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.

MOTEL- Lisbon International Horror Film Festival returns

The great singer's dedication to promoting rising talent in the world's foremost Opera singing competition enters its 26th year, and the latest edition has revealed an exceptional female voice.

The Spanish singing style has its own special category at the great singer's Operalia competition.

The products of the luxury brand are entirely handmade by Madeiran women.

Traditional Madeira Embroidery dates back hundreds of years and is one of Europe's finest luxury products. It is entirely produced by hand, with the artisan skills and techniques of the meticulous craft passed down over the centuries from one generation to the next.

The wildfire still burning in southern Portugal has scorched almost 24,000 hectares and has caused carbon monoxide levels to rise in the region

Forest fires rage in Portugal and Spain, amid warnings they could take days to extinguish.

Firefighters are still trying to contain the spread of wildfires in Portugal and Spain after several days of extremely high temperatures

Firefighters in Portugal and Spain were on high alert over the weekend as the heatwave continued across Europe

Firefighter in Spain and Portugal continued to battle wildfires on Monday after the heatwave parched the landscape

The temperatures may have started to ease from their near- record highs in Portugal but fires has raged for a third day in the south of the country.