Vodafone, Three UK in talks for merger of operations Vodafone said today it was in talks with CK Hutchison about merging their businesses in Britain, to create a market leading operator that could accelerate … Business • 03 Oct
European court rules against McCann parents The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the parents of missing British child Madeleine McCann, saying that Portugal did give the parents a … World • 20 Sep
Virulent fire reignites near Toulouse as 130 evacuated French firefighters tackled wildfires raging in the country's southeast today as officials kept a wary eye on a huge blaze that appeared to be contained … World • 13 Aug
Warning of 'heat apocalypse' in southwestern France A heatwave sweeping southern Europe that has caused hundreds of deaths and huge wildfires showed some signs of abating today but continued to move north, … World • 18 Jul
McCanns' plea for truth as Madeleine missing 15 years The parents of Madeleine McCann have said that finding the truth about her disappearance while on holiday in Portugal was "essential", 15 years after the … UK • 03 May
Portugal posts strongest growth in over 30 years Portugal recorded its strongest economic growth in more than three decades last year, official data showed today, boosting Socialist Prime Minister Antonio Costa's credentials after … Business • 31 Jan
Portugal's Socialists re-elected with majority Portugal's ruling Socialists unexpectedly won an outright majority to govern solo after snap elections yesterday that also saw the far right make huge gains. World • 31 Jan
Portugal election won by Socialists, exit poll suggests Portugal's ruling Socialists won today's early election by a wide margin but may still fall short of an outright majority while the far right made … World • 30 Jan
Aviva Stadium a 'designated venue' under ticketing laws The Aviva Stadium has been confirmed as a designated venue under the Sale of Tickets Act 2021. Ireland • 27 Oct 21
EU approves Portugal's recovery plan Portugal has today become the first EU country to have its recovery plan rubber-stamped by the European Commission. Business • 16 Jun 21
Covid-hit Portuguese airline TAP posts quarterly loss Portugal's ailing airline TAP has today posted a first quarter loss of €365.1m due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global travel and … Business • 31 May 21
Portugal to begin reopening to EU tourists from Monday Portugal is to resume admitting tourists from most European countries on Monday, the interior ministry said, following months of restrictions to prevent the spread of … Coronavirus • 15 May 21
A bridge too far for the faint-hearted The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened near Arouca in northern Portugal. A see-through metal grid pathway traverses the 516-metre-long span, hidden between rock-strewn … News Lens • 30 Apr 21
Portuguese noise ban lifts remote workers' hopes The construction site outside Brazilian journalist Giuliana Miranda's suburban Lisbon apartment didn't bother her much - until remote working kicked in and the drilling noise … News Lens • 15 Feb 21
Portuguese parliament votes to legalise euthanasia Portugal's parliament has passed a law allowing medically assisted dying, putting the Catholic-majority country on course to become the fourth in Europe to legalise euthanasia. World • 29 Jan 21
Portugal reports record 10,000 new Covid-19 cases Portugal has reported a record 10,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, and the government warned that its hospitals were under "enormous pressure" from the … Coronavirus • 06 Jan 21
Portuguese president turns hero in Algarve rescue Portugal's president has been hailed a hero after he rescued two girls whose canoe had capsized off an Algarve beach at the weekend. Europe • 18 Aug 20
Portugal seals deal with TAP's private shareholders Portugal's government said it has sealed a final deal with private shareholders of ailing flag carrier TAP to take a controlling stake in the airline … Business • 03 Jul 20
German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead German public prosecutors have said they are investigating a 43-year-old German man on suspicion of murder and believe that Madeleine McCann, the British girl who … UK • 04 Jun 20
Portugal announces gradual lockdown exit plan Portugal's government has announced a plan for a gradual exit from coronavirus lockdown, starting on Monday with the opening of some shops and businesses. Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
Compulsory masks and beach controls mooted in Portugal Portugal may make face mask use compulsory on public transport and impose beach restrictions during the summer months as part of a plan to ease … Coronavirus • 18 Apr 20
Nine dead as storms batter Spain, Portugal and France The death toll from storms that have battered Spain, Portugal and France has risen to nine as the region braced for more violent winds and … World • 22 Dec 19
Greta Thunberg sails in for climate summit Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has arrived at a port in Portugal after crossing the Atlantic in a catamaran to attend a UN climate change … Environment • 03 Dec 19
Ombudsman's European link resolves nuns' pension issue Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has liaised with his Portuguese opposite number to restore pension payments to three Irish nuns that were stopped when the sisters returned … Ireland • 10 Oct 19
Exit polls show Portugal's Socialists lead in election Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister Antonio Costa's Socialists have taken the lead in a general election, exit polls have shown, after presiding over a period of … Europe • 06 Oct 19
