When a stork in Figueira da Foz plunged Portugal into darkness – 25 years ago

On 28 April 2025, Portugal was in the dark; for many, it was like going back in time to the night of 9 May 2000. Twenty-five years ago, a stork caused a blackout when it crashed into a power line in Lavos, Figueira da Foz. The incident, which occurred at …

Portugal's election unlikely to yield stable government

Polls are open across Portugal as millions of voters cast their ballots in a third parliamentary election in as many years, with many bracing for more uncertainty as the vote is unlikely to deliver a stable government. Sunday's ballot was called just …

Voting begins in Portugal’s 3rd general election in 3 years, expected to bring another center-right minority government

Portugal holds third general election in three years

Voters in Portugal returned to the polls on Sunday for a third general election in three years, as the country’s increasingly fragmented political landscape defies efforts to unite behind policies on issues such as immigration, housing and the cost of …

European funds. “Portugal receives more from the EU than it pays” (how much?)

Portugal has been receiving more financial aid from European Union (EU) funds than it contributes, as announced by the Banco de Portugal (BdP) in connection with Europe Day this week. “Portugal receives more than it contributes to the EU. The average …

Azores Parkette reinforces Azorean presence in Little Portugal of Toronto

Located at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Beaconsfield Avenue, a new urban park commemorates the history and contributions of Azorean immigrants to Canada. “This is a day of great emotion. We are permanently marking our Azorean identity in this …

Ott Tänak lying in third place in Rally Portugal after taking early lead

Tänak had led the race in the Hyundai i20 for much of the race up until the latter stages on Saturday, when a power steering issue caused him to drop down to third place. Tänak trails veteran driver Sebastien Ogier (Toyota) by a little over 26 seconds at …

Airports support 725,000 jobs in Portugal

These numbers, he said during the inauguration of the Porto-Boston route, are conclusions of a study that will be presented soon and which aimed to evaluate the economic and social impacts on Portugal of national airports. The study was carried out in …

Voting begins in Portugal’s 3rd general election in 3 years, expected to bring another center-right minority government

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Voting begins in Portugal’s 3rd general election in 3 years, expected to bring another center-right minority government. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, …

Portugal holds its 3rd general election in 3 years but the vote might not restore stability