Category Archives: Portugal

Press Releases & News from Portugal distributed via EuropaWire

Alstom appoints Gustavo Mateos to lead signalling and railway safety operations while joining Executive Committee in Spain and Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Gustavo Mateos as Managing Director of its Signalling, Infrastructure, and Railway Safety Unit for Spain and Portugal, while also appointing him to the Executive Committee of Alstom Spain and Portugal. Based at the company’s Center … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth with Revenues Surpassing €1.1 Billion

(NEWS) BUCHAREST, Romania, 14-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V., one of Europe’s leading telecommunications operators listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has posted robust first-half results for 2025, driven by double-digit growth across its key markets, according to a … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2025 Financial Report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunications provider listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, reported strong growth in its H1 2025 financial results. The company posted revenues and other income of €1.113 billion for the first six months, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces “Investors Call for the presentation of the H1 2025 Financial Results”

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a major European telecom provider listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has announced it will hold a conference call on 14 August 2025 at 14:00 UK time (16:00 EEST) to present its H1 2025 financial … Read the full press release

Portugal Breaks Ground on Porto–Oiã High‑Speed Rail with €875 Million EIB Backing

(IN BRIEF) Infraestruturas de Portugal and the Avan Norte consortium have inked a 30‑year concession to deliver the Porto–Oiã section of the Lisbon–Porto high‑speed railway, marking the kickoff of Phase 1. The European Investment Bank will underwrite €875 million of the total … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces „The Competition Council approves the acquisition of the assets and of the shares of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications by DIGI Romania and Vodafone Romania”

(IN BRIEF) On October 31, 2024, Digi Communications N.V. announced the signing of a Memorandum involving its subsidiary DIGI Romania S.A., Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. (OTE), and Vodafone Romania S.A., under which DIGI would acquire certain assets from Telekom Romania … Read the full press release

REN Tops CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment with A Rating After Steady Climb

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais has been honoured with an “A” rating in CDP’s 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment, reflecting the company’s leadership in embedding sustainability within its supplier relationships. This marks a notable progression from a “D” rating … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces corporate restructuring of Digi Group’s affiliated companies in Belgium

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has restructured its Belgian affiliates—through Digi Romania and partner Citymesh—effective 16 July 2025, streamlining the shareholding framework and unifying its Belgian operations to simplify governance and bolster operational efficiency.  (PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 17-Jul-2025 — … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi’s Portugal Plant Becomes First to Earn BSI Kitemark for AMR-Safe Ceftriaxone Production

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi’s Santiago de Besteiros plant in Portugal has secured BSI Kitemark™ Certification for Minimized Risk of AMR in its Ceftriaxone production, confirming compliance with the AMR Industry Alliance’s Antibiotic Manufacturing Standard. Key measures include stringent controls to … Read the full press release

REN and ADAI Win National Innovation Award for Natureye Forest-Fire Early-Warning System

(IN BRIEF) REN and ADAI’s Natureye platform—part of the Agenda Transform forestry consortium—has been honoured with the National Innovation Award for Utilities, Mobility and Infrastructure. Natureye deploys over 80 multispectral cameras on high-voltage towers to monitor one million hectares of … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Conditional stock options granted to Executive Directors of the Company, for the year 2025, based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 25 June 2024

(IN BRIEF) On July 3, 2025, Digi Communications N.V. finalized the grant of 140,000 conditional Class B stock options—80,000 to Mr. Serghei Bulgac and 60,000 to Mr. Valentin Popoviciu—pursuant to its June 25, 2024 shareholders’ resolution; both executive directors have … Read the full press release

SOILRES project launches to revive Europe’s soils and future-proof farming

(IN BRIEF) SOILRES is a pioneering Horizon Europe initiative that brings together leading scientists, farmers, and innovators across six diverse European regions to co-design and field-test biodiversity-based farming practices—such as cover crops, microbial biostimulants, compost, biochar and digital tools—that restore … Read the full press release

Artec 3D Secures €15 Million EIB Venture Debt to Advance AI-Powered Scanning R&D in Luxembourg and Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Artec 3D, a Luxembourg-based developer of portable 3D scanners and software, has secured a €15 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank under the InvestEU initiative. The partnership, formalised at the Luxembourg Nexus technology expo, represents … Read the full press release

Euronext and Clearstream Collaborate to Automate Collateral Management for Repo Clearing

(IN BRIEF) Euronext and Clearstream have announced a collaboration to upgrade Euronext Clearing’s collateral management for repos and additional asset classes. Clearstream will serve as a triparty agent, automating collateral selection, valuation, and substitution, while also handling settlement, custody, regulatory … Read the full press release

Euronext Welcomes Seven New Companies to ELITE, Expanding the Portuguese Business Network

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has welcomed a fifth group of Portuguese companies into the ELITE network, marking the third cohort of the World Trade Center Lisboa International Academy by ELITE. Seven new companies, spanning various industries, have joined the network, collectively … Read the full press release

Euronext introduces new initiatives to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in energy, security and defense sectors

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced a series of initiatives focused on enhancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in energy, defense, and technology. These initiatives include the launch of thematic indices targeting energy security, aerospace, defense, and strategic autonomy. Additionally, Euronext is updating … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund Drives Tech Innovation with Strategic Investment in 33N Ventures

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF2), a partnership between SNCI and the EIF, has invested in 33N Ventures, a leading venture capital fund that specializes in cybersecurity and infrastructure software. This investment is designed to boost 33N’s ability to … Read the full press release

REN Advances Sustainability with Ambitious Emission Reduction Targets and Strategic 2027 Plan

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais is gaining international acclaim for its improved ESG performance, as evidenced by upgraded ratings from major sustainability assessors such as S&P Global, Carbon Disclosure Project, Morgan Stanley, ISS ESG, and Sustainalytics. Recognized as … Read the full press release

28-Mar-2025: Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of Facilities Agreements by companies within Digi Group

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its subsidiaries have secured new credit facilities to support network expansion and corporate activities. Digi Romania signed two export credit agreements totaling approximately EUR 54.77 million, with funds earmarked for expanding its telecommunications … Read the full press release