Portugal

Europe News

"Women create a more inclusive society"

Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship

15/10/2018

Destinations

The old-world charms of a new-world destination

A tour of the Madeiran archipelago and its wine festival in Funchal

15/10/2018

Portugal

Clean-up begins after hurricane batters Portuguese atlantic coast

Only fifth hurricane ever recorded in the region

15/10/2018

Portugal

27 injured as hurricane-force winds batter Portugal

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

14/10/2018

Portugal

Hurricane Leslie causes widespread damage in Portugal

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.

14/10/2018

World

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation prompts sponsors to express concern

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.

05/10/2018

Economy

Portugal: A blueprint for post-bailout reforms?

Anti-austerity, tourist boom and a pink house in Lisbon

28/09/2018

Portugal

Protesters rally against 'machismo' court system in Porto

Protesters rallied in Porto against what they see as a dated and patriarchal court system in Portugal: a judge upheld a suspended sentence for two men who raped an unconscious woman in 2016

27/09/2018

Portugal

Portugal's military police chief accused of cover up over arms theft

Members of the Portuguese military police and National Guard were arrested after links with armaments theft in Tancos military base emerged.

26/09/2018

Cult

MOTELX International Horror Film Festival returns

MOTEL- Lisbon International Horror Film Festival returns

09/09/2018

Musica

Plácido Domingo's Operalia crowns rising stars

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.

06/09/2018

Earth News

Monster waves surfer

The ocean has plenty of perils but these masters are passionate about passing on its lessons: physical, mental and spiritual.

04/09/2018

Earth News

150-year-old craft from Madeira

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

27/08/2018

Moments

Madeira Embroidery: 150-year old fine craftsmanship

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.

27/08/2018

Portugal

Man hospitalised after falling into art installation of black hole

A man injured himself after falling into Anish Kapoor's art installation of a black hole in the ground.

22/08/2018

Portugal

Before-and-after satellite pictures reveal extent of Portugal wildfire

These satellite images reveal the extent and damage of a huge wildfire in Portugal’s tourist region of Algarve.

10/08/2018

Portugal

Algarve surveys damage as Portugal's wildfires continue to threaten

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the area around Monchique in the popular tourist area of southern Portugal.

10/08/2018

Portugal

Fire in Portugal's Algarve poisoning air quality

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

09/08/2018

Portugal

Forest fires continue to rage in Portugal and Spain

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

08/08/2018

Portugal

Spain and Portugal still burning

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

08/08/2018

Portugal

Fire warnings as near-record temperatures hit Europe

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

06/08/2018

Portugal

Wildfires threaten Portugal and Spain

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

06/08/2018

Portugal

Fires rage for third day in Spain and Portugal

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.

05/08/2018

Portugal

Extreme temperatures set to drop in Portugal

By Tuesday, temperature should fall below 40C

05/08/2018

Portugal

Spain and Portugal struggle to cope with soaring temperatures

Over 700 firefighters are attempting to contain a wildfire in Portugal and a heatwave across Iberia shows little sign of cooling down

04/08/2018

Portugal

Lisbon is so hot, even beaches are mostly empty

A brutal heat wave in Portugal made for quiet beaches and closed parks, while putting firefighters on alert.

04/08/2018