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High-speed rail in Portugal: New Lisbon and Porto routes revealed

The country joins Spain, France, the Netherlands and Belgium with intercity high-speed rail.

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These are the easiest countries in Europe to learn the language

Learning local languages or dialects can help you to integrate quicker. Here’s where it is easiest (and hardest) to pick up the local tongue.

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Portugal considers scrapping controversial 'golden visa' scheme

The programme allows wealthy foreigners to obtain EU residency in exchange for investment.

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: El Coco

The reason Spanish children go to bed when they're told... El Coco is not one to be messed with.

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A cinematic love letter to "barefoot diva" Cesária Évora

A faithful portrait of the most famous voice in Cape Verde: on stage and off.

Football Now

Qatar 2022: Ronaldo's World Cup curtain call?

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It's been a glistening 19-year international career for Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Will the winter World Cup in Qatar be his last tournament?

Europe News

Europe should learn from COVID to find common crisis response - Costa

"When we tackled COVID, we came together. We gave a common response and that helped us to overcome this crisis," Portugal's prime minister told Euronews.

Cult

Fruitful artistic collaboration in France-Portugal Cross Season

Creative artists from two closely linked nations collaborate to produce plays, works of art, and cinema projects as part of the France-Portugal 2022 Season initiative.

Earth News

Which four EU countries are aiming for 100% clean power by 2030?

The EU as a whole is aiming for 82 per cent clean power by the end of the decade but some member states are looking to go one step further.

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Thousands of Catholics gather in Fatima shrine

Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful gathered in Fatima, Portugal for the traditional pilgrimage. But this year, their prayers and thoughts are also with the Portuguese Catholic church which has been in the spotlight due to cases of alleged sexual abuse but also possible cover-up maneuvers.

Sport

Judo World Championships day: Georgia on top and gold for Japan

Day 4 of the World Judo Championships was a thriller and in the fight of the tournament, Georgian,Tato Grigalashvili, won the World Title, beating reigning champion Matthias Casse in a thrilling re-match of last year's final. Japan's Horikawa Megumi was also spectacular claiming her gold medal.

Sport

Ukraine joins Portugal-Spain bid to host 2030 football World Cup

Spain's football federation says the project "aims to inspire society through football, sending out a message of solidarity and hope".

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Brazilian expats in Portugal look ahead to Sunday's presidential vote

The city of Braga in Portugal has seen an influx of Brazilian expats in recent years in search of a better life. The city is now home to some 13,000 Brazilians. However, some hope the elections could serve as a turning point for Brazil.

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'It's very bad': Harvest gloom in Portugal amid months of drought

"We haven't even earned enough to cover expenses," one apple grower told Euronews.

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João Vieira: Portugal's ever-evolving indie-rockstar

From X-Wife to Wolf Manhattan: João Vieira celebrates 20 years in the music industry

United Kingdom

Madeleine McCann's parents lose case at ECHR over book claims

Former Portuguese policeman Goncalo Amaral suggested in a book that Madeleine McCann’s parents had been involved in her disappearance.

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Portuguese ceramic industry takes a dent as energy crisis looms

Gas and electricity bills have skyrocketed in Portugal. And many tilemakers and sellers are struggling to see concrete solutions

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Eleven acquitted of negligence over deadly 2017 wildfires in Portugal

At least 66 people died and 44 others were injured near the town of Pedrógão in June 2017.

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House of the Dragon’s UK filming locations hit by hordes of fans

The filming locations featured in the fantasy series grew as the first episodes of House of the Dragon were released.

Brazil

Brazil celebrates 200 years of independence from Portugal

Millions of Brazilians took to the streets to celebrate 200 years of independence from Portugal. And as the military tanks rolled onto the streets, President Jair Bolsonaro asked his followers to 'make a stand'.