News from Portugal
As the longest standing weekly newspaper in Spain, having reported on the latest news from Spain and the rest of Europe since 1998, The Euro Weekly News reports on the most up to date news in Portugal so that it’s readership can stay up to date with all the latest developments in countries near and around Spain.
Portugal to offer €439 payment and free driving licence in youth military programme proposal
Portugal’s government is considering a voluntary civic-military programme that would offer young participants a cash payment and access to a free driving licence as part...
Bonnie Tyler placed in induced coma after emergency surgery in Portugal
Singer Bonnie Tyler has been placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, according to statements released by her representatives. The 74-year-old...
Europe visa warning: tougher Portugal rules could make long stay moves harder from July
Brazilians hoping to move to Portugal or elsewhere in Europe for work, study or remote living could soon face a tougher process. New long stay...
Portugal confirms high-speed rail link between Lisbon and Madrid by 2034
Exciting news for travellers wanting to enjoy pastel de nata and patatas bravas within a few hours of each other, as Portugal has now confirmed...
Portugal allocates €11 million to boost tourism in interior regions
Portugal is increasing public investment in tourism projects aimed at developing inland regions of the country and reducing pressure on major cities and coastal destinations....
Portugal airport warning: up to 2-hour queues expected for non-EU travellers this Easter
If you’re flying through Portugal over the Easter holidays, especially on a non-EU passport, you may want to allow extra time. Airports are warning of...
Portugal plans tougher immigration rules – longer detention and faster deportations ahead
Portugal is preparing to tighten its immigration system, with plans to hold migrants for longer and speed up deportations. The government has approved a new...
Urgent appeal after storm damage to elder care centre in Tomar
A vital care centre in central Portugal is urgently seeking donations after sustaining extensive damage during Storm Kristen. Storm Kristen hits Além da Ribeira Centre The Parish...
Brits are flocking to Portugal: UK relocations triple in a decade with major lifestyle change
Brits are escaping grey skies and political gloom by choosing sunny Portugal as their new home, according to figures. Official numbers reveal a dramatic growth...
Portugal confirms high-speed Madrid-Lisbon rail link and when
Portugal and Spain have shaken hands on plans for a high-speed rail connection between Lisbon and Madrid, targeting completion by 2034. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro...
Extreme weather forces Spain and Portugal into new climate alliance
Spain and Portugal have announced a new joint climate alliance aimed at tackling the growing risks of extreme weather across the Iberian Peninsula. The agreement,...
Portuguese citizens evacuated from conflict zone as military plane lands in Lisbon
A Portuguese military aircraft carrying dozens of passengers, including 24 Portuguese citizens, landed in Lisbon early in the morning of Friday March 6 as part...
Disaster as Portugal’s main A1 motorway collapses after dike burst
A major section of Portugal’s A1 motorway has collapsed near Coimbra after a dike along the River Mondego gave way during severe weather this week....
Why is Madeleine McCann’s name in the Epstein files? What authorities are saying
Newly released judicial documents linked to the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein contain an isolated statement that mentions Madeleine McCann, the British girl who vanished...