The government is planning a national commemoration of Portugal's "foundation" to take place over a 15-year period, between 2028 and 2043, due to the historical lack of a precise date of origin.
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Read today’s briefingThe Web Summit, which suspended all activities today, Wednesday 11 November, due to adverse weather, will resume on Thursday 12 November. The final day is expected to be the most intensive in the event's history, with many sessions rescheduled from today, and a press conference is scheduled for 11:00 on Thursday 12 November.
The National Association of Canned Fish Industries (ANICP) estimates that the sector will reach 650 million euros in annual revenue, with exports accounting for approximately 455 million euros (70% of the total). These figures reach the sector's 2030 target ahead of schedule, with export growth of 18% observed in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
The Web Summit cancelled all programmes for Wednesday 11 November due to the Charles depression, but officially confirmed it will resume its usual format for its third and final day on Thursday 12 November. Participants are organising informal, smaller-scale 'alternative' meetings across Lisbon while the main event remains closed.