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Portugal election: turnout fears and power struggles amid lockdown

Sunday's presidential election in Portugal comes at a very difficult moment in the fight against COVID-19. The country is under lockdown and the traditional last round of political campaigning has been scrapped. Now candidates and observers fear a record-low voter turnout, casting doubt on polls.

22/01/2021

World

Is the far-right gaining popularity in Portugal?

Portugal will head to the polls on Sunday to choose a new President, despite pandemic lockdown measures still in place. We take a look at Chega!, a right-wing party pushing to get through to the second round.

21/01/2021

Portugal

Portugal ramps up lockdown rules amid surging coronavirus cases

Stricter lockdown rules have been introduced in Portugal amid surging coronavirus cases, with the pandemic setting grim records there and across Europe.

18/01/2021

Portugal

Portugal takes on EU's rotating presidency from Germany

Portugal has several thorny issues to contend with after Germany secured big wins at the end of its presidency.

01/01/2021

Portugal

Madeira hit by floods and torrential rain on Christmas Day

Dozens of people were evacuated from their homes and at least one house was destroyed, local media reported.

26/12/2020

World

Porto suburb puts food before festivities as coronavirus fallout bites

The €350,000 usually spent on a Christmas extravaganza will instead be used to help families hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

17/12/2020

Portugal

Portugal's immigration chief resigns months after Lisbon airport death

Portugal's immigration chief has resigned after a months-long backlash, following the suspected fatal beating of a Ukrainian man by officials at Lisbon airport last March

09/12/2020

Portugal

Watch: Von der Leyen gives more detail on EU's Digital Services Act

Speaking at the Web Summit von der Leyen explained how the Commission intends to rewrite the digital market rulebook for small start-ups as well as big platforms.

02/12/2020

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Azores: Recharge and renew in the Mid-Atlantic's magnificent garden islands

Partner content presented by Visit Azores

Jagged volcanic peaks emerging from cool mist and tumbling down to bays that shimmer like liquid jade in the sun, the archipelago of the Azores is not the stuff of idle reverie but a fresh burst of paradise and symphony of nature.

02/12/2020

Smart Regions

The Portuguese city that's a living technology laboratory

In partnership with the European Commission

The picturesque city of Aveiro is already special; but less immediately obvious than its beautiful cityscape is the fact that it's also a living technology laboratory. Smart Regions discovers the unique networks that makes the Portuguese beauty spot truly exceptional.

09/11/2020

Travel News

Portugal takes World Travel Awards by storm

The southern European country won over 20 individual awards, and bagged 'Europe's Leading Destination' at the World Travel Awards.

05/11/2020

Portugal

Why Portugal fears a backlash if Trump is re-elected US president

Washington has threatened Lisbon with consequences if it lets Chinese firm Huawei be part of its 5G network.

03/11/2020

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All Saints Day in Portugal is overshadowed by coronavirus pandemic

All Saints Day is traditionally marked by thousands of Portuguese gathering to mourn the loss of their loved ones, but this year some cemeteries will remain closed to visitors due to COVID-19.

01/11/2020

Portugal

Azores elections sees Portugal's socialists lose majority

Portugal's socialists suffered a surprise loss of their majority in Sunday's Azores elections, while the far-right Chega party entered the regional parliament for the first time.

26/10/2020

Portugal

Portugal - prodigious bike producer, late adopter

Portugal is Europe's top bicycle producer, but lags behind many places in terms of domestic riders. Filipa Soares investigates why - and what's being done to address that.

19/10/2020

Portugal

Euroviews. Portugal believes in justice and transparency. Europe does too | View

Portugal's Justice Minister Francisca Van Dunem hits back after academics criticised the European Council over the rule of law.

08/10/2020

Cult

World Press Cartoon awards face down censorship

Resistance to censorship was a central theme of the World Press Cartoon awards in Portugal and the subsequent ongoing exhibition. The ceremony also managed to sucessfully navigate COVID-imposed restrictions.

24/09/2020

Portugal

Football Leaks: Man behind release of millions of documents on trial

Rui Pinto admits he was behind the Football Leaks exposés published between 2015-18, but argues he is a whistleblower, not a criminal.

04/09/2020

Portugal

Portugal PM Costa cools tensions after calling doctors 'cowards'

Antonio Costa met with the Portuguese Medical Association on Tuesday after sparking widespread outcry during an "off the record" conversation.

25/08/2020

Portugal

Bayern win sixth Champions League title in 1-0 victory against PSG

Kingsley Coman’s second-half goal gave the German team a 1-0 victory over PSG.

23/08/2020

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Anticipation grows in Lisbon on the eve of UEFA Champions League final

On the eve of the Champions League final, tourists and Bayern Munich and PSG supporters gathered on Saturday at Lisbon's Praca Dom Pedro IV, in the city centre, where a giant replica of the trophy is displayed.

22/08/2020

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Barcelona players booed by fans after losing 8-2 to Bayern Munich

Barcelona players were greeted with booing as they arrived at their hotel in Lisbon following an 8-2 demolition at the hands of Bayern Munich.

15/08/2020

Portugal

Scientists make mask that disables coronavirus on contact with fabric

The mask has a coating that virtually annihilates the infectious load of the virus in less than an hour, is washable, and certified free of harmful chemicals.

27/07/2020

Portugal

Portugal: UK COVID-19 quarantine restriction hits Algarve tourism

Industry analysts say only about a third of the usual number of tourists will visit Portugal's Algarve region this summer.

11/07/2020

Portugal

Lisbon mayor in bid to turn Airbnb rentals into key worker homes

The Portuguese capital has launched a programme urging landlords to stop renting short term, promising tax breaks and guaranteed rent.

08/07/2020

Portugal

Vogue Portugal apologises over controversial mental health front cover

The fashion magazine's mental illness front cover sparked a huge backlash on social media.

07/07/2020