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Goals and Highlights for USWNT 3-1 Portugal in Women's Friendly Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this women's friendly here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for upcoming women's soccer matches and the repercussions of this clash. Good night, and see you next time! END OF MATCH With 45...
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...
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
Portugal Golden Visa—New Law To Extend Citizenship Timeline To Ten Years
The Algarve, Portugal—the government voted to extend the citizenship requirement to ten years of residency, from five. getty In a blow to the many people hoping to make Portugal their home and apply for European citizenship through the Portugal...
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...
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...
Climáximo interrupts Lisbon Half Marathon and accuses EDP of ‘greenwashing’
A statement from Climáximo reveals that the group’s recent action aimed to highlight what they claim is a corporate attempt to “wash the blood from its hands” by sponsoring social and sporting events. The protestors staged a sit-in at the finish...
An inside guide to Évora, Portugal’s soulful university city
Évora, 83 miles east of Lisbon, is a small, medieval-walled city with a grand sense of history. The seat of the Portuguese royal family in the 15th and 16th centuries, its littered with historic sites, from Roman to the remains of palaces. Now,...
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...
Nationality Law approved. Montenegro calls it a “remarkable day”
The Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, emphasized that Tuesday marked a “significant day for Portugal and the entire Portuguese community,” following the general approval of the State Budget proposal for 2026, as well as the approval of “a new”...
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr's refusal to talk to dad and brutal punishment before Portugal call-up
Fasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter 08:38, 26 Oct 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is playing for the Portugal youth ranks, just like his father did over 20 years ago(Image: AFP via Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is certainly on course to follow...
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...
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...
UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect
UK holidaymakers face a change when flying to Spain, France and Italy and more UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect UK tourists will be hit by a European Union travel change on their next holiday - after a...
Where to watch USWNT vs. Portugal: Key information for for second USA international friendly
The U.S. Women's National Team heads to East Hartford, Connecticut, this Sunday for a rematch against Portugal, carrying the rare sting of a defeat. Portugal stunned the USWNT 2-1 on Thursday, marking their first-ever win against the Americans....
This is where in Portugal you can still buy a home for under €30,000
Portugal still offers towns where you can buy a home for under €30,000. Credit : Ketanof, Shutterstock While house prices in Portugal continue to climb at a record pace, new data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) shows that it’s still...
What’s good, Portugal?
In this new column, travel, food and culture writer Karina Janø leads the way across Portugal in search of the best in food, overnight stays and experiences - exploring the best ways these three elements intertwine with key elements of Portugal...