Portugal Launches Five Satellites in Single Mission as Space Ambitions Accelerate
Portugal launches its largest-ever satellite deployment today from Cape Canaveral, marking a milestone in the country's push to become a European space hub.
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Tech industry, startups, digital transformation, and innovation news from Portugal.
Portuguese Startup Uses AI to Predict Urban Flooding 24 Hours in Advance — and It's Already Saving Cities
When December 2022's floods paralyzed Lisbon, three engineers from Instituto Superior Técnico realized their sensors—initially designed to monitor Iberian lynx migrations—could do something far more valuable: predict urban flooding before it...
Gouveia e Melo Launches Military Drone Cluster to Make Portugal an Export Powerhouse
Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo, the former Navy chief who ran for president earlier this year, is pivoting from military command to defense entrepreneurship with an ambitious plan: build a cross-border military robotics cluster that transforms...
Lisbon Airport Trials 'Travel to Europe' App to Slash Border Queues Before Summer
Portugal has become the first country to pilot the new "Travel to Europe" app at a major international airport, launching trials at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport designed to halve border processing times ahead of the busy summer season. The...
Portugal Pitches Itself as Europe's AI and Data Centre Hub in Silicon Valley Charm Offensive
Portugal's Secretary of State for Digitalisation, Bernardo Correia, wrapped up a five-day visit to San Francisco on Friday, meeting venture capital funds, digital infrastructure firms, and tech incubators in a concerted push to position the country...
Lisbon Airport Launches 'Travel to Europe' App to Cut Immigration Wait Times by 60%
Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport launched the "Travel to Europe" digital border control system on March 19, 2026, cutting average immigration processing times from 10.5 minutes to 4.2 minutes through pre-arrival registration and biometric...
Navigating Portugal's Information Landscape: Why English-Language News Matters for Expats
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The Critical Role of Local News in Expat Success
For the thousands of international residents calling Portugal home, staying informed about local developments isn't just helpful—it's essential for long-term success. Whether you're