Portugal

Country in Southwestern Europe

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Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe. Featuring the westernmost point in continental Europe, Portugal borders Spain to its north and east, with which it shares the longest uninterrupted border in the European Union; to the south and the west is the North Atlantic Ocean; and to the west and southwest lie the Macaronesian archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, which are the two autonomous regions of Portugal. Lisbon is the capital and largest city, followed by Porto, which is the only other metropolitan area.

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Portuguese village unveils carnival mural in tribute to Pope Francis Portuguese village unveils carnival mural in tribute to Pope Francis A mural inspired by a visit and meeting with the pontiff in the Vatican in January was unveiled on Tuesday in the village of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

World War 3? Macron's New War With Putin After Zelensky Insulted, Humiliated By US President Trump French President Emmanuel Macron has once again taken a strong stance against Russia, calling it the “sole aggressor” in the Ukraine war. Speaking in Portugal, Macron emphasized that Europe was.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:32Published 1 week ago

Macron says Ukraine is an 'existential' fight for Europe as he makes two-day state visit to Portugal Macron says Ukraine is an 'existential' fight for Europe as he makes two-day state visit to Portugal French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published 1 week ago

Robots and bubble barriers: How Venice and Portugal are tackling ocean plastic Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 2 weeks ago

How are EU gas reserves holding up against the halt of Russian supplies? Despite reassurance from the European Commission regarding gas supply security, EU stockpiles hold 16% of gas less as compared to the beginning of 2023. Only Portugal has a gas storage volume exceeding.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on January 15, 2025

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Man City interested in signing Porto's Gonzalez Sources in Portugal say City have already had a bid turned down for the 23-year-old former Barcelona player. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2025

Amorim's leadership comments pinched me - Dalot Manchester United and Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot speaks to BBC Sport's Betty Glover about new manager Ruben Amorim and the difference he's brought to the team. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2025
Chelsea's Kerr and Fishel named in training squad Chelsea strikers Sam Kerr and Mia Fishell will travel with the squad for a winter training camp in Portugal to continue their recoveries from injury. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2025
Scots to face Belarus, Greece & Portugal or Denmark in World Cup qualifying Scotland will face Belarus, Greece and Portugal or Denmark in World Cup qualifying in the autumn of 2025. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024

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How will the 2030 World Cup work? Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup. BBC Sport takes a look at how the tournament will work. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024
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PM Modi to hold meetings with heads of UK, Italy, Portugal & Indonesia IndiaTimes - Published on November 18, 2024

Depleted Poland have point to prove against Scots Poland are feeling the heat after a 5-1 Nations League defeat by Portugal. Can they bounce back against Scotland? BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024
'Best feeling of my life' - Douglas becomes youngest Scotland player since 1963 Freddy Douglas, 19, reflects on his Scotland debut against Portugal, calling it "the best feeling of my life" BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024
Best feeling of my life - teenage debutant Douglas Freddy Douglas, 19, reflects on his Scotland debut against Portugal, calling it "the best feeling of my life" BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024	Graham equals record as nine-try Scotland beat dogged Portugal Darcy Graham equals Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record in a comfortable nine-try victory over Portugal at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024
Douglas could be youngest Scotland player for 60 years Back row Freddy Douglas could become the youngest Scotland men's debutant for more than 60 years after being named as a replacement against Portugal. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2024	Lionesses face Portugal in Nations League opener England face Portugal in their opening game of the 2025 Nations League after Uefa announce the match schedule for the competition. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2024
Are Man Utd or Amorim taking the bigger risk? Ruben Amorim is set to takes over as Manchester United head coach after an impressive career in Portugal, but is he risking his reputation at Old Trafford? BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024	Scotland without injured McGinn & McKenna for Nations League John McGinn and Scott McKenna will both miss Scotland's Nations League double header against Croatia and Portugal through injury, while there are first call-ups for Nicky Devlin, Liam Lindsay and Andy.. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Madeleine McCann suspect 'bragged about a Portugal abduction', court hears The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case boasted he had abducted a young girl in Portugal, a German court has heard. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2024	Thousands of firefighters battling more than 100 wildfires along 8-mile front More than 5,000 firefighters are battling more than 100 wildfires in northern Portugal, where seven people have died and hundreds of thousands are in danger. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2024
'Ronaldo is not a footballer, he's a celebrity' The Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton and Rory Smith look at why Cristiano Ronaldo is "holding Portugal back" despite scoring in back-to-back Nations League games. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024