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Puma signs long-term deal with Portuguese Football Federation
German sportswear maker Puma said on Wednesday it signed a long-term kit deal with the Portuguese Football Federation, replacing...
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Firefighters quell most of Portugal's worst wildfires, fight still on
VIZEU DISTRICT, Portugal - Firefighters tackling deadly wildfires in central and northern Portugal had doused the flames in the Aveiro...
Sep 20, 20242 min read


Beset by wildfires, Portugal gets help from Spain, Morocco
AVEIRO DISTRICT, Portugal - A wave of deadly wildfires in Portugal has pushed emergency services to the limit and much-needed...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Three firefighters die as Portugal battles dozens of wildfires
NELAS, Portugal - Three Portuguese firefighters died on Tuesday in one of dozens of forest blazes ravaging the country's central and...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


At least two die as wildfires hit Portugal, Europe sends help
PENALVA DO CASTELO, Portugal - At least two people died as wildfires raged in central and northern Portugal on Monday, forcing...
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Olympics-Judo-Winning Italian judoka gets surprise prime ministerial visit at Paris 2024
PARIS - It's not every day that the prime minister of your country comes to watch the judo, but on Thursday Italy's Giorgia Meloni ...
Aug 3, 20241 min read


Portuguese 'DJ priest' plays upbeat tunes to spread hope
LAUNDOS, Portugal - Portuguese priest Guilherme Peixoto rose to fame playing electronic dance music near his church in a tiny Portuguese...
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Pressure grows in Lisbon for referendum to tackle holiday rentals boom
LISBON - Rosa Santos has lived in Lisbon's historic neighbourhood of Castelo for decades but a boom in holiday rentals has made her feel...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


FACTBOX: Soccer-Cristiano Ronaldo's international career
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is widely expected to retire from international football following their 5-3 shootout defeat by France in...
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Brazilian minister offers help for Portugal to tackle legacy of slavery
LISBON - Brazil is ready to help Portugal's government implement measures in reparation for the legacies of transatlantic slavery and...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Soccer-Cautious Czechs shackle Ronaldo but get caught out by Conceicao
LEIPZIG, Germany - The Czech Republic were made to pay for a cautious approach designed to contain Cristiano Ronaldo when late...
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Factbox-Eurovision 2024: what to expect, as crowds gather amid anti-Israel protests
MALMO, Sweden -The world's biggest live music event, the Eurovision Song Contest, is taking place in Sweden this week with 37...
May 10, 20244 min read
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