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Formal suspect declared over disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007

Madeleine McCann, three, disappeared on 3 May 2007 in Praia da Luz.

Lebanon

Wanted Portuguese man arrested in Chile over Beirut port explosion

The suspect is accused of bringing "explosive elements" into Lebanon ahead of the blast that devastated the port in August 2020.

Portugal

Azores island authorities prepare evacuations amid earthquake fears

Six straight days of minor tremors have stoked fears of a possible major earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Climate Now

After a dry winter, how is Portugal learning to live with drought?

In partnership with Copernicus

It has barely rained in Portugal this year and farmers are now facing a tough growing season ahead, and a bleak outlook for the coming decades. We meet one farmer to see how he's learning to live with drought.

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Portugal

Massive cargo ship carrying electric cars sinks in Atlantic Ocean

The Felicity Ace caught fire thirteen days ago off the coast of Portugal's Azores.

Portugal

Portugal's drought worsens, rainfall down to 7% of average

No significant rainfall is expected for the rest of the month.

Portugal

Portuguese navy rescues 22 from burning cargo ship in Atlantic Ocean

The 200-metre-long ship caught fire near the Azores Islands on Wednesday.

Portugal

Portugal's new government delayed by 157,000 invalid votes from abroad

The election rerun will not change the result, as Antonio Costa's Socialist Party secured a landslide victory.

Earth News

Dry winter drains reservoirs and ruins crops across Spain and Portugal

Rainfall in Spain this winter has been just one-third of the average for recent years with large parts of the Iberian Peninsula experiencing drought.

Spain

Extreme winter drought devastates crops in Spain and Portugal

Half of Spain’s farms are threatened by drought this year, while scientists estimate that Portugal will see a drop in annual rainfall of 20% to 40% by the end of the century.

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Surfers take on the big waves at the Tow Surfing Challenge in Portugal

The world's best big wave surfers took on 40 to 50-foot waves on Thursday in Nazaré, Portugal.

Portugal

Police foil attack on students at the University of Lisbon

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and possession of weapons.

Portugal

More than 200 allegations of sex abuse in Portuguese Catholic Church

An independent committee was set up in January to examine historical sex abuse.

Portugal

Portugal's government approves lithium mining despite growing concerns

Portugal’s government gave the lucrative mining industry permission to extract the metal in six different parts of the country despite widespread environmental concerns.

Portugal

Portugal limits hydroelectric power amid unusual winter drought

At least 45% of Portugal is currently experiencing “severe” or “extreme” drought.

Sport

Portugal's Fonseca delights home crowd on final day of World Judo Tour Grand Prix

A round up of the final day of the World Judo Tour in Almada Portugal.

Portugal

Portugal election: Key takeaways as Socialists cement power

With more than 99% of the votes counted, the PS, lead by Prime Minister Antonio Costa, had secured 41.68% of the vote and an outright majority.

The Cube

Portugal's parliament investigating possible hack during election

Portugal is electing a new legislative parliament on Sunday.

Portugal

Portugal election: Socialists re-elected but far-right make gains

A poll by Portugal’s Catholic University for public broadcaster RTP estimated that the Socialists collected between 37%-42% of the vote on Sunday, with their main rival, the centre-right Social Democrats taking 30%-35%.

Sport

Youngsters shine in second day of the 2022 Portugal Grand Prix

The crowd in Alamada were spoilt with fantastic displays from Judo's finest at the Portugal Judo Grand Prix.