Food and Drink Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home. 17/03/2026
Portugal Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing. 12/03/2026
Climate Is nuclear power the solution to Portugal's energy independence? Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected. 12/03/2026
Portugal Nine Portugal police officers detained as abuse probe widens Nine PSP officers are in custody over alleged torture, rape and abuse in Lisbon, as authorities probe wider police involvement and pledge swift justice. 12/03/2026
Food and Drink Ten new stars born for Portugal's 2026 Michelin restaurant The good times continue to roll for Portuguese haute cuisine with ten new restaurants now boasting a Michelin star, while Fifty Seconds received its second afte a gala award night in Funchal. 11/03/2026
Cinema Argentine horror 'The Dollmaker' works its spell at Fantasporto 'The Dollmaker' (Encantador) is the title of the film by Argentinian director José María Cicala that took the top prize at Portugal’s oldest film festival, which this year also paid tribute to Norwegian cinema. 10/03/2026
Food and Drink Meet the female chefs looking to change Portugal's catering industry To mark International Women's Day, Euronews went to meet four female chefs who are challenging standards in Portugal's catering industry. 08/03/2026
Culture news A lasting legacy: A translator's tribute to António Lobo Antunes This week was marked by the death of the great Portuguese author's António Lobo Antunes, one of the country's most widely translated writers. To pay tribute, Euronews spoke with his French translator, his biographer and other writers about the legacy of the "eternal Nobel candidate." 07/03/2026
Earth News 10 million-year-old whale fossils discovered on Portuguese beach According to experts, the two whale skeletons found are "among the most complete in Europe". 06/03/2026
Culture news Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies aged 83 António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's most widely read, sold and translated writers , has died. He was 83. 05/03/2026
Business Portugal's drone exports to Ukraine are double its sales to Russia From €4 million in 2022, the year the war began, revenues have soared to €87.3 million in 2025. Portuguese exports to Ukraine, five to ten times lower before the conflict, now represent double the sales to Russia. 04/03/2026
Portugal Ronaldo's jet leaves Riyadh for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf. 03/03/2026
Culture news 'Eurofans' of Eurovision find solace in songs in times of controversy They're devoted fans who regard Eurovision not as a religion but as a family. For Eurofans, the big final event in May is a place for sharing, connecting and belonging, especially with this year's competition beset by boycott's and fights over Israel's participation. 27/02/2026
Portugal Portuguese navy monitors Russian ship over suspicious activity The SPARTA IV, registered as a merchant ship, entered Portuguese waters at the end of the day on Sunday and was sailing off the coast of Nazaré on Wednesday evening. 20/02/2026
Sport Euroviews. Racism is not rivalry. It is a crime There are lines that cannot be blurred. Racism is one of them. No context can mitigate it, no club passion can excuse it, no victory can relativise it. We cannot tolerate intolerance, Bruno Batista writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 18/02/2026
Destinations All the reasons to visit Portugal’s new European Green Capital Guimarães in northern Portugal is showcasing its green spaces as part of a year-long programme. 15/02/2026
Earth News Flooded and unprepared: Portugal storms reveal climate planning gaps The devastation of recent storms has sparked questions about how cities are being built and planned in the face of climate change. 13/02/2026
No Comment Heavy rains cause flooding, evacuations and motorway collapse in Portugal Flooding, evacuations and infrastructure damage were reported in several areas of Portugal as rising river levels and heavy rain increased the risk of landslides and further flooding. 12/02/2026
Earth News Portugal tops latest EU leaderboard for renewable energy - report Portugal’s electricity production last month was largely led by hydro and wind power, according to a new report. 12/02/2026
Earth News Portugal's interior minister resigns after flood management crticism Maria Lucia Amaral "felt that she did not have the personal and political conditions necessary to carry out her duties," a presidency statement late on Tuesday said. 11/02/2026
Earth News ‘Strategic’ Portugal lithium mine faces EU court challenge The case raises the stakes after EU officials refused to strip the Barroso mine of its ‘strategic’ status in November. 09/02/2026
Europe News Centre-left António Seguro wins Portuguese election runoff The Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won with 66.7% of votes, compared with 33.3% for André Ventura's far-right Chega party according to official results with 99% of votes counted. 08/02/2026
No Comment Portugal hit by worst floods in decades as Storm Marta looms Boat evacuations in Alcácer do Sal followed the Sado River overflow, leaving one person dead during Portugal’s seventh storm this year. Another system, Storm Marta, is due on Saturday with winds up to 120 km/h and waves reaching 13 metres. 06/02/2026
Portugal Portugal extends state of emergency amid destruction by Storm Leonardo Portugal was hit by two devastating storms just one week apart. Roads were blocked by flooded rivers and fallen trees snapped power lines. People are being evacuated from their homes in motor boats. 06/02/2026
No Comment Portugal on edge as Storm Leonardo triggers new flooding Storm Leonardo battered Portugal on 5 February, killing one man, forcing hundreds to flee their homes and leaving Alcácer do Sal underwater, as forecasters warned a new storm is on the way. 05/02/2026
Portugal At least one killed as Storm Leonardo tears through Portugal and Spain Leonardo is the latest in a string of storms to affect Spain and Portugal this year. Severe weather had already killed five people and injured hundreds in Portugal last week. 05/02/2026