Director that reaches a maximum salary of 126,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 126,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 5 – Corporate Finance The fifth best-paid job in Portugal is in Corporate Finance that reaches a maximum salary of 90,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 60,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 6 – Cloud Engineer The sixth best-paid job in Portugal is Cloud Engineer that reaches a maximum salary of 90,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 80,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 7 – SAP Consultant The seventh best-paid job in Portugal is SAP Consultant that reaches a maximum salary of 90,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 80,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 8 – Cybersecurity Engineer The eighth best-paid job in Portugal is Cybersecurity Engineer that reaches a maximum salary of 85,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 80,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 9 - Senior Associate Lawyer The ninth best-paid job in Portugal is Senior Associate Lawyer with over 4 years’ experience that reaches a maximum salary of 80,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 48,000 euros gross per year in Porto. 10 – Tax Manager The tenth best-paid job in Portugal is Tax Manager that reaches a maximum salary of 75,000 euros gross per year in Lisbon, while it reaches a maximum salary of 70,000 euros gross per year in Porto. #portugalnews #newsportugal #portugalbusinessnews #whichjobspaythehighestsalaryinportugal #industriesthatpaythehighestsalariesinportugal #highestpayingjobsinportugal #bestpaidjobinportugal

Actualités Portugal – Le bateau portugais, Técnico Solar Boat,  a remporté le 2ème prix du Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024, tandis que leur prototype de bateau à hydrogène a remporté le prix Eco-Conception. Le bateau solaire portugais, Técnico Solar Boat, est un projet universitaire développé en 2015 qui comprend des étudiants de divers cours d’ingénierie du Instituto Superior Técnico qui travaillent ensemble pour développer des bateaux de compétition alimentés par les énergies renouvelables. Le bateau portugais Técnico Solar Boat a montré ses incroyables performances dans la course de championnat de Monaco et dans la course de slalom menées par une équipe d Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisbonne. Le bateau portugais a également remporté le prix Eco-Conception pour la conception du São Miguel 02, un prototype de bateau à hydrogène, qui récompense les pratiques durables dans le développement d’un prototype. Le Monaco Energy Boat Challenge est plus qu’une compétition, c’est un spectacle visuel mettant en valeur l’innovation, le design et la performance, du design épuré des bateaux à l’intensité des concurrents, en passant par les paysages grandioses de Monaco. La compétition célèbre l’art et l’élégance de la navigation durable dans le monde du yachting d’élite durant la compétition annuelle du Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #actualitésénergiesrenouvelablesportugal #bateauxàénergierenouvelable #bateauxportugais #TécnicoSolarBoat #MonacoEnergyBoatChallenge2024 #InstitutoSuperiorTécnico

Portugal news - Portuguese tech company Glintt Global has just announced a partnership with UK tech company Systems iO via Glintt Next. Leading Portuguese tech company Glintt Global, that is headquartered in Lisbon and is trading on Euronext, is the Iberian leader in Health-tech. Glintt Global closed 2023 with revenues of 120.2 million euros, a figure that represented an increase of 6.7% and which was driven mainly by business growth in the areas of Pharmacy, in Portugal and Spain; Hospital Software, in Spain and multisectoral Technological Consulting. Glintt introduced a new brand architecture that divides the company's approach to the market into its two main strategic pillars: Glintt Life, the sub-brand for the healthcare market, and Glintt Next, a sub-brand for technology consulting services for industries such as telecommunications, financial services, energy or public administration. Systems iO, that was founded in 2019, stands out as a specialist in OutSystems development for the UK specialty insurance market. Since their inception, they have broadened their horizons, developing software across various industry verticals and embracing other technologies such as UIPath and Microsoft Power Platform. The new partnership between Portuguese tech company Glintt Next and Systems iO marks a significant leap forward, enhancing their Low-Code platform and driving digital transformation across the UK. The partnership with the British tech company will deliver innovative solutions, especially in the area of Low Code, while the internationalization of the Portuguese company will allow for optimizing the level of investment and risk while broadening access to international customers. #portugalnews #newsportugal #technewsportugal #GlinttGlobal #GlinttNext #SystemsiO #healthtechportugal

Portugal news - Portuguese fashion accessories brand Parfois expands to Saudi Arabia. Portuguese fashion accessories brand Parfois, that is headquartered in Porto, has more than 1,000 stores in over 12 countries and is furthering its internationalization in the Middle East. Parfois has just opened its latest store at Taif Park Mall, that is 29th location in Saudi Arabia. The new store spans 130 m² and represents a celebration of elegance and minimalism, with a fresh and contemporary design that invites customers to immerse themselves in the world of the Parfois brand. The new Parfois store in Saudi Arabia features premium materials such as white stone, natural oak wood, and micro cement, to create an atmosphere of lightness and warmth. Additionally, the store boasts a large storefront that allows a view of the entire interior. Looking ahead, Portuguese women’s fashion accessories brand plans to open an additional seven stores across Saudi Arabia by the end of 2024, further expanding their presence and commitment in the Middle East. #portugalnews #newsportugal #fashionbrandsportugal #brandsnewsportugal #Parfois

Actualités Portugal - La marque portugaise Parfois s’étend en Arabie Saoudite. La marque portugaise d’accessoires de mode Parfois, basée à Porto, compte plus de 1,000 magasins dans plus de 12 pays et poursuit son internationalisation au Moyen-Orient. Parfois vient d’ouvrir sa dernière boutique à Taif Park Mall, ce qui représente son 29e emplacement en Arabie saoudite. Le nouveau magasin s’étend sur 130 m² et représente une célébration de l’élégance et du minimalisme, avec un design frais et contemporain qui invite les clients à se plonger dans l’univers de la marque Parfois. La nouvelle boutique Parfois en Arabie Saoudite dispose de matériaux haut de gamme tels que la pierre blanche, le bois de chêne naturel et le micro-ciment, pour créer une atmosphère de légèreté et de chaleur. En outre, le magasin dispose d’une grande vitrine qui permet une vue sur tout l’intérieur. À l’avenir, la marque portugaise d’accessoires de mode pour femmes prévoit d’ouvrir sept boutiques supplémentaires en Arabie saoudite d’ici la fin de 2024, renforçant ainsi sa présence et son engagement au Moyen-Orient. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #marquesdemodeportugal #actualitédesmarquesportugal #Parfois

Portugal news - Salesforce opened a new office in Lisbon. Salesforce now has a new office in Lisbon’s prestigious Avenida da República, a presence that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to growth in Portugal, while its new position in the heart of the city will contribute to building new partnerships in the vibrant Portuguese market. Salesforce is a cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco that was founded by former Oracle executive Marc Benioff in 1999. The tech company provides customer relationship management (CRM) software and applications focused on sales, customer service, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, and application development. Salesforce, that is traded on the NYSE: CRM and on the S&P 100, published revenues of USD 34.86 billion in 2024. With the expansion of Salesforce in Portugal, the company will further its goal to support local businesses on their journey to digital transformation by offering innovative solutions that drive their growth and success in the digital age. #portugalnews #newsportugal #investmentnewsportugal #salesforceportugal

Portugal news – Portugal’s tourism sector is booming, and the country received 19% more tourists in 2023, to reach a total of 26.5 million tourists. Portugal’s tourism sector in 2023 did even better that during pre-pandemic highs, with +7.7% more tourists than in 2019. Here are the figures for tourist arrivals in Portugal by country of residence in 2023: Portugal’s main inbound tourism market is Spain, with a share of 25.2%, having registered a 16.7% growth in 2023 compared to the previous year. The total number of inbound tourists in Portugal in 2023 reached 32.5 million guests, which provided 85.1 million overnight stays, corresponding to variations of +12.5% and +10.3% respectively, figures that reflect an average annual growth of 2.4% and 2.3%. The seasonality rate for inbound tourism in Portugal in 2023 fell to 36.9% and reached its lowest value since 2013. This indicator was higher for residents with 41.3% than for non-residents with 34.8%. What is the growth of tourist arrivals in Portugal by region? Figures for the number of tourists by region in Portugal show that all regions recorded increases in the number of overnight stays in 2023, with the West & Vale do Tejo region registering +18.2%, the North registering +14.0%, and the Lisbon metropolitan region registering +11.8%, being the regions with the highest growth in tourism figures. The Algarve registered an increase in number of tourists of +6.7%, and Central Portugal registered +6.9%, that are the less significant increases in tourism figures in Portugal. Compared to 2019, tourist arrivals in the Algarve and Setúbal did not reach pre-pandemic levels with overnight stays being -1.5% and -0.9% respectively. #portugalnews #newsportugal #tourismnewsportugal #tourismfiguresportugal #touristarrivalsinportugalbycountryofresidence #seasonalityratetourismportugal #touristarrivalsinportugalbyregion

Actualités Portugal - Le secteur touristique du Portugal est en plein essor et le pays a reçu 19 % plus de touristes en 2023, pour atteindre un total de 26,5 millions de touristes. Le secteur touristique du Portugal en 2023 a fait encore mieux que lors des sommets prépandémiques, avec +7,7% plus de touristes qu’en 2019. Voici les chiffres des arrivées touristiques au Portugal par pays de résidence en 2023 : Le principal marché touristique du Portugal est l’Espagne, avec une part de 25,2%, ayant enregistré une croissance de 16,7% en 2023 par rapport à l’année précédente. Le nombre total d’arrivées touristiques au Portugal en 2023 a atteint 32,5 millions de visiteurs, ce qui a fourni 85,1 millions de nuitées, correspondant à des variations de +12,5% et +10,3% respectivement, des chiffres qui reflètent une croissance annuelle moyenne de 2,4% et 2,3%. Le taux de saisonnalité des arrivées touristiques au Portugal en 2023 a chuté de 36,9 % et a atteint son taux le plus bas depuis 2013. Cet indicateur était plus élevé pour les résidents avec 41,3 % que pour les non-résidents avec 34,8 %. Quelle est la croissance des arrivées touristiques au Portugal par région ? Les chiffres pour les arrivées touristiques par région au Portugal montrent que toutes les régions ont enregistré une augmentation du nombre de nuitées en 2023, avec la région de l’ouest & Vale do Tejo (vallée du Tage) enregistrant +18,2%, le nord enregistrant +14,0%, et la région métropolitaine de Lisbonne enregistrant +11,8%, étant les régions affichant la plus forte croissance du tourisme. L’Algarve a enregistré une augmentation du nombre de touristes de +6,7%, et le centre du Portugal a enregistré +6,9%, qui sont les augmentations les moins significatives des arrivées touristiques au Portugal par région. Par rapport à 2019, les arrivées touristiques dans l’Algarve et à Setúbal n’ont pas atteint les niveaux prépandémiques, les nuitées étant de -1,5 % et de -0,9 % respectivement. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #actualitétouristiqueportugal #actualitéstourismeportugal #chiffresdutourismeportugal #arrivéestouristiquesauportugalparpaysderésidence #saisonnalitédesarrivéestouristiquesauportugal #arrivéestouristiquesauportugalparrégion

Portugal news – A Portuguese woman ranks in the list of 19 winners of the Microsoft Power Women Awards. Portuguese woman Paula Francisca Fernandes is one of the 19 winners of the Microsoft Power Women Awards 2024, that aims at giving visibility to women from the EMEA region who hold leadership positions in the Microsoft ecosystem. Paula Francisca Fernandes is not only the Managing Director of Accenture in Portugal, but she is also in charge of the Technology area. Paula Francisca heads a team of more than 2,000 highly specialized tech professionals in the Advanced Technology Centers. These specialized tech centers are based in multiples locations including Lisbon, Braga and Coimbra, and 44% of employees are women. The Portuguese winner of the Microsoft Power Women Awards 2024 intends to continue with her mission of empowering people and organizations to leverage technology and diversity to create value in an efficient and increasingly ethical and responsible way. The Microsoft Power Women Awards is an initiative that highlights women who are paving new paths and achieving new goals in the technology sector, without neglecting the theme of diversity and inclusion. According to Abel Aguiar, Executive Director for Channel and Partners at Microsoft Portugal, although women represent 49% of total employment in non-STEM professions, only 29% take on roles related to technology. Furthermore, this representation drops to less than 18% in high-level leadership positions. Microsoft intends to change these statistics by highlighting talented women in leadership from across the EMEA region. The Microsoft Power Women Awards 2024 received around 400 nominations, out of which there are 19 winners from 15 EMEA countries, namely Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. #portugalnews #newsportugal #technewsportugal #humanresourcesnewsportugal #MicrosoftPowerWomenAwards2024 #PaulaFranciscaFernandes #AccenturePortugal #womeninleadershipportugal

Actualités Portugal – Une Portugaise se classe dans la liste des 19 lauréates des Microsoft Power Women Awards. La Portugaise Paula Francisca Fernandes est l’une des 19 lauréates du Prix Femmes de Pouvoir de Microsoft (Microsoft Power Women Awards) 2024, dont le but est de donner de la visibilité aux femmes de la région EMEA qui occupent des postes de direction dans l’écosystème Microsoft. Paula Francisca Fernandes est non seulement la directrice générale d’Accenture au Portugal, mais elle est également responsable du secteur de la technologie. Paula Francisca dirige une équipe de plus de 2,000 professionnels hautement spécialisés dans des centres technologiques de pointe. Ces centres technologiques spécialisés sont éparpillés dans plusieurs villes, y compris Lisbonne, Braga et Coimbra, et 44% des employés sont des femmes. La lauréate portugaise des Microsoft Power Women Awards 2024 a l’intention de poursuivre sa mission d’habiliter les personnes et les organisations à tirer parti de la technologie et de la diversité pour créer de la valeur non seulement avec efficacité, mais aussi de manière éthique et responsable. Les Microsoft Power Women Awards sont une initiative qui met en évidence les femmes qui ouvrent de nouvelles voies et atteignent de nouveaux objectifs dans le secteur technologique, sans négliger le thème de la diversité et de l’inclusion. Selon Abel Aguiar, directeur exécutif de Channel and Partners chez Microsoft Portugal, bien que les femmes représentent 49% de l’emploi total dans les professions non-STIM, seulement 29% assument des rôles liés à la technologie. De plus, cette représentation chute à moins de 18 % dans les postes de direction de haut niveau. Microsoft a l’intention de changer ces statistiques en mettant en évidence les femmes talentueuses dans la région EMEA. Les Microsoft Power Women Awards 2024 ont reçu environ 400 nominations, dont 19 lauréates de 15 pays de la zone EMEA, à savoir l’Autriche, la Belgique, le Danemark, la Finlande, la France, l’Allemagne, l’Irlande, l’Italie, les Pays-Bas, la Norvège, le Portugal, l’Espagne, la Suède, la Suisse et le Royaume-Uni. #actualitésportugal #nouvellesportugal #actualitéstechnologiquesportugal #actualitésressourceshumainesportugal #femmesaupouvoirportugal #MicrosoftPowerWomenAwards2024 #PaulaFranciscaFernandes #AccenturePortugal

Portugal news - Portuguese hair care product by MUSA Natural Cosmetics won the Silver award 2024 by “Free From Skincare.” The “Free From Skincare Awards” celebrate and encourage skincare manufacturers who create cosmetics that exclude some of the allergens, fragrances and other ingredients sometimes associated with skin and health issues, as well as ethical and environmental concerns. In the Hair Care products category, the Gold award was obtained by Dagda for its shampoo bars, while the Silver awards were obtained by M.I.F Soap Co and by Portuguese MUSA Natural Cosmetics for their shampoo bars. The Solid Shampoo for Oily Hair (Champô Sólido Cabelo Oleoso) by Portuguese Beauty & Personal Care manufacturer MUSA Natural Cosmetics was recognized for its quality hair care product. The hair care product was celebrated since, according to the jury, this shampoo bar has a really classy look about it since it’s a lovely dark green with some gold paint on it and it leaves the hair looking glossy and healthy looking, while making it less oily. Portuguese Beauty & Personal Care manufacturer MUSA Natural Cosmetics is internationally recognized for its sustainable cosmetics with its performance, natural composition and reduced environmental impact. The award is another milestone for the internationalization of the Portuguese brand that it focused on continuous innovation in the natural cosmetics sector. #portugalnews #newsportugal #haircareproductsportugal #beautyandpersonalcaremanufacturersportugal #MUSANaturalCosmetics #FreeFromSkincareAwards