Low taxes are just one factor influencing where young people decide to set up
Centre-right government bets on 10 years of tax breaks to stop brain drain
As an artificial lake on the Iberian peninsula attracts more businesses, it has become a victim of its own success
As the casino city approaches the 25th anniversary of its handover to China, the challenges for the expat community are growing
Retirees’ incomes will be excluded from perk as Lisbon aims to boost growth with 20% flat rate
Facing the waves and backed by mountains, an abandoned hamlet on the sleepy island of São Jorge has been turned into a heavenly retreat
European human rights court to set precedent for government role in causing physical and mental harm as a result of global warming
With the recent emergence of the country’s far-right Chega party in parliament, this is an important and timely read
Also in this newsletter: Greece’s tragic train crash comes back to haunt the government
Democratic Alliance leader set to head fragile minority government
Party came third in Sunday’s election and says it should be part of government coalition talks
Research shows a hard-nosed rationale behind boosting corporate cheer
Democratic Alliance’s ability to form government will depend on nativist Chega or help from defeated Socialists
Also in this newsletter: NGOs complain about freedom of speech limits at WTO conference
André Ventura capitalises on economic despondency of young Portuguese in election campaign
From a six-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city to a house near the beach with stunning gardens
Portuguese plant aims to show pumping water up a mountain can be part of energy system driven by renewable power
Private equity firm is working with former Lloyds and Credit Suisse boss on plan to buy Altice’s Portuguese business
Rubbing shoulders on Europe’s southern peninsula, the neighbours have sometimes prickly relations
Also in this newsletter: Brussels to crack down on illegal pet trade
Prosecutors allege ‘influence peddling’ in scandal that brought down António Costa
Governor Mário Centeno faced questions over whether his conduct presented a conflict of interest with institution’s independence
Magic happened in Lisbon
Probe into public officials is now focused on accusations of influence peddling
President sets elections for March after rejecting outgoing premier’s nomination of Mário Centeno as his replacement
