Portugal

Cinema

Viggo Mortensen on his return to directing with 'The Dead Don't Hurt'

With an extensive career as an actor, the Danish-American is back behind the camera with a second feature film. He speaks to Euronews about the experience.

30/11/2024

Europe News

Portuguese government announces €20 million security forces investment

€20 million will be invested to acquire 600 new vehicles for the country's police force. However, Portuguese police union representatives say it isn't enough.

28/11/2024

Europe News

Portuguese navy reports spike in Russian ship traffic near its coast

Portuguese naval authorities record heightened Russian ship activity, including spy vessels. Although deemed normal, they stress the importance of continued observation.

25/11/2024

Cinema

David Cronenberg on body horror, Trump and 'The Shrouds'

The creator of a bizarre and unique cinematic universe, the celebrated Canadian director was in Lisbon to present his latest film, 'The Shrouds', which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 18th edition of LEFFEST.

21/11/2024

Destinations

‘Look beyond Lisbon’: Portugal’s best wine and port towns for 2025

Lisbon locals can’t find affordable homes, transport is bursting at the seams and public services are under strain.

20/11/2024

Tech News

'AI could transform world but it has enormous risks' - O'Flaherty

The Council of Europe's new Commissioner for Human Rights warned that failing to defend Ukraine would be an "existential loss" to Europe at this year’s Web Summit tech event.

15/11/2024

Travel News

Lisbon's city airport night flight ban: A win for local residents?

Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.

14/11/2024

Tech News

Take on chess grandmaster Hans Niemann with the help of AI

Hans Niemann is gearing up to play tens of thousands of players simultaneously at Web Summit.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Extended parental leave in Portugal faces delays until at least 2025

Under the new proposal, the current four-month fully paid leave could be extended to six months, and five-month leave at 80% pay could increase to seven months.

11/11/2024

Tech News

Web Summit 2024: What to expect in a year of elections and AI

Web Summit returns to Lisbon with a long list of celebrities and major tech companies.

11/11/2024

Europe News

Thousands protest in Portugal to demand higher wages

Portugal is one of Western Europe's poorest countries with official data showing that more than half of all workers in country earn less than €1,000 a month.

10/11/2024

Art

European Pavilion's Liquid Becomings imagine future of EU culture

Four vessels, four rivers and countless possibilities for culture. The European Pavilion's Liquid Becomings year-long art project has reached its end in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, but poses fresh questions about how we could live better together.

08/11/2024

Europe News

Language barriers hinder Ukrainian doctors in Portugal

Ukrainian doctors in Portugal are facing language barriers that hinder their integration into the healthcare system. Despite initial pledges of support, concerns have been raised that “nothing has been done to help.”

04/11/2024

EuroVerify

Did a left-wing politician ask for Portugal's police to be disbanded?

After a police shooting of a Cape Verdean man in Lisbon, a Left Bloc politician called for accountability of Portugal's police force management if statements are proven to be untrue.

01/11/2024

Food and Drink

'Old school fine dining is over': Top TV chef says comfort is key

Louise Bouratt is fusing her two nationalities as one of the Lisbon dining scene's rising stars. But she doesn't think stars are where it's at.

01/11/2024

Portugal

Thousands march in Lisbon against racism and police violence

The demonstrators demanded justice for Odair Moniz, the man shot by Portugal's police force.

27/10/2024

Europe News

Zelenska blasts global lack of reaction to Moscow's child deportations

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska urged international organisations to take responsibility and called for "tangible answers" to help restore peace in Ukraine.

24/10/2024

Europe News

Lisbon sees second night of riots after police shooting incident

Rioting in several districts around the city erupted when a Portuguese police officer shot and killed a Cape Verdean man.

23/10/2024

Nature

Portugal hopes to inspire the world with major new ocean protections

An estimated 190,000 small MPAs in coastal regions and 300 large MPAs are needed to reach the UN target of protecting 30% of oceans and land by 2030.

22/10/2024

Culture news

European far-right parties are squeezing theatre, says industry chief

There is growing drama and conflict off-stage for theatre makers who are under attack from far-right political ideologues, according to a leading figure for European theatre.

18/10/2024

Food and Drink

How the resurrection of Carcavelos is saving a lost culture

One of the four traditional types of fortified wine was nearly killed off by 20th Century urban development. Meet the man bringing it back from the dead.

12/10/2024

Economy

The Portuguese government tries to tempt the under 35s with tax breaks

The country’s centre-right government is set to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under in a measure aimed at dissuading them from emigrating and also encouraging foreigners to settle in Portugal.

11/10/2024

Earth News

Portugal to launch new €20 monthly rail pass by end of 2024

This monthly national train pass is significantly less expensive than some equivalent schemes in other European countries.

04/10/2024

Culture news

New exhibition on the Portuguese 'queen of fado' Amália Rodrigues

The exhibition features video-mapping, virtual reality and a full-scale hologram of the artist who put fado on the map.

04/10/2024

Food and Drink

Lisbon voted Europe's Best Culinary Destination for the first time

Lisbon has been honoured with the Best Culinary Destination in Europe award at the World Culinary Awards. The capital has long been recognised for its gastronomic offerings.

03/10/2024

Culture news

Meet Ruy de Carvalho, Portugal's oldest working actor on stage

At the age of 97 and a half, Ruy de Carvalho has earned the status of the world's oldest actor still working in theatre. With no plans to leave the stage, he received Euronews Culture during the production of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap".

02/10/2024