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Residents evacuated as firefighters warn of worsening wildfires in Portugal

“There are still two active fronts which are a cause for concern,” authorities said.

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'It happened in the middle of mass': 12 killed and 50 injured by falling tree...

A 200-year-old oak tree fell on people gathered outside a church.

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Three days of mourning in Madeira after falling tree kills 13 people

Dozens more were injured, some seriously.

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Portuguese medics clear woman's bid to bear grandchild

Gestational surrogacy was legalised in Portugal in 2016.

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Climate change blamed for Portugal facing its worst drought in more than 20...

The Pego do Altar reservoir is now almost empty of water.

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Russian gang suspected of assassination attempt on Kinahan leader in Portugal

The incident happened earlier this month.

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Ex-Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho given seven-month prison sentence for...

The Shanghai SIPG defender has received a prison sentence in Spain after pleading guilty to tax crimes, but is unlikely to go behind bars.

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At least 27 dead as Ophelia winds blast wildfires across Portugal and Spain

A state of emergency has been declared in Portugal.

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Irish man in his 60s dies in drowning incident while on holiday in Portugal

It’s understood the man got into difficulty while swimming on Friday night.

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Web Summit organiser apologises over 'offensive' dinner at Portugal's...

A number of Portugal’s important national figures are buried at the Pantheon.

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Here's the full draw for next summer's Fifa World Cup in Russia

Vladimir Putin addressed the audience before Gary Lineker hosted the draw in Moscow.

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World Cup 2018: Germany start against Mexico as Russia face Saudi Arabia in...

The Iberian derby between Spain and Portugal is the pick of the World Cup 2018 group stage draw, with Germany starting against Mexico.

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Ryanair pilots based in Portugal in union have voted for industrial action

The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association says, “The pilot issues which gave rise to the flight cancellations in Ryanair earlier this year have not been adequately addressed.”

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Ryanair pilots in Portugal serve notice of 24 hour strike on 20 December

This is the same time that Irish pilots in Ryanair who are members of Ialpa intend to undertake strike action.

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Ronaldo: 'I've always wanted to make my mark in the world of football and...

After receiving his fifth Ballon d’or earlier this month Cristiano Ronaldo said he was honoured to share an era of individual success with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.

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Construction workers had to live in terrible conditions, court hears

20 workers allege they were underpaid while working for Portuguese companies hired to build a section of the N7.

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Joao Carvalho inquest rules misadventure - fighter was hit with 41 blows to head

Joao Carvalho died on 11 April 2016 after he was knocked out during an MMA fight in the National Boxing Stadium

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Portuguese police detain man after finding cocaine inside fake arse

Police said a “considerable amount of cocaine” was found inside the concealed pouches.

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Irish physicist sentenced to 7 years in psychiatric hospital for attempting...

During his trial, Colin Gloster (37) said he was “desperate, broke, hungry and afraid of becoming homeless”.

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Ronaldo: I don't just say I'm the best, I prove it too

The Real Madrid star dismissed his critics after being named the best Portuguese Player of 2017 yesterday.

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