MYSTERIOUS: 12 - You Need To See This

A tiny footbridge between Spain and Portugal crosses a border and a one-hour time-zone gap

A tiny wooden footbridge connects Spain and Portugal across the Abrilongo River. This unique crossing is widely known as the world's shortest international bridge. Visitors instantly gain or lose an hour when walking across the bridge. The modern bridge was reconstructed in the 2000s, replacing older, less reliable crossings. Both…

The Times of India · Jul 28

France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave

EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal.

Euronews · Jul 28

SC reserves order on Abu Salem's plea for release after 25 years in jail

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking release from prison, in which he argued that he has completed the maximum 25-year jail term permitted under the India-Portugal extradition agreement. During the hearing, the bench questioned his claim that remission could be counted towards…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Trauma and taboos: how Portugal takes care of migrants' mental health

Migration is increasingly essential to Portugal's economy, but the mental health of many new arrivals to the country is affected by the trauma of what they have left behind, long and arduous journeys, and the racism that greets them, fuelled by far-right rhetoric. In addition, mental health treatment is often…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 26

Madeleine McCann’s brother cheered on by parents as he swims in Commonwealth Games final

The 21-year-old says he is ‘delighted’ to make the final in Glasgow

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Madeleine McCann’s brother cheered on by parents at Commonwealth Games as he wins place in 400m swimming final

Sean McCann was just two years old when Madeleine disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday during a holiday in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.

Evening Standard · Jul 25

Meghan’s candid photos suggest stay at Princess Diana’s childhood home

The Duchess of Sussex shared summer-themed pictures on social media, including an image that appears to show her enjoying time with Harry’s uncle, Earl Spencer, and his wife Cat Jarman, by a pool. Meghan travelled to the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet earlier this month to join Prince…

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Meghan Markle shares sweet summer holiday snaps of Harry and their children

The unseen snaps were taken during the family’s travels to Portugal and Princess Diana’s childhood home

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Meghan Markle Instagram Family Photos Reveal How Archie and Lilibet Have Changed

Meghan Markle shares rare photos of her children, Archie and Lilibet, on Instagram, offering a glimpse into their family life during a summer holiday in Portugal.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

7,000 km of subsea cables link Portugal to US: What is the 'Nuvem' system?

First announced by Google in 2023, the transatlantic submarine cable will link Portugal, Bermuda and the United States. Euronews explains the project, its goals and key players.

Euronews · Jul 23