Green News ‘Heroic’ youth back with new climate lawsuit after European rejection A new lawsuit is being built to challenge the Portuguese government’s climate targets and plans by young veterans of climate litigation. 09/04/2025
Food and Drink A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show in Portugal At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai chocolate craze, as pieces of a giant 80kg tablet were handed out to the crowd. 31/03/2025
Business Resellers mark up ‘Dubai chocolate’ as TikTok feeds sweet treat craze The chocolate bar has already been recreated by Swiss chocolate maker Lindt, as well as several other smaller shops and supermarkets across the world. 25/03/2025
Ocean Former inmates find a fresh start in Europe’s blue economy In partnership with the European Commission A pioneering project is connecting young prison inmates with jobs in Europe’s growing marine industries, offering a win-win solution to two pressing challenges: worker shortages in the blue economy and employment barriers for former offenders. 25/03/2025
Ocean Interview: Blue economy jobs for former inmates In partnership with the European Commission Europe’s marine sector needs workers, while young former inmates need jobs. “Turning Blue,” an EU-funded project, aims to offer young offenders a new life at sea while helping fill crucial industry gaps. 25/03/2025
Culture news NAPA to represent Portugal at Eurovision Song Contest The band from Madeira ran away with the public vote to book their berth to Berne in Switzerland for the Eurovision Song Contest in May. 23/03/2025
Europe News Parties want elections in Portugal as soon as possible Party leaders advocate for snap elections, which may occur on either 11 or 18 May. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who is convening the Council of State tomorrow, will make the decision. 12/03/2025
Europe News Portugal's government falls after failed confidence vote All the opposition parties, with the exception of the Liberal Initiative, voted against the motion of confidence in the government. PM Montenegro even offered to suspend the session if the socialists presented specific questions, but PS leader Pedro Nuno Santos didn't back down. 11/03/2025
Europe News Why does Portugal face its third snap election in three years? Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is engulfed in a political scandal over his family's business activities. He is expected to lose a confidence vote on Tuesday, paving the way for yet another national vote. 11/03/2025
Culture news Japanese cinema wins big at Portugal's Fantasporto film awards 'Dollhouse', presented at the world premiere, was the winner of the fantastic cinema competition at the Porto festival and promises to become a "J-horror" classic. 10/03/2025
Culture news Carnival revelry, matrafonas and 50 years of freedom in Torres Vedras The theme of Portugal's most popular carnival this year was the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. But was it a fitting celebration of freedom? 06/03/2025
No Comment Portuguese village unveils carnival mural in tribute to Pope Francis A mural inspired by a visit and meeting with the pontiff in the Vatican in January was unveiled on Tuesday in the village of Pondence in northeast Portugal. 06/03/2025
Economy Portugal: Unemployment hits its lowest level in more than two years Unemployment was 6.2% in Portugal in January 2025, the lowest since October 2022. 03/03/2025
Europe News Macron urges unity in Europe as he visits Portugal to boost ties French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage European unity as the fate of Ukraine remains uncertain under an increasingly critical Trump administration. 28/02/2025
EuroVerify Did FC Porto's former president predict Lisbon earthquake? The front page of an old edition of a defunct Portuguese newspaper has gone viral for allegedly showing an eerily accurate prediction by the late Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa that Lisbon would experience an earthquake on the day of his funeral. 20/02/2025
Travel News Cover up or face a fine, Portuguese resort town warns tourists Albufeira is the latest European city to propose new laws to stop tourists walking around without their clothes on. 17/02/2025
Europe News Lisbon hit by 4.8 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported The Portuguese capital experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday, with the epicentre near the city of Seixal. 17/02/2025
Destinations Braga: The artsy Portuguese city giving Lisbon a run for its money The historic yet hip city of Braga offers Roman ruins, spiritual festivals and divine dining. 14/02/2025
Portugal Portuguese national health service troubles continue A specialist in health economics believes that the SNS' problem lies with its management capacity and that there may be a solution to the chaos. But the government has yet to act and patients continue to wait long hours to receive medical attention. 13/02/2025
Portugal The Aga Khan has died at age 88 His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. 04/02/2025
Europe News NATO chief calls for more defence spending as he visits Portugal NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on alliance members to step up their defence spending beyond their common goal of 2% of their GDP, 27/01/2025
Lifestyle Portugal's dancing horses gain global recognition by UNESCO The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, now recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, showcases the elegance of 18th-century dressage with Lusitano horses. 21/01/2025
Culture news The remains of Eça de Queiroz's transferred to National Pantheon The remains of Eça de Queiroz, author of major works of Portuguese literature such as "Os Maias" or "O Crime do Padre Amaro", will now remain in the National Pantheon, 125 years after his death. 08/01/2025
EuroVerify Portugal isn't issuing a commemorative Ronaldo coin The online claims allege that 25,000 €7 coins honouring the Portuguese football star would enter circulation, with a purchase price of €7.50. 07/01/2025
Health news Urgent patients face more than nine hour wait periods in Portugal Patients seeking urgent medical attention in Portugal face wait times exceeding nine hours at hospitals across the country. 07/01/2025
Europe News Rubbish mounts on Lisbon's streets as strike continues for second day Lisbon’s waste collection workers are on strike, leaving piles of trash across the city as unions demand better conditions and accuse the authorities of failing to address the issues. 27/12/2024