Portugal Attempts to Restrict Gambling Ads Once More

Portugal’s MPs at the São Bento Palace will once again ponder whether to adopt a firmer stance on gambling advertising and promotion, after lawmakers pushed forward five proposals from the left-wing ecologist party Livre at the end of last week....

Portugal and Finland announce alliance

"The alliance refers to cooperation between Finland and Portugal in the green hydrogen sector, facilitated by Business Finland and aligned with Portugal's National Hydrogen Strategy," Guillermo Solano, senior advisor in Madrid at Business Finland,...

Lisbon Metro service resumes

Service on the Lisbon Metro Green Line was restored at around 12 pm today, after being interrupted due to signalling failure, the transport company reported on social media. Service had been interrupted at around 11 a.m. between Cais do Sodré and...

Business News: October 2025

September 16, 2025 — Teijin Frontier Co. (Osaka, Japan; www.teijin-frontier.com) will expand production capacity for high-tenacity recycled polyester filament yarn used in industrial applications, such as tire cords, reinforcements for rubber...

Tax & Migration: Spain or Portugal? Both?

Certain investors approaching the Iberian Peninsula for migration, property and tax purposes might express a personal preference for one of the two countries. However, others will base their decision after careful consideration of the pros and...

MediaForEurope in talks to acquire stake in Portugal’s Impresa

MFE-MediaForEurope NV, the media group controlled by Italy’s Berlusconi family, is looking to expand further in Europe, just weeks after taking over German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1. MFE is reportedly in talks about a possible acquisition of a...

Systra acquires Spanish rail company

French engineer Systra has acquired Spanish transport company Ardanuy Ingeniería for an undisclosed sum. The deal could help Systra move into Spanish, Portuguese and Hispanic American rail infrastructure markets. Ardanuy Ingeniería employees will...

Iberdrola adds 708MW to renewables alliance with Norges Bank

Spanish energy major Iberdrola has expanded its co-investment alliance with investment manager Norges Bank by adding 708MW of solar capacity from the Ceclavín and Tagus XL solar PV projects in Spain. This brings the joint venture’s operating...

Pakistan Army’s FWO and NLC are the business empires that will benefit from Trump proximity

Pakistan’s Army Chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir seems to have gone to Washington all prepared to charm US President Donald Trump. He not only agreed to the American President’s Middle East peace plan but also offered him a partnership yet again...

Costa urges stronger EU defence push, backs US trade deal

MADRID – The European Union is well-equipped to handle today’s crises, but must “make an effort in defence” if it wants to achieve strategic autonomy, European Council President António Costa told the Spanish press on Wednesday. In an interview...

Portugal’s Caracol Studios, Spain’s TV ON Join Forces on Thriller Project ‘Past Waters,’ Pitching at Iberseries (EXCLUSIVE)

Portugal’s Caracol Studios and Spain’s TV ON Producciones are joining forces to co-produce crime drama project “Águas Passadas” (“Past Waters”), created by Bruno Gascon and based on a bestselling novel by Portuguese writer and screenwriter João...

Worldline Appoints New Head Of Financial Services

Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has named Madalena Cascais Tomé as Head of Financial Services division and Executive Committee member, effective on 1 October 2025. Over the recent years, Madalena Cascais Tomé has been serving as...

Nuns, Jaibreaks, Suicides and Adult Animation Starring an Axolotl Feature Among Projects at Iberseries Co-Production & Financing Forum

A key initiative connecting filmmakers, producers and creators from Ibero-America and Europe with fiction, documentary or animated projects in late-stage development, the Iberseries Co-Production & Financing forum aims to back high-level...

Zero complains about Portugal in Europe for non-compliance with the water law.

On National Water Day, a statement has raised concerns regarding a “widespread non-compliance” with the Water Framework Directive (WFD). A complaint filed on Monday demands the immediate initiation of an infringement procedure against Portugal for...

Market Talk - Tuesday, Sep. 30

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 5:58 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 111.12 points or -0.25% to 44,932.63 • Shanghai increased 20.246 points or 0.52% to 3,882.777 • Hang...

State close to accepting crypto currency payments

Last week, Ohio moved one step closer to being able to accept crypto currency as payment for state fees and services. The news was greeted with congratulations from officials such as Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. “Ohio has always been a...

Forum set for Lisbon council candidates

Submitted Material LISBON — Lisbon residents will have a chance to question the seven candidates running for village council at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 thanks to the Lepper Library, which is sponsoring a town hall meeting. The forum will be held at David...

Portugal tightens immigration rules as political tensions rise – what it means for families

Portugal tightens immigration rules amid political debate. Credit : GagoDesign, Shutterstock Portugal has approved a new immigration bill that has already sparked heated arguments in parliament, in cafés across Lisbon, and among immigrant...

Portugal: Right-Wing Majority Pushes Immigration Changes

Home Europe Portugal Portugal: Right-Wing Majority Pushes Immigration Changes The Iberian country of around 10.5 million people has seen a significant increase in immigration in recent years. Portugal’s right-leaning parliament on Tuesday passed a...

Lisbon city council approves grant for Indulgence Salon renovation

LISBON—The Lisbon City Council voted Monday, Sept. 22, to approve a grant request from Indulgence Salon owner Laura Baxa for renovations at her business located at 111 E. Main St. Indulgence Salon, first established in 2005, is undergoing updates...