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Health news

First suspected hantavirus case in Portugal tests negative

According to Portugal’s state television, Lisbon’s São Francisco Xavier Hospital admitted on Monday 19 May what is believed to be the first suspected hantavirus case.

Culture news

Zurita de Oliveira, mother of Portuguese rock, gets a documentary film

Francisca Marvão directs a documentary full of music and energy with a mostly female cast, in which artists and bands of today bring back the music of the first person to record a rock song in Portugal.

Destinations

Portugal launches app for hidden river beaches

The free River Beaches app maps more than 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal, as travellers increasingly swap crowded coastal resorts for quieter freshwater escapes in mountains and forests.

Business

Cristiano Ronaldo adds free sports streamer to his business empire

The channel will be responsible for showing 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup, live and at no cost to viewers, including all the matches of the Portuguese national football team.

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250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary.

Sport

How much would you pay to see Ronaldo? Here's the cheapest ticket

The match between Portugal and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a phenomenon off the pitch. The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup has caused the price of the cheapest tickets to explode.

Business

Small Portuguese liqueur brand wins legal fight against Louis Vuitton

French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton claimed the Portuguese company’s logo copied its famous initials, but a court ruled in favour of the small family-run brand.

The Cube

Has Amsterdam banned meat adverts to avoid offending Muslims?

The Dutch capital recently banned adverts depicting meat products, with European far-right figures claiming the reason behind the move is to appease Muslims. The Cube uncovers the truth behind the measure.

Europe News

Portugal tests fire response in European exercise with 700 operatives

With the arrival of hot weather and the increased risk of fires, more than 700 operatives from six European countries took part in an exercise in Viseu that simulated a large rural fire.

Culture news

Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency operation in Portugal

A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering.

Earth News

These EU states have already used up their natural resources for 2026

Humans use as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.7 Earths, meaning many European nations have already reached 'Overshoot Day'.

Culture news

Israeli anger over public support for Kanye West show in Portugal

The Israeli community has asked the Faro and Loulé councils and the government not to grant any public finance to the show, which is set to take place in the Algarve on 7 August.

Europe News

Portugal arrests further 15 police officers in rape and torture probe

According to the Portuguese press, the victims were mainly undocumented foreigners, homeless people or drug users.

Europe News

The blackout:Spain targets energy firms as Portugal’s EDP pushes back

The Spanish competition authority has opened eight new enquiries in its investigation into the blackout and EDP is one of the companies mentioned. The Portuguese company denies any responsibility.

Europe News

One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious?

Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness.

Culture news

Kanye West's Portugal gig to go ahead despite wave of EU cancellations

Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will go ahead and points to concerns about sales alone.

Travel News

Lions, mascots and robots: Macao displays its charms in Madrid

The Experience Macao Roadshow has brought culture, gastronomy and entertainment to the Madrid public, with an open-air nighttime closing. The initiative is part of the region's strategy to attract European tourists and diversify its market.

Earth News

Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

Travel News

Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11m projects

The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto.

Culture news

Lisbon's Oceanarium says goodbye to 'Forests Underwater' exhibition

Eleven years after its inauguration, the exhibition 'Forests Underwater' by Takashi Amano' is closing at Lisbon's Oceanarium. This marks the end of an era for visitors and staff alike, who leave behind thousands of hours of work underwater that kept the Japanese artist's vision intact.