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Climate

Spain and Italy send firefighting resources to Portugal

Heat has reached Portugal and with it the fires, with the Vouzela blaze now the main worry for authorities and locals. Their call for help has brought international teams.

World News

Did he say Bismillah? Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese.

Earth News

Portugal activates EU civil protection mechanism over wildfires

The fire in Vouzela is the main concern, with around 1,100 firefighters deployed. The blaze keeps spreading as the country remains on red alert due to the heat.

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Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia

Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the World Cup last 16.

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Sport

Spain cruise past Austria while Portugal edge Croatia into last-16

Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a late Gonçalo Ramos header.

Culture news

Lídia Jorge wins 2026 Camões Prize

The honour comes a year after she was invited by the President of the Republic to speak on Portugal Day, following major awards in France and Austria.

Climate

Heatwave in Portugal: wildfires mobilise over 1,000 firefighters

From midnight to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1,995 responders and hundreds of assets tackled rural fires on the mainland; Civil Protection reports 62 incidents. The Vouzela fire remains active in a “complex area”, worrying the authorities.

Earth News

Extreme heat: Portugal under red warning and state of alert

Portugal’s weather service IPMA extends the red warning to Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Évora, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém and Viana do Castelo at least until Sunday. The government declares a state of alert and tightens access to forests.

Earth News

Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert

The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday to Saturday, and an orange alert will cover mainland Portugal on Friday.

Earth News

New venomous spider species discovered in Portugal

The discovery of the Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) in Porto is the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers say its discreet behaviour means the risk to the public is low.

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Rare Strawberry Moon shines over Lisbon

The strawberry moon rises over Lisbon, drawing crowds to viewpoints across the city as locals and tourists watch the rare moon above the River Tagus.

Tech News

Portuguese graphene that hides jets and drones may transform defence

Portugal may be taking a decisive step in the global race for stealth, with a graphene-based radar-absorbing material that could render drones and warplanes almost undetectable.

Culture news

Dua Lipa opens library for banned and censored books in Portugal

The Manifesto Library is located inside Livraria Lello in Porto, and is dedicated to books “that challenge power, censorship, exclusion, and dominant narratives.”

Earth News

Portugal set for 43C in early July heatwave

From Monday, central and southern inland districts are on yellow alert, extending to Trás-os-Montes on Tuesday and the rest of mainland Portugal on Wednesday. By the weekend, temperatures in the Tagus valley and Alentejo could reach 43C.

Business

Why Portugal is attracting the world's super-rich

In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portuguese way of life.

Earth News

Wild boar stealing food from bathers again on Portuguese beaches

Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’ food.

Residences

Why Alentejo is Portugal’s hotel hotspot right now

New openings, villa relaunches and stylish boutique stays are drawing fresh attention to Portugal’s Alentejo region, from Comporta and Melides to the historic streets of Évora.

Economy

Which European cities require nearly 19 years of income to buy a home?

Home prices have raced far ahead of local incomes across much of Europe, placing Lisbon among the continent's least affordable housing markets.

Culture news

Human DNA over 2,000 years old found in caves in Spain and Portugal

A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of prehistory.

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Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon

Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.