Portugal

UK zoo breeds and releases endangered snail onto Atlantic island

Two species of tiny Desertas Islands snails have been bred at the UK’s Chester Zoo and released back into the wild onto one of Portugal's islands.

European political landscape shifts right in 2024 as far-right gains ground

The European elections, along with polls in Portugal and Austria, have shifted the political landscape to the right and far-right.

How can the European Union tackle ‘brain drain’?

Our reporter Julián López has travelled to Portugal to investigate the reasons behind, and consequences of, brain drain there - and the possible solutions being explored.

Which Europeans have better skills in literacy, math and problem-solving?

Finnish adults score the highest in literacy, math, and problem-solving skills, while Portugal, Poland, Italy and Lithuania fall below the OECD average in all three competences.

Portugal's misleading immigration claims fact-checked

The issue of immigration is a prime target for misinformation in countries across Europe, and Portugal is no exception. EuroVerify takes a look at some of the claims by the Portuguese far right.

Portuguese government announces €20 million investment in security forces

€20 million will be invested to acquire 600 new vehicles for the country's police force. However, Portuguese police union representatives say it isn't enough.

Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors

Europe excels in ocean tech innovation but struggles with venture funding. An EU initiative aims to change that by helping startups gain investors' trust—from Italy's underwater WiFi to Portugal's..

Which EU countries saw the biggest decline in bicycle production?

A new Eurostat data shows that the EU in 2023 has produced 24% less bicycles than in 2022. The highest decrease was recorded in Romania, Italy and Portugal.

Portugal's Navy says it is monitoring an increasingly intense traffic of Russian ships off its coast

According to the Portuguese Military History Commission, these movements stem from the current context of the war in Ukraine and do not currently give much cause for alarm or concern.

Family-run wineries and barrel-shaped suites: Swap overcrowded Lisbon for Portugal’s rolling valleys

Lisbon locals can’t find affordable homes, transport is bursting at the seams and public services are under strain.

Road accidents in EU claim over 20,000 lives in 2022 as fatalities rise

Regions in Portugal, Greece, and Romania reported the highest fatality rates. While EU-wide road deaths rose by about 9% between 2020 and 2022, the long-term trend offers hope.

Questions raised over Portugal's capacity to host Europe's largest annual tech event

As Europe's largest annual Web Summit draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon's capacity to host the event beyond 2028 when the contract is due to expire.

Thousands protest in two cities in Portugal to demand higher wages and pensions

Portugal is one of Western Europe's poorest countries with official data showing that more than half of all workers in country earn less than €1,000 a month.