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The night Osaka Expo-goers were stranded, Portugal Pavilion turned into party venue
Masha Bandjur, who hosted people stranded at the Osaka Expo venue at the Portugal Pavilion, is seen in Osaka's Konohana Ward, Sept. 30, 2025. (Mainichi/Maiko Umeda) OSAKA -- At the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which concluded on Oct. 13, a subway...
Portugal and Saudi Arabia and a reunion for the future
In a rapidly changing world, where the Middle East is reinventing itself at a remarkable speed, our country has here a unique and perhaps unrepeatable opportunity to assert its innovative, resilient, and collaborative identity. The Lusitano...
Five 'best' holiday destinations to book in 2026 according to On The Beach travel insider
With 2026 just around the corner, many families are thinking ahead to their next big holiday. For those seeking inspiration, a travel blogger and On The Beach specialist has shared five destinations he is convinced will go viral next year. Rob...
Saka says Arsenal must "adapt to" Gyokeres' style to help him score more goals
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has revealed that he thinks the club must help Viktor Gyokeres by adapting to his style. The Swedish international has scored five goals in 13 games for his new side since making the move from Sporting Lisbon this...
Portugal tragedy couple's identities confirmed as inquest opens
Inquests have been opened into the tragic deaths of a young British couple who were killed in the Lisbon funicular disaster. William Nelson, 44, and Kayleigh Smith, 36, from Macclesfield, were among 16 others who lost their lives when a hillside...
Portugal third for flu vaccination coverage
In a statement recommending vaccination and immunisation against seasonal respiratory viruses, the ECDC warned that during the last campaign, flu vaccination coverage across Europe remained below the 75 percent target, both among vulnerable groups...
Unspoilt part of Portugal fears high-end tourism
Agence France-Presse . Comporta 26 October, 2025, 23:22 This picture taken on October 17 shows a view of the ‘Vermelho’ hotel, owned by French designer Christian Louboutin, one of the first international figures to discover the region, in Melides,...
Explora III ship inaugurates with a stop in Lisbon
The ship belongs to Explora Journeys, which encompasses the MSC Group's luxury brand. Explora III will pass through Lisbon between 3 and 10 August, during the ship's maiden voyage from Barcelona, Spain. The MSC Group revealed that prior to the...
Follow live: USWNT looks to strike back against Portugal in friendly after upset loss
Virgil Thew pleads not guilty to triple homicide charges, trial set for December 2026
MAUSTON, Wis. (WKBT) — Virgil Thew, the man accused of killing his partner and two young girls in New Lisbon last December, pleaded not guilty to all charges during his arraignment Wednesday morning in Juneau County court. Thew, 48, faces three...
Portugal voted Europe's 'Best Destination' for 2025
Published on 24/10/2025 - 12:24 GMT+2 Portugal was voted "Best Destination in Europe" at this year's World Travel Awards. The country regained the honour it lost to Greece last year, which it has won six times since 2017. This year, Portugal stood...
Labor underutilization rate falls to “historic lows”: What is it?
The underutilization of labor has decreased to “historic lows,” reveals a monthly labor market analysis by Randstad Portugal, based on data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), the Institute for Employment and Professional Training...
Fund of Funds: A new financial instrument is coming
Fspeaking at the Portuguese Private Equity Association (Apcri) Conference in Lisbon, the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion assured that the Fund of Funds, as outlined in the government program submitted to Parliament, “is to be...
Fake Madeleine claims there is a 50:50 chance she is the missing girl
A Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann broke down as she told jurors there was a “50:50” chance that she was the missing girl. Julia Wandelt, 24, became emotional after being asked three times if she still believed herself to be the...
Lisbon, Porto, and Braga host protests against oppression and social injustices
Convened by historian Raquel Varela through social media following the approval of Chega’s bill aiming to ban the use of burqas in public spaces, the initiative is scheduled for 3:30 PM, with gatherings planned at Rossio in Lisbon, Avenida dos...
King Cup: What Ronaldo said after Al-Nassr’s exit
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after his side was knocked out of the King Cup of Champions by Al-Ittihad on Tuesday. The Portugal forward wants Al-Nassr to learn from the defeat and use it to better themselves for the remainder of...
O'Connell happy to take backseat after summer promotion
Paul O'Connell is happy to be back "in the trenches" as an assistant coach with Ireland, after his summer work experience in the top job. O’Connell stepped up as head coach for the summer tour of Georgia and Portugal while the rest of the Irish...
Juneau County man pleads not guilty to triple homicide in deaths of woman and two girls
MAUSTON − A former New Lisbon man pleaded not guilty Oct. 29 in Juneau County Circuit Court to killing three people and hiding them in a bedroom. Virgil G. Thew, 48, whose current address is listed as Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun,...
N1 Partners heads to SiGMA Central Europe with Italian motorsport-inspired booth
N1 Partners is gearing up for SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome, where the company will highlight its affiliate solutions and campaigns at Booth 5056 G. The appearance marks the third stop in its global tour, following successful events in London...
Portugal’s emphasis on culture
These initiatives are absolutely fantastic for everyone, as the artworks create a beautiful atmosphere, while the artists are able to feel seen and valued in these spaces. But there is usually far more than just artwork on display; the houses of...