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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'.

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

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.

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Travel News

Lisbon voted the most colourful city in the world

A study by Irish travel insurance company JustCover has chosen Lisbon as the most colourful city in the world. More than 2.6 million colours were detected in the photographs analysed of the Portuguese capital.

Travel News

Religious tourism: 10 Portuguese monuments to visit at Easter

Located from the north to the south of Portugal, here are some of the most popular religious monuments to visit during Holy Week with your family.

Europe News

Ex-French police officer held in Portugal over killing of two women

The former police officer is suspected of killing his ex-partner and his current partner; their bodies were found in Serra da Nogueira, Bragança. He was travelling with his two children when the GNR stopped his car in Mêda, in the district of Guarda.

Tech News

Portuguese army tests 'attack drones' in exercise with NATO countries

The Strong Impact 2026 exercise is taking place in Portugal, at the Santa Margarida Military Camp. The Portuguese army has collaborated with the UAVision company to modernise its weaponry and is once again testing the so-called 'suicide drones'.

Health news

Tiny capsules could make radiotherapy safer and more effective

This approach aims to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy on healthy tissues. The project relies on the use of lithium-6.

Food and Drink

Ten new stars born for Portugal's 2026 Michelin restaurant

The good times continue to roll for Portuguese haute cuisine with ten new restaurants now boasting a Michelin star, while Fifty Seconds received its second afte a gala award night in Funchal.

Business

Authorities probe spike in Portuguese exports to Russia-tied countries

Countries with close ties to Russia have seen an increase in imports of Portuguese products that are under EU sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Food and Drink

Meet the female chefs looking to change Portugal's catering industry

To mark International Women's Day, Euronews went to meet four female chefs who are challenging standards in Portugal's catering industry.

Earth News

Portugal's interior minister resigns after flood management crticism

Maria Lucia Amaral "felt that she did not have the personal and political conditions necessary to carry out her duties," a presidency statement late on Tuesday said.

Earth News

Portugal braces for second big storm, residents to prep emergency kits

Portugal braces for storm Leonardo with heavy rain, 95 km/h winds and coastal waves up to 11 metres, days after deadly storm Kristin struck.

Culture news

Portuguese guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy Award

The Portuguese singer won the Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance for his participation in 'Changes (Live from Villa Park)'. The show took place in Birmingham in 2025 at the final concert of legendary British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne.

Portugal

Portugal announces record cocaine haul off the Azores archipelago

Portuguese law enforcement was assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the UK and US authorities, in difficult weather conditions.

Art

Vhils in view: Portugal celebrates 20-years of pioneering urban artist

For years, Vhils has been pushing the boundaries of graffiti and urban art by constantly changing his approach and using different techniques and materials. Now some of the Portuguese artist's most famous works are part of the Selected Editions 2008-2024 exhibition at Lisbon's MUDE Design Museum.

Health news

'Candida auris' fungus identified for the first time in Portugal

A team of researchers detected eight cases of "Candida auris" infection in Portugal in 2023. The fungus is present in around 60 countries.

Business

Cost of housing per square metre hits all-time high in Portugal

The lack of affordable housing has become a pressing issue for Portugal's government, headed by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. A shortage of stock continues to push prices up, while high foreign demand is also making properties unaffordable for locals on lower salaries.

Portugal

Nine-year-old boy loses fingers in extreme bullying case in Portugal

A nine-year-old Brazilian child had his fingertips severed by classmates in a Portuguese school. Twenty-seven lawyers are now representing him in a case of bullying that prompted wide condemnation in the south European country.

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