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Joana Mourão Carvalho

Business

2026 World Cup could earn Portugal up to €945 million

Despite not hosting a single match, Portugal could see nearly €1 billion in economic benefits from a World Cup increasingly driven by digital engagement and consumer spending, according to a new study.

Health news

'Invisible' nicotine grips young people and raises alarm among public health experts

After the WHO warned that nicotine pouches may be addictive and harm brain development, their use is rising in Portugal amid legal limbo, while officials and experts debate regulation of a booming market.

Europe News

Father of abandoned French children found in Portugal breaks silence

The father of the two children abandoned in Portugal says he is awaiting official permission to see them adding that he has thought about them "every second" since learning of their disappearance.

Travel News

Portuguese among top in Europe for desire to travel in 2026

Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by Europ Assistance.

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Sport

How much would you pay to see Ronaldo? Here's the cheapest ticket

The match between Portugal and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a phenomenon off the pitch. The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup has caused the price of the cheapest tickets to explode.

Europe News

Portugal tests fire response in European exercise with 700 operatives

With the arrival of hot weather and the increased risk of fires, more than 700 operatives from six European countries took part in an exercise in Viseu that simulated a large rural fire.

Earth News

Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

Business

TAP sale: Air France-KLM submits non-binding bid as deadline looms

The deadline for submitting bids for the privatisation of the national airline TAP Air Portugal is this Thursday. The Portuguese government expects to receive three bids.

Portugal

Ronaldo's jet leaves Riyadh for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause

Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf.

Tech News

Portugal approves social media restrictions for kids under 16

Portugal is the latest European country to approve social media bans for children.

Europe News

Centre-left António Seguro wins Portuguese election runoff

The Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won with 66.7% of votes, compared with 33.3% for André Ventura's far-right Chega party according to official results with 99% of votes counted.

Health news

Calorie restriction increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy, study

A controlled reduction in calorie intake can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas. Research has shown that this restriction reduces tumour volume and protects healthy cells from treatment damage.

Economy

From colonial trade to Nazi gold: Why Portugal holds vast reserves

Even in the digital age, Portugal still relies on gold as a financial backstop, holding over 300 tonnes stored between Carregado and London.

Europe News

Far-right Ventura reaches runoff in Portugal's presidential election

In one of the closest contests in recent decades, António José Seguro won most votes in the first round of Portugal's presidential election, with far-right candidate André Ventura securing a place in the runoff set for 8 February.

Europe News

European Greens declare Ursula von der Leyen`'s EPP enemy number one

At the start of the second day of the Greens' 40th European Congress in Lisbon, the co-chairs of the European Greens accused the EPP of crossing a red line whenever it reaches out to the far right.

Earth News

Storm Claudia exposes weaknesses in preparation for extreme weather

Experts contacted by Euronews agree that tornadoes are impossible to predict, but warn that extreme events will become more frequent and that floods show the risks of poorly planned urban development.

Tech News

Microsoft to invest more than $10 billion in Portugal amid AI push

The investment could help Portugal shore up a data centre hub in Sines.

Space

Scientists say new space telescope will detect massive black holes

Portuguese researchers predict that Europe's future space observatory will detect hundreds of thousands of supermassive black holes.

Travel News

Five-hour Lisbon-Madrid rail link to go ahead by 2030, officials say

The agreement between the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission also foresees, among other goals, a high-speed connection between the two capitals by 2034.

Travel News

Angola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa

In a panel discussion at the Global Tourism Forum, leaders from Angola, Mozambique and Egypt explored the economic impact of tourism, its role in job creation and the importance of investment in tourism infrastructure in Africa.

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