Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation - Portugal Business News News Economy Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026, according to data published by Eurostat on May 20th, 2026: What is the annual inflation rate in the EU in 2026? The annual inflation rate in the EU is 3.2% in April 2026. Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026: 1 - Romania Romania ranks No. 1 in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 9.5% in April 2026. 2 - Bulgaria Bulgaria ranks 2nd in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 6% in April 2026. 3 - Croatia Croatia ranks 3rd in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 5.4% in April 2026. 4 - Luxembourg Luxembourg ranks 4th in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 5.2% in April 2026. 5 - Lithuania and Iceland Lithuania and Iceland both rank 5th in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 4.9% in April 2026. 6 - Greece Greece ranks 6th in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 4.6% in April 2026. 7 - Belgium Belgium ranks 7th in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 4.2% in April 2026. 8 - Slovakia Slovakia ranks 8th in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 4.1% in April 2026. 9 - Ireland Ireland ranks 9th in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 3.6% in April 2026. 10 - Spain Spain ranks 10th in the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual inflation rate in 2026 with an annual inflation rate of 3.5% in April 2026.

Linkedln emerges as the most valuable social platform for journalists - Portugal Business News Marketing News - Linkedln emerges as the most valuable social media platform for journalists in 2026, according to a report by Cision on the State of the Media. What is the best social media platform for news articles in 2026? The best social media platform for news articles in 2026 is LinkedIn according to a study by Cision. LinkedIn stands out as the most widely used social media platform for business news according to 62% of respondents in a study of Media in 2026. According to 33% of journalists, LinkedIn is the single most valuable platform for their work. For PR professionals looking to research journalists, understand their interests, or engage with their content, LinkedIn has become an essential channel. An overwhelming majority of journalists, namely 66%, rely on PR-provided content including press releases, pitches, and media kits as their top source for story ideas. This signals a shift in the role of PR from “publicist” to “newsroom partner.” In short, PR professionals aren’t just pitching stories, they’re providing the assets reporters need most. Journalists then publish and promote their news articles on social media, with LinkedIn as a preferred choice. LinkedIn is ranked number 1 social media for 33% of journalists across North America, EMEA, and all Asia-Pacific countries, with the exception of China where WeChat is favored by 58% of journalists.

Top 10 countries with the highest value of exports to the EU - Portugal Business News News Economy EU - Here are the Top 10 countries with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026, according to data by Eurostat published on May 19th, 2026: Top 10 countries with the highest value of exports to the EU in 2026: 1 - China China (except Hong Kong) ranks No. 1 country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 50,306.1 million euros. This represents a growth rate of 2.7% compared to the same month in 2025. 2 - United States The United States ranks 2nd country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 31,528.0 million euros. This represents a growth rate of 1.1% compared to the same month in 2025. 3 - United Kingdom The United Kingdom ranks 3rd country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 14,943.8 million euros. This represents a growth rate of 1.1% compared to the same month in 2025. 4 - Switzerland Switzerland ranks 4th country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 13,900.9 million euros. This represents a growth rate of 11.4% compared to the same month in 2025. 5 - Norway Norway ranks 5th country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 9,318.3 million euros. This represents a growth rate of 7.5% compared to the same month in 2025. 6 - Türkiye Türkiye ranks 6th country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 8,788.1 million euros. This represents a growth rate of -2.2% compared to the same month in 2025. 7 - India India ranks 7th country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 6,422.3 million euros. This represents a growth rate of 4.8% compared to the same month in 2025. 8 - Japan Japan ranks 8th country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 5,979.0 million euros. This represents a growth rate of 7.6% compared to the same month in 2025. 9 - South Korea South Korea ranks 9th country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 4,950.8 million euros. This represents a growth rate of -16.3% compared to the same month in 2025. 10 - Russia Russia ranks 10th country with the highest value of exports to the EU in March 2026 with a total value of 2,475.3 million euros.

Top 10 European countries with the highest increase in house prices - Portugal Business News Real Estate News Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, according to data published by Eurostat on April 7th, 2026: Top 10 European countries with the highest annual increase in house prices: 1 - Hungary Hungary ranks No. 1 country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 21.2%. 2 - Portugal Portugal ranks 2nd country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 18.9%. 3 - Croatia Croatia ranks 3rd country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 16.1%. 4 - Spain Spain ranks 4th country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 12.9%. 5 - Slovakia Slovakia ranks 5th country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 12.8%. 6 - Bulgaria Bulgaria ranks 6th country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 12.6%. 7 - Latvia Latvia ranks 7th country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 11.0%. 8 - Lithuania Lithuania ranks 8th country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 10.8%. 9 - Czechia Czechia ranks 9th country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 10.4%. 10 - Denmark Denmark ranks 10th country in Europe with the highest annual increase in house prices in Q4 2025, with house prices increasing by 7.6%.

Portugal will host the largest European conference on the internationalization of Higher Education in 2027 - Portugal Business News News Education Europe - Portugal will host the largest European conference on the internationalization of Higher Education in September 2027: What will be the theme of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2027 conference? The European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2027 conference will be held under the theme "Luminous Perspectives," and aims to celebrate the diversity of ideas, perspectives, and experiences that characterize and strengthen the Higher Education sector. Lisbon will host the 37th annual Conference and Exhibition of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) from September 7th to 10th, 2027, that is the leading European conference on Higher Education as well as one of the largest in the world. The conference will take place at FIL (Lisbon International Fair) and represents a milestone in the internationalization strategy of Portuguese Higher Education, reinforcing the international projection of national institutions, academic cooperation, and the sharing of best practices in the European and global context.

Portugal's new Labor Reform law regulates the use of AI - Portugal Business News HR News Portugal - Portugal's new Labor Reform law will regulate the use of AI and companies will require human supervision, according to an announcement by the Government of Portugal on May 19, 2026. What is Portugal's new Labor Reform law? Portugal's new Labor Reform law establishes new rules for the use of AI in the labor market, strengthening human supervision in business decisions. Portugal's draft Labor Reform law stipulates that no decision regarding workers can be made exclusively based on algorithms. The legislation establishes that there must always be human intervention in recruitment processes, worker evaluation, the application of disciplinary sanctions, and the termination of employment contracts. The Government of Portugal stated that the new Labor rules strengthen the protection of workers in the face of challenges in the digital economy and in the 21st-century labor market.

Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally - Portugal Business News News Luxury Retail - Here are the Top 10 cities for new luxury retail stores globally, according to a report by Savills published on May 7, 2026: What are the the Top 10 cities for new luxury retail stores globally? Here is the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally showing luxury retail trends: 1 - New York New York ranks No. 1 city in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. North America emerged as the leading region globally for new luxury store openings in 2025, accounting for 27% of total activity. This shift signals a broader recalibration in brand expansion strategies, with renewed emphasis on cities that combine scale, depth of wealth and long‑term strategic relevance within global luxury networks. New York was one of only a small number of cities globally to record an increase in new store activity over the year, with openings rising by 23% year‑on‑year in 2025. This acceleration reflects a deliberate focus on markets with a high concentration of ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals (UHNWI), a consumer segment that continues to underpin luxury sales performance and is expected to remain a key driver of growth over the medium term. New York's prime luxury retail avenues are Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, with 56% of New York’s openings located along these two established luxury destinations. 2 - Beijing Beijing ranks 2nd in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. 3 - Paris Paris ranks 3rd in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. Several of Europe’s premier global luxury retail cities, including Paris and Milan, recorded a rising trend in new store openings in 2025. This strengthens the depth of brand appetite for a concentrated group of major luxury markets for both domestic and international luxury shopping. New luxury store openings in Paris and Milan increased by 14% and 86% respectively. 4 - Bangkok Bangkok ranks 4th in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. 5 - Milan Milan ranks 5th in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. 6 - London, Los Angeles & Miami London, Los Angeles and Miami all rank 6th in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. London registered 42% of new luxury store openings in 2025 and the city's main luxury retail avenues are within Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Chelsea, with the upsizing of stores, either through expansion within existing locations or relocation to larger premises, that represents the highest proportion among the top five global luxury cities. 7 - Tokyo Tokyo ranks 7th in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. 8 - Shanghai Shanghai ranks 8th in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. 9 - Hong Kong Hong Kong ranks 9th in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally. 10 - Singapore Singapore ranks 10th in the ranking on the Top 10 cities for new luxury stores globally.

What is Portugal's first stablecoin? - Portugal Business News Financial News Portugal - Portugal launched its first stablecoin through Portuguese bank Bison Bank, the 'Bison Bank Electronic Money Token' on May 6, 2026. What is Portugal's first stablecoin? Portugal's first stablecoin, the 'Bison Bank Electronic Money Token' that was launched in May 2026, is a digital asset issued in two cryptocurrencies: one referenced to the Euro, designated 'EUB', and the other referenced to the US Dollar , designated 'USB' . Portugal's new Electronic Money Token marks the country's pioneering entry on the stablecoin market. This advancement is made in strict compliance with the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Regulation, the innovative European legal framework that harmonizes the regulation of crypto-assets, that aims to ensure their security and the stability of operations throughout the European Union. This move underscores Bison Bank's investment in the area of ​​digital assets and positions this banking institution among the first to operate with regulated financial innovation solutions in Portugal, within the European regulatory context. What are the new financial products launched by Bison Bank? Bison Bank launched the Bison Digital Assets (BDA), the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regulated by the Bank of Portugal and wholly owned by a Portuguese bank in 2022. Through this subsidiary, Bison Bank began allowing its clients access to cryptocurrency exchange and custody services directly through their bank accounts. Since May 2026, the Bison Bank Electronic Money Token is setting a new standard for digital money, the Bison Bank Electronic Money Token, that promotes innovation, guarantees user protection, and ensures financial stability in the market in full compliance with the new European regulatory framework for crypto assets. Bison Bank won the “Portugal's Best for Digital Assets” award at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2026, in a ceremony held on March 19, 2026, in London. The distinction recognizes the excellence of the Portuguese bank in offering digital asset solutions to high-net-worth and institutional clients, in a sector undergoing profound regulatory and technological transformation. What are Electronic Money Tokens? Holding an e-money token is like having cash in digital format, based on blockchain technology. Because it operates without intermediaries, securely and anywhere in the world, it facilitates fast and secure online cross-border payments and transfers. Each token represents an equivalent amount in traditional currency, such as the euro or the dollar, and is issued by regulated entities. As an example, the Bison Bank Electronic Money Token guarantees that each token has its corresponding real currency value. For this reason, unlike other crypto assets, these tokens maintain a stable value, providing greater security and suitability as a means of payment. The Bison Bank Electronic Money Token is not a Portuguese stablecoin even though it was created by a Portuguese bank, as it is a global stablecoin, according to António Henriques, CEO of Bison Bank.

What is Portugal's credit rating in 2026? - Portugal Business News News Economy Portugal - Here is Portugal's credit rating in 2026, according to an announcement by DBRS dated May 16th 2026, and Portugal's economic outlook according to Fitch and S&P: What is Portugal's credit rating in 2026 according to DBRS, Fitch and S&P? Portugal continues to see increased confidence from investors and rating agencies. The Canadian credit rating agency DBRS revised its outlook upwards from "stable" to positive. This is Portugal's third rating upgrade by a rating agency in less than six months, after the US agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor's (S&P) also raised their outlook to "positive". What is Portugal's debt ratio in 2026? Despite the adverse international context, Portugal continues its work to reduce its public debt ratio. This task is highlighted by DBRS, which notes that, for the first time since 2009, the debt ratio fell below 90% of GDP in 2025. Meanwhile, the rating agency is confident that the country can continue on this path of debt reduction. Analysts also praise "prudent fiscal management and favorable economic growth dynamics." What is Portugal's grwoth rate in 2026? Portugal registered a budget surplus of 0.7%, that exceeds estimates, and growth rate close to 2% for the year ended in December 2025. According to the Minister of Finance, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, "this assessment is a recognition of the effort of families and businesses, which have contributed to a more resilient and less indebted economy" and of "the work carried out by the Government, which has strived to provide a serious response to citizens, without neglecting the balance of public accounts." What is Portugal's economic outlook in 2026? Portugal's credit rating remains at "A (high)" in 2026. Currently, all credit rating agencies place the Portugal's rating at level A, the highest level on the rating scales.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes a partner of LiveModeTV - Portugal Business News Cristiano Ronaldo News - Cristiano Ronaldo becomes a partner of LiveModeTV Portugal that will broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026 live on YouTube. Cristiano Ronaldo just announced that he became a strategic partner for the international expansion of LiveModeTV. This historic partnership unites the global reach and influence of Cristiano Ronaldo with LiveModeTV’s vision to bring sports closer to new generations of fans through an innovative digital distribution model, centered on YouTube, social networks and the active participation of creators. The partnership between Cristiano Ronaldo and LiveModeTV Portugal expands access to major competitions and creates new ways of living sport in a more social, interactive and integrated way by combining content creators, digital platforms and new forms of communication. LiveModeTV is a Media and Telecommunications company with headquarters in Lisbon. FIFA World Cup 2026 will be live on YouTube: As of 2026, LiveModeTV will broadcast 34 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Portugal, including all national team games, live on YouTube. "The mission is to bring sport to new generations of fans in a completely new and inspiring way" - Cristiano Ronaldo.

What is the average salary in Portugal in 2026? - Portugal Business News News wages in Portugal - Here is the average salary in Portugal in the first quarter of 2026 and the sectors with the highest salary increases, according to Portugal's statistics office. What is the average salary in Portugal in 2026? The total gross monthly earnings per employee in Portugal increased by 5.0%, to reach 1,611 euros, in the first quarter of 2026. However, in real terms, when considering the Consumer Price Index change, the total gross monthly earnings increased by 2.7%. Which sectors received the highest salary increases in Portugal in 2026? The sectors that received the highest salary increases in Portugal in 2026 are: 1 - Agriculture, forestry and fishing sector - employees received a 10.0% salary increase in Portugal in 2026 2 - High-technology manufacturing companies - employees received a 7.2% salary increase in Portugal in 2026 3 - Construction sector - employees received a 7% salary increase in Portugal in 2026 4 - Companies having from 10 to 19 employees - employees received a 6% salary increase in Portugal in 2026 5 - Private sector companies - employees received a 5.3% salary increase in Portugal in 2026

Top 10 European countries with the fastest-growing AI ecosystems - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe - Here are the Top 10 European countries with the fastest-growing AI ecosystems in 2026, according to a report by Dealroom published in May 2026: Top 10 European countries with the fastest-growing AI ecosystems in 2026: 1 - Portugal Portugal ranks No. 1 in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 4.5x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 17 billion euros. 2 - France France ranks 2nd in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 3.9x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 57 billion euros. 3 - Spain Spain ranks 3rd in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 3.7x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 11 billion euros. 4 - Ukraine Ukraine ranks 4th in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 3.6x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 14 billion euros. 5 - Switzerland Switzerland ranks 5th in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 3.6x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 16 billion euros. 6 - United Kingdom The United Kingdom ranks 6th in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 3x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 187 billion euros. 7 - Belgium Belgium ranks 7th in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 2.9x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 8 billion euros. 8 - Norway Norway ranks 8th in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 2.7x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 8 billion euros. 9 - Germany Germany ranks 9th in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 2.5x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 17 billion euros. 10 - Netherlands The Netherlands ranks 10th in the ranking of Top 10 European countries by the value growth of AI companies with a relative growth of 2.3x from 2020 to 2025 and an absolute growth of 22 billion euros.