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More parks, rivers and green corridors: how Guimarães is preparing for extreme heat

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Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese FA for leaving training camp

As expected, the Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been temporarily suspended.

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

Economy

OE2027: youth housing guarantee stays, defence hits 2.15% of GDP, €1m for AI

The government on Thursday submitted to parliament the 2027 state budget, projecting 2% growth and a surplus of 0.1–0.2% of GDP. Approval is assured, as the PS will abstain in the key vote.

Health news

Portuguese hospital lets pets visit owners on the wards: test for paradigm shift

In northern and central Europe, pets are usually kept outside hospitals. Sao Joao's flexible model balances clinical benefits and safety, with no infections so far. "There is excessive fear," says the doctor who helped draft the rules.

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Health news

Invasive plant spreads across Portugal and lengthens allergy season

Known for its showy plumes and used as an ornamental for decades, pampas grass, also known as Cortaderia selloana, is spreading, threatening biodiversity and raising vegetation management costs. Experts call for urgent action to halt its advance and reduce pollen exposure.

Art

Joana Vasconcelos blends art and haute couture in exhibition for Valentino Garavani

Lisbon is hosting an exhibition where works by sculptor Joana Vasconcelos converse with dresses by a renowned Italian designer, fusing domestic life and haute couture.

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

Schools closed, services slowed and flights cancelled: strikes hit Portugal

Three CGTP unions have called a strike for Friday, disrupting schools, public services, councils and rubbish collection. An easyJet cabin crew walkout is also causing flight delays nationwide.

Business

Portugal records biggest EU rise in house prices in second quarter

Eurostat data shows Portugal recorded the EU's sharpest rise in house prices in Q2 2026 versus a year earlier. In September, national housing costs hit a fresh record high.

Health news

Two million Portuguese suffer from migraine, but many still lack care

Worldwide, around 1.3 billion people live with migraine, making it one of the most common neurological disorders and a leading cause of disability. Despite its impact, it is underdiagnosed and many patients still lack adequate care.

Sport

Ronaldo quits Portugal camp and promises to reveal 'the truth'

The 41-year-old captain announced his departure on Instagram minutes after coach Jorge Jesus insisted he would train, having missed three sessions in a row.

Business

TAP: final bids from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have been submitted

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted their final bids on Wednesday to buy a 44.9% stake in TAP, closing the bidding phase and leaving the decision to the government.

Business

Fuel prices over €2 per litre: Who foots the biggest bill in Portugal?

From fishing to agriculture, and from freight to passenger transport, many sectors have felt the impact of sharp fuel price rises in Portugal since the start of the Iran war.

Health news

Experimental project releases 30,000 mosquitoes in Lisbon that do not bite

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.

Climate

Autumn begins but summer heat lingers in Portugal, catching tourists off guard

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.

Earth News

Night-time grape harvest is Alentejo estate's answer to extreme heat

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.

Situated on Europe’s southwestern edge, Portugal blends a deep maritime heritage with modern growth. Stay updated on its political landscape, economic developments, cultural events, and sports, with expert insights into the key forces shaping the country today.