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Juro deve subir. Prestações crescem até 70 euros já este mêsPhoto by Diogo Miranda on Pexels
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Interest rates expected to rise. Installments grow by up to 70 euros this month already

Just days away from the ECB meeting, an influential member of the monetary authority signaled to markets that inflation risks require another interest rate hike. Loan repayments could increase by up to 70 euros this month alone, with the Euribor standing above 3%.

Observador27/08/26, 18:06
Bónus “amigos” e comissões zero: conheça as estratégias dos bancos para atrair clientes
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Bonus "friends" and zero commissions: discover the banks' strategies to attract customers

Banks in Portugal are adopting aggressive strategies to attract new customers, offering bonuses for referring friends, zero commissions on various services, and incentives for direct deposit of salary or pension. These campaigns aim to capture clients and increase the depositor base in an increasingly competitive market among financial institutions.

Expresso27/08/26, 18:00
IHRU abre concursos para 77 casas de arrendamento acessível em 19 concelhosPhoto by Angel Rondon on Pexels
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IHRU opens competitions for 77 affordable rental homes in 19 municipalities

The Instituto da Habitação e da Reabilitação Urbana (IHRU) has opened nine draw competitions for the allocation of 77 affordable rental housing units, under the Housing Rental Support Program (PAA). Applications run until September 17, 2026 and cover housing types from T0 to T6, distributed across 19 municipalities, including Lisbon, Porto, Aveiro, Beja, Évora, Setúbal, among others. Interested parties must first obtain the Application Registration Certificate on the PAA Platform and then submit their application through the IHRU Arrenda Platform.

Jornal Económico27/08/26, 17:45
União Europeia: pequenas encomendas chinesas caem 30% a 40%Photo by Marta Branco on Pexels
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European Union: Chinese small orders drop 30% to 40%

The European Union began applying, since July 1st, a customs duty of 3 euros on small packages coming from outside the bloc, covering shipments valued under 150 euros. The measure has already shown significant results, with imports, mainly from China, registering a drop between 30% and 40%.

Euronews Portugal27/08/26, 17:43
União Europeia: taxa alfandegária faz cair pequenas encomendas da China 30% a 40%Photo by Marta Branco on Pexels
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European Union: customs tariff causes small parcels from China to drop 30% to 40%

The European Union has implemented since July 1st a customs fee of 3 euros on small packages with a value below 150 euros, a measure that is already showing significant impact on trade. Imports, particularly from China, have registered a drop between 30% and 40%, evidencing the direct effect of this new customs regulation on cross-border purchases.

Euronews Portugal27/08/26, 17:43
Sword Health vai comprar aplicação de saúde mental Headspace por mais de 170 milhõesPhoto by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels
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Sword Health is going to buy mental health app Headspace for more than 170 million

The Portuguese unicorn Sword Health is planning to acquire the mental health company Headspace for an estimated value between 200 and 300 million dollars (approximately 172 to 257 million euros), according to Axios. Headspace, which was valued at three billion dollars in 2021, offers online therapy, coaching, and wellness services. CEO Virgílio Bento stated that the acquisition aims to prepare for a potential stock market listing in 2028, considering mental health an essential pillar. The operation comes seven months after the purchase of the German company Kaia Health for 285 million dollars and could position Sword Health among the largest transactions in the digital and mental health sector.

Eco27/08/26, 17:42
CODU funcionará a 90% da sua capacidade durante greve do INEMPhoto by Augusto Baldera on Pexels
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CODU will operate at 90% capacity during INEM strike

The Centro de Orientação de Doentes Urgentes (CODU) will operate at 90% of its capacity during the strike by the Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM), following an agreement between the Sindicato dos Trabalhadores de Emergência Pré-Hospitalar and INEM regarding minimum services during the protest. The agreement guarantees that most emergency lines will remain operational during the strike period, minimizing the impact on users who need urgent medical assistance.

CNN Portugal27/08/26, 17:39
Sword Health vai aos saldos: "unicórnio" português compra aplicação Headspace com desconto de 90%
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Sword Health hits the sales: Portuguese "unicorn" buys Headspace app with 90% discount

Sword Health, the Portuguese health technology company valued as a "unicorn," is acquiring the Headspace app, specialized in meditation and online mental health services, in a deal estimated at around 300 million dollars, according to American sources. Headspace offers mental wellness services to both individuals and companies. Sword Health, contacted by Expresso, declined to comment on the information.

Expresso27/08/26, 17:38
Sword Health vai aos saldos: "unicórnio" português prepara compra da aplicação Headspace com desconto de 90%
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Sword Health hits the sales: Portuguese "unicorn" prepares to buy Headspace app with 90% discount

Sword Health, the Portuguese health technology company valued as a "unicorn", is negotiating the acquisition of the Headspace app, specialized in online mental health services, in a deal estimated at around 300 million dollars, according to American sources cited by Expresso. The operation would represent a discount of about 90% compared to Headspace's previous valuation, which was once worth more than 3 billion dollars. Sword Health, contacted by the weekly magazine, declined to comment on the information.

Expresso27/08/26, 17:38
Novo presidente da Fed pela primeira vez em Jackson HolePhoto by Ivo Duarte Nogueira on Pexels
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New Fed chair for the first time in Jackson Hole

Kevin Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed), made his first appearance at the Jackson Hole meeting with promises of a "regime change" and profound reforms in how the central bank operates. The speech signaled a possible shift in monetary policy and in the Fed's communication with markets.

Now27/08/26, 17:38
Greenvolt garante financiamento de 218 milhões para projetos de armazenamento de energia na Polónia
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Greenvolt secures 218 million funding for energy storage projects in Poland

Greenvolt obtained financing of 218 million euros to support the development of two of the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Poland, with a combined capacity of 400 MW / 1.6 GWh.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:33
Governo apoia transporte de matérias-primas para padarias do Porto Santo
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Government supports transport of raw materials for bakeries in Porto Santo

The Regional Government of Madeira, through the Regional Secretariat for Economy, will implement an exceptional and temporary support for bakery and confectionery businesses on the island of Porto Santo, covering 90% of the transportation costs of raw materials, with a maximum limit of 10,000 euros per business. This measure aims to compensate for the logistical difficulties faced by economic operators on that island, who incur increased costs in transporting essential ingredients for their activity.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:26
Soltráfego é patrocinadora oficial do Marítimo nas próximas duas épocasPhoto by Matheus Bertelli on Pexels
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Soltráfego is the official sponsor of Marítimo for the next two seasons

SOLTRÁFEGO is the new Official Parking Partner of Club Sport Marítimo for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons. This partnership reinforces the company's presence in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, where it recently inaugurated its facilities. The agreement comes at a relevant time for the Madeiran club, which thus gains another commercial partner for the next two sporting seasons.

Funchal Notícias27/08/26, 17:25
Receitas da Meo sobem 0,3% para 1,3 mil milhões no 1.º semestre
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Meo revenues rise 0.3% to 1.3 billion in the first half

Meo reported revenues of 1.3 billion euros in the first half of 2024, a growth of 0.3% compared to the same period last year. However, earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) fell 7.5% to 443 million euros, while total investment amounted to 202 million euros in the period.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:24
Schroders diz que regra de 60/40 não está morta, mas precisa de ajustes face ao risco de estagflaçãoPhoto by Pixabay on Pexels
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Schroders says 60/40 rule is not dead, but needs adjustments amid stagflation risk

Schroders argues that the classic 60/40 portfolio (60% equities, 40% bonds) is not dead, but needs adjustments in the face of growing stagflation risk. An analysis by Duncan Lamont, crossing 100 years of data, concludes that diversification, although less reliable during periods of high inflation combined with weak growth, does not disappear entirely. The main recommendation is to shorten bond maturities to reduce sensitivity to yield rises, and consider floating rate credit, commodities and hedge funds as complementary diversifiers. In the equity market, defensive sectors such as healthcare and styles such as value and quality show better performance in stagflationary contexts. The study also warns that credit spreads are close to their tightest levels in 20 years, which represents an additional risk.

Jornal Económico27/08/26, 17:24
Alcoutim entre cinco concelhos sem ponto Volta, mas site desatualizado indica 16Photo by Magali Guimarães on Pexels
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Obrigado pela correção. Se há uma atualização que indica apenas 5 concelhos sem Volta para Alcoutim, isso pode refletir uma alteração recente no percurso ou na organização da prova. Infelizmente, não consigo aceder a sites externos para verificar a informação mais recente. Recomendo consultar diretamente a página oficial da prova ou do organizador para confirmar os concelhos atuais.

The collection point system of the Volta programme, which allows consumers to recover the 10-cent deposit on plastic and metal packaging, shows discrepancies between the electronic platform and the reality on the ground. Although SDR Portugal states that only five municipalities have no registered points (Alcoutim, Mora, Ribeira de Pena, Santa Marta de Penaguião and Corvo), a search on the website indicated 16 municipalities without collection locations. Mayors from Oleiros and Mourão contradict the manager's information, stating that their municipalities have no equipment and that they were never contacted for its installation. In Mora, the equipment has already been purchased and installed, but it is not yet operational. The affected municipalities criticize the situation, arguing that citizens should not pay the deposit without having a way to recover it.

Postal do Algarve27/08/26, 17:20
Euro recupera mas mantém-se nos 1,16 dólares
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Euro recovers but remains at 1.16 dollars

The euro regained ground against the dollar but remained at the 1.16 dollar barrier, on a day when data on the American labor market was released, with unemployment claims in the US falling to 203,000 last week.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:17
GR destina 450 mil euros a modernização do Centro de Congressos do Porto SantoPhoto by Lukasz Radziejewski on Pexels
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GR allocates 450 thousand euros for the modernization of the Porto Santo Congress Centre

The Madeira Government Council approved a program-contract of 450 thousand euros for the rehabilitation and modernization of the Porto Santo Cultural and Congress Center. The financing will be provided by the Region, through the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructures, in partnership with the Porto Santo Development Society, under the PIDDAR Project.

Funchal Notícias27/08/26, 17:13
Vila Nova de Foz Côa aposta no Enoturismo e leva ensino superior para mais perto dos jovens
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Vila Nova de Foz Côa bets on Wine Tourism and brings higher education closer to young people

The municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa formalized a partnership with the Polytechnic University of Guarda and the School Grouping Tenente-Coronel Adão Carrapatoso to create a CTeSP (Higher Professional Technical Course) in Wine Tourism. This initiative aims to qualify the young people of the region and encourage them to remain in the territory, taking advantage of the potential of the demarcated Douro region for the development of wine tourism as a local economic engine.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:04
Duas Cooperativas apresentaram propostas para construção no Caminho dos Saltos
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Two Cooperatives submitted proposals for construction on the Saltos Path

IHM - Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira opened the proposals from the public offer for the transfer of a 5,580 m² plot of land on Caminho dos Saltos, in the parish of Imaculado Coração de Maria. Two cooperatives submitted applications for the land, which will now be analyzed by the responsible committee.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:03