Portugal

Porto gets closer to Israelis: New direct flight route at competitive prices

Portuguese airline TAP Air, which recently announced plans to resume its Lisbon–Tel Aviv route, is set to add four weekly flights from Porto starting in fall 2026, with fares starting at under $400.

Porto, Portugal.
Meat.

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HESSY TAFT poses holding a photograph of herself taken in 1935 by well-known German photographer Hans Ballin during an interview with Reuters July 9, 2014.

Jewish woman once held up by Nazis as ideal Aryan baby dead at 91

Popular Israeli restaurant in Lisbon forced to close due to antisemitic targeting, hostile campaigns

Popular Israeli restaurant in Lisbon forced to close due to antisemitic targeting, hostile campaign


From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever

The previous world record for a yellow-legged gull stood at only 1,840 km.

 The gull which traveled from Portugal to Israel was tagged, allowing researchers to trace its path.

Strengthening ties: Officials & diplomats at Portuguese investors event

A Portuguese Investors Club event was held at Dan Accadia Hotel, Israel, with senior officials and diplomats, including Portugal’s Economic Attaché, Irit Gabriela Freudenheim-Levy.

 The Economic Attaché of the Portuguese Embassy in Israel, Irit Gabriela Freudenheim-Levy.

Three bottles of wine for NIS 110. But what a wine!

After tasting several Portuguese wines, we asked Mira Eitan to write a few words about the country's wine regions and its wines. The bottom line: There is no better value for money.

 Rossio Square, Lisbon

Portuguese resort town introduces fines up to €1,500 for wearing swimwear on the streets

Albufeira, a popular resort town in Portugal's Algarve region, has introduced new regulations to curb public semi-nudity and unruly tourist behavior.

 Portuguese resort town introduces fines up to €1,500 for wearing swimwear on the streets.

Portugal’s foreign minister to meet with President Herzog

Paulo Rangel has voiced criticism of what Portugal and others in the international community view as a disproportionate response by Israel in its war with Hamas.

 Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024.

Israeli ambassador: Holocaust lessons vital amid post-October 7 antisemitism

"The number of Jews murdered that day was the highest since the Holocaust," he said. "But there’s a difference—now we can fight back, and we will, until all our hostages return."

 Ambassador Rozenblat and Porto Holocaust Museum Director Michael Rothwell speaking to hundreds of children in the Hall of Names.

Life on the other side: The Israelis moving to Portugal in search of peace of mind

A growing number of Israelis are moving to Portugal for the inexpensive property and peace of mind.

 ONE ISRAELI bought a delightful  property by the gently lapping  waters of the River Dao.

Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal

Fossils include Palaeopteridium andrenelii, only the second known Noeggerathialean species in the country.

 Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal.

Adam Scott’s surprising link to Judaism and role in 'Severance'

His mother's Italian ancestry can be traced back to the Marranos of Portugal—Jews who were forced to convert to Christianity during the Inquisition.

American actor Adam Scott arrives for the premiere of Sony's "Madame Web" in Los Angeles

New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog

Five ambassadors presented credentials to President Herzog, with discussions covering diplomatic ties, mutual respect, and solidarity amid Israel’s security challenges.

 President Isaac Herzog