http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:19:12 +0200 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:19:12 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/after-a-decade-lisbons-oceanarium-says-goodbye-to-exhibition-forests-underwater http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/after-a-decade-lisbons-oceanarium-says-goodbye-to-exhibition-forests-underwater Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:04:44 +0200 Eleven years after its inauguration, the exhibition 'Forests Underwater' by Takashi Amano' is closing at Lisbon's Oceanarium. This marks the end of an era for visitors and staff alike, who leave behind thousands of hours of work underwater that kept the Japanese artist's vision intact. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/viral-post-comparing-portugals-hormuz-conquest-to-us-iran-operation-mixes-facts-with-exagg http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/viral-post-comparing-portugals-hormuz-conquest-to-us-iran-operation-mixes-facts-with-exagg Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:29:54 +0200 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". http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/lisbon-voted-the-most-colourful-city-in-the-world-porto-ranks-third http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/14/lisbon-voted-the-most-colourful-city-in-the-world-porto-ranks-third Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:12:54 +0200 A study by Irish travel insurance company JustCover has chosen Lisbon as the most colourful city in the world. More than 2.6 million colours were detected in the photographs analysed of the Portuguese capital. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/13/what-house-are-you-from-a-daughters-take-on-her-mothers-exile-from-civil-war-in-spain http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/13/what-house-are-you-from-a-daughters-take-on-her-mothers-exile-from-civil-war-in-spain Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:11:38 +0200 Portuguese-Spanish film director and artist Ana Pérez-Quiroga focuses on her mother's memories in her documentary, 'What House Are You From? The film delves into the life of Angelita who was taken from Spain to the then Soviet Union at the age of four, during the civil war. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/12/no-clouds-on-the-horizon-france-and-portugal-strengthen-their-relationship-with-treaty-of- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/12/no-clouds-on-the-horizon-france-and-portugal-strengthen-their-relationship-with-treaty-of- Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:17:22 +0200 The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries entered into force this Sunday, a partnership 'at the service of the French and the Portuguese, and of a Europe that decides for itself'. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/12/inspired-by-the-masters-here-are-europes-best-new-golf-courses-to-travel-to http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/12/inspired-by-the-masters-here-are-europes-best-new-golf-courses-to-travel-to Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:01:11 +0200 Featuring world-class destinations in Scotland, Ireland and Portugal, Europe’s newest openings and reimagined courses should be added to your golf travel bucket list. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/12/back-on-track-madeiras-iconic-hiking-trail-to-reopen-after-two-year-closure http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/12/back-on-track-madeiras-iconic-hiking-trail-to-reopen-after-two-year-closure Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:20:13 +0200 The 7km-long PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail returns after restoration works following a wildfire in 2024. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/the-sand-has-gone-portugals-111m-plan-as-winter-storms-see-beaches-retreat-up-to-20-metres http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/the-sand-has-gone-portugals-111m-plan-as-winter-storms-see-beaches-retreat-up-to-20-metres Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:31:10 +0200 Portuguese authorities have earmarked €111 million for coastal restoration and protection. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/165000-digital-nomads-have-left-the-uk-which-countries-are-they-moving-to http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/08/165000-digital-nomads-have-left-the-uk-which-countries-are-they-moving-to Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:10:58 +0200 These European nations are seeing increased interest from British digital nomads for their pleasant weather, robust remote working facilities and relatively low cost of living. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/06/in-portugal-bikers-join-father-avelino-for-easter-blessing http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/06/in-portugal-bikers-join-father-avelino-for-easter-blessing Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:12:06 +0200 In Sintra, Father Avelino leads an Easter motorbike parade, taking the traditional compasso blessing to the streets and uniting bikers in faith. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/05/portugal-among-eu-countries-with-the-most-people-working-close-to-50-hours-a-week http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/05/portugal-among-eu-countries-with-the-most-people-working-close-to-50-hours-a-week Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:37 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/02/air-france-klm-in-the-race-for-portugals-tap-with-offer-for-minority-stake http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/02/air-france-klm-in-the-race-for-portugals-tap-with-offer-for-minority-stake Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:37:57 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/01/home-loans-hit-a-record-high-in-portugal-experts-say-the-time-to-act-is-now http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/01/home-loans-hit-a-record-high-in-portugal-experts-say-the-time-to-act-is-now Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:59:43 +0200 Benchmark interbank rates have been rising, and this is beginning to impact mortgage repayments at a time when there is a record number of such loans in Portugal. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/religious-tourism-10-portuguese-monuments-to-visit-at-easter http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/01/religious-tourism-10-portuguese-monuments-to-visit-at-easter Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:44:46 +0200 Located from the north to the south of Portugal, here are some of the most popular religious monuments to visit during Holy Week with your family. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/portuguese-government-announces-more-fuel-discounts-and-housing-tax-incentives http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/portuguese-government-announces-more-fuel-discounts-and-housing-tax-incentives Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:40:55 +0100 After this morning’s cabinet meeting, Portugal’s prime minister addressed the nation to unveil exceptional fuel subsidies linked to the war in the Middle East, and housing measures too. A VAT cut was ruled out. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/killer-drone-in-portugal-what-we-know-about-this-powerful-weapon http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/killer-drone-in-portugal-what-we-know-about-this-powerful-weapon Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:49:25 +0100 The MQ-9 Reaper drones should have already arrived at the Lajes base where they will be assembled, but before they do, Portugal wants to know more: what the technical elements of the drones are, the certificates of the pilots who will operate them and the area planned for mooring in the event of an emergency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/catholic-church-to-pay-16-million-to-abuse-victims-but-says-payments-do-not-erase-past http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/catholic-church-to-pay-16-million-to-abuse-victims-but-says-payments-do-not-erase-past Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:08:02 +0100 Portugal's bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/ex-french-police-officer-held-in-portugal-over-killing-of-two-women http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/ex-french-police-officer-held-in-portugal-over-killing-of-two-women Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:44:50 +0100 The former police officer is suspected of killing his ex-partner and his current partner; their bodies were found in Serra da Nogueira, Bragança. He was travelling with his two children when the GNR stopped his car in Mêda, in the district of Guarda. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/25/portuguese-army-tests-attack-drones-in-exercise-with-nato-countries http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/03/25/portuguese-army-tests-attack-drones-in-exercise-with-nato-countries Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:33:57 +0100 The Strong Impact 2026 exercise is taking place in Portugal, at the Santa Margarida Military Camp. The Portuguese army has collaborated with the UAVision company to modernise its weaponry and is once again testing the so-called 'suicide drones'. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/23/portugal-edges-closer-to-declaring-energy-crisis-as-gas-prices-surge http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/23/portugal-edges-closer-to-declaring-energy-crisis-as-gas-prices-surge Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:22:24 +0100 An existing energy crisis scenario allows the government to act directly in limiting prices, but this can only happen after an EU-level decision. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/tiny-capsules-could-make-radiotherapy-safer-and-more-effective-portuguese-scientists-find http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/19/tiny-capsules-could-make-radiotherapy-safer-and-more-effective-portuguese-scientists-find Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:57:12 +0100 This approach aims to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy on healthy tissues. The project relies on the use of lithium-6. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/18/reading-for-a-star-meet-the-portuguese-teenager-influencer-helping-kids-to-pick-up-books http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/18/reading-for-a-star-meet-the-portuguese-teenager-influencer-helping-kids-to-pick-up-books Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:18:47 +0100 Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student who's now spreading his love of books throughout Portuguese schools. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/17/gin-galore-british-couple-claim-to-have-worlds-largest-gin-collection http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/17/gin-galore-british-couple-claim-to-have-worlds-largest-gin-collection Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:08:41 +0100 A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/trend-da-rocinha-arrives-in-portugal-and-even-the-psp-has-joined-in http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/trend-da-rocinha-arrives-in-portugal-and-even-the-psp-has-joined-in Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:20:01 +0100 If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil's largest favela and has now reached Portugal. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/15/brazilian-airline-gol-announces-direct-flights-between-rio-de-janeiro-lisbon-and-paris http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/15/brazilian-airline-gol-announces-direct-flights-between-rio-de-janeiro-lisbon-and-paris Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:36:19 +0100 GOL Airlines has announced new direct flights between Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon and Paris. This is the first time the Brazilian airline has operated direct flights to Europe since it was founded in 2001. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/13/portugals-food-basket-cost-at-all-time-high-but-not-due-to-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/13/portugals-food-basket-cost-at-all-time-high-but-not-due-to-iran-war Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:42:26 +0100 The basket of food products monitored by the Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection reached an all-time high this week. However, the increase cannot yet be justified by the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/russia-linked-hackers-target-messaging-apps-of-european-officials-intelligence-agencies-wa http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/russia-linked-hackers-target-messaging-apps-of-european-officials-intelligence-agencies-wa Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:47:49 +0100 Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/portugal-has-no-nuclear-power-plants-is-this-a-strategic-mistake-in-light-of-the-energy-cr http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/portugal-has-no-nuclear-power-plants-is-this-a-strategic-mistake-in-light-of-the-energy-cr Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:20:27 +0100 Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/nine-portugal-police-officers-detained-as-abuse-probe-widens http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/nine-portugal-police-officers-detained-as-abuse-probe-widens Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:24:10 +0100 Nine PSP officers are in custody over alleged torture, rape and abuse in Lisbon, as authorities probe wider police involvement and pledge swift justice. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/11/michelin-guide-2026-the-ten-new-portuguese-restaurants-honoured-with-a-star http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/11/michelin-guide-2026-the-ten-new-portuguese-restaurants-honoured-with-a-star Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:57:13 +0100 The good times continue to roll for Portuguese haute cuisine with ten new restaurants now boasting a Michelin star, while Fifty Seconds received its second afte a gala award night in Funchal. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/11/from-berlin-to-tenerife-all-the-destinations-ryanair-wont-fly-to-anymore-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/11/from-berlin-to-tenerife-all-the-destinations-ryanair-wont-fly-to-anymore-in-2026 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:50:23 +0100 Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/10/authorities-probe-spike-in-portuguese-exports-to-russia-tied-countries http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/10/authorities-probe-spike-in-portuguese-exports-to-russia-tied-countries Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:25:11 +0100 Countries with close ties to Russia have seen an increase in imports of Portuguese products that are under EU sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/06/an-important-paleontological-find-portugals-storms-expose-rare-10-million-year-old-whale-f http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/06/an-important-paleontological-find-portugals-storms-expose-rare-10-million-year-old-whale-f Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:12:27 +0100 According to experts, the two whale skeletons found are "among the most complete in Europe". http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/04/portugal-sells-twice-as-many-drones-to-ukraine-than-it-ever-did-to-russia http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/04/portugal-sells-twice-as-many-drones-to-ukraine-than-it-ever-did-to-russia Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:31:06 +0100 From €4 million in 2022, the year the war began, revenues have soared to €87.3 million in 2025. Portuguese exports to Ukraine, five to ten times lower before the conflict, now represent double the sales to Russia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/ronaldo-leaves-saudi-arabia-for-spain-after-iran-war-sparks-afc-pause http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/ronaldo-leaves-saudi-arabia-for-spain-after-iran-war-sparks-afc-pause Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:50:37 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/portuguese-navy-closely-monitors-russian-ship-over-suspicious-activity http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/portuguese-navy-closely-monitors-russian-ship-over-suspicious-activity Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:59:11 +0100 The SPARTA IV, registered as a merchant ship, entered Portuguese waters at the end of the day on Sunday and was sailing off the coast of Nazaré on Wednesday evening. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/18/a-brake-on-the-far-right-but-at-what-cost-portuguese-electoral-showdown-on-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/18/a-brake-on-the-far-right-but-at-what-cost-portuguese-electoral-showdown-on-the-ring Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:30:48 +0100 In this episode of The Ring, recorded at the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon, we examine the outcome of Portugal’s presidential election and its implications for both the country and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/18/racism-is-not-rivalry-it-is-a-crime http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/18/racism-is-not-rivalry-it-is-a-crime Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:56 +0100 There are lines that cannot be blurred. Racism is one of them. No context can mitigate it, no club passion can excuse it, no victory can relativise it. We cannot tolerate intolerance, Bruno Batista writes in an opinion article for Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/storm-nils-caused-deaths-major-flooding-and-mass-power-cuts-in-france http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/storm-nils-caused-deaths-major-flooding-and-mass-power-cuts-in-france Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:01 +0100 France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/no-room-for-water-how-planning-failures-worsened-portugals-deadly-storms http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/no-room-for-water-how-planning-failures-worsened-portugals-deadly-storms Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:52:12 +0100 The devastation of recent storms has sparked questions about how cities are being built and planned in the face of climate change. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/portugal-green-lights-restrictions-for-social-media-access-for-children-under-16 http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/13/portugal-green-lights-restrictions-for-social-media-access-for-children-under-16 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:01:37 +0100 Portugal is the latest European country to approve social media bans for children. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/heavy-rains-cause-flooding-evacuations-and-motorway-collapse-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/12/heavy-rains-cause-flooding-evacuations-and-motorway-collapse-in-portugal Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:05:10 +0100 Flooding, evacuations and infrastructure damage were reported in several areas of Portugal as rising river levels and heavy rain increased the risk of landslides and further flooding. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/12/portugal-tops-eu-leaderboard-as-over-80-of-electricity-in-january-came-from-renewables http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/12/portugal-tops-eu-leaderboard-as-over-80-of-electricity-in-january-came-from-renewables Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:13:03 +0100 Portugal’s electricity production last month was largely led by hydro and wind power, according to a new report. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/11/how-many-europeans-are-insuring-their-property-against-climate-disasters http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/11/how-many-europeans-are-insuring-their-property-against-climate-disasters Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:34:05 +0100 Worries are sky high following the latest weather bombs in Spain, Portugal and Italy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/portugals-interior-minister-resigns-following-criticism-of-flood-management http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/portugals-interior-minister-resigns-following-criticism-of-flood-management Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:31:45 +0100 Maria Lucia Amaral "felt that she did not have the personal and political conditions necessary to carry out her duties," a presidency statement late on Tuesday said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/sacrifice-zones-or-clean-energy-future-eu-court-weighs-portugals-lithium-mine http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/09/sacrifice-zones-or-clean-energy-future-eu-court-weighs-portugals-lithium-mine Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:42 +0100 The case raises the stakes after EU officials refused to strip the Barroso mine of its ‘strategic’ status in November. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/08/centre-left-antonio-jose-seguro-beats-far-right-rival-to-portuguese-presidency-exit-polls http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/08/centre-left-antonio-jose-seguro-beats-far-right-rival-to-portuguese-presidency-exit-polls Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:17:03 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/08/portugal-chooses-between-moderate-and-a-populist-candidates-in-presidential-election-runof http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/08/portugal-chooses-between-moderate-and-a-populist-candidates-in-presidential-election-runof Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:41:33 +0100 Socialist candidate António José Seguro is the favourite to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in the second round of Portugal's presidential election, in a vote overshadowed by a series of heavy storms that hit the country. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/07/storm-marta-batters-portugal-and-spain-just-days-after-deadly-floods http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/07/storm-marta-batters-portugal-and-spain-just-days-after-deadly-floods Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:34:13 +0100 Portugal and Spain both issued warnings over the potential fresh floods, after inundations blocked hundreds of roads, disrupted trains and forced thousands to evacuate from the rising waters. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/07/ayahuasca-retreats-are-booming-in-spain-one-of-the-only-european-countries-with-a-legal-lo http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/07/ayahuasca-retreats-are-booming-in-spain-one-of-the-only-european-countries-with-a-legal-lo Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:00:04 +0100 Ayahuasca has boomed in popularity as a wellness practice in recent years.