Portugal

The legendary designer opened a first hotel and the result is breathtaking

Fashion designer Christian Louboutin enters the hotel industry with a boutique hotel that combines art and extraordinary architecture.

The bar at Vermelho Hotel
Bishop of Porto Dom Manuel Linda speaking at the event with Dr. Jose Ribeiro e Castro, Dr. Luis Andrade and Gabriela Cantergi

Human rights group honors Jews, Christians, and Jerusalem

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A new study reveals: This is the best destination to move to in retirement

Hacker attack

Portugal warns foreign state-backed hackers targeting officials' and military messaging accounts


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

'The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children’ film honors families of October 7 hostages

The documentary outlines how 2,000 Jewish children were sent to the hostile island of São Tomé after the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492.

 Stills from the film 'The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children.'

Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast

Among the shipwrecks identified is the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship that sank in 1589 near Troia, carrying 22 tons of gold and silver.

 Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast.