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Money transferred across the Euro area is now instantaneous - Portugal Business News Financial News Europe - Money transferred across the Euro area is now instantaneous from October 9 th , 2025, while instant money transferred worldwide will become mandatory from January 2027.   With the new EU rules on instant payments, people and businesses can now transfer money in euro within seconds anytime, day or night, weekdays or weekends, across the euro area.   Instant Euro payments will boost Europe's economy, improving the cash flow of companies and will provide access to instant money for emergencies.   While Euro payments will take seconds instead of days, there will be no increase in fees.  Euro transactions will also be more secure, with payment service providers required to verify the intended beneficiary and send an alert to the payer in case of error or suspected fraud.

Which European countries have higher house prices and immigration restrictions in 2025? - Portugal Business News These are the European countries where house prices have increased the most and here are the new immigration restrictions in Portugal and Spain for non-EU citizens in 2025:   Having a second home or residency in the EU is becoming more difficult with many countries trying to curb immigration with new laws. Moreover, the EU activated its Entry/Exit System (EES) to replace manual passport stamps with biometric checks across 29 countries. This means that non-EU nationals with second homes in Europe will need to track their 90-day short-stay limits more carefully, according to the October 2025 report by Knight Frank.     Top 10 European countries with higher house prices and immigration restrictions in 2025:     1 – Turkey   House prices in Turkey have increased by 32.8%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.       2 – North Macedonia   House prices in Turkey have increased by 19.9%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.       3 – Portugal   House prices in Portugal have increased by 18.1%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.     Here are Portugal’s new immigration restrictions for non-EU citizens as of October 2025:   There will be an increase in the Municipal Property Transfer Tax (IMT) for non-resident buyers, however Portuguese emigrants and foreign residents will be exempt. Portugal’s new Citizenship law now has a provision for the loss of citizenship in cases of fraud or serious crimes. Portugal’s new Citizenship law will limit the flow of immigrants into Portugal by including a minimum period of two years to request family reunification for a spouse when there are minors or incapacitated dependents. In order to discourage non-EU citizens from choosing Portugal as an immigration destination, the new law sets the limit for obtaining a work visa only to highly qualified professionals and workers in essential sectors.       4 – Bulgaria   House prices in Bulgaria have increased by 15.5%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.       5 – Croatia   House prices in Bulgaria have increased by 13.1%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.       6 – Slovakia   House prices in Slovakia have increased by 12.8%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.       7 – Hungary   House prices in Hungary have increased by 12.5%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.       8 – Lithuania   House prices in Lithuania have increased by 11.3%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.       9 – Spain   House prices in Spain have increased by 10.4%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.   Here are Spain’s new immigration restrictions for non-EU citizens:   ·      Spain plans to tax non-EU homebuyers 100%     10 – Czech Republic   House prices in the Czech Republic have increased by 9.5%  in Q2 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

What is the IMF economic outlook for European countries in 2025 and 2026 - Portugal Business News News Economy Europe – Here is the IMF economic outlook for European countries in 2025 and 2026, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook report published on October 14, 2025. Below is the economic outlook for 39 European countries, namely the Real GDP, Consumer Prices, Current Account Balance, and Unemployment forecasts for 2025 and 2026:        I MF economic outlook for European countries in 2025 and 2026:   1 – Germany   The IMF economic outlook for Germany for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.2% for 2025 and 0.9% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.1% for 2025 and 1.8% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 5.4% for 2025 and 5.1% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 3.7% for 2025 and 3.4% for 2026     2 – France   The IMF economic outlook for France for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.7% for 2025 and 0.9% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 1.1% for 2025 and 1.5% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -0.1% for 2025 and -0.2% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 7.6% for 2025 and 7.5% for 2026     3 – Italy   The IMF economic outlook for Italy for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.5% for 2025 and 0.8% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 1.7% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 1.0% for 2025 and 1.0% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 6.7% for 2025 and 6.7% for 2026     4 – Spain   The IMF economic outlook for Spain for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.9% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.4% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 2.7% for 2025 and 2.6% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 10.8% for 2025 and 10.7% for 2026     5 – Netherlands   The IMF economic outlook for the Netherlands for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.4% for 2025 and 1.2% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.9% for 2025 and 2.4% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 9.5% for 2025 and 9.3% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 3.8% for 2025 and 4.0% for 2026     6 – Belgium   The IMF economic outlook for Belgium for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.1% for 2025 and 1.0% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.6% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -0.9% for 2025 and -0.9% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 6.1% for 2025 and 6.2% for 2026     7 – Ireland   The IMF economic outlook for Ireland for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 9.1% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 1.7% for 2025 and 1.7% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 11.1% for 2025 and 11.5% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 4.6% for 2025 and 4.6% for 2026     8 – Austria   The IMF economic outlook for Austria for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.3% for 2025 and 0.8% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 3.6% for 2025 and 2.3% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 1.8% for 2025 and 2.2% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 5.7% for 2025 and 5.6% for 2026     9 – Portugal   The IMF economic outlook for Portugal for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.9% for 2025 and 2.1% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.2% for 2025 and 2.1% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 1.8% for 2025 and 1.9% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 6.4% for 2025 and 6.3% for 2026     10 – Greece   The IMF economic outlook for Greece for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.0% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 3.1% for 2025 and 2.5% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -5.8% for 2025 and -5.3% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 9.0% for 2025 and 8.4% for 2026     11 – Finland   The IMF economic outlook for Finland for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.5% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 1.8% for 2025 and 1.9% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 0.1% for 2025 and -0.1% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 9.0% for 2025 and 8.7% for 2026     12 – Slovak Republic   The IMF economic outlook for the Slovak Republic for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.9% for 2025 and 1.7% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 4.2% for 2025 and 3.3% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -2.9% for 2025 and -2.5% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 5.5% for 2025 and 5.6% for 2026     13 – Croatia   The IMF economic outlook for Croatia for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 3.1% for 2025 and 2.7% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 4.4% for 2025 and 2.8% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -1.6% for 2025 and -2.0% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 5.0% for 2025 and 5.0% for 2026     14 – Lithuania   The IMF economic outlook for Lithuania for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.7% for 2025 and 2.9% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 3.6% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 2.1% for 2025 and 2.1% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 6.6% for 2025 and 6.1% for 2026     15 – Slovenia   The IMF economic outlook for Slovenia for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.1% for 2025 and 2.3% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.5% for 2025 and 2.4% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 2.9% for 2025 and 2.9% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 3.8% for 2025 and 4.0% for 2026     16 – Luxembourg   The IMF economic outlook for Luxembourg for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.2% for 2025 and 2.1% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.3% for 2025 and 2.2% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 12.2% for 2025 and 12.4% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 6.1% for 2025 and 6.2% for 2026     17 – Latvia   The IMF economic outlook for Latvia for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.0% for 2025 and 2.2% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 3.8% for 2025 and 2.6% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -2.1% for 2025 and -2.3% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 6.7% for 2025 and 6.6% for 2026     18 – Estonia   The IMF economic outlook for Estonia for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.5% for 2025 and 1.5% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 5.1% for 2025 and 4.3% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -0.9% for 2025 and -2.2% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 7.9% for 2025 and 7.4% for 2026     19 – Cyprus   The IMF economic outlook for Cyprus for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.9% for 2025 and 2.8% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 0.7% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -8.5% for 2025 and -9.1% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 4.5% for 2025 and 4.7% for 2026     20 – Malta   The IMF economic outlook for Malta for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 3.9% for 2025 and 3.9% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.4% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 5.1% for 2025 and 4.4% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 2.5% for 2025 and 2.5% for 2026     21 – United Kingdom   The IMF economic outlook for the United Kingdom for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.3% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.4% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -3.1% for 2025 and -3.0% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 4.7% for 2025 and 4.7% for 2026     22 – Switzerland   The IMF economic outlook for Switzerland for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.9% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 0.1% for 2025 and 0.6% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 7% for 2025 and 7% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 2.9% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026     23 – Sweden   The IMF economic outlook for Sweden for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.7% for 2025 and 1.9% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.3% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 5.8% for 2025 and 5.7% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 9% for 2025 and 8.4% for 2026     24 – Czech Republic   The IMF economic outlook for the Czech Republic for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.3% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.5% for 2025 and 2.3% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 0.6% for 2025 and 0.4% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 2.5% for 2025 and 2.4% for 2026     25 – Norway   The IMF economic outlook for Norway for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.2% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.4% for 2025 and 2.4% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 16.2% for 2025 and 15.9% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 4.3% for 2025 and 4.2% for 2026     26 – Denmark   The IMF economic outlook for Denmark for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.8% for 2025 and 2.2% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 1.9% for 2025 and 2.1% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 12.2% for 2025 and 11.7% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 3.0% for 2025 and 3.0% for 2026     27 – Iceland   The IMF economic outlook for Iceland for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.4% for 2025 and 2.3% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 4.2% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -3.6% for 2025 and -1.1% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 3.9% for 2025 and 4.0% for 2026     28 – Liechtenstein   The IMF economic outlook for Liechtenstein for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.0% for 2025 and 1.5% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 0.1% for 2025 and 0.6% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 13.2% for 2025 and 12.9% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 2.7% for 2025 and 2.7% for 2026     29 – Andorra   The IMF economic outlook for Andorra for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.4% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.2% for 2025 and 1.8% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 15.2% for 2025 and 15.3% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 1.6% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026     30 – San Marino   The IMF economic outlook for San Marino for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.0% for 2025 and 1.3% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 2.0% for 2025 and 2.0% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 17.5% for 2025 and 17.8% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 4.4% for 2025 and 4.5% for 2026     31 – Russia   The IMF economic outlook for Russia for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.6% for 2025 and 1.0% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 9.0% for 2025 and 5.2% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 1.7% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 2.4% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026     32 – Türkiye   The IMF economic outlook for Türkiye for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 3.5% for 2025 and 3.7% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 34.9% for 2025 and 24.7% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -1.4% for 2025 and -1.3% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 8.3% for 2025 and 8.3% for 2026     33 – Poland   The IMF economic outlook for Poland for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 3.2% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 3.8% for 2025 and 2.8% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -0.7% for 2025 and -0.8% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 2.9% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026     34 – Romania   The IMF economic outlook for Romania for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 1.0% for 2025 and 1.4% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 7.3% for 2025 and 6.7% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -8.0% for 2025 and -6.6% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 5.9% for 2025 and 5.8% for 2026     35 – Ukraine   The IMF economic outlook for Ukraine for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.0% for 2025 and 4.5% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 12.6% for 2025 and 7.9% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -16.5% for 2025 and -12.6% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 11.6% for 2025 and 10.2% for 2026     36 – Hungary   The IMF economic outlook for Hungary for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 0.6% for 2025 and 2.1% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 4.5% for 2025 and 3.5% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – 1.2% for 2025 and 0.9% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 4.3% for 2025 and 4.2% for 2026     37 – Belarus   The IMF economic outlook for Belarus for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.1% for 2025 and 1.4% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 7.0% for 2025 and 7.5% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -1.8% for 2025 and -3.1% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 2.9% for 2025 and 2.9% for 2026     38 – Bulgaria   The IMF economic outlook for Bulgaria for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 3.0% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 3.6% for 2025 and 3.4% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -3.8% for 2025 and -3.2% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 3.5% for 2025 and 3.4% for 2026     39 – Serbia   The IMF economic outlook for Serbia for 2025 and 2026 is as follows:   1 – Real GDP – 2.4% for 2025 and 3.6% for 2026 2 – Consumer Prices – 4.6% for 2025 and 4.0% for 2026 3 – Current account balance – -5.3% for 2025 and -5.3% for 2026 4 – Unemployment – 8.6% for 2025 and 8.6% for 2026

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What European countries have the cheapest Residence by Investment Programs in 2025? - Portugal Business News Immigration News Europe – Here is the ranking of the European countries that have the cheapest Residence by Investment Programs with the best advantages, also known as golden visa programs, in 2025, according to information provided by Henley&Partners: Ranking of European countries with the cheapest Residence by Investment Programs and the best advantages in 2025: 1 – Monaco Monaco ranks No. 1 cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer an automatic temporary residence permit that is renewable indefinitely with no minimum investment . • Monaco’s passport gives visa-free access to Europe’s 29 Schengen countries. • Monaco has a favorable tax system, with no income, capital gains, or wealth tax 2 – Austria Austria ranks 2nd cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer automatic EU citizenship through investment in a business. • Under Austria’s citizenship by investment provisions, an applicant is required to invest in a business and to have around EUR 50,000 in liquid funds on a bank account, the amount of which will increase depending on the size of their family. • Passive investments in government bonds or real estate, for example, do not qualify. 3 – Montenegro Montenegro ranks 3rd cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer automatic residency with no minimum investment as long as the individual purchases an existing property . • Montenegro uses the Euro currency and is a NATO member. 4 – North Macedonia North Macedonia ranks 4th cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer automatic citizenship of North Macedonia through a minimum investment of EUR 200,000 in a private investment fund. • Under this program, individuals can become citizens of North Macedonia within five months with no minimum residence period or language requirement to obtain citizenship. • North Macedonia is an EU candidate, and its passport gives visa-free access to Europe’s 29 Schengen countries. 5 – United Kingdom The United Kingdom ranks 5th cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer Permanent residence after three years through investment in an existing profitable business that has the potential to be scaled up, as long as the investor is an instrumental member of the business's founding team. 6 – Serbia Serbia ranks 6th cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer Permanent residence after three years with no minimum investment requirement as long as property is purchased anywhere in Serbia. • Another option is through investment with a minimum annual cost of EUR 6,000 via creating a company. Serbian residence by investment offers successful applicants and their families a streamlined path to permanent residence, with the option to apply for citizenship by naturalization. • Serbia is in the process of applying for European Union membership , paving the way for future EU-related benefits for its citizens 7 – Latvia Latvia ranks 7th cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer Permanent residence after three years with a minimum investment of EUR 60,000 + having a minimum income of EUR 15,480 per year for a single main applicant. This amount is divided into an investment of EUR 50,000 into the equity capital of a Latvian company (provided that the company annually pays at least EUR 40,000 in taxes) and a one-time payment of EUR 10,000 to the state budget. • A fter five years of receiving the Latvian residence permit, the applicant may apply for a permanent residence permit. • Latvia is one of the 29 Schengen countries for visa-free travel in Europe. 8 – Malta Malta ranks 8th cheapest European Residence by Investment Program with the best advantages as it may confer Permanent residence in an EU country through a five-year lease of EUR 14,000 per year + the payment of Government fees of EUR 169,000.

In which countries in Europe are teens problematic social media users? - Portugal Business News Social Media News – Here is the Ranking of the Top 10 countries in Europe where teens are problematic social media users, according to the OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024. 1 - What are problematic social media users?   Problematic social media users are those who use social media excessively, despite its negative impacts, such as anxiety, sleep disruption, and poorer social and academic performance.       2 - Ranking of Top 10 countries in Europe where teens are problematic social media users:     1 – Romania   Romania ranks No. 1 country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 22.1% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     2 – Malta   Malta ranks 2 nd  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 18% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     3 – Bulgaria   Bulgaria ranks 3 rd  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 16.7% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     4 – Ireland   Ireland ranks 4 th  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 15.4% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     5 – England   England ranks 5 th  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 14.6% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     6 – Italy   Italy ranks 6 th  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.9% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     7 – Scotland   Scotland ranks 7 th  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.6% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     8 – North Macedonia   North Macedonia ranks 8 th country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.4% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     9 – Greece   Greece ranks 9 th  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 13.2% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.     10 – Wales   Wales ranks 10 th  country in Europe with the highest percentage of teens who are problematic social media users, with 12.9% of teenagers aged between 11 and 15 years old are problematic social media users.

Portugal’s new budget reduces corporate taxes in 2026 - Portugal Business News Portugal Government News - Portugal’s new budget reduces corporate taxes amidst a Budget Surplus and the reduction of public debt which, for the first time in 16 years, will fall below 90% of GDP. The Portuguese Government submitted the proposed State Budget for 2026 (OE2026) to the Assembly of the Republic on October 9th, 2025.   Portugal’s budget forecasts growth of the Portuguese economy for next year above 2% , the maintenance of the budget surplus and the continued reduction of public debt which, for the first time in 16 years, will fall below 90% of GDP .   In 2025, the Portugal’s Government's proposal for the State Budget introduces a new way of looking at the State's accounts document, enabling greater transparency.     Portugal’s program-based budgeting model for 2026:   For the first time, the entire Central Administration, as well as the Social Security Budget, will be integrated into the program-based budgeting model. This means that specific objectives and actions are defined for each area of ​​government action, enabling the allocation of funds to each area to be verified. These goals will be measured by performance indicators, promoting greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability.   Thus, program budgeting allows for a new approach to budget management, focused on the results and impacts of public policies, and not just on the financial resources allocated.   This simplification and rationalization work also includes removing non-budgetary rules (also known as "budget riders") or other public policy measures from the State Budget Law.   For the Minister of State and Finance, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, "this is a reformist and pioneering budget, which marks a change in the budgetary paradigm, reflecting this Government's commitment to transparency and accountability, before the country, families and businesses."    In 2026, the Government intends to continue responding to the problems of families and businesses, with the State Budget being one of the instruments used in the Agenda to Transform Portugal.     Portugal’s New Tax Relief for Individuals in 2026:   Portugal’s Government will continue its path of tax relief for workers, with a further 0.3 percentage point reduction in the marginal rates for the 2nd to 5th IRS brackets .     Portugal’s increase in minimum wage and pensions in 2026:   At the same time, Portugal’s aim is to continue to drive wage growth, following the path of increasing the minimum wage to €1,100 by the end of the legislative term – this year, with a monthly increase of €50, to €920  – and of enhancing careers in Public Administration.   In terms of social action, policies to protect and support families and the most disadvantaged will be strengthened – the Solidarity Supplement for the Elderly will increase by €40 in 2026 to €670, ensuring that no pensioner will live on an income of less than €870 in 2029 , and will be accompanied by an increase of XX% in pensions, supplements and other social benefits.     Portugal’s reduction of corporate taxes in 2026:   With regard to companies,   Portugal’s budget highlights include the reduction of the IRC rate to 19% in 2026, and the reduction to 15% of the IRC rate applicable to the first 50 thousand euros of taxable income, in the case of SMEs and small-medium capitalization companies.   The Portuguese Government is thus continuing its path of reducing corporate taxes, which began in 2025, reducing the corporate income tax rate by 1 percentage point per year, with the target rate reaching 17% by 2028.   From taxation to human resources, the Government recognizes the importance of attracting foreign talent to the country, in order to meet the needs of the various sectors of the national economy, through regulated and humane immigration, in close collaboration with companies.   In 2026, government action will also be marked by the continued fight against bureaucracy in public services, in order to improve their quality, access and innovation.     Portugal’s budget for 2026 is now online on the following website:   Portugal’s 2026 State Budget proposal is now available on the website oe.gov.pt .  This portal will not only provide documents related to the State Budget but also provide a systematic presentation of the measures planned for the coming year.   The website will also feature news regarding the activities of the Ministry of Finance, particularly budget execution, and a new financial literacy section called "Finanças à Lupa".

Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing investment firms in 2025 - Portugal Business News Startup News Europe – Here is the Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing investment firms and VCs in 2025, according to the latest report published by Sifted in October 2025:     Ranking of Europe’s Top 20 fastest growing investment firms and VCs in 2025:     1 – Plug and Play – United States - Accelerator / VC   Plug and Play ranks No. 1 fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 263.88%, according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Plug and Play are FINN (#1), Grale (#31), Sunsave (#42).     2 - Kima Ventures – France - VC fund   Kima Ventures ranks 2nd fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 174.72%, according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Kima Ventures are folk (#12), Reflect (#72), Flitter (#115).     3 - European Innovation Council – EU - Public funding   The European Innovation Council ranks 3rd fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 208.44%, according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of The European Innovation Council are ATLANT 3D (#29), IQM Quantum Computers (#51), Greenely (#69).     4 – Crowdcube – UK – Crowdfunding   Crowdcube ranks 4th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 176.19%, according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Crowdcube are Danelfin (#46), Allica Bank (#54), Chip (#98).     5 - Balderton Capital – UK - VC fund   Balderton Capital ranks 5th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 239.58% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Balderton Capital are Lindus Health (#16), The Exploration Company (#27), ZOE Health (#79).     6 – Techstars – USA - Accelerator / VC   Techstars ranks 6th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 179.01% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Techstars are BioEsol (#44), Dfns (#100), Wibo (#105).     7 - Y Combinator – USA - Accelerator / VC   Y Combinator ranks 7th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 291.50 % according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Y Combinator are REVER (#6), Flagright (#32), Healthtech-1 (#33).     8 – Bpifrance – France - Public funding   Bpifrance ranks 8th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 273.87% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Bpifrance are Electra (#5), The Exploration Company (#27), Dfns (#100).     9 - Octopus Ventures – USA - VC fund   Octopus Ventures ranks 9th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 238.64% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Octopus Ventures are Switchee (#10), NEAT Protect (#45), Bondaval (#53).     10 – Accel – USA - VC fund   Accel ranks 10th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 218.43% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Accel are folk (#12), Synthesia (#57), Nory (#94).     11 – Northzone – Sweden - VC fund   Northzone ranks 11th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 218.26% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Northzone are Flower (#13), Sona (#89), Unobravo (#118).     12 - FJ Labs – USA - VC fund   FJ Labs ranks 12th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 187.07% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of FJ Labs are The Exploration Company (#27), Bondaval (#53), Juni (#190).     13 - Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe) – UK - VC fund   Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe) ranks 13th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 142.16% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Phoenix Court (LocalGlobe) are Hook (#80), Wagestream (#128), Monzo (#169).     14 - Index Ventures – UK - VC fund   Index Ventures ranks 14th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 130.23 % according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Index Ventures are Montonio (#127), Jump (#162), Swile (#174).     15 – Sequoia – USA - VC fund   Sequoia ranks 15th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 289.81% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Sequoia are REVER (#6), n8n (#55), Avelios Medical (#111).     16 - EQT Ventures – Sweden - VC fund   EQT Ventures ranks 16th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 239.95 % according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of EQT Ventures are Sifflet (#15), The Exploration Company (#27), Einride (#138).     17 – Partech – France - VC fund   Partech ranks 17th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 207.13% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Partech are The Exploration Company (#27), Material Exchange (#83), Shakers (#96).     18 – Speedinvest – Austria - VC fund   Speedinvest ranks 18th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 186.57 % according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Speedinvest are Wefox (#68), Sona (#89), Greyparrot.AI (#104).     19 - ETF Partners – UK - VC fund   ETF Partners ranks 19th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 169.36 % according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of ETF Partners are Next Sense (#84), Hubcycle (#90), Tomorrow (#143).     20 – Seedcamp – UK - Accelerator / VC   Seedcamp ranks 20th fastest growing VC in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 389.31% according to Sifted.   The top-ranked companies of Seedcamp are tl;dv (#3), Lindus Health (#16), Synthesia (#57).

Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing startups in 2025 - Portugal Business News Startup News Europe – Here is the Ranking of Europe’s fastest growing tech startups in 2025, according to the latest report published by Sifted in October 2025:   Here is the Sifted ranking that ranks Europe’s 250 startups with the highest percentage revenue growth over the past three financial years, calculated using a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR).     Ranking of Top 20 Europe’s fastest growing tech startups in 2025:     1 – FINN – Munich, Germany - Consumer Tech   FINN ranks No. 1 fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1078.32%, according to Sifted.     2 – Yazen – Malmö, Sweden - HealthTech   Yazen ranks 2 nd  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 791.63%, according to Sifted.     3 - tl;dv – Cologne, Germany - SAAS   tl;dv ranks 3 rd  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 736.66%, according to Sifted.     4 – Vertice – London, UK - SAAS   Vertice ranks 4 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 688.91%, according to Sifted.     5 – Electra – Paris, France - Climate Tech   Electra ranks 5 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 681.46%, according to Sifted.     6 – REVER – Barcelona, Spain - SAAS   REVER ranks 6 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 674.60%, according to Sifted.     7 - Robin AI – London, UK - SAAS   Robin AI ranks 7 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 640.65%, according to Sifted.     8 – finmid – Berlin, Germany - Fintech   Finmid ranks 8 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 582.90%, according to Sifted.     9 - Narvi Payments – Helsinki, Finland - Fintech   Narvi Payments ranks 9 th fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 570.82%, according to Sifted.     10 – Switchee – London, UK - Climate Tech   Switchee ranks 10 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 565.88%, according to Sifted.     11 – Nelly – Berlin, Germany - Healthtech   Nelly ranks 11 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 559.03%, according to Sifted.     12 – folk – Paris, France - SAAS   Folk ranks 12 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 532.46%, according to Sifted.     13 – Flower – Stockholm, Sweden - Climate Tech   Flower ranks 13 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 528.31%, according to Sifted.     14 – Roundtable – Paris, France - Fintech   Roundtable ranks 14 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 516.44%, according to Sifted.     15 – Sifflet – Paris, France - SAAS   Sifflet ranks 15 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 505.53%, according to Sifted.     16 - Lindus Health – London, UK - Healthtech   Lindus Health ranks 16 th fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 494.61%, according to Sifted.     17 - Monument Bank – London, UK - Fintech   Monument Bank ranks 17 th fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 494.27%, according to Sifted.     18 – Napper – Stockholm, Sweden - Healthtech   Napper ranks 18 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 465.54%, according to Sifted.     19 – Earthbanc - Stockholm, Sweden - Climate Tech   Earthbanc ranks 19 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 463.79%, according to Sifted.     20 – Sewts – Munich, Germany - DeepTech   Sewts ranks 20 th  fastest growing startup in Europe in 2025, with a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 461.38%, according to Sifted.

What are the safest banks in Europe in 2025? - Portugal Business News Financial News Europe – Here are the Top 10 safest banks in Europe in 2025 and the Top 10 safest banks in the world in 2025, according to the Global Finance latest report published on October 8th, 2025:   Global Finance’s annual rankings of the World’s Safest Banks have been the trusted standard for more than three decades, and winners are selected through an evaluation of long-term foreign currency ratings from Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch.   The Top 10 safest banks in Europe in 2025 are also the Top 10 safest banks in the world in 2025.     Here are the Top 10 safest banks in Europe in 2025 and the Top 10 safest banks in the world in 2025:     1 – KfW – Germany   KfW ranks No. 1 safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also No. 1 safest bank in the world in 2025.     2 - Zuercher Kantonalbank – Switzerland   Zuercher Kantonalbank ranks 2 nd safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 2nd safest bank in the world in 2025.     3 - BNG Bank – Netherlands   BNG Bank ranks 3 rd  safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 3 rd  safest bank in the world in 2025.     4 - Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank – Germany   Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank ranks 4 th  safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 4th safest bank in the world in 2025.     5 - L-Bank – Germany   L-Bank ranks 5 th  safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 5 th  safest bank in the world in 2025.     6 - Nederlandse Waterschapsbank – Netherlands   Nederlandse Waterschapsbank ranks 6 th  safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 6 th  safest bank in the world in 2025.     7 – Kommunalbanken – Norway   Kommunalbanken ranks 7 th safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 7 th  safest bank in the world in 2025.     8 - Basler Kantonalbank – Switzerland   Basler Kantonalbank ranks 8 th safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 8 th  safest bank in the world in 2025.     9 - NRW.BANK – Germany   NRW.BANK ranks 9 th  safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 9 th  safest bank in the world in 2025.     10 - Swedish Export Credit Corporation – Sweden   Swedish Export Credit Corporation ranks 10 th  safest bank in Europe in 2025 and also 9 th  safest bank in the world in 2025.

Top 10 tech sectors in Europe that get the most VC funding in 2025 - Portugal Business News Investment News Europe - Here are the Top 10 tech sectors in Europe that get the most VC funding in 2025 and what is the fastest growing tech sector in Europe in 2025, according to Dealroom’s latest report:   The projected growth of the Defence, security & resilience tech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is 32% - that is equal to the percentage decline in energy tech sector. 1 - What is the fastest growing tech sector in Europe in 2025?   The fastest growing tech sector in Europe in 2025 is the Defence tech sector as the projected growth in the Defence tech sector alone in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is 132%, that is the highest share of VC investment in Europe in 2025.   AI defence tech has been the most funded subsegment of defence tech in Europe in 2025, with the mega investment round in Helsing in June 2025 reaching 600 million euros.     2 - Top 10 tech sectors in Europe that get the most VC funding in 2025:     1 – The Fintech sector   The Fintech sector ranks No. 1 sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 10.6 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Fintech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is 79%.     2 – The Deep Tech sector     The DeepTech sector ranks 2 nd sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 9.9 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the DeepTech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is -9%.     3 – The Healthtech sector   The Healthtech sector ranks 3 rd sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 8.1 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Healthtech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is 5%.     4 – The Enterprise Software sector   The Enterprise Software sector ranks 4 th  sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 6.3 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Enterprise Software sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is -8%.     5 – The Defence, security & resilience tech sector   The Defence, security & resilience tech sector rank 5 th  sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 4.7 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Defence, security & resilience tech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is 32% .     6 – The Energy tech sector   The Energy tech sector ranks 6 th sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 4.3 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Energy tech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is -32% .     7 – The Transportation tech sector   The Transportation tech sector ranks 7 th  sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 3.2 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Transportation tech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is -21%.     8 – The Security tech sector   The Security tech sector ranks 8 th sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 2.2 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Security tech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is 63%.     9 – The Defence tech sector   The Defence tech sector ranks 9 th sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 1.5 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Defence tech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is 132%.   VC investors are pouring more money into defence tech than ever before, with USD 2.3 billion projected VC investment in European startups that are in the in defence tech sector and USD 13.7 billion across all NATO countries. The Defence tech industry is on track to grow by more than 100% year-on-year.      10 – The Marketing tech sector   The Marketing tech sector ranks 10 th  sector in Europe that obtains the highest share of VC funding in 2025, having obtained USD 1.4 billion between January and end of September 2025.   The projected growth of the Marketing tech sector in Europe in 2025 compared to 2024 is -12% .

Porto Zante Villas & Spa on Zakynthos Island, Greece - Portugal Business News Travel & Tourism News Europe – Here are the Top 10 best hotels in Europe in 2025 as well as the hotel in Europe that is among the best resorts in the world, according to the Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2025, published on October 7 th , 2025:     1 - Here are the Top 10 best hotels in Europe in 2025:   1 – Le Bristol Paris – Paris, France 2 - The Westbury – Ireland 3 - JK Place, Roma – Rome, Italy 4 - Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel – Florence, Italy 5 - Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel – Venice, Italy 6 - JK Place – Capri, Italy. 7 - Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel – Greece 8 - The Principal Madrid – Madrid, Spain 9 - Palácio Príncipe Real – Portugal 10 – Raffles – Istanbul, Turkey.     2 - What hotel in Europe is among the best resorts in the world in 2025?   Porto Zante Villas & Spa on Zakynthos Island, Greece is among the best resorts in the world in 2025.   The beachfront luxury villas in Greece at Porto Zante are nestled between lush gardens, decorated and furnished with selected pieces of Armani Casa & Gervasoni, paintings of prominent Greek artists and are equipped with some of the best exclusive amenities including Bang & Olufsen Entertainment systems, Christofle Paris cutlery & glasses, Bernardaud design porcelain & BVLGARI guest amenities. A world class experience at Europe’s most private beach resort.