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German prosecutors think missing British girl Madeleine McCann is dead

McCann, then three, went missing on May 3, 2007, in and around the resort in Praia da Luz, on Portugal's Algarve coast.

Real Economy

Helping Europe's poor cope with COVID

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, Real Economy looks at what impact the coronavirus crisis is having on Europe's most vulnerable, and what the European Union is doing to help them.

World News

Crowds flock to Portugal's beaches as government eases lockdown

Crowds took to the beaches in Portugal as coronavirus restrictions were eased.

Portugal

Coronavirus: Father and son reunited thanks to 'box of emotions'

"We cannot touch them, there's no contact, but just the fact of being there and looking them in the eyes is very positive".

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World News

Extra police officers patrol Europe's streets and beaches

As the good weather and the restrictive measures slowly lift, more people have been going out to enjoy their newfound freedom but are not respecting the rules to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

Portugal

Asylum seekers return Portuguese kindness during COVID-19 lockdown

Stories like this prove the COVID-19 crisis is not all doom and gloom.

Italy

Italy and Portugal celebrate Liberation Day under lockdown

Italy celebrated Liberation Day on Saturday, marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the fascist dictatorship of war-time ruler Benito Mussolini.

World News

Coronavirus: Summer without festivals results in millions in losses

Festival organisers admit they didn't foresee a pandemic scenario but for next year's editions, they'll have backup plans

Portugal

Why has Portugal not been as badly hit by COVID-19 as neighbour Spain?

Civic obedience and more time to prepare, according to one expert.

Europe News

'Host a Hero': helping health workers keep their families safe

A new online platform puts in contact owners of empty houses and health workers in the need of a home.

Portugal

Coronavirus: Portugal grants temporary citizenship rights to migrants

Portugal has taken the step to grant the right to social security and health care for all migrants who have applied for citizenship, to ensure nobody is left behind in the fight against coronavirus

My Europe Series

Portugal's economic resurgence leaves its citizens behind

Having left austerity behind, Portugal is now a shining example of economic recovery - a demand stimulus policy based on the real estate market and tourism. However, good results hide a darker reality.

Spain

Euthanasia debate: 'If my family suffers, I want the right to die'

As Spain debates euthanasia, the sick ask to be heard: "If I'm making my family suffer because I have no strength left in my body, I want to die. I want to have that right"

Portugal

Portugal is a step closer to legalising euthanasia

The debate took place against a background of protests outside parliament in Lisbon

World

'This EU budget proposal is bad,' Portugal's PM Costa tells Euronews

Portugal's PM António Costa is among leaders who do not want to see the EU's budget cut post-Brexit.

World News

Racism in football: "The message being sent is devastating"

The world football players' union tells Euronews that the response to racism needs to go "far beyond" the sport and current sanctions are not enough.

Portugal

Portuguese parliament debates assisted death

In 2018 the approval of assisted death fell short by only five votes

Ocean

Putting marine resources on the map

In partnership with the European Commission

EU coastal member states have just over a year to come up with plans to boost the marine economy while preserving coastal ecosystems for generations to come. We look at how they're doing it.

Ocean

Uncharted waters: how maps can help prevent conflict over marine resources

In partnership with the European Commission

Can you build a wind turbine in the same spot as a fish farm, and how do you make sure whale watchers and fishermen don’t clash at sea? It's all about maps.

Portugal

FC Porto player walks off pitch in fury at racist chants

FC Porto striker Moussa Marega, who is from Mali, was visibly angered by monkey noises aimed at him after he scored in a Portuguese league game.