Portugal

Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war

A longstanding agreement with the US allows Washington to use the base without prior authorisation during peacetime, but requires Portugal to give approval once hostilities begin.

Cattle graze in front of a row of some fifteen US Airforce KC-46 Pegasus tankers and one P-8 Poseidon tankers from the US Navy which are stationed at Lajes Air Base, Praia da Vitória, Terceira island, in the Azores archipielago in the Atlantic Ocean on February 23, 2026.
Madeira Island.

For the first time: Arkia launches direct flights to Madeira

Jerry Seinfeld at the 28th Television Academy Hall of Fame held at JW Marriott at LA LIVE in Los Angeles, California, August 13, 2026.

Portuguese artists pull out of Jerry Seinfeld-headlined festival

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.

Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France


57 days until elections: Israelis abroad are already filling flights to Israel

Ahead of elections, the Fly&Vote initiative secures dedicated flights from New York and Lisbon following high demand and TAP route cancellations.

The flight information board at Ben Gurion Airport.

Portuguese gov't demands investigation for antisemitic threats against Israeli doctoral student

Portugal’s attorney general has been asked to investigate alleged antisemitism, threats and incitement targeting doctoral student Bar Harel.

Hundreds of anti-Zionist stickers found at the University of Coimbra campus.

Ambassador of Israel: “Israel is home for every Jew. We are one."

Human rights group and Jewish leaders state that Israel Is the guarantor of Jewish life across the diaspora

Gabriela Cantergi, president of B’nai B’rith Portugal, with Ambassador Rozenblat and his wife, Rivka, Dr. Andrade, and Hugo Vaz, the curator of the Porto Holocaust Museum

European agency advocates using military force to stop maritime 'cocaine highway' - report

This comes as Europe is getting hit by what one DEA officer called “a tsunami of cocaine,” and follows an operation in which a French Navy sniper shot the engine of a high-speed smuggling vessel.

Still from a video of a French Navy sniper shooting the engine of a cocaine smuggling boat, October 18, 2025

Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion

"In today’s media climate, the individualists with the most Instagram likes are celebrated, while players who know how to connect with their teammates are left to the soccer nerds."

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in tears after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Arlington, United States.

From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel

Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel, where crater lakes, thermal pools, sulfur steam, and old travel habits test their bond 30 years later.

THE VOLCANIC crater lakes of Sete Cidades are among São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes. Ever-changing weather and light made each visit different.

Portuguese human rights organization honors the victims of Hamas' October 7 massacre

“Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that the atrocities of October 7 transcended borders and nationalities, touching Jewish communities across the globe”, Dr. Luis Andrade, president of ODIH

Dr. Luis Andrade, president of the ODIH, presenting the commemoration tribute to two members of the Porto Jewish Community, Dara Jeffreys (Left) and Liat Cohen (right).

The legendary designer opened a first hotel and the result is breathtaking

Fashion designer Christian Louboutin enters the hotel industry with a boutique hotel that combines art and extraordinary architecture.

The bar at Vermelho Hotel

Human rights group honors Jews, Christians, and Jerusalem

Former MEP says Judeo-Christian values are an antidote to wokeism

Bishop of Porto Dom Manuel Linda speaking at the event with Dr. Jose Ribeiro e Castro, Dr. Luis Andrade and Gabriela Cantergi

A new study reveals: This is the best destination to move to in retirement

Finding a country to move to in retirement is not an easy task – a new study has identified the 10 best places for retirees in 2026 according to various parameters.

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