By Christopher Graeme In Associations, Developers, Development, Hotels and resorts, NewsPosted 20 Julho, 2026 Public Ministry suspends works on Hilton Hotel Cascais Portugal’s Public Ministry has ordered the immediate suspension of building works on [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Companies, Expansion, NewsPosted 22 Julho, 2026 Sumol Compal plans US expansion Portugal’s fruit juice company Sumol Compal has “ambitious plans” for the US, where [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In News, Real estate investment, Residential Real EstatePosted 15 Julho, 2026 wecity signs €1.95 million for residential project in Sines wecity, a real estate crowdfunding platform leading the European market in repayment [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Government bonds, News, Treasury notesPosted 22 Julho, 2026 Portugal pays out eye-watering €9Bn of interest on treasury bonds Portugal faced a major and eye-watering annual public debt repayment on Tuesday. More [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Expansion, Fitness clubs, News, Sports and LeisurePosted 22 Julho, 2026 VivaGym to invest €100 million on 100 gyms in Portugal by 2030 VivaGym, The gym chain, which operates in Portugal and Spain, aims to double in size [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Acquisitions, Defence, Defence contracts, Deftech, National security, NATO, NewsPosted 20 Julho, 2026 Portugal to acquire three Italian frigates for €3.9Bn Portugal’s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro announced the acquisition of three Italian [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In News, Offshore wind, RenewablesPosted 22 Julho, 2026 CorPower Ocean secures world-first DNV certification for wave energy technology CorPower Ocean has been awarded the world’s first DNV Prototype Certificate for a [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Five G, Internet, News, TelecomsPosted 22 Julho, 2026 Portugal ranks 2nd in 5G usage among countries of comparable size With a 43.3% share of 5G tests conducted between January and July 2026, Portugal [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Housing demand, Housing market, Housing stock supply, NewsPosted 22 Julho, 2026 Housing for sale supply in Portugal tumbles 6% in 2Q The stock of housing available for sale in Portugal fell by 6% in the second quarter [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Housing demand, Housing market, NewsPosted 22 Julho, 2026 Housing demand recovers in 2Q with sales up 7% The housing market in mainland Portugal recorded 39,210 transactions in the second [...] Read More
20 Julho, 2026Supply and licences priorities to solve housing crisis – houses expected to increase by 5%-10% over 12 months READ MORE
17 Julho, 2026The future of construction – digitally-designed pieces, factory-made components, skilled labour and assembly on site READ MORE
By Christopher Graeme In AWARD, International schools, NewsPosted 3 Junho, 2026 Bright School nominated as Most Innovative International School in Europe – 2026 by K-12 Digest Bright School in the Algarve has been recognised as the Most Innovative International School in [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Fashion, News, Shoes and accessoriesPosted 12 Maio, 2026 Portuguese handbag brand in Devil Wears Prada 2 The Portuguese luxury brand Alameda Turquesa has reached a new milestone, with its handbags [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In APPII, Developers, Development, Housing crisis, Housing market, Housing stock supply, Museums & Cultural Developments, NewsPosted 26 Maio, 2026 Property association boss paints bright picture of market with dark undertones Text: Chris Graeme The CEO of the Portuguese Association of Real Estate Developers [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Banks, Financial results, NewsPosted 16 Março, 2025 Haitong Bank profits fall 70% to €5 million in 2024 Haitong Bank posted profits of €5 million in 2024, a fall of 70% on the €17 million [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Aerospace and defence, Crime, Defence, Defence contracts, NATO, News, OpinionPosted 6 Junho, 2025 The defence and security of Portugal Portugal must invest more in security, both external and internal. However, more [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Consultancy, DILS Portugal, Luxury property, News, Property, Residential Real EstatePosted 13 Janeiro, 2025 DILS Portugal – Rewriting the rules in high-end residential real estate DILS Portugal is bringing experience, innovation and quality to Portugal’s high-end [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In International schools, News, ULISPosted 24 Janeiro, 2025 United Lisbon International School: Transforming Education for a Global Future In its fifth year of operation, United Lisbon International School (ULIS) is [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In News, Restaurant reviewPosted 10 Março, 2025 Sult Cascais – a creative and comforting Italian fusion fine dining experience There’s nothing like rich, comforting food to chase away the blues caused by a cold, [...] Read More
By Christopher Graeme In Champagne, Features, Luxury, News, Original, Ruinart, Wine, Wine cooperatives, Wine TourismPosted 17 Novembro, 2025 Ruinart – the art of fine champagne making Text & Photos: Chris Graeme; Other Photos: Supplied When thinking about [...] Read More