Smart Health How data and digitalisation are transforming healthcare in Europe Cross-border data sharing and cutting-edge tech are increasingly at the heart of healthcare in Europe. We take a look at this digital revolution. 05/05/2022
Smart Health Dawn of a new healthcare era: "Data is the new oil" The head of Portugal's digital agency at the ministry of health, tells Smart Health how the digital revolution is transforming the way healthcare is delivered in Europe. 05/05/2022
Destinations Here’s why wine and chocolate lovers need to book a trip to Porto For too long, one of this Portuguese city's main exports has been overlooked by travellers. 02/05/2022
Ocean Scarybirds fly to the rescue of endangered species Researchers seek new ways to reduce the environmental impact of fishing 26/04/2022
Ocean “Microplastics are everywhere” researchers warn Recent studies revealed evidence of microscopic plastic particles in the internal organs and blood of "almost all people tested", raising new concerns about the potential impact of microplastics on human health — and on marine life. 26/04/2022
Travel News Portugal ignores Brexit rules by fast tracking Brits into the country British travellers made up the majority of overseas visitors to Portugal in January and February this year. 25/04/2022
Portugal Formal suspect declared over disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007 Madeleine McCann, three, disappeared on 3 May 2007 in Praia da Luz. 22/04/2022
Cinema 'Follow Her' takes three top awards at Fantasporto What happens when a social media addict goes too far and gets trapped by her own thirst for validation? That's the idea behind a new American thriller called "Follow Her". 17/04/2022
Creators Street art made with explosives and chisels: Meet Vhils “I say that I'm kind of an urban archaeologist because I basically carve on the walls of the city,” explains Vhils, who is considered among the top urban artists in the world. 17/04/2022
Portugal Probe into Portuguese church sex abuse receives nearly 300 claims A panel that began its inquiry in January has received witness statements from 290 alleged victims, with cases involving children as young as two years old. 12/04/2022
Climate 27,000 tremors shake Azores island as scientists try to solve 'enigma' The number of daily quakes in Sao Jorge has decreased in recent days but experts are not sure if that trend will continue. 06/04/2022
Travel News 'I'm scared to death': Island destination braces for an earthquake About 200 of the recorded earthquakes, with a magnitude of up to 3.3, have been felt by the population. 28/03/2022
Portugal Azores island authorities prepare evacuations amid earthquake fears Six straight days of minor tremors have stoked fears of a possible major earthquake or volcanic eruption. 24/03/2022
Culture news These four Portuguese cities are finalists for 2027 Capital of Culture A volcanic island town, the 'third happiest city in Europe' and Portugal’s answer to Venice are among the final four contenders chosen by a 12-strong panel this month. 24/03/2022
Climate Now After a dry winter, how is Portugal learning to live with drought? It has barely rained in Portugal this year and farmers are now facing a tough growing season ahead, and a bleak outlook for the coming decades. We meet one farmer to see how he's learning to live with drought. 14/03/2022
Portugal Massive cargo ship carrying electric cars sinks in Atlantic Ocean The Felicity Ace caught fire thirteen days ago off the coast of Portugal's Azores. 01/03/2022
Portugal Portugal's drought worsens, rainfall down to 7% of average No significant rainfall is expected for the rest of the month. 21/02/2022
Portugal Portuguese navy rescues 22 from burning cargo ship in Atlantic Ocean The 200-metre-long ship caught fire near the Azores Islands on Wednesday. 16/02/2022
Portugal Portugal's new government delayed by 157,000 invalid votes from abroad The election rerun will not change the result, as Antonio Costa's Socialist Party secured a landslide victory. 16/02/2022
no comment Surfers take on the big waves at the Tow Surfing Challenge in Portugal The world's best big wave surfers took on 40 to 50-foot waves on Thursday in Nazaré, Portugal. 11/02/2022
Portugal Police foil attack on students at the University of Lisbon An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and possession of weapons. 11/02/2022
Portugal More than 200 allegations of sex abuse in Portuguese Catholic Church An independent committee was set up in January to examine historical sex abuse. 10/02/2022
Destinations Madeira ends COVID testing: Why you should visit this island paradise Portugal's sunny island of Madeira is one of Europe's most sought-after holiday destinations. Maeve Campbell gives us the lowdown on what to do and where to go once you arrive. 07/02/2022
Portugal Portugal's government approves lithium mining despite growing concerns Portugal’s government gave the lucrative mining industry permission to extract the metal in six different parts of the country despite widespread environmental concerns. 05/02/2022
Portugal Portugal limits hydroelectric power amid unusual winter drought At least 45% of Portugal is currently experiencing “severe” or “extreme” drought. 02/02/2022
Sport Portugal's Fonseca delights home crowd on final day of World Judo Tour Grand Prix A round up of the final day of the World Judo Tour in Almada Portugal. 31/01/2022