Portugal

Climate Now

After a dry winter, how is Portugal learning to live with drought?

In partnership with Copernicus

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

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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

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

Portugal

Portugal election: Key takeaways as Socialists cement power

With more than 99% of the votes counted, the PS, lead by Prime Minister Antonio Costa, had secured 41.68% of the vote and an outright majority.

31/01/2022

Europe Decoded

Portugal's parliament investigating possible hack during election

Portugal is electing a new legislative parliament on Sunday.

30/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal election: Socialists re-elected but far-right make gains

A poll by Portugal’s Catholic University for public broadcaster RTP estimated that the Socialists collected between 37%-42% of the vote on Sunday, with their main rival, the centre-right Social Democrats taking 30%-35%.

30/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal heads to the polls in decisive parliamentary elections

Despite a certain disenchantment with the Socialist Party, the majority of voters believe that PM Antonio Costa has more skills and experience to govern than his main opponent, PSD's Rui Rio.

30/01/2022

Sport

Youngsters shine in second day of the 2022 Portugal Grand Prix

The crowd in Alamada were spoilt with fantastic displays from Judo's finest at the Portugal Judo Grand Prix.

30/01/2022

Sport

2022 World Judo Tour kicks off

The 2022 World Judo Tour kicked off in Portugal with a thrilling first day at the Grand Prix in Almada as the home nation makes an early grab for Gold

29/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal election: how the left's odd political coalition was born

As part of our coverage of Portugal's upcoming election later this month, we look at the unique cirucumstances that brought about the so-called 'Geringonça' coalition.

27/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal election: the rise of the far-right

In this special preview of Portugal's parliamentary election we shine a spotlight on the country's far-right Chega party

26/01/2022

My Europe Series

Portugal election: Why now? Who leads the polls? Why does it matter?

Read our special guide to Portugal's parliamentary poll, which will take place on Sunday, 30 January.

25/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal election: the voters caught between apathy and anger

As part of our Portuguese election coverage we talk to a family struggling to cope with the cost of living and meet an restaurateur struggling to survive the pandemic.

25/01/2022

Destinations

This is why book lovers need to head to Portugal this year

With a rich cultural history, there’s more to experience in Portugal than just port and pastéis de nata.

24/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal's PM joins in early voting ahead of general election

The official election date in Portugal is 30 January, but the early voting option was introduced to avoid over-crowding on the day itself.

23/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal: Quarantined voters allowed to vote in polling stations

Two-thirds of the 600,000 people quarantining are potential voters.

20/01/2022

Portugal

Campaigning gets underway ahead of Portugal election

The vote comes two years ahead of schedule as the country’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa called an early election after the parliament failed to pass the new budget.

16/01/2022

Portugal

Hackers send fake news alert about Portugal president's removal

The hackers were able to access a Portuguese media conglomerate's email and text message system.

06/01/2022