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BABELL turns Porto into a 'book city' with internationally renowned authors

Two Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners and writers will make Porto a literary capital from 24 to 29 June at the BABELL Festival, to bring readers closer to bookshops.

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Drone show in Matosinhos breaks Guinness World Record

Almost 3,100 drones flew in sync in a show by Catalan Flock Drone Art Studio, which also marked the opening of the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus, attended by Pope Leo XVI.

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Explore Lisbon like a local: Seven tips for the seven hills

Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.

Sport

Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Wednesday

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

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Climate

Heatwave on the way, but IPMA says no cause for alarm

Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts.

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Portugal urges Brussels to rethink free carbon allowances cut

Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation.

Sport

Will Cristiano Ronaldo finally win the World Cup?

Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy.

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Author Lídia Jorge wins Austrian State Prize for European Literature

It is a prize “awarded since 1965 for the literary work of a European author whose writing has gained international renown”, reads a note on Austria’s culture ministry website.

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Bonnie Tyler out of induced coma but still in critical condition

The 75-year-old Welsh singer has been in intensive care at Faro Hospital since early May following emergency surgery for a perforated bowel.

Tech News

Portugal to roll out autonomous driving test rules in July

From July, Portugal will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads under a new decree laying down strict rules on safety, insurance and oversight.

Business

Portugal triggers EU budget safeguard clause over energy crisis

The EU safeguard clause allows member states to cover energy-related costs in response to the crisis, just as they did in the field of defence.

Business

2026 World Cup could earn Portugal up to €945 million

Despite not hosting a single match, Portugal could see nearly €1 billion in economic benefits from a World Cup increasingly driven by digital engagement and consumer spending, according to a new study.

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'No Lisbon without saints': Popular Saints festivals in the capital

The Popular Saints festivities are back in Lisbon, with Saint Anthony celebrated this Saturday as the city turns into a huge street party with music everywhere.

Markets

World Cup 2026: The analysts who called it twice have a new winner

Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City.

Travel News

Inside a gathering of the world's most travelled people in Portugal

In Portugal, the Most Traveled People (MTP) community brought together around 200 die-hard travellers, half of whom have already visited every country in the world recognised by the UN.

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Portugal to deploy 340 more police officers at airports to cut queues

The measure comes in the wake of bottlenecks recently reported at border control in some Portuguese airports, with Lisbon particularly affected.

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Why Portugal loses 'about half of its lifeguards' each beach season

Portugal’s lifeguards' federation warns of too few lifeguards patrolling beaches, blaming low pay, poor job security and lack of strategy.

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Empty stations and cancelled trains as nationwide strike hits Portugal

A general strike in Portugal disrupted transport, schools and hospitals as unions protested labour reforms they say weaken workers' rights.

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General strike: major disruption to services and transport

During the night shift there was a near-total walkout in public hospitals. Many schools closed, flights were cancelled and scuffles outside Parliament led to five arrests.

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Portugal general strike: What you need to know

Portugal faces a nationwide strike on Wednesday, with disruption already starting on Tuesday. These are the key sectors that will be hit.