West Brom ‘devastated’ as former player dies after collapsing on pitch during friendly Quevin Castro collapsed during a game in Portugal The Independent UK · Aug 22
The best 2027 solar eclipse cruises to book now Did you miss this year’s eclipse? Cruise lines are already offering sailings to view next year’s astral phenomenon The Independent UK · Aug 21
Portugal's pension surplus is an illusion, new report warns Two personal finance experts urge Portuguese taxpayers to overcome inertia and secure complements to their pensions beyond state social security, after a report on the system's sustainability revealed weaknesses. Euronews · Aug 21
British cyclist Josh Tarling to ride Vuelta a Espana in honour of brother killed in fatal crash Finlay Tarling died following a fatal crash during a race in Portugal last week The Independent UK · Aug 20
Where Is Sarah Ferguson? Royal Keeps Undisclosed Residence Amid Harmful Jeffrey Epstein Revelations Sarah Ferguson has not travelled to Portugal for her granddaughter's birth, staying hidden amid ongoing scrutiny from Epstein-related revelations. Her current location remains undisclosed. International Business Times UK · Aug 20
Portugal’s Focused Marketplace for Cars, Motorcycles and Commercial Vehicles In Portugal’s used vehicle market, buyers and sellers have long struggled with fragmented listings scattered across general classifieds sites. Cars and motorcycles often appear next to furniture, electronics, or random household items, making focused searches inefficient and reducing trust. AUTO.MOTO.PT addresses this by concentrating solely on transportation — from passenger… inkl · Aug 20
Portugal enacts 'burqa law' banning face coverings in public space In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft. Euronews · Aug 20
Portugal bans full-face veils LISBON — Portugal's president has enacted a law pushed by the far right banning the concealment of faces in public, a measure widely seen as targeting Muslim women wearing a full-face veil. Bangkok Post · Aug 19
Where are Portugal's priciest homes? Cascais leads with prices of €4.35mn From Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent. Euronews · Aug 19
Over 2,000 emergency personnel tackle wildfires still raging in Portugal The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (source in Portuguese) has placed nine districts under orange warning until 18:00 this Tuesday, with the rest of mainland Portugal, except Lisbon, Setúbal and Faro, under yellow warning. Euronews · Aug 18
77 Posts And Memes That Show Why People From Eastern Europe Are Built Different (New Pics) Tourists traveling to Europe for the first time will likely have premier destinations like Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal at the top of their priority list. Visiting Eastern Europe and some of the Slavic countries may just be secondary, and if so, you’re missing out on a lot. To give… Bored Panda · Aug 18
A 3,700-year-old olive tree in Portugal keeps producing olives as old trunk sections sprout again, revealing how one of nature’s longest-lived trees can repeatedly rejuvenate itself across thousands of years Portugal is home to olive trees that may be more than 3,700 years old. These ancient trees have survived droughts, wars, changing landscapes and countless generations. One olive tree in Alentejo, Oliveira do Peso, was estimated at about 3,713 years old. But how can scientists know the age of a… The Economic Times · Aug 18
Princess Eugenie Gives Birth Abroad as Prince Andrew Retains 8th Succession Spot Despite Title Loss Princess Eugenie has given birth to her daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, in Lisbon. The birth affects the royal line of succession, highlighting ongoing controversies surrounding Prince Andrew. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Yungblud vows to press on with European festival dates after breaking his leg in motorcycle crash Yungblud says he’s “still giggin'” despite breaking his leg in a motorcycle accident, confirming he’ll go ahead with festival sets in Belgium and Portugal this week. BANG Premier · Aug 18
Euronews · Aug 18 Firefighters pushing to 'definitively encircle' east Belgium wildfire, authorities say Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires.
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 Princess Eugenie's Baby Name Honours Two Queens, but Adelaide Will Not Be a Princess Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank name their daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina, honouring Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Adelaide, while reflecting their family's ties to Portugal.
BANG Premier · Aug 17 Princess Eugenie reveals baby name with Queen tribute The royal has introduced her first daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank, two weeks after welcoming her third child with Jack Brooksbank in Portugal.
The Times of India · Aug 17 Princess Eugenie reveals baby daughter’s name with touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Named after three people we love and admire' Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter with a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have named their third child Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The royal said the name honours three people they love and admire, while also reflecting their connection…
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 Princess Eugenie Reveals Baby Daughter's Name Adelaide in Touching Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Princess Eugenie names her daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina, honouring Queen Elizabeth II and reflecting ties to England and Portugal. Adelaide is 15th in line to the throne.
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Princess Eugenie names baby daughter after ‘three people we love’ Eugenie’s third child – Adelaide Elizabeth Annina – was born in Lisbon, with her name also inspired by both English and Portuguese history.
Euronews · Aug 17 3,700 years young: Portugal is home to hundreds of ancient olive trees that outlive many generations How Portugal's University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro works out the age of hundreds of ancient olive trees.
Times Life · Aug 17 Diu Is the Portuguese-Era Island Off Gujarat Where Colonial History Never Quite Left The churches are still standingThe first thing that stops you in Diu is a church. Not a temple, not a mosque, a church built in 1601 by the Jesuits, its limestone facade holding the particular grey of old Portuguese stonework, its nave cool and echoey in a way that feels…
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 'Probably My Last Year': Cristiano Ronaldo Begins Final Race To Reach 1000 Goal Milestone Ronaldo is 24 goals short of 1000 as he considers retirement, with his Al-Nassr scoring record offering a route to the historic mark.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 Cyclists criticise ‘catastrophic’ safety measures after Finlay Tarling’s death The riders’ union, the CPA, is ‘furious’ with safety measures on Tour, two days after the death of Finlay Tarling following a collision at the Volta a Portugal
Cycling News · Aug 16 Volta a Portugal: Rui Oliveira sprints to first pro win of his career on stage 10 as Alexis Guérin secures the overall victory Daniel Cavia is second and Francisco Campos takes third in final chaotic sprint in Porto