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Health news

Vulnerable people urged to stay home as African dust hits Portugal

Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care.

Business

Portugal's car market surges as electric vehicle sales jump 65%

Portugal's car market grew 11.3% in August, with electric vehicle sales surging 65.2% and now making up more than a third of new car sales.

Culture news

Portugal: Kiala aims to bring Black authors from the margins to the heart of publishing

The imprint founded by Elga Fontes entered the market in May to tackle the lack of Black authors and show their work goes beyond racism, discrimination or suffering. In 2026 it will publish two books and already has its 2027 list agreed.

Business

TAP Air Portugal loses almost €100 million as fuel costs soar

TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese state-owned airline currently in talks to be sold, posted a net loss of almost €100 million for the first half of the year, despite increasing revenue by 4% and carrying a record number of passengers.

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Travel News

'A trap for tourists': Police find taxi violations at Lisbon Airport

Portuguese police carried out an operation at the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, in which 67 offences related to taxi activity were recorded.

Tech News

Brazil fines TikTok owner over misuse of children's and teenagers' data

According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data.

Europe News

Full-face veils: How rules vary across Europe

European countries take widely different approaches to full-face veils, from nationwide bans to restrictions in specific public spaces. Euronews looks at how the rules vary across the continent.

Europe News

Portugal bans face coverings in public under new 'burqa law'

In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft.

Business

Where are Portugal's priciest homes? Cascais leads with prices of €4.35mn

From Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent.

Culture news

Laura Cardoso, legend of Brazilian soap operas, dies aged 98

Her death was confirmed by relatives via the actress's official Instagram. On TV she shone in telenovelas including "Chocolate com Pimenta", "Caminho das Índias" and "Gabriela".

Business

Financial sovereignty, digital euro and payment roaming: EU seeks alternatives to US cards

From the digital euro to private interoperability and Brazil's PIX, the race for sovereignty is on, but the real test is securing payment autonomy at home and abroad.

Europe News

Portugal boosts maritime surveillance with Tekever long-range drones

The Portuguese Air Force will boost maritime surveillance using AR5 drones from Portuguese tech firm Tekever, which supplies autonomous systems to Ukraine. Delivery is due in early September.

Business

Britons lead spending, but average tourist spend in Portugal falls

Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.

Business

Portugal: Next week starts with a sharp drop in fuel prices

Next week brings good news for drivers: a sharp drop in prices is expected, affecting both diesel and petrol at the pumps.

Food and Drink

International Beer Day: Old and New World flavours boost demand

On International Beer Day, this age-old drink increasingly asserts itself as a complex, diverse universe, with over 160 styles and sensory richness that goes far beyond casual drinking.

Lifestyle

Everything points to 'yes': Ronaldo and Georgina may marry this weekend

Is it finally happening? After last week's rumours came to nothing, all signs now point to Ronaldo and Georgina marrying on Saturday in Madeira after reserving two floors of a luxury hotel.

Health news

INEM helicopters over Portugal ready to take off in three minutes

In Portugal, INEM medical helicopters stand ready, taking off in under five minutes to reach remote areas where every second can mean life or death.

Travel News

Holidays in Portugal? New map brings peace to the beaches

Portugal's government has moved to bring order to the beaches, issuing maps that show, in black and white, where sunshades can and cannot be put up.

Earth News

Extreme heat: Portugal under red warning and state of alert

Portugal’s weather service IPMA extends the red warning to Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Évora, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém and Viana do Castelo at least until Sunday. The government declares a state of alert and tightens access to forests.

Earth News

Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert

The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday to Saturday, and an orange alert will cover mainland Portugal on Friday.

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