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Death of Portuguese girl proves measles is still a killer

The death of a young Portuguese girl at the hands of measles has highlighted the danger to those who are not vaccinated against the disease, as it continues to spread across many parts of…

21/04/2017

Portugal

Five dead in small plane crash near Lisbon

The victims were identified as the Swiss pilot, three French citizens and the Portuguese truck driver.

17/04/2017

Portugal

The Harry Potter tour of... Porto?

JK Rowling once lived in the Portuguese city Porto. Did the city help inspire some of the places in her famous books?

06/04/2017

Portugal

Portugal: Huge blast at family-run fireworks factory

An explosion at a fireworks factory in northen Portugal has killed at least five people with three more still missing.

05/04/2017

Portugal

Ronaldo bronze bust grabs limelight for all the wrong reasons

A bronze bust of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become an internet joke, being the latest in a series of failed attempts to capture his model good looks.

30/03/2017

Portugal

Bizarre bust of Ronaldo unveiled

Both the Portuguese President and Prime minister were present with Cristiano Ronaldo at a ceremony in the football star’s hometown, but it was the bizarre bronze bust unveiled of the footballer that h

29/03/2017

Portugal

Madeira renames its airport after Ronaldo

You know you have made it when they name an airport after you

29/03/2017

Sport

Russia 2018 - France look to extend lead; Portugal face Hungary

France expect to extend their lead while Portugal look to strengthen their qualification hopes

24/03/2017

Sport

There will be no breakaway Super League - Uefa boss Ceferin

Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin said on Wednesday there will be no continental Super League whilst he is in charge of European football’s governing body.

22/03/2017

Portugal

Ex-CIA officer avoids extradition to Italy in "rendition" case

A former CIA officer convicted of involvement in the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Italy has been released by authorities in Lisbon after winning a last minute reprieve from…

02/03/2017

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How robots can enhance the lives of Europe's elderly citizens

How robots can improve the quality of life of elderly people living alone at their homes

20/02/2017

Next Series

Takeaway: robots and the elderly

Isabel Neto has found a new friend.

20/02/2017

Portugal

The EU is urged to "stand firm against Trump"

The French President says EU member states should remain steadfast whenever the US president urges them to follow the UK's decision to split with Brussels.

28/01/2017

Portugal

Lisbon ferry crash leaves 34 injured

The boat was travelling from Barreiro on the other side of the Tagus when the accident occurred.

25/01/2017

Portugal

Portugal holds state funeral for former president Mario Soares

Portugal has paid its final respects to former President Mario Soares, following his death on Saturday at the age of 92.

10/01/2017

Portugal

Mario Soares a committed democrat and Socialist

Mario Soares admired by friends and political enemies

10/01/2017

Portugal

Portugal says farewell to Mario Soares

The state funeral of Portugal’s former President Mario Soares is due to be held later today (Tuesday Jan.

10/01/2017

Portugal

Portugal mourns 'father of liberty and democracy' Mario Soares

Warm tributes are being paid to Mario Soares, Portugal’s former president and prime minister, who has died aged 92.

08/01/2017

Portugal

Remembering Portugal's 'father of democracy' Mario Soares 1924-2017

Mario Soares served as Portugal’s Prime Minister, twice, and then as President.

07/01/2017

Portugal

Portugal's former President Mario Soares dies at 92

The former president of Portugal, Mario Soares, has died aged 92.

07/01/2017

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New Year in Portugal: Huge crowds celebrate

Revellers packed Terreiro do Paço Square in Lisbon to ring in the New Year.

01/01/2017

World

Portugal's PM: Failing to regulate globalisation a "great failure" of the EU

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa is our guest on this episode of Global Conversation

17/11/2016

Sci-Tech

Lisbon hosts Web Summit

More than 50.

14/11/2016

Economy

Portugal tries for a budget balance between deficit and austerity

Portugal's Socialist minority government has unveiled a 2017 budget intended to reduce the deficit, but also roll back some austerity measures.

14/10/2016

Sport

Alinghi wins third straight Act to take Extreme Sailing Series to wire

The Extreme Sailing Series will go all the way to the wire after in-form Swiss crew Alinghi won Act 7 to move just two points behind leaders Oman Air in the overall standing with one stop of the tour…

12/10/2016

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Taxi drivers demonstrate in Lisbon

Portuguese taxi drivers took to the streets of Lisbon to rally against driving companies such as Uber and Cabify, which are not covered by the same tax, training and safety regulations as the city’s r

11/10/2016