Portugal
Coverage of Portugal in the Nexus archive.
- Record Heat Drives Wildfires in Europe, Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Record heat has caused wildfires in southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate. The wildfires are part of climate-driven extreme weather events globally.
- Belgium considers becoming latest EU country to recognise Palestinian statehood
Belgium may recognize Palestinian statehood following Hamas's agreement to relinquish control of Gaza, a key condition set by Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. The move aligns with recent recognitions by Spain, Ireland, Norway, the UK, Canada, Australia, France, and Portugal.
- Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Rio de Janeiro experienced mild weather of 29°C with afternoon drizzle on July 7, 2026. Praça Mauá museums offered free entry, the Ibovespa stock index fell 0.93%, and Flamengo was noted as being on the eve in Portugal.
- 👀 Potential Spain vs. US clash
A potential Spain vs. US World Cup semifinal clash could occur if Spain beats Portugal and the U.S. defeats Belgium. President Donald Trump has criticized Spain’s military spending since January 2025, while Spain’s leader Pedro Sánchez has publicly disagreed with Trump over the Iran war and Gaza. The two nations also have divergent policies on energy and immigration.
- Thousands flee new wave of European wildfires
Wildfires in southern Europe have forced thousands to flee, burning over 50,000 acres across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece. The fires disrupted the Tour de France, banned spectators from a stage, and were linked to rising temperatures and climate change.
- Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes
Wildfires in southern Europe, including France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, have forced thousands to evacuate homes, leading to a spectator ban for a Tour de France stage. Officials warn of 'powder keg' conditions after a heatwave, with blazes covering nearly 20,000 hectares and worsening weather expected.
- Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return
Spain, Portugal, France, and the UK are experiencing a heat surge with temperatures 10-15C above average, approaching 40C in parts of France and Spain. Super Typhoon Bavi is moving through the north-western Pacific as tropical nights return to Europe.
- Massive wildfires tear through southern Europe forcing thousands to flee
Massive wildfires have devastated an area over double the size of Manhattan across Portugal, Spain, Greece, and France, forcing thousands to flee. Officials have banned spectators from a stage of the Tour de France race due to the fires.
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- Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, France and Spain
Wildfires are affecting six countries in southern Europe, including Portugal, Greece, France, and Spain. A blaze in southwestern France may disrupt the third stage of the Tour de France.
- Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Wildfires are raging in Portugal, Greece, and Spain, with toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Greece prompting residents to stay indoors. Spain and Italy have sent reinforcements to Portugal to combat a massive blaze, while Greece faces multiple fires, including one near Thessaloniki that damaged businesses and homes. A 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Portugal, Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements to contain a blaze that has burned for over three days. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for suspected negligence in starting a blaze that damaged homes and businesses.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing a blaze through negligence.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal and Greece. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. In Greece, toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki prompted residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting the fire through negligence.
- Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a blaze in central Portugal has burned over 12,000 hectares. A 76-year-old man was arrested in Greece for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.
- Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again
Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in France, Spain, and Portugal as temperatures reached 40°C, with over 17,000 hectares burned. The fires follow a previous heatwave in June that caused thousands of excess deaths.
- Firefighters combat blazes in northern Spain, Portugal
Hundreds of Spanish firefighters are battling an expanding wildfire near Costa Brava, while Portugal seeks outside assistance for forest fires in its northern region.
- Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind
A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal has spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat.
- Von der Leyen admits ‘technical problems’ with new EU airport border checks
The EU’s new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) for airport border checks is experiencing technical problems, causing delays and operational disruptions at major airports. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged the issues, and aviation industry groups have criticized the system for long queues and missed flights during peak travel periods.
- Latin America Sports Daily for Friday, July 3, 2026
Argentina and Colombia may send five Latin American teams to the World Cup last 16. Spain and Portugal are set to face each other in another match.
- Hundreds of fans cheer Portugal’s win at star team’s residence in Toronto
Hundreds of Portugal football fans in Toronto celebrated their team's World Cup victory at the star team's residence.
- Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
The Croatia vs. Portugal match saw intense drama during the final 10 minutes of added time, which were announced after 90 minutes of play. The chaotic conclusion left players and fans in suspense.
- Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
Croatia's Josko Gvardiol scored a goal in added time against Portugal during a World Cup match, but it was disallowed for offside after VAR review. Portugal advanced 2-1, with Croatia's last-ditch effort falling short due to the controversial offside call.
- Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup match, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winning goal in stoppage time and Cristiano Ronaldo equalizing via a penalty kick. Croatia's initial lead by Ivan Perisic was followed by controversy as a last-minute potential equalizer was disallowed for offside. Portugal advances to face Spain in the round of 16.
- Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup match, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty and Goncalo Ramos securing the win in stoppage time. Croatia's goal was initially thought to equalize, but it was disallowed for offside. Luka Modrić's fifth World Cup bid ended with the loss.
- Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup match, with Goncalo Ramos scoring a stoppage-time goal and Cristiano Ronaldo equalizing via a penalty. Croatia's initial lead was canceled out, but a controversial VAR offside call denied their last-minute equalizer. Luka Modrić's fifth World Cup bid ended with the loss.
- ¡Polémica total! El VAR anula el empate de Croacia al 90+13 y Portugal avanza a 8avos del Mundial
The VAR disallowed Croatia's equalizing goal scored by Gvardiol in stoppage time due to Pasalic's offside, allowing Portugal to advance to the World Cup round of 16 without needing extra time.
- Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup round of 32 match, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty and Goncalo Ramos netting the winning goal in stoppage time. Croatia's initial lead was overturned, and the match ended controversially with a denied last-minute goal due to an offside call.
- Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup match, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty and Goncalo Ramos netting the winner in stoppage time. Croatia's late goal was disallowed for offside, leading to fan protests. Portugal advances to face Spain in the round of 16.
- ¡Golazo de Gonçalo Ramos al 93' pone en ventaja a Portugal!
Gonçalo Ramos scored a last-minute goal in the 93rd minute, assisted by Rafael Leão's curling cross, to give Portugal a 2-1 lead over Croatia in the match.
- Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash
Portugal fans are gathering in anticipation of a match featuring Ronaldo and Modric. The event highlights a clash between the two prominent players.
- Portugal plays bigger than its size — in both politics and soccer
Portugal, despite its small size, is a strong contender in the World Cup and has a history of securing top global diplomatic posts. The country has had Portuguese candidates in key EU and UN roles, including former Prime Minister António Guterres as UN Secretary-General and António Costa as European Council president, reflecting a strategy of multilateralism to ensure strategic interests.
- 15 countries that are genuinely easy to move to — and how people actually do it
The article lists 15 countries with clear immigration rules and attainable income requirements, such as Portugal's D7 visa and Thailand's five-year remote work visa, which have routine approval processes.
- Venezuelan rescue brings hope to nation in mourning
Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, was rescued after nearly eight days trapped beneath rubble in Venezuela following one of Latin America's worst earthquakes. The operation involved rescuers from seven countries and marked a rare success in a disaster that killed nearly 2,300 people and left tens of thousands missing.
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- Colorado man plans to set sail for milestone solo voyage around the world
A Colorado man named Steve Siguaw plans to attempt a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world in 2024, aiming to become the oldest person to complete the journey. The 27,000-nautical-mile voyage will include navigating the Five Great Capes and is inspired by French sailor Bernard Moitessier.
- Warsh Must Beware of Curves Flattening to Deceive
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh arrives at the ECB Forum in Sintra, Portugal, on June 30.
- Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the central bank's political independence and commitment to reducing inflation, countering President Donald Trump's calls for lower interest rates. Warsh hinted at potential rate hikes in September but declined to specify tactics, citing opposition to forward guidance. Inflation, recently peaking at 4.2% due to the Iran war's impact on gas prices, may have stabilized as peace agreements lower energy costs.