Portugal

Ambassador of Israel: “Israel is home for every Jew. We are one."

Human rights group and Jewish leaders state that Israel Is the guarantor of Jewish life across the diaspora

Gabriela Cantergi, president of B’nai B’rith Portugal, with Ambassador Rozenblat and his wife, Rivka, Dr. Andrade, and Hugo Vaz, the curator of the Porto Holocaust Museum
Still from a video of a French Navy sniper shooting the engine of a cocaine smuggling boat, October 18, 2025

European agency advocates using military force to stop maritime 'cocaine highway' - report

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in tears after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Arlington, United States.

Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion

THE VOLCANIC crater lakes of Sete Cidades are among São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes. Ever-changing weather and light made each visit different.

From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel


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.

Jewish museum of Porto hosts 1,000 students on historic anniversary

Students explored Portugal’s Jewish heritage at the Jewish Museum of Porto, marking the 1496 Expulsion Edict.

Teenagers visiting the wall of names of victims of the Inquisition from Oporto.

Portugal to host new Israel Allies Caucus

The launch of the Portugal caucus comes in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, underscoring the importance of global solidarity.

 Portugal launches the Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus. November 18, 2024.

Thousands of students commemorate 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht at Oporto Holocaust Museum

The President of the Porto Jewish Community, Gabriel Senderowicz, stated that "Kristallnacht is not part of history but happening today. The way to fight antisemitism is to educate the youth."  

 Holocaust Museum Director Michael Rothwell and British Ambassador to Portugal Lisa Bandari speaking to Portuguese schoolchildren in the museum.

Granddaughter of 'Portuguese Dreyfus' appeals to court for grandfather's reinstatement

Barros Basto, who died in 1961, has been compared by the Jewish community of Porto to Alfred Dreyfus as his case bore similarities to that of the French officer who was expelled from the French army.

 Captain Barros Basto.

Can you still feel joy? Trying to enjoy vacation as sad news from Israel comes in - opinion

I find myself ping-ponging, one moment wanting to stay on top of every nugget of news, the next fantasizing about disassociating from anything Jewish or Israeli.

 YEHUDA POLIKER in concert at Jerusalem’s Sultan’s Pool, with the images of hostages projected behind him.