Europe elections: European leaders congratulate Bucharest mayor Nicuşor Dan – as it happened European leaders congratulate Bucharest mayor Nicuşor Dan on victory over hard-right George Simion The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Portugal Holds Snap Election With Centre-right Leading Polls Voters in Portugal went to the polls Sunday for the country's third general election in three years, with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro tipped to win, but without an overall majority. International Business Times · May 18, 2025
Portugal holds its third elections in three years Immigration and cost of living crisis on voters’ minds as they head to polling booths to elect the next government. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025
Only 3.3 per cent of foreigners in Portugal can vote. Will the deportation policy have an impact? Immigrants have little participation in political life in Portugal. A study points out that this favours populist speeches and compromises integration. Euronews · May 18, 2025
Portugal: Young men five times more likely to vote for the far-right than women The author of the report, who is an analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that far-right movements have been able to take advantage of the frustration of young men under 25 over the 'loss of a stable job and financial independence', which are 'traditional markers of masculinity'. Euronews · May 18, 2025
Romanian run-off the most crucial on Europe’s ‘Super Sunday’ of elections A far-right win is real possibility in eastern European state on same day as votes in Poland and Portugal The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Rally Portugal: Sebastien Ogier leads WRC field as Ott Tanak hits trouble A critical power steering failure severely dented Ott Tanak’s hopes of a first win of the World Rally Championship season, handing Sébastien Ogier the Rally Portugal lead. Motorsport · May 17, 2025
Tanak power steering issue hands Ogier surprise Rally Portugal lead A cruel power steering failure severely dented Ott Tanak’s hopes of a first win of the World Rally Championship season, handing Sebastien Ogier the Rally Portugal lead. Autosport · May 17, 2025
Housing and the far right: Portugal votes again but the issues remain the same Immigration rises up the agenda and housing remains key issue as polls point to a similar result to 2024 vote The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025
Portugal gears up for third national election in three years Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy. Euronews · May 17, 2025
Puma have dropped some serious heat with their Euro 2025 shirts Portugal, Switzerland and Iceland have all seen their latest jerseys released ahead of this summer's Euros FourFourTwo · May 16, 2025
Sudden failure forces Adrien Fourmaux out of Rally Portugal victory fight Adrien Fourmaux exited the Rally Portugal victory battle in unfortunate circumstances, which has helped relieve the pressure on Hyundai World Rally Championship team-mate and rally leader Ott Tanak. Motorsport · May 16, 2025
Sudden failure forces Fourmaux out of Rally Portugal victory fight Adrien Fourmaux exited the Rally Portugal victory battle in unfortunate circumstances, which has helped relieve the pressure on Hyundai World Rally Championship team-mate and rally leader Ott Tanak. Autosport · May 16, 2025
PM Seeks Election Win As Portugal Campaigning Ends Portugal's general election campaign ends on Friday for a vote that Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is expected to win, but with no guarantee he can form a more stable government. International Business Times · May 16, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2025 ‘New paradigm’: A fractured Portugal votes again, amid corruption cloud Housing is unaffordable. Migrants are a flashpoint issue. The far right is here to stay. And Portugal is deeply divided.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025 Polish presidential hopefuls in final campaign push - as it happened Thirteen candidates making their last pitches before ‘Super Sunday’ with votes also due in Portugal and Romania
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025 Portuguese far-right leader taken to hospital after second collapse André Ventura taken ill at campaign event less than 48 hours after first collapse and three days before election
Euronews · May 15, 2025 Spain identifies power failure 'ground zero' as search for Iberian blackout cause continues The government is rigorously investigating the incident that saw Spain and Portugal grind to a halt in late April, the Spanish energy minister said.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Runoffs, reruns and rightwingers: Europe’s electoral ‘super Sunday’ explained Millions casting votes in crucial contests in Romania, Poland and Portugal
Motorsport · May 14, 2025 Four big questions as WRC begins its gravel season in Portugal The World Rally Championship heads into a crucial part of the title race, with this weekend’s Rally Portugal beginning a run of seven consecutive gravel rallies.
Autosport · May 14, 2025 The big questions as WRC begins its gravel season in Portugal The World Rally Championship heads into a crucial part of the title race with this weekend’s Rally Portugal beginning a run of seven consecutive gravel rallies.
Euronews · May 14, 2025 Chega leader André Ventura discharged from hospital The leader of Portugal's third largest party fell ill while speaking at a rally in Tavira in the Algarve. Hospital sources say he suffered an oesophageal spasm associated with a spike in blood pressure.
The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025 Readers reply: If you were prepping, what would your top five items be? The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. This week’s followed the Spain/Portugal outages
International Business Times UK · May 13, 2025 Terror Scare on Ryanair Flight: Bomb Threat Forces Emergency Landing in Brussels A Ryanair flight from Portugal to Belgium made an emergency landing in Brussels after a bomb threat, later confirmed as a false alarm, prompting renewed concerns over repeated hoax incidents.
Euronews · May 13, 2025 Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major celebration since Pope Leo XIV’s election.