The Latest Breaking News from Portugal

Volta a Portugal: Julius Johansen wins stage 5 time trial for second victory the race

Tiago Antunes next closest rider to Dane at 30 seconds back

Cycling News · Aug 10

Britons lead spending, but average tourist spend in Portugal falls

Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.

Euronews · Aug 10

Solar power output set to fall during eclipse

Portugal's grid operator REN estimates that solar power generation on Wednesday will fall by about 45% during the eclipse compared with usual levels for that time of day.

Euronews · Aug 10

From playing games to building rockets: Portugal's Ubbu brings coding to primary school

Just a day before the summer holidays, excitement fills the air at Lisbon's PaRK International School.

Euronews · Aug 7

"A shame for Portugal": Israeli ambassador urges cancellation of Kanye West concert in Algarve

Israel's embassy in Portugal accuses Kanye West of spreading hate speech and urges Friday's concert be cancelled, to reject antisemitism and glorifying Nazism.

Euronews · Aug 7

Spain confident of hosting 2030 World Cup final as Fifa denies Morocco deal

Spain is due to host the 2030 World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Firefighting aircraft aren’t enough – Britain needs to build a wildfire-resilient society that involves everyone

Calls for a dedicated UK national wildfire service are growing louder. Given the huge recent fires across the country, this is an understandable reaction – people see specialist aircraft used in Spain, Portugal and Greece and want the UK to have something similar.

The Conversation · Aug 6

Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust

Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested as officials said Portugal has already confiscated more cocaine in 2026 than in all of last year.

Euronews · Aug 6

60 years uniting the banks of the Tagus: 25 de Abril Bridge remains Portugal's busiest crossing

Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains the busiest over the Tagus, with around 150,000 vehicles a day, while a new road-rail link between Chelas and Barreiro is planned.

Euronews · Aug 6

Volta a Portugal - UAE Team Emirates XRG 1-2 prologue time trial in team's race debut

Julius Johansen takes race lead ahead of teammate Rui Oliveira

Cycling News · Aug 5