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Lufthansa beats Air France-KLM to €1.2bn stake in TAP Air Portugal

Portugal has chosen Lufthansa to buy a 44.9% stake in TAP, completing the first phase of the airline’s privatisation. The deal still needs regulatory approval.

Europe News

Marco Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' to Europe for US

As one of the smallest members of NATO and the European Union, Portugal is keen to cultivate its relations with bigger countries

Sport

Ronaldo’s next chapter: What lies ahead

By beating Norway 2-1, Portugal reached the Nations League quarter-finals and a new squad list is expected. The question everyone asks is: and Cristiano Ronaldo?

Business

São Paulo stock exchange surges after Flávio Bolsonaro election result

The Ibovespa, São Paulo's main stock index, had already closed higher on Friday, but after the first-round election results in Brazil the market opened at a new record.

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Culture news

Jorge Palma (1950-2026): the songs that will never die

On Tuesday, Portugal woke up in mourning: Jorge Palma died at 76 following a cardiorespiratory arrest. His songs remain. Euronews asked artists from Herman José to António Zambujo for their favourite song.

Lifestyle

Social media reacts: US brothers allege racism at Lisbon nightclub

A US content creator and his brother say they were victims of racism at Lisbon's K Urban Beach nightclub, reporting it on social media. The venue has faced similar accusations before.

Culture news

"F**k Chega": British band shows controversial message at CA Vilar de Mouros festival

The British punk rock duo shouted and urged the crowd to yell "f**k Chega" while the message "F**k Chega" was shown on the stage screen.

Tech News

18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media

Internet use was the focus of a study by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) carried out among young people on National Defence Day 2025.

Earth News

Pets abandoned in Portugal as vet costs spiral

One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.

Culture news

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez marry in secret ceremony

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were married on Tuesday in a discreet ceremony in Cascais, a small picturesque coastal resort west of the capital Lisbon.

Earth News

Portugal awaits a solar eclipse and a meteor shower on the same night

In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene.

Earth News

Human hair used as protective barrier in oceans

A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution.

Earth News

Greenpeace warns: sea advances, Portuguese coast at risk

In a recent report, Greenpeace warns Portugal of looming risks from climate change and decades of coastal urban pressure, with 40% of beaches at risk of vanishing.

Business

Why €400,000 may not be enough to buy you a home in Portugal

In Portugal, finding a home under €400,000 is increasingly difficult — and sometimes impossible. The average asking price is now €430,500, according to Imovirtual.

Business

Diesel and petrol prices to jump sharply next week

Petrol and diesel prices will increase in the week of 20 to 26 July, and the rise is expected to be particularly significant.

Health news

Norovirus outbreak affects over 100 people in Portugal

A sporting event in Caldas da Rainha, in the central region of the country, may have been at the centre of the infection. Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea, nausea, fever, abdominal pain and headaches were among the signs that helped diagnose the disease.

Earth News

New venomous spider species discovered in Portugal

The discovery of the Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) in Porto is the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers say its discreet behaviour means the risk to the public is low.

Business

Why Portugal is attracting the world's super-rich

In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portuguese way of life.

Europe News

Portugal warns of phishing campaign using prime minister’s name

The statement was circulated to editorial offices late on Monday night, reaching newsrooms shortly before midnight, according to the organisation.

Europe News

Mother arrested after French boys abandoned in Portugal, police say

The boys were reported missing from their hometown of Colmar, in eastern France, by their father around 10 days ago.

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