Possible skeletal remains found in Shetucket River in Lisbon

State police responded to the Shetucket River in Lisbon just after 11 a.m. Wednesday to investigate possible skeletal remains found in the river. The possible remains were found near the boat launch, according to state police. State Police Eastern...

New EU digital travel system starting in Portugal

The announcement was made today by the European Commission, which set the start date, explaining in a statement that, "from October 12, Member States will begin to gradually introduce the system over a period of six months." "Border authorities...

Over 3,000 personnel fighting fires in Portugal

According to the European Commission, "no request has yet been made to activate the European Civil Protection Mechanism," but the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) has requested satellite imagery for the fires affecting the...

Sattellite reveals what wildfires in Portugal look like from space

A startling satellite image shows the extensive wildfires affecting Portugal. (EU/Copernicus Sentinel-3 via SWNS) By Dean Murray A startling satellite image shows the extensive wildfires affecting Portugal. As of July 29, 2025, Portugal is...

Bullish Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres responds to Thierry Henry comparisons and hits out at critics of record in Portugal

LAST season, Viktor Gyokeres outscored Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah. And yet because the Swedish international banged in 39 goals in 33 games in the Portuguese Primeira Liga – not considered one of Europe’s top...

Decapitated body found in Lisbon – but police still 'can't find the head'

The headless body of a man has been found lying in the middle of a street in Lisbon. A police source claimed on Wednesday (July 30) the person's head was "not at the scene" and the force is still trying to locate it. The body was discovered in...

Moving to Portugal Show reports record early registrations

The Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars – the UK’s premier event covering the financial, legal, lifestyle and property considerations of moving to Portugal – has announced the date of its latest event. The show will come to central London on 16th...

Main Living Costs in Portugal vs the USA

The cost of living in Portugal is approximately one-third lower than in the U.S. Groceries cost roughly 39% less, rent about 41% less, and eating out around 38% less. In Lisbon, one person’s monthly bills (rent, food, transport, utilities) total...

Mystery as headless corpse is found near major tourist attraction in Portugal

By LAURENCE DOLLIMORE Published: 10:45 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 10:55 EDT, 30 July 2025 A headless body has been found dumped next to a major tourist attraction in Portugal. The corpse of the unidentified man was discovered by police at around...

London Gatwick: easyJet releases latest 'deals of the week' - including summer getaways to Portugal

EasyJet holidays has a wide selection of unbeatable value packages from London Gatwick, available across the Algarve, perfect for a last-minute family break this summer. Holidaymakers can save up to £200 off bookings over £2,000 or £100 off when...

Lisbon Municipal Assembly argues that “there is no excess of tourism”

The 2nd Permanent Commission of Economy, Innovation and Tourism examined the theme of “the less visited city – strategies for deconcentrating tourist pressure and mitigating its impact in Lisbon.” This included nearly twenty hearings with local...

Mystery as decapitated body found in street in Brit holiday hotspot – hours after woman’s corpse discovered in car boot

A DECAPITATED body has been found lying in the middle of the street in the centre of Lisbon. The headless man was found this morning in the heart of the Portuguese capital. 5 Cops stand at the scene behind the cordon todayCredit: Sic Noticias 5...

Echoes of the Lisbon Maru: A Story Remembered

The filming site of the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru." My first encounter with the the "Lisbon Maru" occurred in 2014. While on a marine expedition, I happened to learn that the wreck of the ship had never been precisely located....

Portugal battles to contain wildfire in north

After securing deal for Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr make contact to sign Portugal defender: Reports

Chelsea and Portugal defender Renato Veiga is reportedly the new target for Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr. They are looking to strike a deal with the Premier League side just days after signing João Félix on a two-year contract. According to a...

Portugal’s casino tender needs upgrade to harness country’s tourism boom: Expert

As Portugal opens a high-stakes public tender for new casino concessions across three key regions, gaming law expert Óscar Madureira has warned that the process risks falling short of modern international standards if it fails to embrace a...

Ney Matogrosso and Camila Sosa Villada highlighted at the Queer Lisboa festival

The Queer Lisboa festival has announced part of the program for its 29th edition, scheduled from September 19 to 27. Among the films to be screened is ‘Tese sobre uma domesticação,’ directed by Argentine filmmaker Javier van de Couter. The film...

Inês Gonçalves to represent Portugal at JESC 2025

RTP the national broadcaster of Portugal have confirmed their representative for JESC 2025. Later this year Inês Gonçalves will take to the stage in Tbilisi, Georgia on December 13. Inês Gonçalves selected for Portugal Following the conclusion of...

'Saudade' and San Jose's Dia de Portugal

This story aired in the July 30, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents. Saudade — it’s a word in Portuguese that describes a deep sense of longing, a bittersweet nostalgia for something that’s no longer here. For many in the Portuguese community of San...

Portugal’s Joao Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi, to earn US$10m a year

RIYADH, July 30 — Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in...