Portugal

Portugal

There are more microplastic particles than fish larvae in Douro river

There are now more microplastic particles than fish larvae in Portugal's Douro estuary, said researchers at the University of Porto, Portugal.

23/01/2019

Portugal

Portugal promises Britons fast-track airport access after Brexit

Portugal has promised fast-track airport access and no visa requirements for Brits after Brexit in a bid to retain its biggest source of tourists.

18/01/2019

Economy

Eurogroup president on Brexit and EU Elections

GLOBAL CONVERSATION | Eurogroup president Mário Centeno on Brexit and EU Elections in Euro's 20th year

17/01/2019

Portugal

Watch: Children in Portuguese village smoke to celebrate Epiphany

Villagers have defended the tradition. "It is a normal tradition for us because it has existed for many years," resident Rui Sergio said.

07/01/2019

World

Portugal's 'yellow vests' turn out for anti-government protests

Several groups have responded to calls on social media to "block Portugal" in anti-government protests, echoing the wave of demonstrations across France.

21/12/2018

Portugal

Portuguese tram flips

28 people were injured when a tram derailed and flipped over in the Portuguese capital Lisbon.

15/12/2018

Portugal

Port producers prepare for Brexit

Search for new markets amid fears UK trade could suffer.

14/12/2018

Portugal

SOS: last call for the European socialist party

Gathered in Brussels, the European socialist leaders endorsed the candidacy of Frans Timmermans as president of the European Commission. Will they be able to calm the anger that seems to prevail in Europe?

08/12/2018

Portugal

Abrunhosa gets spiritual with new duets collection

The Portuguese singer-songwriter's eighth album pairs him with female partners to sing "songs of love against the hate."

08/12/2018

Living

Are vertical farms the answer to healthier, longer-lasting food?

The World Bank is calling for innovations that will help us feed the planet.

14/11/2018

Portugal

Portugal to demolish buildings threatened by coastal erosion

Portugal plans to spend almost 470 million euros to try to reduce the risks to it population from coastal erosion and its vulnerability to climate change.

10/11/2018

Portugal

Are vertical farms the answer to healthier, longer-lasting food?

With the global population set to hit 9 billion by 2050, indoor farms say they are the solution to feeding the world.

09/11/2018

Portugal

‘Europe needs to be prepared for election meddling’

"Europe needs to be prepared for election meddling" in the next European Parliament elections warns Ann Mettler, head of the European Commission in-house think thank,

07/11/2018

Portugal

W.W.W. inventor Berners-Lee calls for net access for all at Web Summit

The inventor of the World Wide Web has called for an end to the digital divide and for the web to be free and fair for all in his keynote speech at Web Summit in Lisbon.

05/11/2018

Portugal

Portugal: Aquarius migrants settle

Portugal has received 46 migrants from the Aquarius rescue ship in the last weeks. Nine of them, from Somalia, are living in a social residence in Miranda do Corvo, a small village in the center of Portugal. Euronews went to see them

18/10/2018

Europe News

"Women create a more inclusive society"

Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship

15/10/2018

Destinations

The old-world charms of a new-world destination

A tour of the Madeiran archipelago and its wine festival in Funchal

15/10/2018

Portugal

Clean-up begins after hurricane batters Portuguese atlantic coast

Only fifth hurricane ever recorded in the region

15/10/2018

Portugal

27 injured as hurricane-force winds batter Portugal

60 people evacuated from their homes after power lines are ripped out and trees uprooted

14/10/2018

Portugal

Hurricane Leslie causes widespread damage in Portugal

Portugal has been hit by a rare Atlantic Hurricane, with some weather experts describing the storm as the most powerful to hit the country since 1842.

14/10/2018

World

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation prompts sponsors to express concern

A rape allegation against footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has prompted big sponsors like Nike and EA to express concern, and have him left off the Portuguese national team roster. Kathryn Mayorga alleges he raped her in a hotel room in 2009 and Las Vegas police have reopened a criminal investigation.

05/10/2018

Economy

Portugal: A blueprint for post-bailout reforms?

Anti-austerity, tourist boom and a pink house in Lisbon

28/09/2018

Portugal

Protesters rally against 'machismo' court system in Porto

Protesters rallied in Porto against what they see as a dated and patriarchal court system in Portugal: a judge upheld a suspended sentence for two men who raped an unconscious woman in 2016

27/09/2018

Portugal

Portugal's military police chief accused of cover up over arms theft

Members of the Portuguese military police and National Guard were arrested after links with armaments theft in Tancos military base emerged.

26/09/2018

Cult

MOTELX International Horror Film Festival returns

MOTEL- Lisbon International Horror Film Festival returns

09/09/2018

Musica

Plácido Domingo's Operalia crowns rising stars

The great singer's dedication to promoting rising talent in the world's foremost Opera singing competition enters its 26th year, and the latest edition has revealed an exceptional female voice.

06/09/2018