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Portugal

Criticism over Portuguese taxation paradise for foreign pensioners

Portugal is often described as a pensioners tax paradise and maybe not unfairly as it offers tax breaks for those who move there from other countries

13/05/2019

Portugal

Watch: Puppets take over Lisbon for FIMFA festival

The International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms has returned for its 19th year. Artists from Denmark to Mozambique, Iran to France, will show works on themes of identity and freedom.

13/05/2019

Cult

Trump, Putin and Brexit among satirical themes at World Press Cartoon

Drawings dripping with satire went on display at the World Press Cartoon in Portugal, as artists took on themes including politics, global warming, immigration, and Brexit.

13/05/2019

Cult

Bullfighting, Brexit and Bolsonaro at Portuguese Cartoon Xira exhibit

As Portugal’s bullfighting tradition is stirring a tense debate in the country. The annual Cartoon Xira presented an exhibition of the Argentinian cartoonist Marlene Pohle's unpublished drawings.

18/04/2019

Portugal

Portuguese fuel-tanker drivers end strike as pay negotiations resume

A three-day strike by Portuguese fuel-tanker drivers ended on Friday after they agreed to resume negotiations over better pay and working conditions

18/04/2019

Portugal

At least 29 people killed in tourist bus crash in Madeira, Portugal

According to Portuguese media, at least 29 people have been killed in a tourist bus crash on the island of Madeira.

17/04/2019

Portugal

Portugal: Truck drivers forced to deliver minimum amount of fuel

Portugal's government has come to an agreement with striking truck drivers in which they will provide a minimum amount of fuel to emergency services and airports.

17/04/2019

Portugal

Young football ambassadors present Nine Values Cup to the Samba Boys

Young Ambassadors from Gazprom’s International Children’s Social Programme, Football for Friendship, were at the Dragão stadium in Porto on Wednesday to present the award.

03/04/2019

World

Road Trip Europe Day 5 - Monsaraz: Currency quibbles in border village

We meet a group of locals living near the Portugal-Spain border, who reflect on how the EU has impacted their lives.

22/03/2019

Portugal

'Brexit is a wake-up call', former Erasmus student tells Euronews

We meet a former Erasmus student who believes that while Brexit could be a call to arms against populism, it won't mean the end of the EU

21/03/2019

World

Road Trip Europe Day 4 - Alentejo: Eastern Portugal's brain drain

In the years Portugal was plunged into a massive debt crisis, the country is estimated to have lost some 500,000 (of its 10 million) inhabitants. And the percentage of young qualified workers leaving still is among the highest in the EU.

21/03/2019

Green News

Cycling Guide to Lisbon

We took to the saddle and biked around Portugal’s capital.

19/03/2019

Portugal

Road Trip day 1, Lisbon: Portuguese workers demand returns

Euronews sets out on a two-month trip ahead of the European elections

18/03/2019

Portugal

Expats in Portugal fear more uncertainty after latest Brexit vote

The Portuguese government has already made a gesture of good will, saying nothing is going to change with expat rights..., so long as nothing changes for Portuguese migrants in the UK.

13/03/2019

Cinema

Last Sunrise shines as it wins first prize at Fantasporto film festival

“Last Sunrise” by Chinese-American director Wen Ren wins first prize at the Fantasporto international film festival in Portugal

06/03/2019

Portugal

Lisbon commuters struggle as austerity strain tells on public transpor

Years of belt-tightening have put pressure on infrastructure.

13/02/2019

Portugal

There are more microplastic particles than fish larvae in Douro river

There are now more microplastic particles than fish larvae in Portugal's Douro estuary, said researchers at the University of Porto, Portugal.

23/01/2019

Portugal

Portugal promises Britons fast-track airport access after Brexit

Portugal has promised fast-track airport access and no visa requirements for Brits after Brexit in a bid to retain its biggest source of tourists.

18/01/2019

Economy

Eurogroup president on Brexit and EU Elections

GLOBAL CONVERSATION | Eurogroup president Mário Centeno on Brexit and EU Elections in Euro's 20th year

17/01/2019

Portugal

Watch: Children in Portuguese village smoke to celebrate Epiphany

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

07/01/2019

World

Portugal's 'yellow vests' turn out for anti-government protests

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

21/12/2018

Portugal

Portuguese tram flips

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

15/12/2018

Portugal

Port producers prepare for Brexit

Search for new markets amid fears UK trade could suffer.

14/12/2018

Portugal

SOS: last call for the European socialist party

Gathered in Brussels, the European socialist leaders endorsed the candidacy of Frans Timmermans as president of the European Commission. Will they be able to calm the anger that seems to prevail in Europe?

08/12/2018