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Schools closed, services slowed and flights cancelled: strikes hit Portugal

Three CGTP unions have called a strike for Friday, disrupting schools, public services, councils and rubbish collection. An easyJet cabin crew walkout is also causing flight delays nationwide.

Euronews · Oct 2

Experimental project releases 30,000 mosquitoes in Lisbon that do not bite

Thirty thousand sterile male mosquitoes will be released on Thursday in Alvalade, Lisbon, in a final trial to curb the Asian tiger mosquito, which spreads dengue, zika and yellow fever.

Euronews · Sep 24

Immersed in tradition: A guide to celebrating the grape harvest in Portugal's Douro region

The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up their sleeves and join an immersive journey from vine to glass.

Euronews · Sep 9

48 more police officers deployed to Lisbon airport from Friday

Lisbon airport has recently seen long queues at border control, with delays increasingly blamed on the new Europe-wide Entry/Exit System.

Euronews · May 28

Portugal's Meo seeks €82m from state over Huawei 5G exclusion

Portuguese telecoms operator Meo is taking the state to court over its decision to ban Huawei equipment from 5G networks, arguing the move caused serious financial damage.

Euronews · May 25

'Unacceptable': Israeli community anger over public support for Kanye West concert 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.

Euronews · May 6

Blackout blame game: 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.

Euronews · May 5

Portugal make Cristiano Ronaldo decision after star handed World Cup ban

Fading star is currently banned for Portugal’s first two World Cup games - should they qualify

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025

Porto bans the sale of alcohol for consumption on the street at night to tackle 'botellon' problem

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

Euronews · Jun 25, 2025

Angolan court orders seizure of dos Santos's assets - Lusa news agency

Angola's Supreme Court has ordered the "preventive" seizure of assets worth around $1 billion held by Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of the southern African country's former president, Portugal's Lusa news agency said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Dec 27, 2022