Chinese ambassador defends Huawei in Portugal, rejects “Cold War mentality”
China’s Ambassador to Portugal, Zhao Bentang, defended Huawei’s role in Portuguese 5G technology and rejected a “Cold War mentality”. China’s Ambassador to Portugal, Zhao Bentang, defended the role of China’s…
Real household income in Portugal declining
Portugal is among the 11 OECD countries that recorded falls in real per capita household income in the 3rd quarter of 2023. Spain had the biggest drop, due to higher…
Algarve drought: 27m€ support. Water rationing started
Suspension of car washing and watering of “green” spaces, and reduction of water pressure in the public network are some of the measures implemented in the Algarve. Support amounts to…
Walk through Beira Baixa to visit the most Portuguese village
It’s a weekend trip to the most beautiful corners of the country’s interior regions. The competition “The most Portuguese village in Portugal” was organized in 1938 by the National Propaganda…
Ikea’s Danish rival plans to reach 80 stores in Portugal
Danish company Jysk currently has 25 stores in Portugal and intends to more than triple the number of outlets, revealed the company’s general manager for the Iberian market. Jysk, the…
Portugal drought: 320 million € in support for agriculture
This Thursday, the government approved a resolution in the Council of Ministers establishing 320 million euros in support for the agricultural sector, “aimed at mitigating the effects borne by the…
Airbus plans to have 25% of production in Portugal by 2026
The aircraft manufacturer is stepping up its commitment to the country at its Santo Tirso plant, where it expects to produce a quarter of its output in two years. Until…
Ryanair: 14 new routes and demands to open Montijo airport
The leader of the low-cost airline says that the high fees imposed by ANA’s monopoly are forcing airlines like Ryanair to cut back on regional flights to and from Portugal”.…
Rules also comply for Portugal to combat online terrorism
Brussels gives Portugal two months to comply with rules to combat online terrorism. The regulation came into force on June 7, 2022 and, in addition to Portugal, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg…
Portuguese cut back on restaurants, but eat out at least once a week
The Portuguese are cutting back on going out to restaurants, but they still eat out at least once a week. A study carried out by NielsenIQ revealed that 41% of…