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.
For the first time: Arkia launches direct flights to Madeira
Portuguese artists pull out of Jerry Seinfeld-headlined festival
Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France
'A wake-up call': Young Jews speak on antisemitism, human rights abuses in new book collab.
“Those who were surprised by the events of October 2023 do not know their history," says one writer.
Porto Jewish community to produce film on children kidnapped during inquisition
The film titled "The 2,000 Exiled Jewish Children" recounts the story of children who were taken from their homes and exiled to the island of Sao Tome.
Comet hits Earth's atmosphere, flies over Spain, Portugal before burning up - ESA
A comet was seen flying over Spain and Portugal over the weekend as it impacted the atmosphere before burning up over the Atlantic Ocean.
El Al resumes flights to second beloved destination in Portugal for less than $400
Following Lisbon, El Al will operate flights to Porto, operated by its subsidiary, Sun D'or. Prices start at $389 per ticket.
Portuguese Jewish orgs commemorate Christian figures who were kind to Jews
A nun who made kaddish for a Jewish man when no one else would was honored alongside the Bishop of Oporto, D. Manuel Linda.
Four people arrested for supposedly enslaving mentally disabled man for 17 years in Portugal
Four people were arrested in Portugal's northern Braganca region for enslaving a man for 17 years; the victim endured abuse, exploitation, and deprivation. Human trafficking concerns persist.
Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship to be released
He was quoted as saying the crew would be turned over to their ambassadors in Tehran. The reports did not say when this would occur.
Portugal must 'pay costs' of slavery and colonial crimes, president says
Portugal's colonial era, during which countries including Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Cape Verde and East Timor as well as parts of India were subjected to Portuguese rule.
Porto Jewish community releases film about Lisbon 1506 massacre
In wake of October 7th massacre, film shows that pogroms do not “happen in a vacuum”.
Portugal urges Iranian ambassador to release container ship MSC Aries
It said Portugal had demanded the release of the crew "as explanations provided so far have not been considered consistent," and urged de-escalation in the Middle East.