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Villagers have defended the tradition. "It is a normal tradition for us because it has existed for many years," resident Rui Sergio said.

Several groups have responded to calls on social media to "block Portugal" in anti-government protests, echoing the wave of demonstrations across France.

28 people were injured when a tram derailed and flipped over in the Portuguese capital Lisbon.

Search for new markets amid fears UK trade could suffer.

Portugal plans to spend almost 470 million euros to try to reduce the risks to it population from coastal erosion and its vulnerability to climate change.

Portugal has received 46 migrants from the Aquarius rescue ship in the last weeks. Nine of them, from Somalia, are living in a social residence in Miranda do Corvo, a small village in the center of Portugal. Euronews went to see them

Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship

Only fifth hurricane ever recorded in the region

60 people evacuated from their homes after power lines are ripped out and trees uprooted

Portugal has been hit by a rare Atlantic Hurricane, with some weather experts describing the storm as the most powerful to hit the country since 1842.

A rape allegation against footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has prompted big sponsors like Nike and EA to express concern, and have him left off the Portuguese national team roster. Kathryn Mayorga alleges he raped her in a hotel room in 2009 and Las Vegas police have reopened a criminal investigation.