Portugal and the EU

Latest business news about Portugal and the European Union.

Portugal places bonds after announcing debt action — 17 March 2010, 22:53 CET

Portugal, fighting off a debt crisis, said Wednesday it had raised 1.25 billion euros (1.725 billion dollars) in a bond issue at an interest rate lower than that on a similar operation a month ago.

Portugal places bonds after announcing debt action — 17 March 2010, 15:44 CET

Portugal, which is fighting off a debt crisis, said on Wednesday it had raised 1.25 billion euros (1.725 billion dollars) at an average interest rate 17.5 points below a eurozone benchmark, the Euribor rate.

Portugal announces mass privatisation to fight rising debt — 16 March 2010, 18:18 CET

Portugal, under strong EU pressure to correct its public finances, announced sweeping privatisation measures affecting its airline, rail transport, postal, energy and paper industries, on Tuesday to fight a rise in debt.

EU choose Portuguese ECB deputy chief — 16 February 2010, 19:21 CET

European finance ministers on Tuesday chose Portugal's Vitor Constancio for the key job of deputy head of the European Central Bank (ECB), an EU statement said.

Portugal is at crucial budget crossroads: prime minister — 10 February 2010, 14:37 CET

Portugal is at a crucial budget crossroads, fighting for credibility on financial markets and political stability at home, Prime Minister Jose Socrates warned when opening a crisis budget debate on Wednesday.

Portugal budget deficit hits record 9.3 per cent — 27 January 2010, 10:36 CET

Portugal's budget deficit hit a record 9.3 per cent of GDP in 2009, exceeding European Union and International Monetary Fund estimates of around eight percent, the government said Tuesday.

Lisbon to host 'brief, symbolic' EU treaty ceremony — 25 November 2009, 22:42 CET

A ceremony will be held on December 1 in the Portuguese capital to mark the entry into force of the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado said Wednesday.

Representation of the European Commission in Portugal — 11 November 2009, 14:46 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Portugal.

Portugal: Economy Overview — 11 November 2009, 14:46 CET

Portugal has become a diversified and increasingly service-based economy since joining the European Community in 1986. Over the past two decades, successive governments have privatized many state-controlled firms and liberalized key areas of the economy, including the financial and telecommunications sectors.

Portugal Investment Climate 2009 — 11 November 2009, 14:46 CET

Portugal offers a favorable investment climate for foreign capital, both in the near and long term. Its economy has become increasingly diversified and service-based since the country joined the European Community in 1986.

Access to finance — 11 November 2009, 14:46 CET

An overview of the sources of finance available to SMEs in Portugal.

Setting up a business in Portugal — 11 November 2009, 14:46 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Portugal.

EU probes state loan guarantee to Portugal's BPP — 10 November 2009, 12:02 CET

European Union competition regulators announced Tuesday a probe into a Portuguese state guarantee for a loan to bail out Banco Privado Portugues (BPP).

EU court says states can run online betting monopolies — 08 September 2009, 22:03 CET

The European Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that countries can run state monopolies for online sports betting, citing a heightened risk of criminal activity.

Portugal and the euro — 04 February 2008, 00:37 CET

Portugal joined the European Union in 1986 and was one of the first-wave EU countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999.

Portugal country profile — 04 January 2010, 23:53 CET

Portugal, a country with a rich history of seafaring and discovery, looks out from the Iberian Peninsula onto the Atlantic Ocean. Portugal became a member of the European Community, now the EU, in 1986.

Portugal.org — 04 August 2006, 17:12 CET

The Portugal.org website covers information about Portugal tourism, trade, investment, as well as general information about the country.

portugaloffer.com — 04 August 2006, 16:53 CET

portugaloffer.com is the simplest way for you to do business directly with Portuguese companies. Contacts, products and services are all easily reachable in this market space - the perfect place for you to find a supplier, customer, agent, or partner in Portugal.

Business Environment - Portugal — 04 August 2006, 16:50 CET

Snapshot of the business environment for the Portuguese economy, from the World Bank

Doing Business in Portugal (HLBI) — 04 August 2006, 16:49 CET

Guide on Portugal from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information - pdf

International Tax and Business Guide Portugal (Deloitte) — 08 February 2010, 23:54 CET

Country Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on the Investment Climate, Labour Relations and Work Force, Business Regulations, Foreign Investment, Choice of Business Entity and Corporate Taxation in Portugal.