Portugal

Portugal

Main suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance released in Germany

Christian Brückner, der Hauptverdächtige im Fall des Verschwindens von Madeleine McCann im Jahr 2007, wurde nach Verbüßung einer Strafe in einem anderen Fall aus einem deutschen Gefängnis entlassen. Er steht weiterhin unter Ermittlungen im Fall McCann, wurde jedoch nie offiziell angeklagt.

17/09/2025

Climate

Portugal’s kelp forests show remarkable carbon storage abilities

Scientists warn that climate change is threatening the seaweed's ability to store carbon and support biodiversity.

16/09/2025

Portugal

Three-year-old boy rescued from Lisbon streetcar crash wreckage

Multiple agencies are investigating what Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has described as "one of the biggest tragedies of our recent past."

05/09/2025

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Lisbon funicular wreckage removed after deadly crash

Workers dismantled and removed the wreckage of Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória funicular in the early hours of Friday, a day after the accident that killed 16 people.

05/09/2025

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Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash

Investigations continued on Thursday morning at the site of Lisbon’s funicular crash, where officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 16 and dozens injured.

04/09/2025

EuroVerify

Do immigrants receive more than firefighters in Portugal?

Social media posts allege that immigrants receive more in benefits than firefighters do in wages, following a summer of unprecedented wildfires in Portugal.

04/09/2025

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At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails

At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed in the city’s worst recent accident.

03/09/2025

Portugal

At least 16 people killed after streetcar derails in Lisbon

The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed.

03/09/2025

Business

Groceries: Egg prices rise by 40% in Portugal in the past year

To buy half a dozen eggs, consumers in Portugal now spend more than €2. Prices have risen 81% in just three years.

01/09/2025

Culture news

Portuguese bullfighter's death sparks row over social media hate

There's always heated debate about bullfighting in Portugal. Supporters claim its celebration of tradition and culture, while animal welfare activists say it's an outdated practice. But the tone of such arguments have changed dramatically this week following the death of a young bullfighter.

30/08/2025

Green News

14-year-old boy confesses to starting several fires in Portugal

Police say the boy said he was frustrated because of poor results in school and faced difficulties in socialising with his peers.

29/08/2025

Europe News

Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Portugal

Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit.

22/08/2025

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More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes

Portugal faced five active wildfires on Monday, most of them in the central region, as strong winds complicated efforts to bring the blazes under control.

18/08/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are most refugees in Europe of Muslim background?

EuroVerify investigates a claim shared by a politician from the far-right Portuguese Chega party, stating that 85% of refugees are of the Muslim faith.

15/08/2025

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Wildfires rage as crews battle blazes in northern and central Portugal

Thousands of firefighters in Portugal battled to contain multiple wildfires on Thursday as blazes threatened northern and central regions after weeks of intense heat across southern Europe.

14/08/2025

Travel News

Portugal airport strikes disrupt travel until September

Spain is also preparing for airport staff strikes until the end of the year.

14/08/2025

Green News

Portugal's heatwave extends to ocean with warm waters in Algarve

According to IPMA data, sea temperatures in the Algarve will range between 23 and 24°C through Saturday.

13/08/2025

Portugal

Portuguese police shift up a gear with Ferrari seized in drug case

Portuguese police's latest acquisition is a Ferrari 488 GTB, which will join a BMW i8 and Ford Mustang V8 in being used for non-crime related duties.

12/08/2025

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WATCH: Wildfires threaten villages in Portugal amid extreme heat

Portugal has deployed around 2,000 firefighters to tackle three major wildfires as soaring temperatures and strong winds intensify the country’s fire season.

11/08/2025

Business

Rental demand eases in Portugal, but house prices continue to grow

In the second quarter of 2025, each house available for rent received an average of 17 enquiries, a 43% drop from the same period in 2024. Portalegre is the city with the highest demand for rental properties.

11/08/2025

Portugal

Migrants who arrived by boat in the Algarve to be extradited

The 38 migrants, 25 men, six women and seven children, are all Moroccan nationals and will have to return to their country of origin, the court in Silves ruled.

10/08/2025

Destinations

Portugal by motorhome: Freedom and nature with an Atlantic flair

Portugal is one of the most popular countries for motorhomers and is the second most popular destination for European touring holidaymakers after Italy. We show you what it's like to travel like this through Portugal for 20 days.

09/08/2025

Climate

Portugal experiencing new heatwave with highs of 41ºC forecast

The northern regions of mainland Portugal are once again under a red heat alert. From 10 August, temperatures may rise again in the country.

05/08/2025

Art

Nomadic biennial Manifesta to land in Coimbra for its 2028 edition

Manifesta 2028 will bring Europe’s nomadic biennial to Portugal for the first time, with Coimbra hosting a collaborative edition focused on art, heritage, and social transformation.

05/08/2025

Green News

High levels of 'bad ozone' in northern Portugal trigger health alert

When close to the Earth's surface, the gas becomes a pollutant which is particularly dangerous for vulnerable people.

04/08/2025

Green News

Exhausted firefighters on the second day of Portugal's state of alert

In Vila Real, where there are several active fires, a man suspected of setting fires was arrested.

04/08/2025