Portugal: Government to finalise Lusa purchase in ‘next few weeks’

The government said on Thursday that it would finalise the purchase of the whole of Lusa “in the coming weeks” and stressed that the news agency’s new governance model is still “open”. António Leitão Amaro visited Lusa’s headquarters in Lisbon...

Täsch, a Portuguese enclave in the heart of postcard Switzerland

As the third most visited municipality in Switzerland, Zermatt attracts tourists from all over the world every year. The majority of the workforce employed in the resort's tourism sector is foreign, mainly Portuguese. Keystone / Jean-Christophe...

‘Children Deserve Their Rightful Share’: Karisma Kapoor’s Lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani Slams Priya Sachdev’s INR 1,900 Crore Claim in Late Sunjay Kapur’s INR 30,000 Crore Estate (Watch Video)

The inheritance dispute surrounding late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken a dramatic turn. After Karisma Kapoor’s children, Kiaan and Samaira, moved the Delhi High Court against their stepmother Priya Sachdev, demanding their rightful...

Portugal: Surely more interesting than Paris

There must be 400 books a year written about Paris. From what I could tell, when I arrived in Portugal in 2018, there seemed to have been one written in English about my new home. Published nine years before I arrived. There happened to be more, I...

Six of the best road trips in Europe to try in a campervan

The best road trips in Europe in a campervan will provide breathtaking views and a chance to soak up the culture of the area you’re travelling in. After all, one of the big perks of owning one of the best campervans is the freedom to set off on an...

“Problem remains in employing Cristiano Ronaldo correctly” - Ex-president of SPL club warns Portugal star could become burden to Al-Nassr

Former Al-Shabab president Talal Al-Sheikh believes Cristiano Ronaldo could become a burden to Al-Nassr due to his lack of mobility in applying pressure on the opposition. Therefore, Al-Sheikh reckons the Knights of Najd could thrive further up...

7 Newcomers Aim to Get Women’s Basketball Team Back on Track

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The Winners of the Children’s Festival “Children of the World: Time to be Friends” will be Awarded at the World Public Assembly

September 8, 2025 Hour: 6:53 pm “There is a sun in every child, just let it shine” Socrates The World Public Assembly will become the venue for the final and award ceremony of the International Festival of creativity “Children of the World: Time...

Portugal launches labour reform criticised by unions

LISBON - Portugal's minority centre-right government has begun a major overhaul of labour laws to boost competitiveness by making dismissals easier and working hours more flexible, a move criticised by unions who said it contravenes workers'...

Oshoala scores in Saudi Women’s Premier League opener

Nigerian star striker Asisat Oshoala began her Saudi Women’s Premier League campaign on a bright note, finding the net as Al-Hilal secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Al-Qadsiah on Friday. Oshoala, who recently joined Al-Hilal after her stint...

Hawaii’s Portuguese community raising funds to build first cultural center

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thanks to a land donation in Waipahu, Hawaii may soon have its first Portuguese cultural and historical center. “I would love to see a place, and many people in the Portuguese community would like to see a place, where...

EXCLUSIVE: Portuguese Footwear Association Helps Create Shoes for Several NYFW Designers

The Portuguese Footwear Association (APICCAPS) is set to unveil four exclusive partnerships with celebrated designers including Theophilio, Campillo, Kallmeyer and Libertine this New York Fashion Week. According to APICCAPS, it has helped the...

Thane Court Bars Civic Officials from Demolishing Portuguese-Era Church Ruins

A Thane court has restrained municipal officials from entering the ruins of a Portuguese-era church and demolishing or damanging the site till a suit over the property is disposed of. The St John Baptist Church, Thane, had filed an application,...

Man City star has 'contract waiting' at Portuguese club

Manchester City have been working to secure contract extensions for multiple players, with the latest addition being Rico Lewis. One player who hasn't yet been offered a new contract is captain Bernardo Silva. The 31-year-old was named City...

Portugal-based music collab platform Musiversal raises $6m as it prepares US entry

Musiversal, a platform connecting musicians for remote recording sessions, has raised $6 million in Series A funding as it prepares to expand into the US, bringing its total funding to date to $10 million. The Lisbon-based startup, co-founded by...

Local author and Illustrator collaborate on children's book

The location for ‘The Great Adventure of Theo the Toucan’ was inspired by the author reading a recommended book during his Masters Degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University, ‘Journey to the River Sea’ by Eva Ibbotson, set...

Macao’s 2025 legislative election breaks vote count record, but turnout remains low 

A total of 175,272 votes were cast in the direct ballot of Macao’s 2025 Legislative Assembly election on Sunday – the highest figure since administration of the city was handed over from Portugal to mainland China in 1999. According to data from...

Portuguese President heads to Germany

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will arrive in Berlin on Thursday at 4:00 PM (3:00 PM in Lisbon), but the official program in Germany will only begin on Friday at 11:00 AM, with a meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at his official...

Portugal Destination Briefing: Key Routes, Seasons & Traveler Essentials

Portugal is compact, good value, and easy to stitch into workable routes. Cities sit on direct rail lines, coast and countryside are never far apart, and the big hits fit together without complicated connections. That makes the country a rare...

Portuguese Nationality: What Changes with the Government’s Proposal?

The Government has presented a proposal to revise the Nationality Law which, if approved, will broadly alter almost all the pathways to acquiring nationality. Although public debate has focused on the extension of deadlines for those applying for...