https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:16:40 +0200 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:16:40 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/experimental-project-releases-30000-mosquitoes-in-lisbon-that-do-not-bite https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/experimental-project-releases-30000-mosquitoes-in-lisbon-that-do-not-bite Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:59:24 +0200 Thirty thousand sterile male mosquitoes will be released on Thursday in Alvalade, Lisbon, in a final trial to curb the Asian tiger mosquito, which spreads dengue, zika and yellow fever. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/autumn-begins-but-summer-heat-lingers-in-portugal-catching-tourists-off-guard https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/autumn-begins-but-summer-heat-lingers-in-portugal-catching-tourists-off-guard Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:41 +0200 Autumn has arrived in Portugal, but the summer heat is still being felt. In Lisbon, 36 degrees surprised tourists who did not expect such atypical temperatures for this time of year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/night-time-grape-harvest-is-alentejo-estates-answer-to-extreme-heat https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/night-time-grape-harvest-is-alentejo-estates-answer-to-extreme-heat Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:16:27 +0200 More frequent heatwaves are changing how winegrowers work. In Alentejo, one of Portugal's hottest regions, an estate now harvests at night to improve working conditions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/jorge-palma-1950-2026-the-songs-that-will-never-die https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/jorge-palma-1950-2026-the-songs-that-will-never-die Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:05:26 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/renting-a-one-bedroom-flat-in-portugal-costs-200-euros-more-than-the-minimum-wage https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/renting-a-one-bedroom-flat-in-portugal-costs-200-euros-more-than-the-minimum-wage Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:18:48 +0200 Renting a one-bedroom flat costs a median €1,128 a month, 123% more than renting a room, which costs €505, according to property portal Idealista. Prices are highest in Lisbon, Faro and Madeira. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/jorge-palma-portuguese-singer-songwriter-dies-aged-76 https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/jorge-palma-portuguese-singer-songwriter-dies-aged-76 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:37:37 +0200 The singer behind "Deixa-me Rir" and "A Gente Vai Continuar" has died aged 76 from cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/be-realistic-demand-the-impossible-portugals-muzeu-wants-visitors-to-think-and-reflect https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/be-realistic-demand-the-impossible-portugals-muzeu-wants-visitors-to-think-and-reflect Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:33:51 +0200 Braga is the third biggest city in Portugal, but it was missing a museum of contemporary art until April this year. MUZEU has a mission to help people experience the moment through the art and to encourage them to think and reflect. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/lisbon-hosts-europes-largest-exhibition-of-models-built-with-lego-bricks https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/lisbon-hosts-europes-largest-exhibition-of-models-built-with-lego-bricks Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:01:47 +0200 More than 15 million pieces make up the exhibition in the Portuguese capital, which is open both to the curious and to die-hard fans of the famous coloured bricks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/easyjet-cabin-crew-in-portugal-plan-october-and-december-strikes https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/easyjet-cabin-crew-in-portugal-plan-october-and-december-strikes Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:19:17 +0200 easyJet cabin crew in Portugal voted on Thursday to stage strikes from 2 to 6 October and 19 to 23 December over working conditions and pay. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/portugal-braces-for-rising-temperatures-and-possible-heatwave https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/portugal-braces-for-rising-temperatures-and-possible-heatwave Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:48:50 +0200 In Portugal, temperatures could climb close to 38°C in the Alentejo and the Tagus Valley, driven by an anticyclone positioned north of the Azores. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/portuguese-prime-minister-outlines-plan-to-tackle-rising-living-costs-without-changing-vat https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/portuguese-prime-minister-outlines-plan-to-tackle-rising-living-costs-without-changing-vat Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:12:09 +0200 Luís Montenegro says the current situation could drag on for some time. But, unlike other European countries, he will not lower the consumption tax. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/macbeth-defies-curse-as-lisbons-teatro-d-maria-ii-reopens https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/macbeth-defies-curse-as-lisbons-teatro-d-maria-ii-reopens Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:02:46 +0200 The D. Maria II theatre reopens with "Macbeth", the Shakespearean tragedy being performed when a 1964 fire destroyed the building. Now the Bard of Avon's "cursed play" is being revived by Pedro Penim, this time with real flames on stage. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/cuts-to-income-tax-experts-back-the-measures-but-warn-situation-in-portugal-may-worsen https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/cuts-to-income-tax-experts-back-the-measures-but-warn-situation-in-portugal-may-worsen Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:06:48 +0200 A cut in income tax and pension bonuses bring some relief amid inflation and clawback measures, but global conditions may yet make matters worse. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/fishing-waste-from-the-united-states-and-canada-reaches-azores-beaches https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/fishing-waste-from-the-united-states-and-canada-reaches-azores-beaches Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:46:46 +0200 Lobster-fishing plastics have drifted across the Atlantic and washed up on Faial and Pico islands, over 3,000 km away. The oldest item dates back to 1983. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/motelx-ends-20th-edition-with-awards-for-nordic-cinema https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/13/motelx-ends-20th-edition-with-awards-for-nordic-cinema Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:20:22 +0200 Portugal's scariest festival wrapped up with the Méliès d'Argent for best European feature going to a Danish film set in 19th-century Faroe Islands, and tributes to Solveig Nordlund and Julie Corman. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/diesel-in-portugal-hits-record-high-spain-introduces-new-discount https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/diesel-in-portugal-hits-record-high-spain-introduces-new-discount Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:19:13 +0200 Many Portuguese already cross the border to fill up; the trend is now even clearer, as Spain's government adds a 20-cent-per-litre discount, making Spanish diesel the second cheapest in the EU. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/from-bottle-stoppers-to-rockets-how-portugal-is-reinventing-cork https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/from-bottle-stoppers-to-rockets-how-portugal-is-reinventing-cork Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:56 +0200 Portugal produces around half of the world’s cork. Here, the world’s largest cork company, Corticeira Amorim, continues to open new markets by transforming this ancient natural resource into high-tech materials. In this report, we explore its methods, from harvesting to production. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/fact-check-which-eu-economy-is-performing-the-best https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/fact-check-which-eu-economy-is-performing-the-best Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200 Recent comments by Portugal's prime minister have prompted discussion about which EU country currently has the best-performing economy and employment growth rate. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/immersed-in-tradition-guide-to-harvest-celebrations-in-portugals-douro-region https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/immersed-in-tradition-guide-to-harvest-celebrations-in-portugals-douro-region Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:37:58 +0200 The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up their sleeves and join an immersive journey from vine to glass. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/boycott-portuguese-artists-cancel-shows-at-seinfeld-headlined-festival https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/boycott-portuguese-artists-cancel-shows-at-seinfeld-headlined-festival Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:15:49 +0200 Several performers have pulled out of an October comedy festival, apparently in protest at headliner Jerry Seinfeld's pro-Israel stance on the Gaza war. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/this-is-not-a-film-bullet-riddled-ukrainian-ambulance-displayed-by-russian-embassy-in-lisb https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/this-is-not-a-film-bullet-riddled-ukrainian-ambulance-displayed-by-russian-embassy-in-lisb Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:33:03 +0200 Totally wrecked, this vehicle, parked for a day outside the Russian embassy in Lisbon, highlights the reality of the war in Ukraine. The exhibition aims to raise funds to send medical vehicles there. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/05/fitch-upgrades-portugals-rating-to-a-and-says-outlook-is-stable https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/05/fitch-upgrades-portugals-rating-to-a-and-says-outlook-is-stable Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:07:50 +0200 The upgrade reflects years of falling public debt and stronger-than-expected growth in Portugal, Fitch said, restoring a rating not seen since 2011. President Seguro hailed the news, though Fitch cautioned that defence spending and housing costs still pose risks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/tap-privatisation-portuguese-government-opens-talks-with-air-france-klm-and-lufthansa https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/tap-privatisation-portuguese-government-opens-talks-with-air-france-klm-and-lufthansa Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:12:48 +0200 The deal, which could be finalised soon, involves selling up to 49.9% of TAP's share capital, with 5% of the stake reserved for employees. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/north-african-dust-hits-portugal-and-health-body-urges-vulnerable-people-to-stay-at-home https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/north-african-dust-hits-portugal-and-health-body-urges-vulnerable-people-to-stay-at-home Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:23:42 +0200 Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/lisbon-motelx-launches-20th-edition-with-expanded-programme-and-plenty-of-horror https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/lisbon-motelx-launches-20th-edition-with-expanded-programme-and-plenty-of-horror Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:39:37 +0200 Marking its 20th edition, the festival stretches over more days and more venues, packed with new discoveries and cult favourites at Portugal's scariest film event. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/car-sales-in-portugal-surge-in-august-as-electric-vehicles-top-25-of-market https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/car-sales-in-portugal-surge-in-august-as-electric-vehicles-top-25-of-market Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:13:44 +0200 Portugal's car market grew 11.3% in August, with electric vehicle sales surging 65.2% and now making up more than a third of new car sales. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/from-sky-to-rooftop-portuguese-creates-platform-tracking-planes-over-lisbon https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/from-sky-to-rooftop-portuguese-creates-platform-tracking-planes-over-lisbon Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:03:10 +0200 Fed up with plane noise over his terrace, António Boaventura built Lisbon Finals, a platform that tracks every flight over the city in real time, from altitude to decibels. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/portugal-kiala-aims-to-bring-black-authors-from-the-margins-to-the-heart-of-publishing https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/portugal-kiala-aims-to-bring-black-authors-from-the-margins-to-the-heart-of-publishing Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:34:25 +0200 The imprint founded by Elga Fontes entered the market in May to tackle the lack of Black authors and show their work goes beyond racism, discrimination or suffering. In 2026 it will publish two books and already has its 2027 list agreed. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/tap-ends-first-half-with-almost-100-million-loss-amid-rising-fuel-costs https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/tap-ends-first-half-with-almost-100-million-loss-amid-rising-fuel-costs Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:47:04 +0200 TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese state-owned airline currently in talks to be sold, posted a net loss of almost €100 million for the first half of the year, despite increasing revenue by 4% and carrying a record number of passengers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/a-trap-for-tourists-psp-finds-taxi-offences-at-lisbon-airport-after-fraud-complaints https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/a-trap-for-tourists-psp-finds-taxi-offences-at-lisbon-airport-after-fraud-complaints Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:28:54 +0200 Portuguese police carried out an operation at the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, in which 67 offences related to taxi activity were recorded. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/higher-education-renting-a-room-in-lisbon-costs-over-500-euros-as-demand-outstrips-supply https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/higher-education-renting-a-room-in-lisbon-costs-over-500-euros-as-demand-outstrips-supply Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:37:24 +0200 Almost 50,000 new students have been placed in higher education, creating fresh housing pressures as demand for rooms rises, supply shrinks and rents stay high. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/partial-lunar-eclipse-on-friday-where-to-see-it-in-spain-italy-france-portugal-and-germany https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/partial-lunar-eclipse-on-friday-where-to-see-it-in-spain-italy-france-portugal-and-germany Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:07 +0200 At maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/uk-firm-running-portugals-largest-solar-plant-files-for-insolvency https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/uk-firm-running-portugals-largest-solar-plant-files-for-insolvency Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:44:43 +0200 Based in Alcoutim, in the Algarve, Solara4 has been operating for five years, but over that time it has repeatedly run into a series of setbacks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/fk-chega-british-band-shows-controversial-message-at-ca-vilar-de-mouros-festival https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/fk-chega-british-band-shows-controversial-message-at-ca-vilar-de-mouros-festival Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:14:33 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/portugal-enacts-burqa-law-banning-face-coverings-in-public-space https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/portugal-enacts-burqa-law-banning-face-coverings-in-public-space Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:35:28 +0200 In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/where-are-portugals-priciest-homes-cascais-leads-with-prices-of-435-million https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/where-are-portugals-priciest-homes-cascais-leads-with-prices-of-435-million Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:34:49 +0200 From Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/over-2000-emergency-personnel-tackle-wildfires-still-raging-in-portugal https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/over-2000-emergency-personnel-tackle-wildfires-still-raging-in-portugal Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:13:43 +0200 The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (source in Portuguese) has placed nine districts under orange warning until 18:00 this Tuesday, with the rest of mainland Portugal, except Lisbon, Setúbal and Faro, under yellow warning. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/portugal-is-home-to-hundreds-of-ancient-olive-trees-one-may-be-over-3700-years-old https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/portugal-is-home-to-hundreds-of-ancient-olive-trees-one-may-be-over-3700-years-old Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:32:39 +0200 How Portugal's University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro works out the age of hundreds of ancient olive trees. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/16/ronaldo-tells-fashion-magazine-this-year-could-be-his-last-as-a-professional-footballer https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/16/ronaldo-tells-fashion-magazine-this-year-could-be-his-last-as-a-professional-footballer Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:20:54 +0200 The Portuguese legend has scored 976 goals for club and country in a senior career that has lasted more than 20 years. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/16/vogue-publishes-exclusive-photos-of-ronaldo-and-georginas-wedding https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/16/vogue-publishes-exclusive-photos-of-ronaldo-and-georginas-wedding Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:24:55 +0200 At last, the photos and details everyone was waiting for: Vogue magazine on Sunday released on its website the first images of the most talked-about wedding in recent times. The ceremony was held at the couple's home in Cascais. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/18-year-olds-spend-more-and-more-time-online-especially-on-social-media https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/18-year-olds-spend-more-and-more-time-online-especially-on-social-media Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:20:36 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/from-witnesses-to-separation-of-assets-new-details-on-cristiano-and-georginas-wedding https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/14/from-witnesses-to-separation-of-assets-new-details-on-cristiano-and-georginas-wedding Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0200 Documents seen by "Jornal de Notícias" show that one of the world’s most high-profile couples chose separation of property, with their five children and four witnesses attending the ceremony. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/this-boutique-hotel-in-lisbon-has-an-in-house-library-rooftop-sunset-sessions-and-a-pillow https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/this-boutique-hotel-in-lisbon-has-an-in-house-library-rooftop-sunset-sessions-and-a-pillow Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:40:09 +0200 Villa Dorothéa is designed as a private micro-neighbourhood within Lapa, threaded through with passageways that give it the feel of a village. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/wild-boar-roam-setubal-streets-videos-show-animals-using-pedestrian-crossings-at-night https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/wild-boar-roam-setubal-streets-videos-show-animals-using-pedestrian-crossings-at-night Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:56:42 +0200 A group of wild boar was spotted at night roaming the streets of Setúbal, even crossing a busy road, as their growing presence prompts the council to urge caution. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/two-portuguese-tourists-found-and-two-still-missing-at-sea-off-croatia-rescuers-say https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/two-portuguese-tourists-found-and-two-still-missing-at-sea-off-croatia-rescuers-say Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:40:45 +0200 The four had set off from a local campsite in a small 1.5-metre inflatable boat, intending to paddle along the coast, but contact was later lost, rescuers said. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/portugal-boosts-maritime-surveillance-with-portuguese-made-long-range-drones https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/portugal-boosts-maritime-surveillance-with-portuguese-made-long-range-drones Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:36 +0200 The Portuguese Air Force will boost maritime surveillance using AR5 drones from Portuguese tech firm Tekever, which supplies autonomous systems to Ukraine. Delivery is due in early September. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/cristiano-ronaldo-says-yes-in-secret-intimate-ceremony-in-cascais https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/cristiano-ronaldo-says-yes-in-secret-intimate-ceremony-in-cascais Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:05:15 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/solar-eclipse-and-meteor-shower-portugal-prepares-for-two-rare-celestial-events https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/solar-eclipse-and-meteor-shower-portugal-prepares-for-two-rare-celestial-events Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:05:53 +0200 In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/one-european-country-is-offering-free-energy-to-households-that-power-down-during-the-ecli https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/one-european-country-is-offering-free-energy-to-households-that-power-down-during-the-ecli Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:01:05 +0200 While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/britons-lead-spending-but-average-tourist-spend-in-portugal-falls https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/britons-lead-spending-but-average-tourist-spend-in-portugal-falls Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:32:58 +0200 Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.