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How NATO leaders reacted to Erdoğan's elaborate firearm gift

Set in a wooden display box, the gift came with a sign reading: "Gümüşay, the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country”.

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Cybercriminals target Portuguese citizens with fake confidentiality agreements in PM’s name

The statement was circulated to editorial offices late on Monday night, reaching newsrooms shortly before midnight, according to the organisation.

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General strike: CGTP hails strong turnout, government says most 'decided to go to work'

During the night shift there was a near-total walkout in public hospitals. Many schools closed, flights were cancelled and scuffles outside Parliament led to five arrests.

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'It felt like the world was ending': One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious?

Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness.

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Portuguese government announces more fuel discounts and housing tax incentives

After this morning’s cabinet meeting, Portugal’s prime minister addressed the nation to unveil exceptional fuel subsidies linked to the war in the Middle East, and housing measures too. A VAT cut was ruled out.

Euronews

Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms

Continuing extreme weather has caused deaths of 16 people, evacuation of thousands and destruction of homes

The Guardian - UK

Portugal floods force 3,000 evacuations as motorway collapses and interior minister resigns

The latest flooding follows successive storms since late January that have battered central and southern Portugal

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Portugal's interior minister resigns following criticism of flood management

Maria Lucia Amaral "felt that she did not have the personal and political conditions necessary to carry out her duties," a presidency statement late on Tuesday said.

Euronews

Portugal's interior minister steps down in response to growing criticism over storm response

Portuguese Interior Minister Maria Lúcia Amaral has resigned amid criticism of her government's response to recent winter storms

The Independent UK

Portugal elects socialist as president but far-right rival takes record vote share

António José Seguro scores resounding win despite André Ventura’s populist Chega party securing 33.2% of votes

The Guardian - UK

Storm-battered Portugal heads to polls as rivals unite to keep out far right

Socialist António José Seguro on course for victory but gains by André Ventura’s Chega could herald watershed

The Guardian - UK

Portugal builds Europe's first dedicated drone carrier, D João II

Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week.

Euronews

Six dead as Storm Kristin wreaks havoc in Portugal with 202 km/h winds

Six people died as Storm Kristin battered Portugal with winds reaching record speeds, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 1 million people without electricity.

Euronews

Portugal presidential election: Far-right Ventura heads for runoff against centre-left Seguro

In one of the closest contests in recent decades, António José Seguro won most votes in the first round of Portugal's presidential election, with far-right candidate André Ventura securing a place in the runoff set for 8 February.

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Four decades in the European Union: Spain and Portugal's journey since 1986

Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then?

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Eurozone's new star: Portugal crowned 2025 'economy of the year'

The accolade comes from British weekly The Economist, which ranked the 36 richest countries in the world. Luís Montenegro calls the recognition a “fair recognition to the merit and hard work of the Portuguese people”.

Euronews

Cost of housing per square metre hits all-time high in Portugal

The lack of affordable housing has become a pressing issue for Portugal's government, headed by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. A shortage of stock continues to push prices up, while high foreign demand is also making properties unaffordable for locals on lower salaries.

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Three-year-old German boy rescued from Lisbon streetcar crash wreckage, officials say

Multiple agencies are investigating what Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has described as "one of the biggest tragedies of our recent past."

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Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage

At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024.

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Portugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says

Some 144 of the UN’s 193 member states recognise Palestine as a state, including most of the global south but only a handful of the 27 European Union member countries do.

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‘Doesn’t make any sense’: Cristiano Ronaldo devastated as former teammate dies weeks after dream wedding

We lost a great athelete.

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Diogo Jota: Liverpool star dies after car crash in Spain

The 28-year-old died in a car accident near Zamora, in northwestern Spain, two weeks after his wedding day.

The Independent UK

Porto celebrates the summer and its patron saint with plastic hammers, sardines and leeks

Many thousands of people welcomed the summer in Porto the way the city has been doing it for decades and centuries: by bonking friends and strangers alike with toy hammers and reveling in the streets all night

Euronews

Luís Montenegro reappointed as Portugal's prime minister, rules out immediate reforms

Montenegro has rejected far-right Chega's call for constitutional reform and said his minority government would prioritise reforms to the economy, public services, and health system.

The Guardian - UK

‘Nothing will be the same again’: Portugal’s Chega may be spot on

The far-right party is now the main opposition – proof that the country’s era of political exceptionalism is over

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