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Sexual abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church of 'epic proportions'

A report soon to be released found sexual abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church was of 'epic proportions' in some places

03/02/2023

Sport

Grand Prix Portugal 2023: Portuguese Sampaio is the hero of the day

On the final day of the Grand Prix Portugal 2023 in Almada, Portuguese Patricia Sampaio took gold for her country in the judo competition while Kim Minjong put Korea firmly at the top of the medal table with four Golds.

30/01/2023

Sport

Portugal Grand Prix 2023: Timo takes first gold for Portugal

On the second day of the 2023 Portugal Grand Prix, Portugal’s Barbara Timo strikes gold; Uzbekistan’s Obidkhon Nomonov takes his first Grand Prix gold medal; and Australia’s Maeve Coughlan takes her first gold – only the second ever for her country.

29/01/2023

Portugal

Thousands of school staff in pay protest march in Portugal

Thousands of school staff in Portugal marched through Lisbon to demand better pay and conditions in the latest in a series of protests against education reforms suggested in December.

28/01/2023

Sport

The 2023 World Judo Tour kicks off in Portugal

The first day of the 2023 World Judo Tour sees Japan’s Yamato Fukuda and Britain’s Chelsie Giles both bag golds in the opening day in Almada.

28/01/2023

Travel News

Digital nomads flock to Portugal under new visa scheme

Under the scheme, remote workers are able to live and work in Portugal for a year - but there is a minimum income requirement.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Referee shows a white card for the first time in football history

History created: A 'White Card' was used for the first time ever in a professional football game. But what does it mean?

25/01/2023

Earth News

Protestors march in Lisbon to defend law against animal abuse

Animal rights defenders marched in Lisbon on Saturday against claims the country's pet protection law is unconstitutional.

23/01/2023

Portugal

Portuguese birth rate on the rise again after dropping in 2021

Portugal's census reveals the country's birth rate is on the rise again after a historic drop recorded in 2021

19/01/2023

Portugal

Portugal announces new vetting system following government scandals

Future officials would have to answer a questionnaire that would allow the government to check their background and potential conflicts of interest.

13/01/2023

Portugal

Why is Portugal's government in crisis?

There have been four resignations within the government in just one week.

07/01/2023

Portugal

Gov reshuffle in Portugal after scandal 'shocks' the country

"It's not a sign of exhaustion" of the government, the Portuguese PM told reporters on Monday.

02/01/2023

Portugal

Resignations in Portugal's government over severance pay controversy

The controversy focuses on a payment made by TAP airline to a Portuguese secretary of state.

29/12/2022

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Portugal battles with severe flooding

Lisbon and its suburbs are experiencing severe flooding, causing chaos and destruction. Many homes and businesses have been affected.

13/12/2022

Sport

Blind surfer takes on huge waves in Portugal

Australian surfer Matt Formston is among the best disabled surfers in the world and he’s blind but that hasn’t stopped him from taking on waves of around 12 metres high off the Portuguese coast.

12/12/2022

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Watch: Floods cause chaos in Lisbon

Floods caused by heavy rainfall in the Portuguese capital Lisbon caused one death and material damage to buildings and services.

09/12/2022

Portugal

Deadly floods cause chaos in Lisbon

Lisbon is on high alert after heavy rains caused flooding in buildings and tunnels, swept cars away, and killed at least one person. A 55-year-old woman was found dead in a flooded basement of her home.

08/12/2022

Portugal

Woman dies after heavy rain causes flooding in Lisbon

The 55-year-old was killed after being trapped by water in her basement.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Inmates dancing to escape in Portuguese prison

The workshop prepares inmates for social reintegration and allows them to take their minds off their troubles.

28/11/2022

Culture news

Dance workshop gives escape to inmates at Portuguese prison

Inmates at a Portuguese prison find a temporary release from their problems during a dance workshop.

28/11/2022

Portugal

Portugal arrests 35 people over suspected migrant smuggling ring

The criminal gang allegedly exploited migrants on farms in the southern Alentejo region.

23/11/2022

Travel News

High-speed rail in Portugal: New Lisbon and Porto routes revealed

The country joins Spain, France, the Netherlands and Belgium with intercity high-speed rail.

18/11/2022

Portugal

Portugal considers scrapping controversial 'golden visa' scheme

The programme allows wealthy foreigners to obtain EU residency in exchange for investment.

02/11/2022

Tech News

Ukraine's first lady: 'Russia puts tech at the service of terror'

Speaking to attendees on the opening night of Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon, Olena Zelenska called on the tech community to help Ukraine.

02/11/2022

Tech News

Web Summit 2022: Ukraine, crypto clampdown and climate on agenda

The tech elite is returning to the Portuguese capital for Europe’s largest technology event which opens its doors again.

01/11/2022

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Thousands of Catholics gather in Fatima shrine

Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful gathered in Fatima, Portugal for the traditional pilgrimage. But this year, their prayers and thoughts are also with the Portuguese Catholic church which has been in the spotlight due to cases of alleged sexual abuse but also possible cover-up maneuvers.

13/10/2022