Politics29m ago
Fuel prices hit record highs, sparking protests in Portugal
By Lina Ferreira Published on 07/09/2026 - 19:07 GMT+2•Updated ...
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Politics29m ago
Record fuel price rise sparks protests in Portugal
By Lina Ferreira Published on 07/09/2026 - 19:07 GMT+2 Portugal woke up to yet another fuel price rise, which in the case of diesel......
Politics6h ago
Boycott? Portuguese artists cancel shows at Seinfeld-headlined festival
A comedy festival in Portugal is currently giving people little reason to laugh. The 1st edition of the Lisbon International Humour Festival, Commedia a La Carte Fest, is being overshadowed by controversy,......
Politics7h ago
'This is not a film': Bullet-riddled Ukrainian ambulance displayed by Russian embassy in Lisbon
Totally wrecked, this vehicle, parked for a day outside the Russian embassy in Lisbon, highlights the reality of the war in Ukraine. The exhibition aims to raise funds to send medical vehicles there.
Politics11h ago
AfD's historic win splits Europe as populists cheer and Warsaw warns of 'traitors'
Published on 07/09/2026 - 8:30 GMT+2•Updated 8:31 Alternative for Germany's dominant showing in...
Economy13h ago
Europe's busiest ports ranked: Which cities lead in volume of goods transported?
Sea shipping keeps Europe fed, fuelled and supplied — and this year, the Iran war's disruptions to shipping routes have thrust it into the headlines. Euronews looked at the busiest ports in Europe by volume of goods transported....
Politics2d ago
Fitch upgrades Portugal's rating to A+ and says outlook is "stable"
Ratings agency Fitch has upgraded Portugal's sovereign debt rating from "A" to "A+", with a "stable outlook", the company said in a notice published on its website (source in Portuguese), keeping pace with......
Politics2d ago
‘It cost me many friendships’: former Brazil military chief reveals inside struggle to stop Bolsonaro’s coup
The far-right populist Jair Bolsonaro was in his final days as Brazil’s president when, six weeks after losing the election and still refusing to recognise the result, he summoned the heads of the armed......
Politics3d ago
Senior EU officials retierate need for new Europe-wide taxes in next budget
Senior EU officials are doubling down on the need for substantial new EU-level taxes to finance the bloc's long-term budget, pushing back against scepticism from the so-called "frugal" member states. The......
Politics3d ago
TAP privatisation: Portuguese government opens talks with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa
Published on 04/09/2026 - 17:12 GMT+2 The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, announced on Friday that the Portuguese government is to open talks with the two......
Politics3d ago
Passport for a newborn: Birth tourism as part of Russia's new emigration
Following the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and the subsequent wave of emigration, one notable trend has been the rise of so-called "birth tourism". Thousands of Russian women, unwilling to......
Technology3d ago
99% of Ireland's population growth 'driven by foreigners': True or false?
Published on 04/09/2026 - 12:55 GMT+2•Updated 12:55 As fertility rates plunge across the EU, the impact......
Technology3d ago
North African dust hits Portugal and health body urges vulnerable people to stay at home
Air quality will worsen in coming days across much of mainland Portugal due to North African dust, especially in central and southern areas; health authorities urge vulnerable people to take extra care....
Politics3d ago
EU sanctions: a person must never be merely a means to an end
The EU is announcing its biggest wave of sanctions since the war in Ukraine began, says leading German free-speech lawyer Joachim Steinhöfel in this opinion piece for Euronews. He argues the measures violate human dignity and Germany's constitution....
Politics3d ago
Lisbon: MOTELX launches 20th edition with expanded programme and plenty of horror
Published on 03/09/2026 - 19:39 GMT+2 If you walk through the centre of Lisbon from this Thursday, the 3rd, until the 13th, you run the risk of hearing screams coming from......
Politics4d ago
Sabotage, leaks and political ties: the story of the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial
The conclusion of the longest-running murder trial in Maltese history has left a country in turmoil, and a grieving family still searching for answers.At 7.30pm on Wednesday, gasps and cheers echoed around......
Technology4d ago
New school year: Which EU countries pay their teachers the most?
It's back-to-school time again, and teachers and their unions are reigniting the debate over stagnant wages and recurring staff shortages. But which countries pay teachers the best?
Politics4d ago
Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes in bid to ease housing burden
As housing prices become increasingly unsustainable in Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities can restrict short-term rentals in areas under pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews....
Economy4d ago
Car sales in Portugal surge in August as electric vehicles top 25% of market
From January to August 2026, 75.6% of newly registered passenger cars were powered by alternative energy. About 26.8% were electric. In August, electric vehicles made up 36.1% of the market.
Politics5d ago
Guinea-Bissau voters approve new constitution expanding presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution significantly expanding presidential powers ahead of elections due in December.According to provisional results, 70% of voters approved sweeping changes......