section
EU
Portugal and the wider European beat. Read-only — these stories don't post to Matrix.
1109 stories archived
Temperatures rising: 25 municipalities already at maximum risk for wildfires
Temperatures are steadily rising this week, with 25 municipalities in the Algarve (Faro district) and districts of Portalegre, Santarém, Castelo Branco, and Bragança at maximum risk for wildfires, according to The post Temperatures rising: 25 municipalities already at maximum risk for wildfires appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portuguese mountain range joins UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The Serra da Estrela mountain range is now part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, a distinction awarded by UNESCO to territories that reconcile "nature conservation with sustainable human development."
Woman killed in Albufeira hit-and-run tragedy
A 28-year-old woman died and a 32-year-old man was seriously injured after they were struck by a car while walking on a pavement in Albufeira during the early hours of The post Woman killed in Albufeira hit-and-run tragedy appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Two die swimming in Portuguese rivers
Two men died over the weekend, after swimming in Portuguese rivers. The first, a Brazilian, aged 37, was reported missing yesterday afternoon, from the Guadiana river, near Mértola. His body The post Two die swimming in Portuguese rivers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portimão pays tribute to iconic sardines in August
One of the Algarve’s most popular summer events is set to return to Portimão in August, celebrating the long-running tradition of enjoying, in a riverside setting, the freshest sardines that The post Portimão pays tribute to iconic sardines in August appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Fines imposed on telecommunications companies in Portugal
The Competition Authority (AdC) has imposed fines of €13.35 million on Meo, NOS, Vodafone and Accenture for "an anti-competitive agreement in subscription television services and advertising in television recordings".
Keir Starmer tells Big Tech to stop kids sending intimate images, or else
British PM vows to legislate if platforms fail to clamp down on child sexual abuse material within three months.
Iran and Israel exchange airstrikes, putting US-backed ceasefire in jeopardy
Both sides are disregarding U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for deescalation.
Twenty-five municipalities in Portugal at maximum risk of wildfire
Twenty-five municipalities in the districts of Faro, Portalegre, Santarém, Castelo Branco and Bragança are at maximum risk of wildfires on 8 June, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Have you ever been to Vilamoura?
Check out the video!
Will Keir fight on?
Can Sir Keir Starmer wrestle back the spotlight from the Makerfield by-election? After hosting world leaders in Downing Street and with new plans for social media restrictions on children expected to be unveiled, the prime minister is trying to reclaim the agenda. But is the political attention still fixed on Andy Burnham in Manchester? Sam […]
Portugal monastery hosts music from the USA and UK
Five musical groups from the United States of America (USA) and England will perform at the Batalha Monastery, in the Leiria district, during the month of June, the monument's management announced.
How Donald Trump helped make Spain’s prime minister a ‘rockstar’
MADRID — When Europe’s leaders hold their periodic gatherings in Brussels, Pedro Sánchez isn’t often at the center of media attention. As a rule, when Spain’s 54-year-old prime minister strides down the red carpet below the giant glass oval structure in which the EU’s heads of government meet, only Spanish reporters surge forward to shout out questions about […]
Why Britain and America can’t stop firing their leaders
In both countries, political revolts keep toppling leaders without solving the deeper crisis.
Albania’s ‘flamingo revolution’ comes to Brussels
The EU is struggling to land a new deal on consumer protections for airline passengers. After a week of intense negotiations that ultimately failed, transport ministers are meeting today to discuss the current state of play. The main sticking points: rules on compensation for delayed flights and the ease of filing these compensation claims. Also […]
Britain’s banks demand a seat at the Brexit negotiating table
A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the U.K.'s finance lobby finally wants to be part of the reset of the relationship with the EU.
Prosecute Orbán’s inner circle over ‘stolen’ billions, Hungary’s anti-corruption watchdog says
The head of the Hungarian Integrity Authority claims top officials oversaw a scheme to systematically defraud the public purse.
Kosovo PM’s party on track to win third election in 18 months
Albin Kurti will likely need to form a coalition after a year of political instability that has left his country's EU membership application in limbo.
Ruling party leads Armenia parliamentary election, exit polls show
Turnout was strong on Sunday amid concerns of Russian meddling.
Golden hour on the road in the Algarve
Check out the video!
Mercadona announces the opening of its 73rd store in Portugal
On 30 June, a new Mercadona supermarket will open in Portugal.
Trump ends NBC interview over argument on ‘crooked’ elections
He scolded host Kristen Welker: “You're a one-sided crooked network."
Man ‘disappears in Guadiana River’, near Mértola
Authorities have been searching this afternoon for a 37-year-old man who got into difficulties while swimming in the Guadiana river, near Mértola. According to reports, the man, a Brazilian, ‘called The post Man ‘disappears in Guadiana River’, near Mértola appeared first on Portugal Resident .
President, PM call on emigrés, and offspring, to “come back to Portugal!”
President António José Seguro, has said today that Portugal is now a modern country “that wants its people back”. The president was speaking at an event with the Portuguese community The post President, PM call on emigrés, and offspring, to “come back to Portugal!” appeared first on Portugal Resident .