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Party time in Portugal - thousands welcome home the Euro 2016 champions
Portugal’s victorious team has been given a heroes welcome on their return to Lisbon after becoming Champions of Europe.Portugal’s victorious team has been given a heroes welcome on their return to Lisbon after becoming Champions of Europe.
Thousands march at gay pride parade in Portugal
Thousands of people marched in the Portuguese capital Lisbon on Saturday in the traditional Gay Pride parade.Thousands of people marched in the Portuguese capital Lisbon on Saturday in the traditional Gay Pride parade.
The brightest minds shine at the European Inventor Awards
Euronews reporter Chris Cummins travels to sunny Portugal and introduces us to some of Europe's brightest minds: ''It's fitting that here in Lisbon, the final resting place of the great Portuguese expEuronews reporter Chris Cummins travels to sunny Portugal and introduces us to some of Europe's brightest minds: ''It's fitting that here in Lisbon, the final resting place of the great Portuguese exp
Alkantara festival brings cream of performance arts to Lisbon
The world of performance arts comes to the Portuguese capital Lisbon for the annual Alkantara festival.The world of performance arts comes to the Portuguese capital Lisbon for the annual Alkantara festival.
'Enthroned' Axl Rose rocks in AC/DC debut in Lisbon
The Guns N' Roses singer did not disappoint fans even though he was confined to a chair as he appeared on stage with AC/DC for the first time.The Guns N' Roses singer did not disappoint fans even though he was confined to a chair as he appeared on stage with AC/DC for the first time.
Barcelona and Bayern Munich edge their Champions League ties
Home wins in the Champions League as Barcelona beat Atletico and Bayern beat Benfica. Louis Suarez scored a brace for Barcelona to give the CatalanHome wins in the Champions League as Barcelona beat Atletico and Bayern beat Benfica. Louis Suarez scored a brace for Barcelona to give the Catalan
Meet Little Casper, a robot designed to help children suffering from cancer
A robot named “Little Casper” has been designed to help children in hospital suffering from cancer. It is currently being tested at this hospital inA robot named “Little Casper” has been designed to help children in hospital suffering from cancer. It is currently being tested at this hospital in
Takeaway: my robot, my friend
Little Casper has been designed to make sick children smile. He sees and talks; he walks and plays -avoiding obstacles. He is currently under testLittle Casper has been designed to make sick children smile. He sees and talks; he walks and plays -avoiding obstacles. He is currently under test
Lisbon neighbourhood hosts Chinese New Year celebrations
Lisbon’s Chinese community has kicked off celebrations for the New Year of the Monkey. They laid on a colourful street parade on Saturday, featuringLisbon’s Chinese community has kicked off celebrations for the New Year of the Monkey. They laid on a colourful street parade on Saturday, featuring
'Madame Bovary' and the danger inherent in art
“Madame Bovary” is considered a masterpiece and a seminal work of realism and as such one of the most influential works of fiction ever written“Madame Bovary” is considered a masterpiece and a seminal work of realism and as such one of the most influential works of fiction ever written
Start-up city: why Lisbon is luring entrepreneurs
Lisbon has much to offer the multitudes of tourists who visit every year but it’s now also proving attractive to entrepreneurs. Under a specialLisbon has much to offer the multitudes of tourists who visit every year but it’s now also proving attractive to entrepreneurs. Under a special
Powerful MRI scanners could predict diseases
Cutting-edge technology, designed to delve deeper into the human body, has arrived at a research centre in Portugal. The ultra-high fieldCutting-edge technology, designed to delve deeper into the human body, has arrived at a research centre in Portugal. The ultra-high field
Portugal's former first lady Maria Barroso has died aged 90
Portugal’s former first lady Maria Barroso has died. Lisbon’s Red Cross Hospital said the ex-actress died on Tuesday, 10 days after being admittedPortugal’s former first lady Maria Barroso has died. Lisbon’s Red Cross Hospital said the ex-actress died on Tuesday, 10 days after being admitted
Solidarity rallies in Lisbon and Istanbul in support of Greek 'no' vote
As Greeks prepared for Sunday’s referendum, solidarity came from protesters in several other European cities. In Portugal, which has had its ownAs Greeks prepared for Sunday’s referendum, solidarity came from protesters in several other European cities. In Portugal, which has had its own
Lisbon marches to St Anthony's Day tunes
The Lisbon Festival or Festas de Lisboa is underway with a series of concerts and festivals, held each year in many of the cities oldestThe Lisbon Festival or Festas de Lisboa is underway with a series of concerts and festivals, held each year in many of the cities oldest
Lisbon's fashionable fado
In Portugal, young people are renewing the concept of Fado houses, reinventing traditional cuisine, mixing contemporary and traditional architecture.In Portugal, young people are renewing the concept of Fado houses, reinventing traditional cuisine, mixing contemporary and traditional architecture.
Exclusive: choose between co-operation and confrontation, Iran's Foreign Minister warns
Iran is ready to return to nuclear enrichment “without any limitations” unless the West pursues a path of “co-operation” in concluding a deal andIran is ready to return to nuclear enrichment “without any limitations” unless the West pursues a path of “co-operation” in concluding a deal and
Portugal's debt rises but a better 2015 on the cards says report
Portugal remains on course for restored economic health after latest figures suggest it has managed to shrink its deficit, although the overall debtPortugal remains on course for restored economic health after latest figures suggest it has managed to shrink its deficit, although the overall debt
'Curiosity'-themed Fashion Week kicks off in Lisbon
The 44th Lisbon Fashion Week has kicked off in the Portuguese capital under the theme ‘Curiosity’. Throughout the weekend some 30 PortugueseThe 44th Lisbon Fashion Week has kicked off in the Portuguese capital under the theme ‘Curiosity’. Throughout the weekend some 30 Portuguese
Deadly Legionnaires' disease alert in Portugal
Four people are reported dead and over 100 others have been infected with Legionnaires’ disease in Portugal. Victims in the Lisbon area include aFour people are reported dead and over 100 others have been infected with Legionnaires’ disease in Portugal. Victims in the Lisbon area include a
This season's Moda Lisboa all about legacy
Legacy is the theme of this 43rd edition of Moda Lisboa. This season’s fashion week draws on the idea that evolving style and innovative design doesLegacy is the theme of this 43rd edition of Moda Lisboa. This season’s fashion week draws on the idea that evolving style and innovative design does
Portugal: Thousands protest in Lisbon over labour law and pension changes
Thousands of Portuguese workers have taken to the streets of Lisbon to protest. They are upset at government changes to labour laws and pensionsThousands of Portuguese workers have taken to the streets of Lisbon to protest. They are upset at government changes to labour laws and pensions
Celebrations as Portuguese language declared 800 years old
Portugal is celebrating 800 years of its language. Among the oldest documents written in Portuguese is the last will of King Alfonso II, drawn upPortugal is celebrating 800 years of its language. Among the oldest documents written in Portuguese is the last will of King Alfonso II, drawn up
Timberlake headlines Lisbon Rock in Rio festival
As the name suggests, the Rock in Rio festival originated in Brazil but was exported to Lisbon 10 years ago and is now also held in MadridAs the name suggests, the Rock in Rio festival originated in Brazil but was exported to Lisbon 10 years ago and is now also held in Madrid
Radiosurgery advances in cancer treatments
At the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, doctors are using the latest technologies in radiosurgery to treat cancers. It involves using aAt the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, doctors are using the latest technologies in radiosurgery to treat cancers. It involves using a
Football for Friendship: Teaching values through football
All children have a dream and for some that dream is to become a professional footballer and one day lift up a trophy. This dream could well startAll children have a dream and for some that dream is to become a professional footballer and one day lift up a trophy. This dream could well start
Champions League: Madrid pair ready to battle for European glory
Real Madrid will have their star forward Cristiano Ronaldo fit for the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday after theReal Madrid will have their star forward Cristiano Ronaldo fit for the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on Saturday after the
Champions League: Lisbon quiet day before final
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have both arrived in Lisbon for the Champions League final – now it’s the turn of the supporters who continue toReal Madrid and Atletico Madrid have both arrived in Lisbon for the Champions League final – now it’s the turn of the supporters who continue to
Three queens line up in Lisbon port
Three royal ladies have been making maritime history in Lisbon. For the first time ever, the Queen Mary II, Queen Victoria and Queen ElizabethThree royal ladies have been making maritime history in Lisbon. For the first time ever, the Queen Mary II, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth
Lisbon Fashion Week literally goes to town
Fashion shows tend to attract a select crowd, but Lisbon’s ‘Moda Lisboa’ went egalitarian by bringing out the locals, with a big public catwalk inFashion shows tend to attract a select crowd, but Lisbon’s ‘Moda Lisboa’ went egalitarian by bringing out the locals, with a big public catwalk in