Portugal

Portugal

More than 800 firefighters battle wildfires in Portugal

More than 800 firefighters battled on Sunday one wildfire sweeping across central Portugal after being able to control two other blazes that prompted authorities to partially evacuate a village and left 20 people injured.

21/07/2019

Cult

The hottest acts of today and the past light up the stage in Portugal

Euronews meets the headliners of NOS Alive festival and finds there really is an act for everyone.

16/07/2019

Portugal

Portugal charges 89 Hells Angels members over Lisbon attack

Dozens of members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club have been charged over a violent attack in Lisbon last year.

12/07/2019

Portugal

Portugal PM says open to new alliance with far left

Portugal PM says open to new alliance with far left

11/07/2019

Portugal

Blooming marvellous: Flower-decorated trays light up Portugal festival

Traditionally, men walk alongside the female tray-carriers but are only expected to help share the load if there is an accident and the carrier requires assistance

08/07/2019

No Comment

Tray-carrying festival in Portuguese town keeps up Christian tradition

More than 700 women carrying heavy-flower-decorated trays took part in the traditional Trays Festival around the historic town of Tomar

08/07/2019

Green News

A vegan restaurant guide to Lisbon

Our favourite plant-based cafes and restaurants in the Portuguese capital.

23/06/2019

Destinations

Why is the Portuguese region of Alentejo an undiscovered paradise?

We explore the area's idyllic hotels, historic sites and mind-expanding arts and crafts institutions.

13/06/2019

Portugal

Portugal beat Netherlands 1-0 to win first ever UEFA Nations League

Portugal were crowned first ever UEFA Nations League winners, narrowly edging past the Netherlands with a solitary second half goal by Gonçalo Guedes

10/06/2019

Portugal

Portugal win inaugural UEFA Nations League tournament

A classy finish separated the two sides in a largely even contest.

09/06/2019

Portugal

Synthetic opioid drugs like fentanyl are a 'growing concern' in Europe

New report from a European drug agency reveals one in five people seeking treatment for opioid abuse are addicted to synthetic drugs

06/06/2019

Europe News

European agency warns about 'uberisation' of drug market

New report suggests drug entrepreneurs are creating cocaine 'call centres' which make it easier for drug users to order online

06/06/2019

Business Planet

The network empowering businesses to go global

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet looks at how one European business network is helping small and medium sized firms innovate and succeed overseas.

31/05/2019

Business Planet

How could the world's largest business support network help my company?

In partnership with The European Commission

More insight on how the world's biggest business support network helps small and medium sized firms innovate and succeed overseas.

31/05/2019

Portugal

Criticism over Portuguese taxation paradise for foreign pensioners

Portugal is often described as a pensioners tax paradise and maybe not unfairly as it offers tax breaks for those who move there from other countries

13/05/2019

Portugal

Watch: Puppets take over Lisbon for FIMFA festival

The International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms has returned for its 19th year. Artists from Denmark to Mozambique, Iran to France, will show works on themes of identity and freedom.

13/05/2019

Cult

Trump, Putin and Brexit among satirical themes at World Press Cartoon

Drawings dripping with satire went on display at the World Press Cartoon in Portugal, as artists took on themes including politics, global warming, immigration, and Brexit.

13/05/2019

Cult

Bullfighting, Brexit and Bolsonaro at Portuguese Cartoon Xira exhibit

As Portugal’s bullfighting tradition is stirring a tense debate in the country. The annual Cartoon Xira presented an exhibition of the Argentinian cartoonist Marlene Pohle's unpublished drawings.

18/04/2019

Portugal

Portuguese fuel-tanker drivers end strike as pay negotiations resume

A three-day strike by Portuguese fuel-tanker drivers ended on Friday after they agreed to resume negotiations over better pay and working conditions

18/04/2019

Portugal

At least 29 people killed in tourist bus crash in Madeira, Portugal

According to Portuguese media, at least 29 people have been killed in a tourist bus crash on the island of Madeira.

17/04/2019

Portugal

Portugal: Truck drivers forced to deliver minimum amount of fuel

Portugal's government has come to an agreement with striking truck drivers in which they will provide a minimum amount of fuel to emergency services and airports.

17/04/2019

Portugal

Young football ambassadors present Nine Values Cup to the Samba Boys

Young Ambassadors from Gazprom’s International Children’s Social Programme, Football for Friendship, were at the Dragão stadium in Porto on Wednesday to present the award.

03/04/2019

World

Road Trip Europe Day 5 - Monsaraz: Currency quibbles in border village

We meet a group of locals living near the Portugal-Spain border, who reflect on how the EU has impacted their lives.

22/03/2019

Portugal

'Brexit is a wake-up call', former Erasmus student tells Euronews

We meet a former Erasmus student who believes that while Brexit could be a call to arms against populism, it won't mean the end of the EU

21/03/2019

World

Road Trip Europe Day 4 - Alentejo: Eastern Portugal's brain drain

In the years Portugal was plunged into a massive debt crisis, the country is estimated to have lost some 500,000 (of its 10 million) inhabitants. And the percentage of young qualified workers leaving still is among the highest in the EU.

21/03/2019

Green News

Cycling Guide to Lisbon

We took to the saddle and biked around Portugal’s capital.

19/03/2019