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Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal

Portuguese pharmaceutical company Bluepharma will invest €150 million, until the end of the decade, in the creation of a technological centre for medicines in Coimbra, which will include a factory prepared to produce vaccines from other brands in Portugal.

The Hellenic Statistical Authority launched the paper "The Grek Economy".

The Dutch technology company, which is present in 25 countries, is looking for Portuguese talent in the financial area.

In December, 84 golden permits were granted, 71 of which were for the purchase of real estate (35 for urban rehabilitation) and 13 via capital transfers.

The 'top five' destination markets for national wine exports, in terms of value, were France, the United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom, Brazil and Germany.

Brasmar National Group, operating in the seafood sector, has bought the majority of French company Sedisal, which specializes in distributing chilled seafood, according to a statement.

Biotech startup company Immunethep is developing an injectable vaccine, and a treatment against bacterial infections, based on research developed at the University of Porto, technology that promises to be revolutionary, the company’s director has advocated.

Rui Ferreira has been appointed to lead the public venture capital company Portugal ventures.

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Eptune Engineering has developed a series of innovations to improve wind turbine blade access and repair in harsh meteorological conditions.

Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA EMBR3.SA has reached a deal to sell its Portugal-based subsidiaries Embraer Portugal Estruturas Metalicas and Embraer Portugal Estruturas em Compositos to Spain's Aernnova Aerospace.

The french group invests €33.3 million and creates 84 jobs in a wooden windows factory. Its partner is Caixiave, a subsidiary of Tryba, which is making other investments in Minho.

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The sector's association (AIMMAP) announced on Tuesday, the exports of metallurgy and metalworking recorded the best month ever in November.

Elrond Network has acquired the crypto payments service provider Utrust, aiming to "transform payment processing services from a cost for merchants into an income stream".

"Enterprises expect a nominal increase of 6.5% in exports of goods in 2022 vis-à-vis the previous year," revealed Statistics Portugal (INE).

The Turin-based company belongs to the Saci Group, whose main activity is the production of wirehoods.

“Between 2021 and 2023 Ferpinta will make investments worth €49.98 million, involving a new industrial unit, new products and an increase in current capacity,” the group’s founder explained to ECO.

A capital increase of €7.5 million was made in the company that manages the hotels in Europe and the United States.

EU Funding Opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Sectors 2021-2027.

Portugal last year more than doubled its pre-pandemic record for investment in export-focused projects, showing it remains an attractive destination for foreign companies, the head of the state agency that promotes investment and exports said.

Alibaba invites you to join 2022 Alibaba Import New Seller Summit, on Jan 12th-13th, to discover the Cross-Border E-commerce Opportunity in China.

Lisbon’s GoParity triples impact investments in 2021, putting €10.4 million in sustainability projects.

Renewable energy plants have produced enough power to meet 59% of Portugal's electricity demand in 2021, data from power utility Redes Energeticas Nacionais (REN) shows.

Indra, one of the leading global technology and consulting companies and the company that has modernized the air traffic network throughout Latin America, has taken a new step forward to place the region at the forefront of air traffic management by digitalizing Peru's air surveillance network, key to ensuring the seamless management of flights throughout the continent.

Indra to equip the Spanish Air Force's new Eurofighters with state-of-the-art technology and maintain the existing fleet for over 180 million euros.

Amazon and the Portuguese Company Stellantis Collaborate to Introduce Customer-Centric Connected Experiences Across Millions of Vehicles, Helping Accelerate Stellantis’ Software Transformation.

With the publication Living Conditions in Greece, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) provides to users significant statistical data reflecting living conditions in Greece, concentrated in one publication.

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) through the quarterly publication Greece in figures, published in both the Greek and English languages, presents statistical data providing an updated demographic, social and economic picture of Greece in a clear and comprehensive manner.

Oman International Hospital opens for public.

The venture capital arm of Banco Português de Fomento registered the entry of 48 companies and the exit of 17 from its portfolio last year.

Savills survey shows cross-border operations, nearshoring and industrialisation are attracting investors to the logistics sector in Portugal.

Cork Academy programme in China to include 15 events in nine cities.

The industry has two projects under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). BioShoes4All contemplates an investment of €80 million and FAIST of €60 million.

The company Africa Land will invest €2 million in the construction of a 147-hectare zoo in Almodôvar. The safari park will also have a five-star hotel.

In November, the country's tourist accommodation sector received 1.5 million guests and 3.6 million overnight stays.

The extension of Lisbon Metro's Red line is expected to increase the number of passengers in the network by 11 million, the company announced.

From October 1 until December 31, almost 30 per cent of all visitors came from outside the UAE.

Leaders want national spending on R&D to be 3 per cent of GDP by 2030.

The 13th SYMPOSIUM OF BIAL FOUNDATION "BEHIND AND BEYOND THE BRAIN - The mystery of time" will be held from the 6th to the 9th of April at Casa do Médico - Porto.

Portuguese design company LARUS has  been chosen to design the public toilets and kiosks-bar of the new Kun Iam Statue Waterfront Leisure Area.

The Hellenic Statistical Authority launched the bulletin "The Greek Economy".

In general terms, comparing Portugal's position compared to other European countries, our country rose nine positions in the European ranking of patent applications between 2001 and 2019.

Comporta, Portugal, took top honors in this year’s annual index of the 15 best places in the world to retire.

The EcoEconomy 4.0 project, launched at the end of April to accelerate decarbonisation and digitalisation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has already involved “more than 400” companies, the Portuguese Business Association (AEP) announced.

CS Wind ASM will invest €260 million by 2025 in its Ílhavo factory, where it has a 200-metre private dock.

Portugal has now seen 7 startups achieve unicorn status – Farfetch in 2015, OutSystems and Talkdesk in 2018, and Feedzai, Remote, Sword Health, Anchorage Digital in 2021.

In total, 124 investment projects were contracted throughout this year, which will be spread across 70 municipalities across the country.

The establishment of the four new companies in the Municipal Aerodrome of Ponte de Sor involves an overall investment of more than €20 million, "in the coming years", the mayor said.

The Portugal Pavilion will host an event with Portuguese Safety and Security Association (APSEI) related to PORTUGAL SAFE project – with a comprehensive showcase of Portuguese talent in the Safety and Security sector, namely Fire Protection, Security, Safety at Work and Safety in the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

The challenge proposed by Efacec – Smart Digital Transformer Management Solution – was one of seven selected by the consortium formed by the Technology Centers INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, TNO – Innovation for Life, Steinbeis 2i GmbH and RINA and the agency Vitamina, under the first round of challenges of the European Project PITCCH.

Danish company, Eurowind Energy, has begun construction of its first solar project in Portugal.

TUGA Innovations provides solutions to urban mobility challenges with a new type of Electric Vehicle (“EV”).

DGRM has granted the Certificate of Private Use of Maritime Space (TUPEM) for the promoter of the EllaLink undersea cable to proceed with the connection between Sines (Setúbal) and Morocco.

The majority of Portuguese companies expect to increase their investment and apply for European funding in 2022.

The innovation programme, created in partnership with the Tunisian venture studio Betacube for Attijari Bank, marks the entry of the Portuguese consulting firm into this market.

Through a €4 million deal with an Australian company, Bondalti will build a plant in Estarreja during the second half of 2022.

CITEVE has joined The Microfibre Consortium as its research member, to support the textile and clothing industry through development and dissemination of scientific knowledge and technology.

The Portuguese Food & Beverage sector exported more than 6.2 billion euros in 2021 and production increased more than 4.9% in an unprecedented global context.

The Centre of Planning and Economic Research lauched the "Greek Economic Outlook".

The Hellenic Statistical Authority launched the bulletin "The Greek Economy".

The National Bank of Greece launched the paper "GREECE Macro Flash".

The National Bank of Greece launched a sectorial report.

The Healthy Oceans Tech and Finance Forum: Innovative Solutions for Asia and the Pacific (online) will be held from the 26th to the 28th of January.

A consortium of 13 companies and research partners that includes EDP, Galp, Martifer and Efacec has been selected by the EU to develop a 100 MW green hydrogen production project in Sines.

Colombian Clever Leaves will expand its production area of cannabis in Odemira to 24,000 square meters.

The private shareholder of TAP SGPS, Humberto Pedrosa, will no longer have a stake in TAP SA, as the flag carrier will become wholly state-owned.

After a €3 million round in May, the Portuguese startup has strengthened its team with 21 new workers. It wants to recruit more talent in 2022 to sustain expansion plans.

A Portuguese company that was forged in Southeast Asia is building an underwater city for coral in Sultan Iskandar Marine Park, Malaysia, made from food waste such as rice husks.

Commercial refrigeration group Epta has acquired Eurocold, a Portuguese commercial and industrial refrigeration engineering, installation and maintenance services company.

The Algarve region has been voted the 'World’s Leading Beach Destination' for the second year in a row, just a few months after being awarded the same prize at a European level.

The Banco de Portugal launched the Economic Bulletin December 2021.

With this acquisition the startup co-founded by Vasco Pedro sees its team increase from the current 205 employees to more than 330 people.

A centuries-old tradition the festival involves adorning the streets, especially in the historic centre, with thousands of paper flowers.

The startup founded by Diogo Mónica in the US is the 7th startup with Portuguese DNA to achieve unicorn status.

For now, Autoeuropa is off Volkswagen's radar for the production of electric cars.

The Popular Republic of China launched an E-government Platform for the Origin of China's Exports.

The Chinese ambassador to Portugal said that China intends to develop excellent cooperation relations and partnerships with Portugal, which have seen good progress recently.

Access2Markets launched the document: Doing business in Peru.

The Food and Beverage Market Entry Handbook: Australia: a Practical Guide to the Market in Australia for European Agri-food Products.

Following a healthy rebound in Q2, the economy lost steam in quarterly terms in Q3, but still recorded growth amid a swift inoculation campaign and stronger tourism activity.

The economy entered a technical recession in Q3 as GDP shrank marginally for the second quarter running.

UK importer Hatch Mansfield has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Portuguese wine brand Esporão.

An Algarve hotel restaurant has been voted the Best in the World in the second edition of the World Culinary Awards. Albufeira’s luxury Vila Joya won in the category of “Best Hotel Restaurant 2021”.

ARTsolutions consulting group is a Portuguese company with an international curriculum that focuses on creativity, innovation and organization of high quality projects.

Banking supervisor have reacted to the announcement of the launch of Revolut Bank in Portugal this week and have stressed that it is not covered by the Portuguese Deposit Guarantee Fund.

The GEE launched a paper "Forecasts for the Portuguese Economy".

Valoe and Simoldes Plásticos Signed a Joint Development Agreement for Design and Production of a Solar Car Roof for a Major European Car Manufacturer.

The Portuguese mold maker adapted to the new reality to explore the market.

Sound Particles is a startup that changed the paradigm of audio software by applying computer graphics to sound, through the development of its 3D audio software.

Portuguese oil company Galp and Swedish battery maker Northvolt announced a joint venture to invest 700 million euros ($790 million) to build a lithium ore processing plant in Portugal, which should start operating by the end of 2025.

Following the recent acquisition of the STARFISHER shipyard, Groupe Beneteau announced the purchase of the RODMAN LUSITANIA shipyard, thus creating a Portuguese production center dedicated to powerboats under 40 feet.

Le groupe PELLENC poursuit son développement avec l’acquisition d’un terrain de 13 hectares au Portugal.

TAP Air Portugal’s inaugural flight landed in Punta Cana from Lisbon, marking the airline’s return to the Dominican Republic.

As in most OECD countries, the pandemic triggered a deep recession in Portugal and put huge pressure on the healthcare system.

The OECD estimates that if just four structural reforms were implemented in Portugal this could add 4.8% to GDP per capita over the next 15 years.

The minister of environment and climate action believe that the public consultation on the environmental assessment of lithium exploration will be completed in January.

Compared to October 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived in Portugal, exports increased by 0.7% and imports by 4.4%.

Tetra Pak has been recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for the third year running for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect forests – two of the three environmental themes covered by CDP.