Starbucks has expanded its presence in Portugal with the opening of a new store in Porto, reinforcing its strategy to grow in high traffic retail locations. The latest outlet, located in NorteShopping, brings the total number of Starbucks stores in the city to nine and increases the brand’s nationwide footprint to 33 locations. The move […]
Portugal’s planned sale of a stake in its national airline is evolving into a broader debate over regional connectivity, with authorities placing new emphasis on the role of smaller airports across the country. While the privatization of TAP Air Portugal was initially framed as a financial and strategic transaction, it is now being shaped concerns […]
Lisbon’s property market has entered 2026 with renewed momentum, reinforcing its reputation as one of Europe’s fastest growing prime residential destinations. Market projections indicate that capital values in the Portuguese capital could rise more than four percent this year, placing Lisbon ahead of major global cities such as London and New York in terms of […]
Portugal’s footwear exports increased in 2025, with shipments rising 1.8 percent in volume and 0.8 percent in value compared to the previous year, according to data released the sector’s association APICCAPS. The industry exported 68 million pairs of shoes last year, generating revenues of €1.718 billion. The figures, based on statistics from the National Institute […]
Hermès has revealed its 2026 winter window displays across Europe, drawing attention for their artistic ambition and emotional storytelling. The luxury fashion house has entrusted the concept and design of its Iberian Peninsula windows to Portuguese studio Oficina Marques, reinforcing Portugal’s growing presence in high end creative industries. The new displays are inspired the symbolic […]
A senior Democratic lawmaker in the United States has requested formal explanations from the Office of the US Trade Representative regarding the recent decision to sharply reduce tariffs on Swiss imports. Senator Ron Wyden, the leading Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, asked for detailed answers on how tariffs on Swiss goods were lowered from […]
Ryanair has slightly lifted its outlook for ticket prices after reporting strong early bookings for 2026, signalling sustained demand across its European network. The Irish low cost carrier said January delivered two of the strongest booking weeks in its history, with average fares edging higher. As a result, the airline now expects to recover last […]
The municipality of Monção has announced the opening of an application period for the purchase of industrial plots in the Messegães Business Zone, marking a new step in its strategy to strengthen local economic activity and attract investment. The initiative, led the Monção City Council, covers a total area of 6.3 hectares, of which 4.2 […]
Portugal is seeing a marked rise in arrivals from the United States as improved air connectivity reshapes travel patterns and strengthens the country’s appeal among long haul visitors. Direct routes linking major American cities with Lisbon and Porto have expanded steadily, making Portugal more accessible for both short stays and longer relocations. This shift is […]
Portugal’s government has approved the launch of a public private partnership to advance the long delayed Central Hospital of the Algarve, formally authorising the tender process for a project that has been under discussion for two decades. The decision was confirmed through a decree published in the Diário da República, clearing the way for an […]
