Portugal
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war
A longstanding agreement with the US allows Washington to use the base without prior authorisation during peacetime, but requires Portugal to give approval once hostilities begin.
For the first time: Arkia launches direct flights to Madeira
Portuguese artists pull out of Jerry Seinfeld-headlined festival
Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France
After Thailand, Arkia will also compete with El Al on the popular European route
The airline will operate two weekly flights to Lisbon on Mondays and Fridays, from October until January. The flights will be carried out on an Airbus 321 aircraft with a WIFI system.
Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to problems with cable, report says
A Lisbon funicular derailed after a cable failure, killing 16 and injuring 22 when it sped down a hill and slammed into a building, investigators said.
Scientists find massive crack under Atlantic that could spark devastating earthquakes soon
New tectonic fault identified 200 kilometers southwest of Portugal may explain historic Lisbon earthquakes and pose future tsunami risks.
Portugal investigates crash on historic Lisbon funicular that killed 16
Flags flew at half-staff and people left flowers at the site of the crash as Portugal declared a day of mourning. The Pope sent condolences and blessings to victims, relatives, and rescuers.
Lisbon's funicular derails, killing three, injuring at least 20
A photo from the site seen by The Jerusalem Post showed the tram-like funicular, which carries people up and down a hillside in the Portuguese capital, practically destroyed.
Germany, Portugal report cases of bird flu, WOAH says
Germany and Portugal confirmed H5N1 bird flu cases on poultry farms, killing over 1,100 birds as Europe braces for seasonal outbreaks.
Thousands gather for a crazy culinary experience at the 2014 market that conquered the world
Heading to Portugal? Don’t miss Lisbon’s TIME OUT street food market: A huge historic space with nearly 50 stalls, offering diverse cuisines and a true community experience.
Israeli-run music festival in Portugal forced to cancel following intense BDS campaign
The team confirmed that the festival faced a well-funded and orchestrated BDS campaign "built on lies and hatred" over the last few months.
Record wildfires burn more than a million hectares of land across Europe
The previous record was in 2017, when the area burned by wildfires was around 998,000 hectares.
Portugal preparing to recognize Palestine as soon as next September, FM says - report
Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said that the Palestinian Authority would be the recognized leadership of a Palestinian state.
