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Nine-year-old boy loses fingers in extreme bullying case in Portugal

A nine-year-old Brazilian child had his fingertips severed by classmates in a Portuguese school. Twenty-seven lawyers are now representing him in a case of bullying that prompted wide condemnation in the south European country.

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.

Portugal

Portugal arrests 'Hulk', top Brazilian druglord and gang ringleader

The PCC is the largest criminal organisation in Brazil and has around 20,000 members — with some estimates stating that the total number could be even higher, with the gang consisting of as many as 40,000 lifetime members plus 60,000 contractors.

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Portugal

Storm Claudia leaves three dead in Portugal and causes flooding in UK

Storm Claudia has caused three deaths in Portugal and severe flooding in the UK, with Monmouth in Wales submerged and England facing 42 flood warnings.

Travel News

Portugal says Ryanair cannot refuse paper boarding passes

As of Wednesday 12 November, Ryanair passengers are required to have their boarding pass in digital format on their myRyanair app.

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Storm Claudia batters Europe with powerful winds and widespread disruptions

Storm Claudia caused severe weather in Portugal, with the Faro District experiencing heavy rain and strong winds. Thousands of homes lost power amid widespread flooding.

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Portugal remains on alert as Storm Claudia moves towards UK

The rain and strong winds caused road accidents, landslides and fallen trees, which damaged houses, roads and vehicles.

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No, Portugal is not banning all Islamic practices

Viral claims online appear to over-extend a recently approved law that will ban face veils in public in Portugal.

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Storm Claudia triggers severe flooding and power outages across Portugal

Storm Claudia brought heavy rain, flooding, fallen trees and widespread power outages across Portugal, with Lisbon and Setúbal among the hardest-hit regions.

Health news

How an AI-powered lamp could help detect epileptic seizures

The lamp from a Portuguese startup uses artificial intelligence to identify epileptic seizures and send alerts to caregivers.

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Dancing robots take centre stage at Lisbon’s Web Summit

Dancing robots, smart safety devices, and a teenage AI prodigy are highlights at the Web Summit in Lisbon, drawing 70,000 participants and nearly 3,000 startups.

Tech News

Microsoft to invest more than $10 billion in Portugal amid AI push

The investment could help Portugal shore up a data centre hub in Sines.

Space

Scientists say new space telescope will detect massive black holes

Portuguese researchers predict that Europe's future space observatory will detect hundreds of thousands of supermassive black holes.

Business

Air France-KLM to submit its proposal to buy 45% of Portugal's TAP

The Franco-Dutch group said it would formalise its expression of interest for the share of TAP currently owned by the government.

Portugal

Portugal intercepts narco-submarine en route to Iberian peninsula

Portuguese authorities intercepted a drug-carrying vessel in the Atlantic Ocean with 1.7 tonnes of cocaine destined for European markets. Four crew members were arrested.

Culture news

Astérix in Lusitania: Portuguese hospitality, clichés and humour

'Astérix in Lusitania' set a new sales record after launching at a Lisbon book store earlier this month, and its numbers are continuing to rise. Its authors tell Euronews Culture why they chose to set the diminutive Gaulish warrior's latest adventure in Portugal.

Economy

Eurozone GDP beats forecasts: Portugal emerges as growth leader

Eurozone gross domestic product rose 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter. Within member states, Portugal recorded the highest growth rate at 0.8%.

Travel News

Portugal voted Europe's 'Best Destination' for 2025

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

Health news

Hospital crises lead to surge in ambulance births in Portugal

More than 30 babies were delivered in ambulances between January and mid-September, with the Setúbal Peninsula the most affected region.