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Liverpool FC to 'immortalise' their number 20 after Diogo Jota's death

The English Premier League club said Diogo Jota's number 20 will be "rightly immortalised" on Thursday evening after news of the Portuguese winger's tragic passing spread amid shock and condolences from around the world.

03/07/2025

Europe News

'We will miss you so much': World mourns Diogo Jota's tragic death

The world of sport has come together to mourn the Portuguese winger's tragic death on Thursday in a car crash in Spain. His brother, Andre Silva, was also killed.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Portugal and Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

The 28-year-old Portuguese footballer died following a road accident in the Spanish region of Zamora, the national football association confirmed on Thursday.

03/07/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants?

A Portuguese politician suggested that the number of irregular migrants sent back by Lisbon is among the lowest in the EU. But is this true?

01/07/2025

Climate

Heatwave grips Europe with above 40°C temperatures and fire warnings

Parts of Europe are sweltering under intense heat, with authorities warning of rising wildfire risks and severe health impacts linked to high temperatures.

30/06/2025

Travel News

Porto cracks down on the sale of alcohol at night

Supermarkets and bottle shops will no longer be able to sell alcohol for consumption on public roads after 9pm.

25/06/2025

Europe News

Portugal tightens citizenship rules and doubles residency requirement

Citizens from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil must wait seven years for citizenship while those from other nations face a 10-year wait.

24/06/2025

Europe News

Mass tourism across Europe creates jobs but at what cost?

Europe recorded more than 747 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, a hefty increase on the 416 million reported in 2005, according to UN Tourism data.

19/06/2025

Europe News

Portugal arrests six people linked to far-right group

Authorities seized several explosives, firearms — some built with 3D printers — and rounds of ammunition and knives in the operation, police said in a statement.

17/06/2025

Europe News

Portugese landowners face fines as wildfire inspections begin

Portuguese landowners have been asked to clear any undergrowth on their properties in order to reduce the risk of wildfires. Those who fail to do so now face fines of up to €5,000.

17/06/2025

Business

French lender BPCE to buy Portugal's Novo Banco in major merger deal

Novo Banco spun out of the collapsed Banco Espirito Santo (BES) in 2014 after a state bailout. US investor Lone Star, which bought its stake in Novo Banco in 2017, is now offloading it.

13/06/2025

World News

Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League

The win marks the second Nations League for Portugal after lifting the inaugural edition's trophy in 2019.

08/06/2025

Europe News

Poland, Portugal mark pride month with LGBTQ+ parades

For both countries, it was an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity as well as demand political changes.

07/06/2025

Europe News

Police launch new searches in Portugal in Madeleine McCann probe

German and Portuguese authorities are working together to investigate the 2007 disappearance of the British toddler in the Algarve.

02/06/2025

Europe News

How a Russian spy couple became Portuguese citizens

The process took years and included a wedding in Rio de Janeiro, several visits to the Portuguese consulate, trips to Lisbon and a suspicious declaration attributed to a national living in Brazil.

31/05/2025

Portugal

Police bust major drug trafficking ring in central Portugal

The crackdown began with an arrest in Évora and escalated with 29 coordinated search warrants executed across the region, including the Santarém District.

30/05/2025

Europe News

Montenegro reappointed as Portugal's PM, rules out immediate reforms

Montenegro has rejected far-right Chega's call for constitutional reform and said his minority government would prioritise reforms to the economy, public services, and health system.

30/05/2025

Europe News

Far-right Chega becomes Portugal's main opposition party in parliament

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, whose centre-right coalition won the 18 May election, has ruled out making a deal with Chega. He will instead move to form a new minority government.

29/05/2025

Smart Regions

Bolhão Market: ambitious renovation safeguards cultural identity

In partnership with the European Commission

The Bolhão market reopened in 2022 after four years of construction works. The renovation has achieved its goal: the structure is functional and modern, all the while fully respecting the original architecture.

26/05/2025

Europe News

Portugal general election: Ruling centre-right coalition wins

The final results showed the AD coalition won with 32% of the vote, followed by the Socialist Party at 23%. The far-right Chega party comes in third with 22.56%.

18/05/2025