Telecom Resilience Rules: Portugal has started a public consultation on new cybersecurity and resilience requirements for telecom networks, aiming to strengthen protection under EU NIS2 rules. Energy & Industry: EDP and Paper Prime launched a 2.7MW electric boiler in Vila Velha de Rodão to cut natural gas use for industrial steam and reduce exposure to energy price swings. Insolvency Watch: BDO has been brought in to oversee the insolvency of Solara4, Portugal’s largest solar facility in the Algarve, after the €175m project failed to earn enough to cover debts. Media & Payments: Portugal’s pay-TV market grew slightly in Q2 to 4.7m subscribers, with fibre-optic now driving most connections. Culture & Film: The Ji.hlava New Visions Forum selected 28 European and international documentary projects, including several focused on history, memory and political divides. Travel: A new report ranks Malaysia as the world’s top retirement destination for 2026, ahead of Portugal. Sports: Portugal’s football scene also featured a Benfica-linked youth story, while elsewhere the week included major Champions League and derby coverage.