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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 and

17/04/2015

Portugal

Iran nuclear deal: 'different versions' of the same agreement, says Zarif

Iran has said it does not intend to emulate the US government’s move to publish a fact sheet, outlining details of the proposed nuclear deal between

17/04/2015

Portugal

Portugal pays final tribute to Manoel de Oliveira

Portugal paid its final tribute to Manoel de Oliveira, believed to have been the world’s oldest film director. His death, at the age of 106 sparked

03/04/2015

Portugal

Portuguese movie-maker Manoel de Oliveira dies, aged 106

Celebrated Portuguese film director Manoel de Oliveira has died, aged 106. He was the last active director who had kicked off his career in silent

02/04/2015

Culture news

16th edition of Cartoon Xira pays homage to Charlie Hebdo victims

The 16th edition of the Cartoon Xira, dedicated to some of Portugual’s best cartoonists, has opened in Vila Franca de Xira near Lisbon. The

19/03/2015

Culture news

'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 Portuguese

16/03/2015

Cinema

Tale of two Angolan refugees' survival in 1980's Lisbon

Angolan film-maker Pocas Pascoal sought inspiration in her personal life for ‘All is Well’, a moving drama about two sisters in exile. Alda and

13/03/2015

Real Economy

How can the EU help get millions of young people into employment?

This week Real Economy looks at the efforts the EU is making to help young people get into the workplace. Youth unemployment is a huge problem. It

10/03/2015

Cinema

"Liza the fox Fairy" enchants Fantasporto 35 judges

Fantasporto is back for its 35th edition. For a week containing 173 films from 28 countries the city of Porto was the world capital of all things

09/03/2015

Portugal

Thousands protest austerity in Portugal as PM mired in tax scandal

Thousands protest austerity in Portugal as the Prime Minister answers questions over unpaid tax returns.

08/03/2015

Sport

FIFA: Luis Figo's presidential bid

Portugal’s Luis Figo announced on Friday he would consider a bigger World Cup if he is elected to replace Sepp Blater as FIFA president. The

20/02/2015

Sport

Luis Figo to run for FIFA presidency

FIFA’s presidential race threw up another surprise on Wednesday when Portuguese great Luis Figo put his name into the hat to replace incumbant Sepp

28/01/2015

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Winter weather warnings for Portugal

21/01/2015

Sport

Giants of Portuguese football honoured at centenary of FPF

The Portuguese Football Federation honours some of its greats at a ceremony celebrating the centenary of the footballing body.

15/01/2015

Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo hometown erects statue

Hundreds of Christiano Ronaldo’s hometown fans have witnessed the unveiling of a bronze statue of the Portuguese and Real Madrid striker. But many

22/12/2014

Cinema

Portuguese film legend Manoel de Oliveira launches new film at 106

Portuguese cinema legend Manoel de Oliveira has reason to celebrate. Having just turned 106, he has just released a new movie and received France’s

12/12/2014

Portugal

Former BES boss blames Lisbon government for bank failure

The former head of Portugal’s failed BES bank has claimed its collapse could have been avoided. During a much anticipated appearance before a

10/12/2014

Portugal

Portugal: Police question 11 people over missing Madeleine McCann

More than seven years after British girl Madeleine McCann vanished at a holiday resort in Portugal, police there are questioning eleven people seen

09/12/2014

Portugal

Portuguese police conduct mass search in Espirito Santo case

28/11/2014

Portugal

Budget protest in Portugal

26/11/2014

Portugal

Judge keeps former Portuguese PM Socrates in custody in corruption inquiry

25/11/2014

Portugal

Socrates has history of corruption accusations that didn't stick

24/11/2014

Portugal

Portugal's ex-PM is detained for a third night in tax fraud probe

24/11/2014

Portugal

Portugal ex-PM Socrates spends second night in custody

23/11/2014

Portugal

"Portuguese justice is bottlenecked", explains Transparency International Portugal

22/11/2014

Portugal

Portuguese ex-PM José Socrates questioned in fraud probe

22/11/2014