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Portugal is now on the UK's amber list but the industry isn't sure why

Portuguese officials say they 'cannot understand the 'logic' of the UK's decision to downgrade the country from green to amber list.

03/06/2021

Health Series

Is microalgae the sustainable food of the future?

In partnership with The European Commission

Microalgae are a potential alternative to traditional protein sources that often have a high impact on the environment. Might this sustainable solution to our growing nutritional needs make microalgae the food of the future?

25/05/2021

Health Series

Will consumers be won over by microalgae meals?

In partnership with The European Commission

Microalgae contain nutrients and are an alternative source of protein. Unlike traditional sources of protein, they have a low environmental impact. But how are experts focusing on making microalgae known and accepted as an everyday food source?

25/05/2021

World

Lisbon's iconic old trams helping Portugal fight climate change

Lisbon is looking to curb carbon emissions and reach its 2050 EU climate-neutrality targets. One answer may be in 'eléctricos', Lisbon's 1920's iconic yellow trams.

19/05/2021

World News

Portugal, Netherlands latest EU countries to ease travel restrictions

From Monday, travellers from most EU countries will be able to visit Portugal, authorities announced on Saturday.

15/05/2021

Portugal

Portugal sentences three police officers over Ukrainian man's death

Three Portuguese border police officers sentenced to prison for beating a Ukrainian man to death at Lisbon airport in March 2020.

10/05/2021

World

EU leaders to push for social safeguards in two-day summit in Porto

The push for social safeguards led by centre-left EU governments has caused some tension within the bloc.

07/05/2021

World News

Lockdown restrictions loosened in several European countries

A relaxation of some of the regulations surrounding the coronavirus pandemic have been introduced in several European countries.

01/05/2021

Experiences

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Portugal

Look away if you are scared of heights! This 516-metre bridge is suspended above the Paiva River in northern Portugal.

30/04/2021

Portugal

Portugal to reopen border with Spain as coronavirus measures ease

Prime minister Antonio Costa announced Portugal would move on to the next step of easing COVID restrictions 48 hours earlier than scheduled.

30/04/2021

Portugal

No new COVID deaths in Portugal for just the second time in pandemic

Portugal's COVID-19 death toll stood unchanged on Monday at 16,965 after no deaths were reported over the previous 24 hours.

27/04/2021

My Europe Series

The real cost of Portugal’s lithium boom

How Portugal has the upper hand in Europe's lithium reserves - in this week's Unreported Europe on Euronews.

23/04/2021

Economy

Portugal becomes first EU country to submit its pandemic recovery plan

Prime Minister António Costa announced the plan's submission via Twitter on Thursday morning.

22/04/2021

Portugal

Portugal ex-PM Socrates to still stand trial for money laundering

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates will stand trial but many of the corruption charges against him have expired.

10/04/2021

Portugal

Portugal eases COVID restrictions but UK flight ban remains

Cafes, restaurant terraces, museums, and gyms have been reopened with Portugal to limited capacity, but strict travel restrictions remain in place.

05/04/2021

Sport

Portugal's winter Olympic hopefuls continue to chase their dreams

With the training conditions for winter sports in Portugal one of the biggest challenges, cross country skier José Cabeça and speed skater, Diogo Marreiros have to train on wheels.

04/04/2021

Travel News

What are the newly-announced travel restrictions in Europe?

Italy, Germany and Portugal are the latest European countries to tighten travel restrictions during a third wave of COVID-19.

30/03/2021

Travel News

COVID-19: Portugal tightens border restrictions with other countries

Portugal's Interior Ministry said that people coming from EU countries where the incidence rate is over 500 cases per 100,000 population may only enter for essential business and submit to a 14-day quarantine.

29/03/2021

World News

COVID blamed for lack of VAR in World Cup qualifiers after missed goal

Cristiano Ronaldo stormed off the field in disgust after the officials failed to see his shot had crossed the line in the final minutes of Portugal’s draw with Serbia.

28/03/2021

Travel News

The Azores' smallest island has vaccinated its entire population

Life goes on as usual for the island's 400 residents. Only masks and the almost total absence of tourism signal a different time.

16/03/2021