Blackout in Spain and Portugal caused by 'voltage surge'

Spanish investigators on Tuesday released a report showing that a power surge caused an hours-long blackout on the Iberian peninsula in late April.  Spanish Ecological Transition Minister Sara Aagesen, who is responsible for Spain's energy policy, said …

Portugal closes Tehran embassy as Iran-Israel conflict rages

Portugal is temporarily shutting its Tehran embassy because of the “gravity of the current situation”, as Iran and Israel’s conflict heats up, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said on Tuesday. “This closure will be temporary. There will be a …

Portugal: More than 42,000 young people use public mortgage guarantee

More than 42,000 young people have made use of the public guarantee on their mortgage loans, the prime minister announced on Tuesday, saying that this is data collected up to 31 May. “It is precisely with a view to the middle class, and the younger middle …

Brits ditch Spain and Portugal for scorching countries with cheaper breaks

Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and Neil Lancefield PA Transport Correspondent 02:00, 18 Jun 2025 A surge in UK holidaymakers are swapping traditional European destinations for North Africa, according to travel firms. Experts suggest the region's …

Portugal police dismantle armed far-right group, arrest six

LISBON - Portuguese police have arrested six people suspected of belonging to a far-right group seeking to create an illegal armed militia, and seized firearms and explosives, police said on Tuesday, adding that those arrested faced terrorism charges. The …

Ukraine U21 to Face Portugal U21 in Euro 2025 Quarterfinals

The Ukrainian U21 national football team has learned about their potential opponent in the quarterfinals of the 2025 European Championship. It will be the Portugal team, which finished first in Group C. Before the decisive third round in Group D, the …

Goals and Highlights: Georgia vs Portugal in UEFA Euro Sub 21 (0-4)

5:56 PM6 hours ago95' - Game over! Portugal beat Georgia 4-0 at Sihot in the third round of the UEFA Euro U21. Thank you for following the game with us in real time. Soon, the goals and highlights of this great match. 5:55 PM6 hours ago⚽ 94' - …

Portugal is “on the razor’s edge” at the budgetary level.

“Primary net expenditure is rising above the average target agreed by the Government in Brussels. The European Commission identified this deviation at the end of last month as the third largest in the eurozone. The return of the budget deficit in 2026 is …

Trump gifted signed Ronaldo Portugal shirt

Uber adds audio recording in Portugal

Uber safety option lands in Portugal. Credit: Vitaliy Mitrofanenko Uber users in Portugal can now record their trips through the app. The new feature, launched June 17, allows riders and drivers to capture audio during journeys. The move aims to improve …