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TOPIC / locationPortugal+ FOLLOWPortugalThe latest news, analysis and opinion on Portugal. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.SHOW FULL PROFILECapitalLisbonHead of
StatePresident Marcelo Rebelo de SousaHead of GovernmentPrime Minister Luís MontenegroUefaRonaldo set to stay at Saudi club Al-Nassr as another World Cup looms closerThe 40-year-old
reportedly ends talk about his club future after playing ‘decisive role’ in his Portugal team winning another title.9 Jun 2025 - 11:00PMThe NetherlandsDutch government collapses as Wilders
quits coalition over immigration3 Jun 2025 - 10:32PMCrimeNew search in Portugal for Madeleine McCann, 18 years after disappearance3 Jun 2025 - 11:15AMChina-EU relationsEuropean Parliament
names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandalAuthorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accused’s immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.22 May 2025 -
6:50PM39European UnionPortuguese PM’s centre-right party claims election win, falls short of majorityCentre-left Socialists and far-right Chega are fighting neck-and-neck for second spot,
provisional results show.19 May 2025 - 7:36AMChina-EU relations‘We need all the Chinese tech’: why China could benefit from the EU blackoutChina is a leading provider of energy storage and
grid-forming technologies that are crucial to preventing major power outages.8 May 2025 - 4:00PM5AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpainEditorial | Blackout chaos in Europe reveals need
to reduce risksCrippling power outage to hit Spain and Portugal is the latest in similar global disruptions and another reminder to guard critical infrastructure.2 May 2025 -
2:20AMTourismWhat to do in world’s ‘best value’ holiday spot, Portugal’s AlgarveFrom stunning beaches to nature and water parks, here’s how to have a great family holiday in the Algarve,
plus when to go and where to stay.10 May 2025 - 9:36AMSpainPower returning to most of Spain, Portugal after ‘pure chaos’ of massive blackoutAuthorities were trying to establish what caused
the outage that brought most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.29 Apr 2025 - 7:39PMTourismWho needs a board to enjoy Portugal’s surf paradise? Hike it insteadIt’s Europe’s ‘surf
hotspot’, but southern Portugal’s Atlantic coast can be hiked too, on the 200km Fisherman’s Trail of cliffs and beaches.27 Apr 2025 - 10:42AMFame and celebrityWho is Shawn Mendes’ rumoured
new flame, Portuguese vocalist Maro?Mendes – who previously dated Sabrina Carpenter and Camila Cabello – has been seen on not one, but two outings with Portuguese singer Maro in Los Angeles
of late … so who is she?25 Apr 2025 - 6:00AMFood and DrinksMichelin chefs in Europe are embracing China’s culinary repertoireJapan has long been a major source of culinary inspiration in the
West, but the gaze is shifting to other Asian cuisines.22 Apr 2025 - 1:00PMFormula One (F1)Meet F1 driver Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend Francisca ‘Kika’ GomesGomes and Gasly are rumoured to
have start
ed dating in 2022 and went Instagram official in 2023; when not working, she attends Gasly’s race weekends and hangs out with their dog Simba.19 Apr 2025 - 6:00PMCelebrity childrenMeet
Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho’s glam jewellery designer daughter MatildeFenerbahce manager José Mourinho may be controversial, but his former players and family remain firmly by his side
– here’s what you need to know about his talented daughter, Matilde Mourinho.19 Mar 2025 - 6:00AMAnimalsMexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking outrage and celebrationMexico City,
home to the world’s biggest bullring, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure animals.19 Mar 2025 - 1:41PMHuawei5 charged, new raids in Huawei
corruption probe at EU parliamentFour suspects face charges, including active corruption, while a fifth is accused of money laundering.19 Mar 2025 - 10:49AM6International PropertyAmerican
demand for overseas property, residency surges under TrumpUK, Portugal and Australia see influx as investment migration becomes ‘essential insurance’ against uncertainty, consultant says.16
Mar 2025 - 9:30AM4AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEuropean UnionNew corruption scandal roils EU parliament‘Several lobbyists’ were taken into custody and none of those held for
questioning on Thursday morning were EU lawmakers.13 Mar 2025 - 11:36PMvideocamPortugal’s government collapses after losing confidence votePortugal’s president must now decide whether to
dissolve the assembly and call new elections.12 Mar 2025 - 11:08AMTourism6 marinas that are destinations in themselvesMarinas in Monaco and Dubai are billionaires’ playgrounds while Sanya is
growing as a marine tourism hub and Singapore has a bustling port.7 Mar 2025 - 3:47PMArtPortuguese dressage school preserves a ‘source of collective identity’At Lisbon’s Portuguese School
of Equestrian Art, riders and a unique breed of horses are guardians of dressage recently listed by Unesco.22 Jan 2025 - 4:15PMFood and DrinksFor the love of cod, why bacalhau is Portugal’s
classic Christmas fishIn cod they trust – for centuries Portuguese have eaten the preserved fish, and it is traditionally served during the holiday season.24 Dec 2024 -
7:15PMHistoryBrazil-Angola cruise along slave trade route to shed light on dark pastThe Great Passage cruise will make the transatlantic trip millions were forced into in reverse, in the
name of education and accountability.14 Jan 2025 - 1:29PMMacauXi Jinping urges Macau to increase exchanges with Portuguese-speaking worldChinese leader calls for city to help China further
open up, prompting business group to push for new public body dedicated to the task.20 Dec 2024 - 6:51PMOld Hong KongHow Hong Kong’s Portuguese shaped society in the cityThis Museum of
History exhibition focuses on the Portuguese contribution to Hong Kong, from sports to education.13 Dec 2024 - 7:05PMGreater Bay AreaExclusive | Macau neighbour Hengqin eyes Chinese
medicine, technology for
development‘Hengqin has cheap land, low tax for both corporations and individuals, and a good living environment,’ official says.15 Sep 2024 - 3:25PMAlibabaAlibaba’s Cainiao launches
next-day delivery in Europe, builds new hubsCainiao’s latest initiatives reflect Alibaba’s commitment to expand the company’s global footprint, as e-commerce growth slows at home.11 Sep 2024
- 8:14PMUnited States‘They’re fed up with US’: Americans flock to Portugal’s Algarve, snap up homesProperty prices have risen over 30 per cent in the past year, driven by a surge in US
buyers seeking a new lifestyle.8 Sep 2024 - 3:39PMAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHelp preserve 120 years of quality journalism.SUPPORT
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