Barbara Sousa
I am a journalist and news editor with eight years of experience in interviewing, researching, writing articles and PR editing/publishing.
Market
Gas prices will continue to rise until 2030
Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, global gas markets have recovered from a fragile equilibrium. Prices in Europe reached record levels in 2022 as a result of the drastic reduction in Russian supply. In 2023 and 2024, markets gradually stabilized thanks to policy measures to address the global energy crisis, increased […]
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Beverages
Martini launches new bottle and cocktail for the summer
Martini has just launched a new bottle in Portugal with a contemporary design, to meet consumer demand for lighter and more premium options. In addition, the brand is preparing to present a new cocktail offering that brings back the Martini Bianco in a more refreshing version: the Martini Bianco Spritz. “With the increase […]
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Market
Deforestation poses a material risk with the strict application of the EUDR, warns GlobalData
Deforestation is no longer just a reputational concern; it is now a material risk with regulatory force. With the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into force in December 2025, companies across all sectors must prove that their supply chains are free from deforestation or […]
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Consumption
Online scams are on the rise. The complaints portal has received almost 4.000 complaints this year
The Portuguese Complaints Portal registered a total of 3.886 complaints related to online shopping scams between January 1st and May 28th, indicating a growth in this phenomenon within the context of digital commerce in Portugal. Data analysis reveals that the most targeted sector is shopping, fashion, and jewelry, […]
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Beverages
Super Bock launches campaign “Because we’re not always super”
“Because we’re not always super” is the motto of Super Bock’s new campaign, which reinforces the importance of paying attention to those around us. “This year, we’re toasting to friendship again. To that connection felt in toasts, in unfiltered conversations, in reunions that feel good, and in knowing silences. Because true […]
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Technology
Corporate investment in AI is increasing, but concerns about regulation are growing
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) technology continues to evolve at a remarkable pace. However, organizational change within companies is not keeping pace. Deloitte's "State of Gen AI in the Enterprise" study reveals that among the main obstacles to implementing generative AI tools are […]
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Consumption
Portuguese Gen Z and Millennials are no longer buying cars
In Portugal, 27% of adults aged 18 to 40 (including Generation Z and Millennials) who do not own a car say they have no intention of owning one in the future. This is one of the main conclusions of a new study developed by Ipsos MORI with Bolt, which highlights how […]
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Technology
Portuguese people have around 16,2 million smartphones lying around
A study conducted by Fraunhofer Austria for refurbed revealed surprising potential in the smartphones accumulating in Portuguese homes. The study reveals that approximately 16,2 million smartphones remain stored in Portuguese drawers, equivalent to 1,57 smartphones per inhabitant. Of these, about 5,1 million are in ideal condition to be refurbished.
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Feed
CUGA launches the first brand of fresh mushrooms produced in Portugal
Throughout the month of May, the new Portuguese-produced mushroom brand CUGA will arrive in Portuguese supermarkets. Cláudia Ferra, commercial director of CUGA, believes that the brand, which will be on the shelves of major retailers, will contribute to increasing the company's turnover, which in 2024 amounted to approximately 21 […]
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