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Literary world gets pride of place at NOS Alive

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Alentejo elephant sanctuary welcomes first resident

The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge.

Europe News

'Portugal is an energy island and needs more flexibility' – minister

The Portuguese government argues that because limited connections isolate Iberia from the European grid, the country faces many of the same challenges as the EU's outermost regions and deserves compensation for the lack of interconnections.

Sport

Belgium thrashes USA, setting up World Cup quarterfinal against Spain

USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.

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Number of Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese descent killed in Venezuela rises to 96

The number of Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese origin killed in the twin quakes in Venezuela has risen to 96, the Foreign Ministry told Lusa.

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Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as Greece warns of toxic smoke

The blazes come after a heatwave in June during which thousands of excess deaths were registered and which would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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