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Business

Cristiano Ronaldo adds free sports streamer to his business empire

The channel will be responsible for showing 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup, live and at no cost to viewers, including all the matches of the Portuguese national football team.

Culture news

Évora prepares to be European Capital of Culture in 2027

With "Vagar" as its motto, a concept "deeply rooted in the characteristics of the people of Alentejo and its territory", the Portuguese city Évora is now planning a cultural and artistic offer centred on its heritage and "its people" in order to become European Capital of Culture in 2027.

Iran

Trump vs Portuguese empire: Two 'expeditions' with different results?

Is it possible to draw comparisons between the ongoing US military operation against Iran and the onslaught that led to the conquest of Hormuz by the Portuguese Empire in the 16th century? Euronews spoke to two historians about the consequences of the two "expeditions".

Business

Portugal among EU countries with most people working 50 hours per week

A recent Randstad analysis indicates that only Greece, Cyprus and France have a higher percentage of employees habitually working 49 hours or more per week than in Portugal.

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Earth News

10 million-year-old whale fossils discovered on Portuguese beach

According to experts, the two whale skeletons found are "among the most complete in Europe".

Culture news

Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies aged 83

António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's most widely read, sold and translated writers , has died. He was 83.

Health news

Climate change's impact on mental health: What is eco-anxiety?

Eco-anxiety is "a term that encompasses the set of emotional responses of the population to the anticipation and experience of phenomena associated with climate change," explained psychologist Teresa Pereira to Euronews. How do you manifest (and deal with) these negative feelings?

Culture news

New murals in Lisbon's Zambujal district show residents stories

A new art project in one of the Portuguese capital's best-known social housing districts is depicting people's life stories on walls. The initiative, inspired by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, has breathed new life into the Lisbon neighbourhood

Earth News

Planned Portugal solar park ignites fierce debate on its impact

The company behind the project has promised to reconcile the production of renewable energy with the environmental protection of the territory.

Portugal

Portuguese President Rebelo de Sousa undergoes emergency surgery

The Portuguese head of state was admitted to hospital late on Monday afternoon "after feeling unwell following digestive issues," but is said to be recovering following an emergency hernia operation.

Health news

Doctor arrested in Portugal for prescribing Ozempic to fake diabetics

According to police, the scheme involved issuing prescriptions to people who wanted to lose weight by pretending to be diabetic in order to receive state subsidies.

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

NordVPN: Fake online shops up 250% in the run-up to Black Friday

Adrianus Warmenhoven, NordVPN's cybersecurity expert, listed key threats and offered tips on how to avoid online shopping scams during the holiday season.

Tech News

How can Europe build its 'digital immune system' against crime?

Luísa Proença, deputy national director of Portugal's judicial police, told Euronews that technological innovation and country cooperation will be needed to respond to modern cyber threats.

Travel News

Portugal voted Europe's 'Best Destination' for 2025

Several destinations in Portugal were also recognised, such as Lisbon, Porto and Madeira.

Portugal

Lisbon funicular crash linked to faulty cable and maintenance failures

The derailment and crash of the Glória funicular on 3 September killed 16 people and injured 21 others. Most of the victims were foreign nationals.

World News

Portuguese parliament approves ban on wearing face veils in public spaces

The bill, proposed by Portugal's far-right Chega party, would prohibit coverings such as burqas and niqabs from being worn in most public places. It received support from centre-right parties.

Europe

Foreigners' law approved: PSD and Chega in favour, left voted against

The law was passed by the centre-right parliamentary majority after the Constitutional Court rejected the original text in July, judging it as being overly severe on family members of immigrants who wanted to join them.

Earth News

Cooling named a top climate risk for Europe’s energy future

Future energy demand for cooling is expected to increase more in southern EU countries, such as Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Economy

Portugal's CTT suspends postal service of goods to the US

The Portuguese company said the measure comes into force Tuesday 26 August.

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