The service provider Konecta plans to open a new 'Global Delivery Center' on Avenida José Malhoa in Lisbon in the first quarter of 2027. The company intends to create 700 new jobs throughout 2027 to support its operations, which currently employ 1,300 people in the city.
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Ryanair has opened a new 40-million-euro maintenance hangar at Porto Airport, creating 150 specialized jobs in engineering and mechanics. The facility aims to increase the airline's local maintenance capacity and improve service reliability for its 70 routes based at the airport.
The government has established a temporary, extraordinary support program covering up to 70% of additional fuel costs for third-party road freight operators and public passenger transport companies. The subsidy applies to costs incurred between 1 October and 31 December 2026. Applicants must hold a valid license from the Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT) and must submit their requests via an IMT form, keeping all relevant invoices and records for 10 years.
The Bengala Mágica association is establishing a new support hub for children and young people with visual impairments in the Central region, following a protocol signed with the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Coimbra on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The agreement will allow the association to decentralize its operations from Lisbon and Palmela, offering localized intervention, training, and resources for families and professionals in Coimbra.