Portugal

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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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Mystery blackout in Iberia: Spain and Portugal probe one of Europe’s worst-ever power failures Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:54Published 11 minutes ago

Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 8 hours ago

Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 9 hours ago

Spain, Portugal Blackout \| Power Begins to Return: 'Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon' or Cyber Attack? Power is slowly returning across Spain and Portugal after a massive blackout plunged millions into chaos, halting trains, grounding flights, cutting mobile networks, and disrupting hospitals. Officials.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published 12 hours ago

Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula... Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 17 hours ago

Europe in Dark: Russia Suspected in Power Outage Across Spain, France, Portugal–Planned Cyberattack? A massive blackout has crippled Spain, Portugal, and parts of France and Belgium. Millions face chaos as power cuts hit airports, metros, roads, and telecommunications. Emergency meetings are underway.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 1 day ago

Passengers at Gatwick delayed due to Europe power outage Passengers at Gatwick Airport have had their flights delayed or cancelled because of a massive power outage brought chaos to Spain, Portugal and the south of France. Report by Blairm. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published 1 day ago

Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula Spain and Portugal work to restore power after widespread blackout impacts Iberian Peninsula Spain’s national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published 1 day ago

Euronews on the ground: 'Situation calm but confused' as 'everything stopped working' Euronews on the ground: 'Situation calm but confused' as 'everything stopped working' In Portugal, official sources told domestic media that the outage, which hit around late morning local time, was.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:40Published 1 day ago

'Savanna and the Mountain' depicting Covas do Barroso's fight against lithium premieres in theatres across Portugal 'Savanna and the Mountain' depicting Covas do Barroso's fight against lithium premieres in theatres across Portugal The film, on general release across Portugal from this Friday, gives voice to a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published 5 days ago

Social media video showing alleged rape of 16-year-old girl sparks backlash in Portugal Social media video showing alleged rape of 16-year-old girl sparks backlash in Portugal Citing the case, one Portuguese MEP has urged the European Commission to take action to prevent the online.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:15Published 3 weeks ago

A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show at a festival in Portugal A huge bar of viral Dubai chocolate steals the show at a festival in Portugal At an annual chocolate festival in the medieval town of Óbidos, Portugal, lucky visitors got a taste of the viral Dubai.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published on March 31, 2025

Portugal's parliament rejects motion of confidence and brings down government Portugal's parliament rejects motion of confidence and brings down government All the opposition parties, with the exception of the Liberal Initiative, voted against the motion of confidence in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 12, 2025

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 on March 6, 2025

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 on March 1, 2025

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Couple and adult son 'died after generator issue' during Spain-Portugal blackout Two parents and their adult son are said to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator during the blackout that hit Spain and Portugal this week, according to local reports. Sky News - Published 3 hours ago
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What impact is the blackout in Spain and Portugal having and how long will it last? An "exceptional and extraordinary" power outage has brought large parts of Portugal and Spain to a standstill. Sky News - Published 1 day ago

Top 5 news of the day: Massive blackout hits Portugal, Spain and France; India, France sign Rs 63,000 crore deal for Rafale jets; and more Millions in Spain, Portugal, and southern France experienced a massive blackout, disrupting essential services and prompting government responses. India and France finalized a Rs 63,000 crore deal for.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago
Large parts of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage Large parts of Spain and Portugal - including Madrid and Lisbon - have been hit by a power outage. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
Power returning in Spain and Portugal after large parts hit by blackout - but what caused it? Power supplies have been returning in Spain and Portugal after large parts, including the capitals Madrid and Lisbon, were hit by a huge outage on Monday. Sky News - Published 2 days ago

President Murmu arrives in Lisbon for four-day visit to Portugal and Slovakia President Droupadi Murmu's historic four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia aims to deepen diplomatic relations and multifaceted engagement with these countries. The visit commemorates 50 years.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Kelly left out of England squad for Nations League Chloe Kelly is left out of England's squad for the Women's Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain this month. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2025
Billionaire Aga Khan, owner of Shergar, dies aged 88 The philanthropist and spiritual leader died "peacefully" at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2025
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	Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia is confirmed as host for the 2034 World Cup, while Spain, Portugal and Morcoco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024
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	Six countries, two hemispheres - how will 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
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