Dua Lipa opens a Library in Portugal - Portugal Business News News Celebrities Portugal - Dua Lipa opens a Library in Portugal - the Manifesto Library - in partnership with Livraria Lello in Porto, one of the world’s oldest bookshops with an enchanting neo-Gothic interior: Famous English singer Dua Lipa, who won three Grammy Awards, opened the Manifesto Library, a space dedicated to books that challenge power and resist censorship. The Manifesto Library is located in the Lello bookshop that is reminiscent of a Harry Potter scene, with its neo-gothic sweeping red staircase and stained glass windows. The library´s carved mahogany shelves, gothic arches and glowing brass lamps, plunge readers directly into the intriguing atmosphere cast by the 1869 bookstore. Dua Lipa´s Manifesto Library in Porto´s Lello bookstore - Portugal Business News The enchanting bookstore in the heart of Portugal is the place to find hidden books that political powers have been seeking to silence. Dua Lipa´s Manifesto Library is a voice in the dark, where hidden books take center stage in a mysterious and beautiful bookshop in northern Portugal. With the Manifesto Library illuminated under the stained glass skylight that bears the phrase ¨Decus in labore¨, meaning “honor in work,” Dua Lipa challenges the world to honor authors who were silenced. ¨Some books challenge the way we see the world. These books deserve to be remembered.¨ - Dua Lipa Dua Lipa´s Manifesto Library in Portugal - Portugal Business News Dua Lipa´s Manifesto Library in Porto, Portugal, is filled with 100 banned books with the aim to allow readers to read the world differently, sparking both controversy and intellectual conversations.

Top 10 European countries with the highest population decline - Portugal Business News News Economy Europe - Here are the Top 10 European countries with the highest population decline rate in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a report by Statista: Countries from Eastern Europe have the highest population decline rate in 2025 as these countries suffer from a combination of high emigration rates and low birth rates. Top 10 European countries with the highest population decline: 1 - Latvia Latvia ranks No. 1 European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 1.27% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 2 - Albania Albania ranks 2nd European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 1.06% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 3 - Poland Poland ranks 3rd European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.98% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 4 - Romania Romania ranks 4th European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.86% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 5 - Lithuania Lithuania ranks 5th European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.71% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 6 - Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 6th European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.67% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 7 - Bulgaria Bulgaria ranks 7th European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.66% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 8 - Serbia Serbia ranks 8th European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.6% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 9 - Moldova Moldova ranks 9th European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.57% in 2025 compared to the previous year. 10 - Croatia Croatia ranks 10th European country with the highest population decline in 2025, with a decline rate of 0.53% in 2025 compared to the previous year.

ME by Meliá hotel Lisbon branded by Lacoste - Portugal Business News Luxury Brands News - Here are the images of the ME by Meliá hotel Lisbon branded by Lacoste, that is the highlight of the Lacoste luxury holiday experience this summer: ME by Meliá Hotels are now branded by Lacoste, a partnership that allows the hotel brand to offer a Luxury Lifestyle experience to its guests. The Lacoste brand now decorates the rooftop of the five-star ME by Meliá hotel located in the heart of Lisbon. The Attiko Rooftop Pool Bar is decorated by Lacoste for the summer holidays, a new visual identity that inspires the Dolce Vita. The new Lacoste hotel décor is a partnership with André Gillier, the owner of the largest knitwear factory in France. The new Lacoste brand ambassadors: ME by Meliá employees have become brand ambassadors for Lacoste through branded uniforms with the sporty-chic and cosmopolitan Lacoste hallmark. Here are images of the new Lacoste uniforms: ME by Meliá employees become brand ambassadors for Lacoste through branded uniforms - Portugal Business News ME by Meliá hotel employees wearing branded Lacoste uniforms - Portugal Business News The Lacoste brand now has a new type of brand influencers: The ME by Meliá hotel employees: “Seeing our teams comfortable, happy and proud of what they wear says a lot about who we are as a company. This partnership makes them influencers of our brand” - Lola Chamorro, Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, Meliá Hotels International. ME by Meliá hotel uniforms branded by Lacoste - Portugal Business News The new Lacoste uniforms are light, beautiful and very easy to wear, and hotel guests enjoy seeing the new stylish hotel employees, according to María del Mar Portillo Lozano, Housekeeper at ME Meliá hotel Malaga, Spain. “I never imagined that I could work in so much comfort, in sneakers and with this style. When I was little, I used to see my father wear Lacoste and never imagined it would end up being part of my day-to-day work! I feel comfortable, with freedom of movement, and you can see that even in the way we express ourselves. When the team is happy, the ME by Meliá experience and essence really flows” - Anabel Lendinez, Aura Manager at ME Meliá hotel Lisbon. The iconic Lacoste crocodile logo and classic piqué cotton polo shirts focus on a visual identity inspired by two the brand´s signature colors: Lacoste green and the terracotta tone of clay tennis courts, in a subtle allusion to the brand's origins. The Lacoste brands turns the ME by Meliá Hotels into a Luxury Tourism Experience: Lacoste branded hotel in Lisbon: ME Meliá hotel - Portugal Business News Lisbon is now on the map for tourists searching for a luxury lifestyle experience, where tourism and fashion blend to create a unique holiday this summer: The Lacoste holiday experience in Lisbon - Portugal Business News

Top 10 EU countries with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio - Portugal Business News Financial News Europe - Here are the Top 10 EU countries with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio in 2026, as well as the Tax to GDP ratio in the EU in 2026, according to the EU Annual Report on Taxation 2026, published in July 2026: What is the Tax to GDP ratio in the EU in 2026? The Tax to GDP ratio in the EU in 2026 is 40.1% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. Top 10 EU countries with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio in 2026: 1 - France France ranks No. 1 EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 44.3% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 2 - Austria & Denmark Austria and Denmark rank 2nd in the ranking of the Top EU countries with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 44.1% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 3 - Italy Italy ranks 3rd EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 43.0% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 4 - Finland Finland ranks 4th EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 42.7% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 5 - Belgium Belgium ranks 5th EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 42.2% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 6 - Luxembourg Luxembourg ranks 6th EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 41.9% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 7 - Sweden Sweden ranks 7th EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 41.3% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 8 - Germany Germany ranks 8th in the ranking of the Top EU countries with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 41.1% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 9 - Greece Greece ranks 9th EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 39.9% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. This is lower than the Tax to GDP ratio in the EU in 2026 is 40.1% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026. 10 - Croatia Croatia ranks 10th EU country with the highest Tax Revenue to GDP ratio that is 39.8% of GDP in 2026 according to the EU forecast published in July 2026.

Ranking of Top Unicorns that have spawned the most startups in Europe & Israel - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe - Here is the Ranking of the Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe & Israel, according to the Dealroom Founder Factories report 2026: There are now 28 unicorns that have become Founder Factories and that have spawned at least 20 tech startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel. More than half (55%) of startups founded by former Unicorn employees were founded in the same city as the Unicorn where they previously worked. This has resulted in thriving Tech Hubs developing around these Unicorns across Europe and Israel, with the Top cities being London, Paris, Tel Aviv, Berlin and Stockholm. Ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups in Europe & Israel: 1 - Klarna - Sweden Klarna ranks No. 1 Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 75 startups. 2 - Spotify - Sweden Spotify ranks 2nd Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 67 startups. 3 - Revolut - UK Revolut ranks 3rd Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 58 startups. 4 - Deliveroo - UK Deliveroo ranks 4th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 57 startups. Deliveroo employees created notable unicorn founder factories GORILLAS and ZEGO. 5 - King - Sweden King ranks 5th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 55 startups. 6 - Zalando - Germany Zalando ranks 6th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 54 startups. 7 - Criteo - France Criteo ranks 7th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 53 startups. 8 - Delivery Hero - Germany Delivery Hero ranks 8th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 42 startups. Delivery Hero employees created notable unicorn founder factories GORILLAS and Flink. The total amount raised by former Delivery Hero employees who created startups is USD 3.89 billion. 9 - WIX - Israel WIX ranks 9th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 37 startups. 10 - N26 - Germany N26 ranks 10th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 36 startups. 11 - Glovo - Spain Glovo ranks 11th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 35 startups. 12 - Doctolib - France Doctolib ranks 12th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 33 startups. 13 - Bolt - Estonia Bolt ranks 13th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 32 startups. 14 - Skype - founded in Luxembourg Skype ranks 14th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 31 startups. Skype employees created notable unicorn founder factories Bolt, Wise, pipedrive and Cera. The total amount raised by former Delivery Hero employees who created startups is USD 3.61 billion. 15 - Wise - United Kingdom Wise ranks 15th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 31 startups. 16 - ironSource - Israel ironSource ranks 16th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 30 startups. 17 - Playtika - Israel Playtika ranks 17th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 30 startups. 18 - BlaBlaCar - France BlaBlaCar ranks 18th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 28 startups. 19 - Celonis - founded in Germany Celonis ranks 19th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 26 startups. 20 - ROVIO - Finland ROVIO ranks 20th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 26 startups. 21 - Ayden - Netherlands Ayden ranks 21st Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 25 startups. 22 - Skyscanner - Scotland - UK Skyscanner ranks 22nd Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 25 startups. 23 - HELLOFRESH - Germany HELLOFRESH ranks 23rd Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 24 startups. 24 - Babylon - Israel Babylon ranks 24th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 21 startups. 25 - Mellanox Technologies - founded in Israel Mellanox Technologies ranks 25th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 21 startups. 26 - IMPROBABLE - United Kingdom IMPROBABLE ranks 26th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 20 startups. 27 - Monzo - United Kingdom Monzo ranks 27th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 20 startups. 28 - Zettle - Sweden Zettle ranks 28th Unicorn in the ranking of Top Unicorns Founder Factories that have spawned the most startups created by former employees in Europe and Israel with 20 startups.

Dealroom ranking of Top countries by No. of Unicorns in Europe & Israel - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe - Here is the Dealroom 2026 ranking of Top countries by number of Unicorns backed by VCs and the percentage of startups that reached Unicorn status within 2 years in Europe and Israel, according to the report published on July 10th, 2026: What is the number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel that are backed by VCs? There are more than 400 Unicorns in Europe and Israel that are backed by VCs in 2026, according to a new Dealroom report published in partnership with Accel and Revelio Labs. What is the percentage of startups that reached Unicorn status within 2 years in Europe and Israel? Out of the 86 new Unicorns in Europe and Israel from 2023 onwards, 20% are two years old or less. Prior to 2023, only 5% of Unicorns went from startup to Unicorn status within 2 years. The Dealroom study emphasizes that the advent of AI has drastically increased the pace of startup growth. The Dealroom ranking of venture-backed Unicorns in Europe and Israel excludes traditional biotech and quasitech Unicorns: Dealroom 2026 ranking of Top countries by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs: 1 - Israel Israel ranks No. 1 country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 100 Unicorns. 2 - United Kingdom The UK ranks 2nd country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 74 Unicorns. 3 - Germany Germany ranks 3rd country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 51 Unicorns. 4 - France France ranks 4th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 42 Unicorns. 5 - Sweden Sweden ranks 5th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 15 Unicorns. 6 - Spain Spain ranks 6th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 13 Unicorns. 7 - Switzerland Switzerland ranks 7th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 13 Unicorns. 8 - Netherlands The Netherlands ranks 8th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 12 Unicorns. 9 - Denmark Denmark ranks 9th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 10 Unicorns. 10 - Finland Finland ranks 10th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 9 Unicorns. 11 - Ireland Ireland ranks 11th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 7 Unicorns. 12 - Portugal Portugal ranks 12th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 6 Unicorns. 13 - Belgium Belgium ranks 13th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 6 Unicorns. 14 - Estonia Estonia ranks 14th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 5 Unicorns. 15 - Norway Norway ranks 15th country by number of Unicorns in Europe and Israel backed by VCs with 5 Unicorns.

Airbnb is now giving authorities access to data on rentals - Portugal Business News Real Estate News Europe - Airbnb is now giving authorities access to data on short-term rentals, in line with the EU Short-Term Rental Data Regulation that is in effect since May 2026. Here is the impact of Airbnb on the city of Porto in Portugal and Airbnb´s Rural Commitment in Spain: The Airbnb City Portal gives more than 450 European local authorities a single place to monitor listings, flag and take down non-compliant ones. This includes Portugal, Spain, Italy and France, where Airbnb has already adapted their portal to national registration schemes. In Portugal, the city of Porto has an agreement with Airbnb for local accommodation to be regulated based on evidence and to distribute tourism beyond urban centers in order to relieve pressure on the housing market. According to data from Portugal´s Tourism Authority, short-term rentals represent about 2% of the housing stock in Portugal, and housing rents have continued to rise despite the drastic measures against short-term rentals taken by several cities. The city of Porto is being used as a useful benchmark for other European cities, according to Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago, General Manager of Airbnb Marketing Services for Spain and Portugal. What is the impact of Airbnb on the city of Porto in Portugal? The impact of Airbnb on the city of Porto in Portugal includes: Airbnb has a voluntary agreement for the collection and remittance of the tourist tax and has transferred more than 24.5 million euros to the municipality of Porto since 2018, out of which an amount of 5.4 million euros was obtained in 2024 alone. Airbnb launched a Seal of Trust to promote quality in local accommodation. Airbnb launched a digital tool that gives the authorities of the city of Porto a direct insight into the activity of short-term rental properties on its platform. What is the impact of Airbnb in Spain? The impact of Airbnb in Spain includes: Airbnb´s Rural Commitment to a three-year action plan with $50 million in funding for projects aimed at promoting new tourist destinations, supporting local businesses, and revitalizing rural areas in Spain.

What are Portugal´s new Car Registration rules? - Portugal Business News Automotive News Europe - Here are Portugal´s new Car Registration rules, including the new Single Circulation Tax (IUC) on Motor Vehicles and Portugal´s new regime for emissions trading, according to an announcement by the Government of Portugal dated July 9th, 2026: What are Portugal´s new Car Registration rules? 1 - Here is Portugal´s new Single Circulation Tax (IUC) on Motor Vehicles: Portugal´s new Single Circulation Tax (IUC) on Motor Vehicles will now coincide with the calendar year, and will no longer dependent on the month of vehicle registration. Portugal´s new Single Circulation Tax (IUC) will now be paid by the end of April, bringing its operation closer to that of other taxes and providing greater predictability for families. Portugal´s new Single Circulation Tax (IUC) can be paid either in 1, 2 or 3 installments as follows: In 1 installment: when the amount is equal to or less than €100 In 2 installments: in April and October, when the amount is greater than €100 and equal to or less than €500 In 3 installments: in April, July and October, when the amount is greater than €500. 2 - Here is Portugal´s new Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) regime: Portugal´s new Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) regime involves: The strengthening of the IMT's presence in Citizen Shops, The creation of a specialized unit to monitor railway infrastructure and submarine cable projects, The clarification of competences in matters of railway safety. 3 - Here is Portugal´s new regime for emissions trading: Portugal´s new regime for emissions trading involves a new Decree establishing the application of the European emissions trading system for the transport and building sectors. The new emissions trading model creates the conditions for the operation of a market for tradable carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission allowances, encouraging the reduction of emissions in a more economically efficient way. The Decree foresees a phased implementation and establishes transition mechanisms designed to protect consumers, avoiding increased impacts, particularly on fuel costs. This new instrument will also contribute to achieving Portugal´s objectives to combat climate change.

What are Portugal´s new Housing Rental rules? - Portugal Business News Real Estate News Europe - Here are the new Housing Rental rules in Portugal, as well as the current housing rental market situation that is addressed by Portugal´s new housing legislation, according to an announcement by the Government of Portugal published on July 9th, 2026: Portugal´s Council of Ministers approved a reform of the rental market aimed at increasing the housing supply and ensuring a more effective response to vulnerable families. Portugal´s news Housing decree is part of the "Building Portugal" strategy to promote access to housing and boost the rental market. Portugal´s new Housing Rental rules address the shortage of supply, rising rents, and the high number of homes that remain unrented. The new housing legislation creates a simpler, more predictable, and balanced framework, encouraging owners to make more houses available. What is the current housing rental market situation in Portugal? Portugal just adopted new Housing Rental rules to address the current housing rental market situation. Here are the figures for Portugal´s current housing rental market situation: Portugal has 250,000 empty houses that pose a security risk as they can easily catch fire. Portugal registered a 68% increase in house rental prices since 2020 since the lack of housing supply raises prices Only 22% of houses in Portugal are rented since the real estate sector concentrates on the acquisition market What are the new Housing Rental rules in Portugal in 2026? 1 - Portugal is ending controls on new Housing Rental contracts: Portugal has abolished controls on new housing rental contracts, while maintaining the regime applicable to existing contracts unchanged. Landowners may now be free to define security deposits and advance rent payments, and rental agreements may now be signed and sent by email. Portugal also ended the limits for opposing the automatic renewal of contracts and regulates the right of first refusal. 2 - Portugal is facilitating judicial decisions related to eviction and rent recovery: Portugal has strengthened the mechanisms for rental contract termination in case of default and has simplified the procedures for vacating properties when there is a court ruling. 3 - Portugal is creating an Emergency Housing Fund (FEH) for home loss or domestic violence: Portugal´s new Emergency Housing Fund will provide financial support for accommodation or relocation expenses, with automatic allocation within a maximum of 10 days after the application is submitted. The support will be managed by IHRU, in coordination with Social Security and other public entities. Portugal´s new Emergency Housing Fund will provide up to €2,300 per month in rent support for 6 months. The housing support is a direct, non-refundable financial support to guarantee rapid, temporary or permanent rehousing. For people who are over 65 years old or who have a disability of over 60% and who have rental contracts prior to 1990, rents can only be updated when the household's annual income is above 64,000 euros. 4 - Portugal´s measures to increase Housing supply include building incentives: Portugal´s measures to increase Housing supply include simplifying construction licensing and applying a reduced VAT rate to construction that is now 6%. 5 - Portugal is simplifying the sale of houses in the case of inheritances: Portugal´s new housing measures accelerate agreements between heirs to eliminate the issue of empty houses. 6 - Portugal has new Tax incentives for income from housing rentals: Portugal has reduced IRS for housing leases and it is now limited to a ceiling of up to 10% income tax on rental income. 7 - Portugal´s new housing measures include support for young people to have access to housing: Portugal´s housing support for the youth, that involves 180,000 beneficiaries, includes: Exemptions from the Municipal tax on the Onerous Transfer of Real Estate (IMT) Exemption from Stamp Tax (IS) A Government Guarantee under the ¨The Porta 65 Jovem Program¨ that aims to provide support to young people aged between 18 to 35 years old to rent a house for permanent residence by allocating a percentage of the rent as a monthly subsidy. Through Decree-Law No. 42/2024, dated July 2, 2026, the possibility of applying for housing support without a lease agreement was introduced. 8 - Portugal is increasing its investment in public housing: Portugal increased its investment in public housing to build 145,000 new houses.

Copernicus image showing Europe´s 2nd hottest June in 2026 Environment News Europe - Here is the Copernicus image showing Europe´s 2nd hottest June in 2026 compared to reference period 1991-2020, as well as what region globally is the most affected by heatwaves, according to Copernicus Climate Change Service data, published on July 9th, 2026: June 2026 was the second-warmest June globally as the global average surface air temperature was 16.54°C, that represents 1.39°C above the estimated pre-industrial level registered between 1850-1900. What region globally is the most affected by heatwaves? Western Europe is the region most affected by heatwaves globally, as the region recorded an average temperature of 20.74°C in June 2026, that is Western Europe’s warmest June on record. This surface air temperature was 3.05°C above the 1991-2020 average for June, surpassing the previous record set in June 2025. An intense heatwave affected much of Western and Central Europe during the second half of June 2026, breaking many June and some all-time records for daily maximum temperature in several countries. The Copernicus image of Europe´s 2nd hottest June shows the average surface air temperature anomalies across parts of Central and Western Europe from June 18-30, 2026. The map shows marked temperature anomalies in Western Europe, with warmer-than-average conditions reaching peaks of +9°C in France and Germany. Which oceans have the highest anomalies in Sea Surface Temperatures in 2026?

What is the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium? - Portugal Business News Space News Europe - Here is what is the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium and the list of members of the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC): What is the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium? The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC), that is headquartered in the Azores, Portugal, and is co-led with Abreu Advogados law firm that is headquartered in Lisbon, leads the Alliance for European Autonomous Access to Space (AEAAS). The AEAAS is an International Consortium selected by the European Union for a Coordination and Support Action to review the Space regulatory practices and guidelines for Access to Space. With the motto “From EU Soil to Outer Space: Regulation as an enabler for Spaceports”, the AEAAS will review over 40 jurisdictions under more than 30 individualized regulatory key items, to identify best practices, standards, and guidelines, and deliver a foundational regulatory proposal that will enhance the European Union’s space autonomy and competitiveness. The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC) recognizes the urgent need for a unified European framework concerning spaceports, and will map, assess, and benchmark available practices and regulations worldwide against a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on safety, sustainability, interoperability, and robust security. Who are the members of the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC)? The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC), that is co-led with Abreu Advogados, comprises the following organizations: 1 - Alpha Impulsion 2 - ASTech Paris Region 3 - Borie Conseils Exports 4 - Commercial Space Technologies Ltd. (CST) 5 - HEUKING 6 - HyImpulse 7 - impulso.space 8 - Isar Aerospace 9 - Reflect Solutions Ltd 10 - Stellar Kinetics 11 - The Agência Espacial Portuguesa 12 - German Aerospace Center (DLR) The Atlantic Spaceport Consortium will also incorporate insights from a wide range of industry experts and regulators, including non-EU partners, who can provide unique perspectives on globally mature, commercially driven launch environments.

Portugal increases Defence Spending to 3.1% of GDP in 2026 - Portugal Business News Defence News Europe - Portugal increases its Defence Spending to 3.1% of GDP in 2026, according to an announcement by Portugal´s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, at the NATO Summit held in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026. Here is the list of Portugal´s Defence priorities: Portugal´s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, highlighted the common commitment of NATO´s European partners, as well as Canada, and the United States towards strengthening investment in Defense, as this will allow NATO to increase its capacity to respond to security challenges in a context of growing international instability. What is Portugal´s Defence Investment as a percentage of GDP? Portugal´s Defence Investment as a percentage of GDP in 2026 is to increase its aggregate investment to around 3.1% of GDP in 2026, including Defense spending and investments with simultaneous investments in both the civilian and military sectors, thus maintaining the trajectory agreed with NATO allies. Portugal exceeded the target of investing 2% of its GDP in 2025, that represented an increase of 38% in Defence investment compared to the previous year. What are Portugal´s Defence priorities? Here is the list of Portugal´s Defence priorities: 1 - Portugal´s stance towards the Defence of Ukraine: Portugal reaffirmed its commitment towards supporting Ukraine through the joint effort of NATO allies: Portugal will once again match the military and financial support granted to Ukraine in the previous two years and will participate in Ukraine's Air Defense Support Program, with a contribution of approximately 50 million euros. For Portugal´s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, support for Ukraine remains essential for collective security and for defending the democratic values ​​shared by NATO allies. 2 - Portugal´s stance towards maritime security: Portugal reiterated the importance of NATO maintaining a 360-degree view of security, paying special attention to the southern flank and maritime security 3 - Portugal´s stance towards the protection of critical infrastructure: Portugal highlighted that the protection of critical infrastructure, such as the submarine cables that ensure the connection between Europe and North America, was a priority. 4 - Portugal´s stance towards the Defence industry: Portugal recognized that the Defense industry was a strategic pillar for all NATO allies and emphasized the role of small and medium-sized enterprises for the each country´s economy. Portugal´s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, stated that increased investment in the Defence sector should contribute to boost innovation, technological development, the creation of skilled jobs, and the competitiveness of the economy. Portugal will receive heavy military equipment worth 5.8 billion euros