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Portugal licenses first spaceport in Santa Maria, Azores
Portugal’s first spaceport licence marks leap in Europe’s autonomous access to space.
July: renewables supply two-thirds of Portugal’s electricity
Wind and solar made up almost half the mix as Portugal led Europe in onshore wind production.
Vietnam: A growing country and an emerging partner
Vietnam has undergone a profound transformation over recent decades.
Startup World Cup Portugal extends deadline to August 15
Lisbon will host the first national edition of the Startup World Cup.
Portugal strengthens position as an investment destination (FDI)
Portugal ranks 2nd in Western Europe in the Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025.
Sustainable wood solutions for interior design and construction
Sonae Arauco develops sustainable wood solutions for furniture, design and construction markets.
Portuguese passport 4th most powerful in the world
According to the latest update of the Henley Passport Index.
Commission disburses nearly €43 billion to five Member States
The European Commission has disbursed €1.34 billion to Portugal.
European Research Area Act
Commission calls on innovators and researchers to shape the future European Research Area Act.
Nitrogen Sensing Solutions
A Portuguese startup is innovating water quality monitoring with BlueInvest support.
Teixeira Duarte: A global house of engineering and construction
Construction remains Teixeira Duarte's core, with major projects across several countries.
Bling Energy raises €15M to boost energy transition
Lisbon-based Bling Energy secures €15 million to accelerate the energy transition in Portugal.
Digitalisation and artificial intelligence in the energy sector
EC takes step on digitalisation and artificial intelligence of the energy sector.
ECB launches design contest for future euro banknotes
Designers from across Europe invited to apply. Application platform open until 18 August 2025.
School of Startups: Foundations
UPTEC launches online programme for those taking their first steps in starting a business.
BIGhub acquires France’s Qashflo
Portuguese startup BIGhub has acquired French fintech company Qashflo.
