Technology
Tech industry, startups, digital transformation, and innovation news from Portugal.
Portugal Becomes Europe's First Commercial Space Re-Entry Gateway with Historic Azores Licence
Portugal has taken a significant step in positioning itself as a major player in the European space economy, after the national communications regulator granted the country's first ever commercial licence for the controlled atmospheric re-entry and...
Markets, Business & Tech Briefing — Friday, 6 March 2026
Portugal's markets, property, business and technology landscape — your weekly digest. Macro Outlook GDP Growth: 2.2% Forecast for 2026 Banco de Portugal's projection of 2.2% GDP growth this year keeps Portugal comfortably above the euro area...
Data Centres, Decarbonisation, Cybersecurity: The Industries Betting on Portugal Through 2030
The appointment of Fernando Rodrigues as managing director of Vinci Energies Portugal this week came with a clear strategic signal: the company sees data centres, electricity grid modernisation, industrial decarbonisation, cybersecurity, and...
Portugal's Renewable Energy Record: 88% Clean Power in 2025 and What Comes Next
Portugal generated 88% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025 — one of the highest rates in the world. Here is what drove the record, what it means for energy bills, and where the country goes from here.
Portugal Internet, Mobile, and Digital Life in 2026: The Expat Guide
Broadband speeds, mobile plans, streaming services, and digital banking — a practical guide to getting connected and staying connected in Portugal.
Portugal's Tech Sector in 2026: What Expats Need to Know
Portugal's startup ecosystem has matured significantly — Lisbon is now a genuine European tech hub. Salary data, job opportunities, AI positioning, and what it means for expat tech workers and founders.