http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:26:17 +0200 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:26:17 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/23/7000-km-of-subsea-cables-link-portugal-to-us-what-is-the-nuvem-system http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/23/7000-km-of-subsea-cables-link-portugal-to-us-what-is-the-nuvem-system Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:16:12 +0200 First announced by Google in 2023, the transatlantic submarine cable will link Portugal, Bermuda and the United States. Euronews explains the project, its goals and key players. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/22/singer-luis-represas-dies http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/22/singer-luis-represas-dies Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:49:48 +0200 The Portuguese artist has died at the age of 69, after a long battle with illness. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/revealed-the-underrated-european-islands-set-to-be-2026s-hottest-holiday-escapes http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/revealed-the-underrated-european-islands-set-to-be-2026s-hottest-holiday-escapes Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:33 +0200 New research has revealed the world’s up-and-coming islands seeing the biggest rise in popularity, with three European gems featuring in the ranking. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/20/aristides-de-sousa-mendes-the-man-who-braved-consequences-to-save-thousands-from-nazis http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/20/aristides-de-sousa-mendes-the-man-who-braved-consequences-to-save-thousands-from-nazis Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:04:07 +0200 On Sunday 19 July, Portugal marked 141 years since the birth of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the diplomat who saved over 30,000 from Nazi persecution in WWII. A museum there is dedicated to his life and legacy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/iberian-rabbit-species-hidden-by-spain-and-portugal-for-2-million-years http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/iberian-rabbit-species-hidden-by-spain-and-portugal-for-2-million-years Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:08:19 +0200 A CSIC team and universities in Spain, Portugal and the UK say the European rabbit is in fact two species split 2 million years ago, one now in decline. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/17/diesel-and-petrol-prices-jump-in-portugal-find-out-what-youll-pay-from-monday http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/17/diesel-and-petrol-prices-jump-in-portugal-find-out-what-youll-pay-from-monday Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:17:49 +0200 Petrol and diesel prices will increase in the week of 20 to 26 July, and the rise is expected to be particularly significant. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/16/no-queues-no-staff-europes-first-fully-autonomous-para-pharmacy-opens-in-lisbon http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/16/no-queues-no-staff-europes-first-fully-autonomous-para-pharmacy-opens-in-lisbon Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:23:59 +0200 A combined system of cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence keeps this parapharmacy running, with staff entering only to restock empty shelves. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/lisbon-is-not-a-sauna-environmental-groups-demand-measures-to-adapt-cities-to-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/lisbon-is-not-a-sauna-environmental-groups-demand-measures-to-adapt-cities-to-heat Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:18:20 +0200 On the European Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, several groups signed an open letter to the state and councils urging swift action to adapt cities to heatwaves. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/14/holidays-in-portugal-new-map-brings-peace-to-the-beaches http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/14/holidays-in-portugal-new-map-brings-peace-to-the-beaches Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:05:54 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/portuguese-plane-delivers-medicines-to-venezuela http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/portuguese-plane-delivers-medicines-to-venezuela Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200 The cargo includes over eight tonnes of medicines for victims of the two 24 June quakes. The flight also marks the resumption of air links between the countries, halted after the tremors. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/norovirus-outbreak-affects-over-100-people-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/07/13/norovirus-outbreak-affects-over-100-people-in-portugal Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:31:50 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/10/literary-world-gets-privileged-stage-at-one-of-portugals-biggest-music-festivals http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/10/literary-world-gets-privileged-stage-at-one-of-portugals-biggest-music-festivals Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:15:10 +0200 In this 18th edition of NOS Alive, a key innovation is the Literary Stage, a space for books, writing and the power of stories, showing how a music festival can also embrace other arts. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/sea-off-faro-warms-to-261-c-during-two-marine-heatwaves http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/sea-off-faro-warms-to-261-c-during-two-marine-heatwaves Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:46:35 +0200 The Portuguese Navy, through the Hydrographic Institute, recorded two marine heatwaves off Faro between 15 June and 9 July, with sea temperature peaking at 26.1°C, according to data from the Faro Coastal Buoy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/portuguese-rapper-jailed-in-germany-for-drug-trafficking-is-deported-to-portugal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/portuguese-rapper-jailed-in-germany-for-drug-trafficking-is-deported-to-portugal Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:15:54 +0200 Ivo Vieira Silva, better known as rapper 18 Karat, was deported early on Wednesday. Sentenced in Dec 2022 to six years and three months, he will remain free in Portugal, but any return to Germany would mean immediate arrest to serve the rest of his term. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/09/total-eclipse-of-the-heart-singer-bonnie-tyler-dies-aged-75 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/09/total-eclipse-of-the-heart-singer-bonnie-tyler-dies-aged-75 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:40:56 +0200 Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75. She achieved international fame in the 1980s, with the release of the hit single 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/alentejo-elephant-sanctuary-welcomes-first-resident http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/alentejo-elephant-sanctuary-welcomes-first-resident Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:01:29 +0200 The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/portugal-is-an-energy-island-and-needs-more-flexibility-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/portugal-is-an-energy-island-and-needs-more-flexibility-minister-says Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:14:09 +0200 The Portuguese government argues that because limited connections isolate Iberia from the European grid, the country faces many of the same challenges as the EU's outermost regions and deserves compensation for the lack of interconnections. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/usas-balogun-has-little-impact-as-belgium-soars-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-spain http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/07/usas-balogun-has-little-impact-as-belgium-soars-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-spain Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:50:20 +0200 USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/number-of-portuguese-nationals-and-people-of-portuguese-descent-killed-in-venezuela-rises http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/number-of-portuguese-nationals-and-people-of-portuguese-descent-killed-in-venezuela-rises Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:43:48 +0200 The number of Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese origin killed in the twin quakes in Venezuela has risen to 96, the Foreign Ministry told Lusa. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/wildfires-rage-in-portugal-and-spain-as-authorities-in-greece-warn-of-toxic-smoke http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/wildfires-rage-in-portugal-and-spain-as-authorities-in-greece-warn-of-toxic-smoke Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:57:27 +0200 The blazes come after a heatwave in June during which thousands of excess deaths were registered and which would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/spain-and-italy-send-firefighting-resources-to-portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/04/spain-and-italy-send-firefighting-resources-to-portugal Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:32:42 +0200 Heat has reached Portugal and with it the fires, with the Vouzela blaze now the main worry for authorities and locals. Their call for help has brought international teams. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/did-he-say-bismillah-cristiano-ronaldos-penalty-whisper-ignites-global-debate http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/did-he-say-bismillah-cristiano-ronaldos-penalty-whisper-ignites-global-debate Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:46:31 +0200 Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/portugal-activates-eu-civil-protection-mechanism-over-wildfires http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/portugal-activates-eu-civil-protection-mechanism-over-wildfires Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:56:42 +0200 The fire in Vouzela is the main concern, with around 1,100 firefighters deployed. The blaze keeps spreading as the country remains on red alert due to the heat. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/03/portugal-fans-celebrate-world-cup-win-over-croatia http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/03/portugal-fans-celebrate-world-cup-win-over-croatia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:44:48 +0200 Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the World Cup last 16. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/spain-cruise-past-austria-while-portugal-edge-croatia-wednesday-to-book-last-16-tie http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/03/spain-cruise-past-austria-while-portugal-edge-croatia-wednesday-to-book-last-16-tie Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:36 +0200 Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a late Gonçalo Ramos header. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/02/lidia-jorge-wins-2026-camoes-prize http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/02/lidia-jorge-wins-2026-camoes-prize Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:52:56 +0200 The honour comes a year after she was invited by the President of the Republic to speak on Portugal Day, following major awards in France and Austria. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/heat-in-portugal-fires-have-already-mobilised-over-1000-firefighters http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/heat-in-portugal-fires-have-already-mobilised-over-1000-firefighters Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:01:50 +0200 From midnight to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1,995 responders and hundreds of assets tackled rural fires on the mainland; Civil Protection reports 62 incidents. The Vouzela fire remains active in a “complex area”, worrying the authorities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/extreme-heat-portugal-under-red-warning-and-state-of-alert http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/02/extreme-heat-portugal-under-red-warning-and-state-of-alert Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:57:30 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/extreme-heat-lisbon-and-three-other-districts-on-red-alert http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/extreme-heat-lisbon-and-three-other-districts-on-red-alert Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:01:32 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/new-venomous-spider-species-found-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/new-venomous-spider-species-found-in-portugal Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:04:43 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/rare-strawberry-moon-shines-over-lisbon http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/rare-strawberry-moon-shines-over-lisbon Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:49:07 +0200 The strawberry moon rises over Lisbon, drawing crowds to viewpoints across the city as locals and tourists watch the rare moon above the River Tagus. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/30/from-lab-to-sky-portuguese-graphene-that-hides-jets-and-drones-may-transform-defence http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/30/from-lab-to-sky-portuguese-graphene-that-hides-jets-and-drones-may-transform-defence Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:48:22 +0200 Portugal may be taking a decisive step in the global race for stealth, with a graphene-based radar-absorbing material that could render drones and warplanes almost undetectable. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/dua-lipa-opens-library-for-banned-and-censored-books-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/29/dua-lipa-opens-library-for-banned-and-censored-books-in-portugal Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:19:38 +0200 The Manifesto Library is located inside Livraria Lello in Porto, and is dedicated to books “that challenge power, censorship, exclusion, and dominant narratives.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/ipma-warns-of-temperatures-above-40c-and-tropical-nights-this-week http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/29/ipma-warns-of-temperatures-above-40c-and-tropical-nights-this-week Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:18:27 +0200 From Monday, central and southern inland districts are on yellow alert, extending to Trás-os-Montes on Tuesday and the rest of mainland Portugal on Wednesday. By the weekend, temperatures in the Tagus valley and Alentejo could reach 43C. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/28/portugal-gains-725-super-rich-in-five-years-who-they-are-and-why-they-chose-the-country http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/28/portugal-gains-725-super-rich-in-five-years-who-they-are-and-why-they-chose-the-country Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:57 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/going-on-holiday-to-this-beach-wild-boars-may-steal-your-lunch http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/going-on-holiday-to-this-beach-wild-boars-may-steal-your-lunch Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:22:51 +0200 Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’ food. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/26/how-portugals-alentejo-region-has-become-a-hotspot-for-luxury-hotel-openings http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/26/how-portugals-alentejo-region-has-become-a-hotspot-for-luxury-hotel-openings Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:55 +0200 New openings, villa relaunches and stylish boutique stays are drawing fresh attention to Portugal’s Alentejo region, from Comporta and Melides to the historic streets of Évora. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/26/nearly-19-years-of-income-to-buy-a-home-europes-least-affordable-housing-markets http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/26/nearly-19-years-of-income-to-buy-a-home-europes-least-affordable-housing-markets Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:14:11 +0200 Home prices have raced far ahead of local incomes across much of Europe, placing Lisbon among the continent's least affordable housing markets. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/scientists-find-human-dna-over-2000-years-old-in-caves-in-spain-and-portugal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/scientists-find-human-dna-over-2000-years-old-in-caves-in-spain-and-portugal Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:50:53 +0200 A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of prehistory. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/24/portugals-world-cup-victory-sparks-celebrations-in-lisbon http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/24/portugals-world-cup-victory-sparks-celebrations-in-lisbon Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:30:04 +0200 Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/24/ronaldo-shines-as-portugal-deliver-5-0-thrashing-of-uzbekistan-as-engand-suffer-0-0-draw-t Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:30:20 +0200 Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/rock-in-rio-2026-live-music-still-draws-thousands http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/24/rock-in-rio-2026-live-music-still-draws-thousands Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:18:21 +0200 The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/cybercriminals-target-portuguese-citizens-with-fake-confidentiality-agreements-in-pms-name http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/cybercriminals-target-portuguese-citizens-with-fake-confidentiality-agreements-in-pms-name Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:43:41 +0200 The statement was circulated to editorial offices late on Monday night, reaching newsrooms shortly before midnight, according to the organisation. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/babell-turns-porto-into-a-book-city-with-internationally-renowned-authors http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/22/babell-turns-porto-into-a-book-city-with-internationally-renowned-authors Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:20:34 +0200 Two Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners and writers will make Porto a literary capital from 24 to 29 June at the BABELL Festival, to bring readers closer to bookshops. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/drone-show-in-matosinhos-breaks-guinness-record http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/21/drone-show-in-matosinhos-breaks-guinness-record Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:29:08 +0200 Almost 3,100 drones flew in sync in a show by Catalan Flock Drone Art Studio, which also marked the opening of the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus, attended by Pope Leo XVI. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/explore-lisbon-like-a-local-seven-tips-for-seven-hills http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/explore-lisbon-like-a-local-seven-tips-for-seven-hills Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:51 +0200 Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/18/ronaldo-fails-to-score-in-portugal-opener-as-matchday-one-of-world-cup-group-stages-come-t Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:52:04 +0200 Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/intense-heat-on-the-way-but-no-alarmism-ipma-rejects-exaggerated-forecasts http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/intense-heat-on-the-way-but-no-alarmism-ipma-rejects-exaggerated-forecasts Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:32:12 +0200 Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/portugal-urges-eu-rethink-on-carbon-market-cuts-for-industry http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/portugal-urges-eu-rethink-on-carbon-market-cuts-for-industry Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:44:47 +0200 Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/will-cristiano-ronaldo-finally-win-the-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/17/will-cristiano-ronaldo-finally-win-the-world-cup Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:15:49 +0200 Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy.