Danish medical device manufacturer Coloplast has inaugurated a new 100-million-euro production facility in Felgueiras. The plant currently employs 350 people and the company plans to increase this workforce to 800 within three years.
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Pipedrive is undergoing a global restructuring that will reduce its workforce and number of locations. The company has officially notified the DGERT regarding the process in Portugal, though it has not confirmed the total number of layoffs or the future of its Lisbon office. Individual consultations with affected employees began on 29 October, with final decisions dependent on local legal processes and consultations.
Twelve EU nations, including Portugal, have committed to releasing 42.6 million barrels of oil—nearly half of which is diesel—from their strategic reserves by the end of January 2027. This initiative, part of a G7 agreement to stabilize markets, aims to mitigate fuel price volatility as winter approaches, though industry representatives state there is currently no risk of fuel supply shortages in Portugal.
The Minister of the Presidency stated that any amendments to the 2027 State Budget proposed by the opposition during the specialization phase must be fiscally compensated. The government maintains there is limited room for changes, warning that irresponsible increases to the deficit could lead to future tax hikes or higher debt.