EU Textile Companies pledge for a more sustainable ecosystem - Portugal Business News Business News Europe - The European Commission is driving Textile Companies to pledge for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. Here are some of the pledges made by textile companies from different European countries as well as from the United States, as well as the Top 10 countries with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies: What is the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform? The EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform sets 6 major priorities to drive the transformation of the Textile ecosystem, namely: 1 - Digitalization & preparation for the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) 2 - Proactive policy engagement and standardization 3 - Upskilling and re-skilling for the twin transition 4 - Social sustainability 5 - Consumer engagement 6 - Collaborative innovation. Pledges on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform are an essential tool for translating EU strategies into practical action. Sharing them on the platform helps raise awareness, encourages collaboration, and recognizes the contributions of all stakeholders, particularly SMEs, which play a vital role in the transformation of the Textile ecosystem. Here are the some of the pledges made by textile companies from Europe and the US: Textile companies from 11 EU Member States and 3 non-EU countries - Switzerland, Türkiye, and the United States - have published pledges for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. Pledges from non-EU countries, such as from ¨Accelerating Circularity in New York¨, are linked to the EU textiles ecosystem and their pledges are to scale circular systems across global regions. Here are the Top 10 countries with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies: 1 - Belgium Belgium ranks No. 1 country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. Belgium-based organizations typically have a European scope of action, including the European Apparel and Textile Confederation - EURATEX, the European Textile Services Association - ETSA, RREUSE, and the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry - CEC. COTANCE has initiatives such as the repositioning of leather as a natural, circular, and responsibly produced material. BekaertDeslee textile manufacturer pledged to build a fully circular textile value chain through eco-design, increased recyclability, and waste elimination. TEX IS MORE pledged to establish a collaborative hub for sustainable textile transformation. TESS GEIE pledged to develop traceability and ensure ethical oversight of textiles outside the EU market by developing auditing of export clients based on strong social, economic and environmental criteria. Euratex pledged to contribute to scale textile recycling by launching Rehubs Europe to help build up to 250 facilities to recycle textile waste through collaborative projects. Sioen is implementing woven QR codes across 100% of its clothing. 2 - Italy Italy ranks 2nd country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. C.L.A.S.S. pledged to contribute to raise consumer awareness through a dedicated campaign called InsideOut. Rino Mastrotto pledged to contribute to natural resource saving through “Hearth”, its innovative tanning process. Slow Fiber pledged to embed sustainable textiles education across all school levels through a nationwide experiential training programme. 3 - Germany Germany ranks 3rd country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. The Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (Dialogue and Impact for Sustainable Textiles) pledged to increase supply-chain transparency for all member companies. 4 - Finland Finland ranks 4th country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. Finnish Textile & Fashion pledged to strengthen emergency preparedness by liaising with national authorities to define emergency agreements and textile stockpiling needs. 5 - Portugal Portugal ranks 5th country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. ANIVEC pledged to promote the “Portugal Brand” as a benchmark for ethical, circular and transparent production by positioning the Portuguese Clothing and Fashion Industry as a European reference for sustainability and responsible production. Through at least four international campaigns running until 2030, ANIVEC will promote the “Portugal Brand” in global markets and European decision-making centres, highlighting sustainability as a competitive export factor and reinforcing the reputation of the “Made in Portugal” brand. 6 - Spain Spain ranks 6th country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. Recover pledged to advance Zero Carbon by aligning with science-based decarbonization and enabling Scope 3 reductions. 7 - France France ranks 7th country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. Adirelounge pledged to implement Digital Product Passports for hand-dyed artisan textiles across all EU-distributed collections by 2027. 8 - Netherlands Netherlands ranks 8th country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. 9 - Austria Austria ranks 9th country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. 10 - Switzerland Switzerland ranks 10th country with the highest number of pledges from Textile companies for a more sustainable industry on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform. The ¨Comité Européen des Constructeurs de Machines Textiles¨ (CEMATEX), based in Switzerland, that is an organization comprising 9 national European textile machinery associations from 7 EU Member States, has a European scope of action. Here is the link to Business News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

The European Commission launches its ¨Your Europe¨ AI Search tool - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe - The European Commission just launched its new ¨Your Europe¨ AI Search platform for citizens and businesses living, working or doing business across the EU to have access to the right information. Here is what the ¨Your Europe¨ search tool does: What is the ¨Your Europe¨ Search platform? The ¨Your Europe¨ Search platform was launched by the European Commission in August 2026 to help remove administrative barriers in the EU Single Market. Individuals and businesses can use the ¨Your Europe¨ Search tool to quickly find reliable information by: ✅ Asking a question in any EU language through the search bar, ✅ Receiving a clear and concise answer based exclusively on official sources, drawing on Your Europe content and information from nearly 60,000 national public administration sources, ✅ Accessing the relevant source directly, without guesswork. Even though the ¨Your Europe¨ Search tool is still in beta phase, it already demonstrates how AI can help improve public services, reduce administrative burdens and make the Single Market more accessible for everyone. With an answer rate of over 90%, the EU´s new AI Search platform significantly outperforms the previous guided search, according to Kerstin Jorna, Director General at the European Commission. Here is the link to Tech News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

What are the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace? - Portugal Business News Jobs & Salaries News - Here are the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace, as well as the Top sectors with the highest-paying Jobs that are AI-proof, according to a study by JobZone Risk published in August 2026: Top 20 highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace: 1 - Surgeon A job as a Surgeon ranks No. 1 highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 417,000. 2 - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) A job as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ranks 2nd highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 243,000. 3 - Airline Pilot (Mid-to-Senior Captain/First Officer) A job as an Airline Pilot ranks 3rd highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 223,790. 4 - AI Governance Lead A job as an AI Governance Lead ranks 4th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 221,000. 5 - Doctor - General & Family Medicine A job as a Doctor ranks 5th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 214,370. 6 - CEO A job as a CEO ranks 6th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 206,680. 7 - AI Solutions Architect A job as an AI Solutions Architect ranks 7th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 185,000. 8 - Dentist A job as a Dentist ranks 8th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 167,160. 9 - Cybersecurity AI/ML Engineer A job as a Cybersecurity AI/ML Engineer ranks 9th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 165,200. 10 - ML/AI Engineer A job as an ML/AI Engineer ranks 10th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 165,200. 11 - Cyber Security Architect - Senior level A job as a Cyber Security Architect ranks 11th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 157,632. 12 -AI Safety Researcher A job as an AI Safety Researcher ranks 12th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 150,000. 13 - AI Security Engineer A job as an AI Security Engineer ranks 13th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 140,000. 14 - Teacher in the Health Specialties sector A job as a Teacher in the Health Specialties sector ranks 14th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 130,120. 15 - Physician Assistant A job as a Physician Assistant ranks 15th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 127,960. 16 - Nurse Practitioner A job as a Nurse Practitioner ranks 16th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 126,260. 17 - Veterinarian A job as a Veterinarian ranks 17th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 119,100. 18 - Professor in the field of Cybersecurity A job as a Professor in the field of Cybersecurity ranks 18th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 110,000. 19 - Dental Hygienist A job as a Dental Hygienist ranks 19th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 94,260. 20 - Registered Nurse A job as a Registered Nurse ranks 20th highest-paying Job that AI cannot replace with a median salary of USD 86,070. What are the Top sectors with the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace? 1 - Healthcare sector The Healthcare sector ranks No. 1 Top sector with the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace. 2 - Cybersecurity sector The Cybersecurity sector ranks 2nd Top sector with the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace. The fastest-entry high-paying jobs are in the Cybersecurity sector as a CompTIA Security+ job, that is an entry-level cybersecurity certification, can be obtained after only 3-6 months of studies, and entry-level Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst jobs in cybersecurity accept certifications without degrees. 3 - Engineering sector The Engineering sector ranks 3rd Top sector with the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace. 4 - Skilled Trades sector The Skilled Trades sector ranks 4th Top sector with the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace. The Skilled Trades sector provides high-paying jobs without a degree, including Aircraft Mechanic, Electrician, Plumber, Heating & Air-Conditioning mechanic, construction, technicians in the Renewable Energy sector. A person with no qualifications can get a job as an Apprentice in the Trades sector and earn a salary while learning. 5 - Aviation sector The Aviation sector ranks 5th Top sector with the highest-paying Jobs that AI cannot replace. Here is the link to Jobs & Salaries in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

What are the Luxury iPhone Ultra Caviar prices? - Portugal Business News Tech News - The new iPhone 18 is now available in the Luxury Caviar version. Here are the images and prices for the foldable iPhone Ultra in the new luxury Caviar collection that includes 7 luxury models to be released in September 2026: Image foldable iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold - Portugal Business News Here are the prices for the foldable iPhone Ultra in the new luxury Caviar collection: 1 - iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold Image iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold - Portugal Business News The iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold model has a titanium body with decorative framing and camera block elements that are coated in 24K gold. It is the most prestigious version of the foldable iPhone Ultra with golden threads, precious framing, and a three-dimensional Apple logo made entirely of 18K gold that turn the iPhone into a symbol of ultimate luxury. The iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold model is not just the first foldable iPhone, but it is also one of the most expensive versions. Here are the prices of the foldable iPhone Ultra in the luxury Caviar Gold model: Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold model with 256GB: USD 15,560 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold model with 512GB: USD 15,910 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar Gold model with 1TB: USD 16,270 The Luxury iPhone Ultra Caviar collection includes customization options including: Personal engraving on the side edges Applying your logo or initials Modifying any design elements Material replacement Adding your own shapes and elements Developing a unique packaging 2 - iPhone Ultra Caviar JOBS Image iPhone Ultra Caviar JOBS - Portugal Business News The iPhone Ultra Caviar JOBS model pays tribute to Apple’s founder and his lasting influence on the company’s history. The model presents a restrained, intellectual, and highly expressive aesthetic. Its central feature is a sculptural Apple logo containing a fragment of Steve Jobs’ legendary black turtleneck. This rare detail transforms the smartphone into a collectible object of exceptional historical significance. Steve Jobs’ engraved signature on the titanium surface completes the composition, lending the model a deeply personal, almost commemorative character. The iPhone Ultra Caviar JOBS model is created for those who appreciate rare artifacts, technological culture, and symbols that changed the world. Here are the prices of the foldable iPhone Ultra in the luxury Caviar JOBS model: Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar JOBS model with 256GB: USD 15,990 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar JOBS model with 512GB: USD 16,340 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar JOBS model with 1TB: USD 16,700 3 - iPhone Ultra Caviar Magenta Image iPhone Ultra Caviar Magenta - Portugal Business News The iPhone Ultra Caviar Magenta model transforms the foldable iPhone Ultra into a striking women’s accessory with a bold character. Rich raspberry-pink crocodile leather pairs beautifully with the cool glow of 925 sterling silver, creating a refined contrast of color, texture, and metal. The natural pattern of the leather adds depth and highlights the individuality of the finish. A sculptural Apple logo in silver completes the composition and connects the design to the Flagship collection. “Magenta” is created for a woman who chooses bold color, rare materials, and expressive luxury. Here are the prices of the foldable iPhone Ultra in the luxury Caviar Magenta model: Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar Magenta model with 256GB: USD 15,270 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar Magenta model with 512GB: USD 15,630 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar Magenta model with 1TB: USD 15,990 4 - iPhone Ultra Caviar KARAT Image iPhone Ultra Caviar KARAT - Portugal Business News The iPhone Ultra Caviar KARAT model reveals the aesthetic of the foldable iPhone Ultra through a striking combination of black crocodile leather and the radiance of 24K gold. The deep black tone gives the model a composed, distinguished character, while the gold finish accentuates the architecture of the body and creates an especially impressive silhouette. The natural texture of the leather conveys the rarity of the material and enhances the device’s tactile appeal. A sculptural Apple logo completes the composition and reinforces the model’s jewelry-inspired aesthetic. Here are the prices of the foldable iPhone Ultra in the luxury Caviar KARAT model: Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar KARAT model with 256GB: USD 14,130 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar KARAT model with 512GB: USD 14,490 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar KARAT model with 1TB: USD 14,840 5 - iPhone Ultra Caviar TITANIUM Image iPhone Ultra Caviar TITANIUM - Portugal Business News The iPhone Ultra Caviar TITANIUM model creates the image of an expensive men’s gadget: focused and confident. This is a foldable iPhone for a business owner, an executive, a person who chooses objects not as decoration, but as part of personal status. Black crocodile leather provides a softer grip and rich texture, Guilloché titanium engraving emphasizes engineering precision, and the dark Apple logo makes the model instantly recognizable. Here are the prices of the foldable iPhone Ultra in the luxury Caviar TITANIUM model: Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar TITANIUM model with 256GB: USD 13,840 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar TITANIUM model with 512GB: USD 14,200 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar TITANIUM model with 1TB: USD 14,560 6 - iPhone Ultra Caviar SILVER iPhone Ultra Caviar SILVER - Portugal Business News The iPhone Ultra Caviar SILVER model creates the image of an expensive business device for those who choose clean lines and confident restraint. Coated in sterling silver, the body looks technological and composed, while black crocodile leather adds texture, depth, and a pleasant grip. This is a model for someone who values status, precision, and flawless details. The prominent Apple logo makes the foldable iPhone recognizable and emphasizes its place in the brand’s flagship lineup. Here are the prices of the foldable iPhone Ultra in the luxury Caviar SILVER model: Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar SILVER model with 256GB: USD 15,270 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar SILVER model with 512GB: USD 15,630 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar SILVER model with 1TB: USD 15,990 7 - iPhone Ultra Caviar DARK CHERRY Image iPhone Ultra Caviar DARK CHERRY - Portugal Business News The iPhone Ultra Caviar DARK CHERRY model brings the most anticipated iPhone 18 color to the new foldable Ultra design. Deep purple, wine-toned crocodile leather, and gold make the model brighter than Apple’s standard palette and instantly set it apart from other foldable smartphones. This is not just a rare shade, but the color of the new season - for those who want to get it first, in the luxury version of the new iPhone. Here are the prices of the foldable iPhone Ultra in the luxury Caviar DARK CHERRY model: Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar DARK CHERRY model with 256GB: USD 14,270 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar DARK CHERRY model with 512GB: USD 14,630 Price of the iPhone Ultra Caviar DARK CHERRY model with 1TB: USD 14,990 Here is the link to Tech News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

Top 10 Best Startup Projects 2026 by the European Innovation Academy - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe - Here is the list of the 10 Best Startup Projects 2026 awarded by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026: It is to be noted that the List of the 10 Best Startup Projects 2026 by the European Innovation Academy is not ranked by best startup as all startups listed are on an equal footing. List of the 10 Best Startup Projects 2026 by the European Innovation Academy: 1 - Getbak Getbak was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 2 - Ziva Ziva was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 3 - Lusa - Portugal Lusa was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 4 - Solvo Solvo was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 5 - Vizion - Portugal Vizion was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 6 - Innergrowthstudio Innergrowthstudio was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 7 - Suncheck Suncheck was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 8 - GRUZaiT GRUZaiT was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. 9 - Seiva - Portugal Seiva was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. SEIVA is the startup that won the biggest number of awards. Seiva is an early forest fire detection infrastructure developed by CEO is Pedro Ferreira Borges with a team of students from 4 Portuguese universities. 10 - Unicorporated Unicorporated was awarded best startup project by the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Porto on August 7, 2026. Here is the link to Tech News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

What is the new EU Instant Payments Regulation? - Portugal Business News Financial News Europe - Here is all about the new EU Instant Payments Regulation where all banks in the EU must process Euro transfers within 10 seconds, at no extra cost, while banks based in non-euro countries have until 2027 to comply: Here is all about the new EU Instant Payments Regulation: The new EU Instant Payments Regulation aims to create a Single Payment Area where individuals and businesses can make cross-border payments as easily and safely as they would in their own countries, without paying additional charges. The EU Instant Payments Regulation, that entered into force on October 9, 2025, requires that Payment service providers in the euro area have to send instant payments in euro and verify the intended beneficiary. What is the EU Instant Payments Regulation for banks in non-euro countries? For banks based in non-euro countries, the new EU Instant Payments Regulation enters into force in 2027. This means that Payment service providers outside the euro area will also be required to allow their clients to send and receive instant payments in euro and to verify the beneficiary. What will the EU Instant Payments Regulation change? 1 - Instant Euro payments will be universally available 2 - Instant Euro payments will be accessible at no extra cost The new EU Instant Payments Regulation makes it mandatory for Payment Providers not to charge more for euro instant payments than for traditional money transfers in euro. 3 - Instant Euro payments will be more trustworthy The new EU Instant Payments Regulation makes it mandatory for Payment Providers to check whether the IBAN matches the name of the beneficiary and to alert the payer of a possible mistake or fraud before the instant payment is made. 4 - Instant Euro payments will be screened for sanctions The new EU Instant Payments Regulation will ensure the screening of sanctions becomes more efficient, while preserving its effectiveness with a harmonized procedure to ensure that instant payments that involve sanctioned persons are not processed. Here is the link to Financial News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

What is the share of each member state in the European Union´s GDP? - Portugal Business News News Economy Europe - Here is the share of each member state in the European Union´s GDP, as well as the GDP of the EU as a whole, according to data published by Eurostat on August 6, 2026: What is the European Union´s GDP? The European Union´s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 18.8 trillion euros - 18,796,030.4 million euros - in 2025. Here is the share of each member state in the European Union´s GDP: 1 - Germany Germany ranks No. 1 EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 23.8% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 4,469,810 million euros. 2 - France France ranks 2nd EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 15.9% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 2,991,055.9 million euros. 3 - Italy Italy ranks 3rd EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 12% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 2,258,048.7 million euros. 4 - Spain Spain ranks 4th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 9% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 1,687,152 million euros. 5 - Netherlands The Netherlands ranks 5th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 6.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 1,170,579 million euros. 6 - Poland Poland ranks 6th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 4.9% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 922,865.5 million euros. 7 - Belgium Belgium ranks 7th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 3.4% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 642,015.3 million euros. 8 - Ireland Ireland ranks 8th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 3.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 602,440.9 million euros. 9 - Sweden Sweden ranks 9th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 3.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 601,240.9 million euros. 10 - Austria Austria ranks 10th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 2.7% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 514,328.1 million euros. 11 - Denmark Denmark ranks 11th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 2.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 417,844.1 million euros. 12 - Romania Romania ranks 12th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 380,058.1 million euros. 13 - Czechia Czechia ranks 13th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 1.8% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 347,258.7 million euros. 14 - Portugal Portugal ranks 14th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 1.6% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 306,749.6 million euros. 15 - Finland Finland ranks 15th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 1.5% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 281,674 million euros. 16 - Greece Greece ranks 16th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 1.3% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 248,353.7 million euros. 17 - Hungary Hungary ranks 17th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 1.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 218,833.9 million euros. 18 - Slovakia Slovakia ranks 18th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.7% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 136,754.3 million euros. 19 - Bulgaria Bulgaria ranks 19th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.6% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 116,018.3 million euros. 20 - Croatia Croatia ranks 20th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.5% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 92,975.1 million euros. 21 - Luxembourg Luxembourg ranks 21st EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.5% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 89,521.5 million euros. 22 - Lithuania Lithuania ranks 22nd EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.4% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 84,258 million euros. 23 - Slovenia Slovenia ranks 23rd EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.4% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 70,486.2 million euros. 24 - Latvia Latvia ranks 24th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 43,026.2 million euros. 25 - Estonia Estonia ranks 25th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 41,620.8 million euros. 26 - Cyprus Cyprus ranks 26th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.2% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 36,483.5 million euros. 27 - Malta Malta ranks 27th EU country with the highest share of the European Union´s GDP., with 0.1% share of the GDP of the EU´s 27 Member States in 2025, that amounts to 24,577.9 million euros. 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TIME World's Top EdTech Companies 2026 - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe - Here is the ranking of the World's Top EdTech Companies 2026 by Time Magazine, published on July 22, 2026: Top 20 EdTech Companies in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine: 1 - Duolingo - United States Duolingo ranks No. 1 Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 2 - Cogna - Brazil Cogna ranks 2nd Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 3 - unext - India unext ranks 3rd Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 4 - Coursera - United States Coursera ranks 4th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 5 - Tassomai - United Kingdom Tassomai ranks 5th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 6 - Afya - Braxil Afya ranks 6th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 7 - College Vidya College Vidya ranks 7th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 8 - Yuanfudao - China Yuanfudao ranks 8th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 9 - Adda247 - India Adda247 ranks 9th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 10 - Superhuman - United States Superhuman ranks 10th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 11 - AIXUEXI - China AIXUEXI ranks 11th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 12 - Meishubao - China Meishubao ranks 12th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 13 - Alef Education - United Arab Emirates Alef Education ranks 13th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 14 - UK Open College - United Kingdom UK Open College ranks 14th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 15 - ST Unitas - South Korea ST Unitas ranks 15th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 16 - Xiaohe - China Xiaohe ranks 16th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 17 - Infinitas Learning - Netherlands Infinitas Learning ranks 17th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 18 - ClassDojo - United States ClassDojo ranks 18th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 19 - Code for All - Portugal Code for All ranks 19th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. 20 - ApplyBoard - Canada ApplyBoard ranks 20th Top EdTech Company in the World in 2026 by Time Magazine. Here is the link to Tech News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

One out of ten houses in Portugal sell within one week - Portugal Business News Real Estate News Europe - Portugal´s Property Market is booming in 2026 with houses selling like hot potatoes. One out of ten houses for sale in Portugal was sold within a week in the second quarter of 2026, according to Idealista. Here is the ranking of the best cities in Portugal to invest in real estate and the time it takes to sell a house in each city: Here is the ranking of the best cities in Portugal to invest in real estate in 2026: 1 - Porto - Portugal Porto ranks No. 1 best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Porto: 11% of houses in Porto sell within one week 14% of houses in Porto sell within one month 28% of houses in Porto sell within three months 38% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 9% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 2 - Aveiro - Portugal Aveiro ranks 2nd best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Aveiro: 11% of houses in Porto sell within one week 20% of houses in Porto sell within one month 31% of houses in Porto sell within three months 35% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 3% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 3 - Coimbra - Portugal Coimbra ranks 3rd best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Coimbra: 11% of houses in Porto sell within one week 22% of houses in Porto sell within one month 31% of houses in Porto sell within three months 34% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 2% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 4 - Braga - Portugal Braga ranks 4th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Braga: 10% of houses in Porto sell within one week 24% of houses in Porto sell within one month 32% of houses in Porto sell within three months 31% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 3% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 5 - Funchal - Madeira Island Funchal ranks 5th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Funchal: 9% of houses in Porto sell within one week 12% of houses in Porto sell within one month 26% of houses in Porto sell within three months 38% of houses in Porto sell within one year 15% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 6 - Viana do Castelo - Portugal Viana do Castelo ranks 6th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Viana do Castelo: 8% of houses in Porto sell within one week 13% of houses in Porto sell within one month 21% of houses in Porto sell within three months 42% of houses in Porto sell within one year 16% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 7 - Beja - Portugal Beja ranks 7th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Beja: 8% of houses in Porto sell within one week 28% of houses in Porto sell within one month 23% of houses in Porto sell within three months 39% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 2% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 8 - Leiria - Portugal Leiria ranks 8th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Leiria: 8% of houses in Porto sell within one week 19% of houses in Porto sell within one month 33% of houses in Porto sell within three months 37% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 3% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 9 - Faro - Portugal Faro ranks 9th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Faro: 8% of houses in Porto sell within one week 14% of houses in Porto sell within one month 27% of houses in Porto sell within three months 34% of houses in Porto sell within one year 17% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 10 - Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island - Azores Ponta Delgada ranks 10th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Ponta Delgada: 7% of houses in Porto sell within one week 14% of houses in Porto sell within one month 17% of houses in Porto sell within three months 53% of houses in Porto sell within one year 9% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 11 - Santarém - Portugal Santarém ranks 11th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Santarém: 7% of houses in Porto sell within one week 16% of houses in Porto sell within one month 26% of houses in Porto sell within three months 47% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 4% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 12 - Setúbal - Portugal Setúbal ranks 12th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Setúbal: 6% of houses in Porto sell within one week 18% of houses in Porto sell within one month 36% of houses in Porto sell within three months 38% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 2% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 13 - Viseu - Portugal Viseu ranks 13th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Viseu: 6% of houses in Porto sell within one week 18% of houses in Porto sell within one month 36% of houses in Porto sell within three months 36% of houses in Porto sell within one year Only 4% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 14 - Lisbon - Portugal Lisbon ranks 14th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Lisbon: 5% of houses in Porto sell within one week 13% of houses in Porto sell within one month 29% of houses in Porto sell within three months 40% of houses in Porto sell within one year 13% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell 15 - Castelo Branco - Portugal Castelo Branco ranks 15th best city in Portugal to invest in real estate. Here is the time it takes to sell a house in Castelo Branco: 3% of houses in Porto sell within one week 15% of houses in Porto sell within one month 38% of houses in Porto sell within three months 44% of houses in Porto sell within one year 0% of houses in Porto take more than one year to sell Here is the link to the latest Real Estate News in Europe and in Portugal.

Which is the cheapest internet provider in Portugal in 2026? - Portugal Business News Tech News Europe - Here is the ranking of the cheapest internet service providers in Portugal in 2026: Ranking of the cheapest internet service providers in Portugal in 2026: 1 - WOO WOO ranks No. 1 cheapest internet provider in Portugal in 2026. WOO operates as a 100% digital telecommunications operator and low-cost brand owned by NOS. Here are the prices of WOO: Mobile internet with 100GB data + 2500 min/SMS without subscription: 5 euros per month Mobile internet with unlimited data + unlimited minutes + 5000 min/SMS without subscription: 7 euros per month Mobile internet with 100GB data + 2500 min/SMS + 1 Gbps Fiber Broadband + Android 4K TV Box with over 70 channels with a 3-month loyalty program : 25 euros per month 2 - UZO UZO ranks 2nd cheapest internet provider in Portugal in 2026. UZO operates as a commercial brand and low cost operator owned by MEO / Altice Portugal. Here are the prices of UZO: Mobile internet with 100GB data + unlimited minutes + 1000 SMS without subscription: 5 euros per month Mobile internet with unlimited data + unlimited minutes + 1000 SMS without subscription: 7 euros per month Mobile internet with 100GB data on 5G Mobile + 1 Gbps Fiber Broadband + TV with over 70 channels with a 3-month loyalty program : 25 euros per month 3 - DIGI DIGI ranks 3rd cheapest internet provider in Portugal in 2026. Here are the prices of DIGI: Mobile internet with unlimited data + unlimited minutes + 500 Mbps Fiber Broadband with a 3-month loyalty program : 12 euros per month Mobile internet with unlimited data + unlimited minutes + 1 Gbps Fiber Broadband + TV with over 80 channels with a 3-month loyalty program : 25 euros per month Here is the link to Tech News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.

Cristiano Ronaldo brand generated $107 million in digital value at FIFA World Cup - Portugal Business News Cristiano Ronaldo Investment News - The Cristiano Ronaldo brand generated USD 107 million in digital value during the FIFA World Cup 2026, representing 54% of all digital value generated by the Portuguese-speaking ecosystem with only 0.7% of the content produced. Here is the value of Cristiano Ronaldo's personal posts on Instagram, the Value per Post of the Cristiano Ronaldo brand compared to the Portuguese National Team and the impact of the Portuguese football team on brands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 according to a study by Felton.ai: What was the amount generated by the Cristiano Ronaldo brand on digital platforms during the FIFA World Cup 2026? Within the Portuguese-speaking digital ecosystem, the amount generated by the Cristiano Ronaldo brand on digital platforms during the FIFA World Cup 2026 totaled USD 196.5 million in True Audience Value (TAV) during the FIFA World Cup 2026, through the digital audience generated on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. What was the value of Cristiano Ronaldo's personal posts on Instagram during the FIFA World Cup 2026? Instagram accounted for 89% of the total economic value generated in the Portuguese-speaking ecosystem during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with USD 175.6 million in True Audience Value (TAV). On Instagram, each of Cristiano Ronaldo's personal posts was worth around USD 3.3 million during the FIFA World Cup 2026. What was the Value per Post of the Cristiano Ronaldo brand compared to the Portuguese National Team ¨Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol¨? While the Cristiano Ronaldo brand generated around USD107 million in digital audience value during the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite publishing only 59 pieces of digital content, this amount surpasses the USD 88.1 million generated by the Portuguese National Team across 1,293 pieces of digital content. While the Portuguese national football team had the largest audience during the FIFA World Cup 2026, the value per post was 24 times lower than that of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Felton.ai study concludes that the Cristiano Ronaldo brand and the Portuguese national football team brand ¨Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol¨ function as two distinct commercial assets, despite both being associated with the Portuguese national football team. What was the impact of the Portuguese football team on brands during the FIFA World Cup 2026? 1 - Here is the ranking of the impact of brands in the Affinity category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026: The Affinity category ranking of the impact of brands takes into account what the audience wears and uses in their own profiles, identified by computer vision. 1 - Hyundai brand The Hyundai brand ranked No. 1 brand with the highest impact in the Affinity category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 28,623 detections in fan profiles, with 48,173 visual detections in the Portuguese National Football Team's Instagram posts. 2 - Nike brand The Nike brand ranked 2nd brand with the highest impact in the Affinity category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 28,623 detections in fan profiles. While the Nike brand ceased to be an official supplier of the Portuguese national football team in January 2025, replaced by Puma, Nike continues to lead in active audience affinity data with 3.5 times more brand detections on digital platforms compared to Puma. 3 - Puma brand The Puma brand ranked 3rd brand with the highest impact in the Affinity category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 8,134 detections in fan profiles. 2 - Here is the ranking of the impact of brands in the Sponsorship category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026: The Sponsorship category ranking of the impact of brands takes into account comments by the audience. 1 - Puma brand The Puma brand ranked No. 1 brand with the highest impact in the Sponsorship category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 1,158 direct mentions and 2.9 million comments. This shows that Sponsorship has a much higher impact on brands than the visual Affinity category. 2 - Nike brand The Nike brand ranked 2nd brand with the highest impact in the Sponsorship category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 556 direct mentions and 2.96 million comments. 3 - Sagres brand The Sagres brand ranked 3rd brand with the highest impact in the Sponsorship category by the Portuguese football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 353 direct mentions and 1.03 million comments. Here is the link to Cristiano Ronaldo Investment News to keep updated on the latest developments.

Portuguese Neuraspace raises €15.6 million for Space Defence - Portugal Business News Defence & Space News Europe - Portuguese Neuraspace has raised 15.6 million euros for European Space Defence in a funding round led by LINCE CAPITAL, Explorer Investments and Armilar Venture Partners, together with funding awarded under the Recuperar Portugal Plan, according to an announcement dated August 5th, 2026: The European Space environment is becoming increasingly congested, contested and competitive. Alongside rapidly growing collision risks, satellite operators now face cyber attacks, radio-frequency interference, GNSS spoofing and jamming, and increasingly sophisticated counterspace activities that require continuous operational awareness and rapid decision support. With the new investment raised by Neuraspace, the Portuguese Space company is positioning itself as one of Europe's leading providers of AI-enabled Space Domain Awareness and Space Traffic Management, through the following fields: ✅ Expansion of the Neuraspace AI platform ✅ Autonomous mission operations ✅ Proprietary optical sensing infrastructure ✅ Growth of NeuraspaceDEF for Governmental and Defence sectors "When Neuraspace was founded, our mission was to make Space safer. That mission has evolved with the operational reality. Today, protecting satellites means addressing both accidental risks and intentional threats. Safety and security are no longer separate challenges - they are two sides of the same operational problem." - Chiara Manfletti, CEO of Neuraspace. What is Portuguese company Neuraspace? Portuguese company Neuraspace is a Space Research and Technology company headquartered in Coimbra, Portugal, with offices in Luxembourg and Germany, that was founded in 2020. Neuraspace registered a rapid growth within just above five years, with revenue growth of more than 350% in 2025. Neuraspace monitors more than 600 satellites operated by commercial and institutional customers, helping operators prevent collisions, improve operational resilience and safely conduct increasingly autonomous missions. Neuraspace clients include: Spire Global GEOSAT NanoAvionics Sidus Space U-Space European Space Agency ESA In the Defence sector, Neuraspace has contracts with the Portuguese Air Force and NATO. Neuraspace was recently selected as prime contractor by the European Commission for Defence and Space, further strengthening its position as a trusted European provider of dual-use space safety and security services. Neuraspace's platform combines data from commercial and sovereign sensors with high-precision driven orbit determination, AI-enabled risk and threat assessment, autonomous decision support, that enable commercial operators, Government agencies and Defence organizations to detect, assess and respond more rapidly to both routine operational events and emerging threats. By combining sovereign sensing infrastructure with AI-enabled data fusion and operational automation, Neuraspace contributes to Europe's technological sovereignty while reducing dependence on external surveillance capabilities. Here is the link to Defence & Space News in Europe to keep updated on the latest developments.