Tag: Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History: Scores at Sixth World Cup Tournament
The Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo registered a historic brace against Uzbekistan during the World Cup 2026 match in Houston, bringing his professional tally to 975 career goals. Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo established a historic football record this Tuesday by scoring twice against Uzbekistan in Houston, becoming the first player to score in six different editions […]
June 23, 2026
24-hours General Strike in Portugal to Reject Labor Reform
The Public Security Police of Portugal violently repressed thousands of peaceful demonstrators in Lisbon this Wednesday during a massive general strike against the regressive labor reform proposed by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Unions and social movements reject this legislative proposal, which will be debated in the Parliament. The working class denounces the project as an […]
June 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Portuguese FIFA World Cup 2026 Call-Up
Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, announced this Tuesday by Coach Roberto Martínez, features a star-studded lineup led by the football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese team coach Roberto Martínez presented a squad list for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that strategically blends the unparalleled leadership and enduring influence of Portuguese greatest historical figure, Cristiano […]
May 19, 2026
Portugal Approves Landmark Labor Reform Bill
The reform aims to boost productivity, raise wages, and adapt the labor market to the digital economy. On Thursday, Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s labor legislation, sending the draft law to parliament after nine months of negotiations with trade unions and business groups. RELATED: Portugal to Nationalize Abandoned Land […]
May 15, 2026
Portugal to Nationalize Abandoned Land to Prevent Wildfires
The management of the land will be handed to Florestgal, a state-owned forestry management company. On Monday, the Jornal de Negocios reported that Portugal will activate a mechanism to provisionally register abandoned rural land as state-owned when no identifiable owner can be found, as part of the efforts to ensure proper maintenance and wildfire prevention. […]
May 11, 2026
BE Party Urges Ban on U.S. Use of Portuguese Airspace and Lajes Base
Petition with 8,500 signatures calls on government to follow Spain’s lead. On Monday, the leftist party Bloco de Esquerda (BE) presented the Portuguese government with a letter signed by 8,500 people demanding it follow Spain’s example and ban the United States from using Portuguese airspace and the Lajes Air Base. After a meeting with an […]
March 30, 2026
Portuguese Catholic Church to Compensate Sexual Abuse Victims
They will soon be notified of payment decisions as critics denounce lack of transparency. On Tuesday, the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP) announced that the process of compensating victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church has entered its final phase. RELATED: 3 Historic Days: Pope Leo XIV Consistory to Shape Catholic Unity in 2026 At […]
March 10, 2026
Portugal on General Strike Against Labor Reform
Workers denounce the right-wing government’s proposal as a major rollback of labor rights. On Thursday, operations at Lisbon’s international airport were reduced to a minimum because of a 24-hour general strike called by Portugal’s main labor unions. RELATED: Right-Wing Politician Marques Mendes Leads New Portugal Presidential Poll In the largest action of its kind in […]
December 11, 2025
Right-Wing Politician Marques Mendes Leads New Portugal Presidential Poll
Pitagorica survey shows shifting voter preferences ahead of January election. On Monday, polling firm Pitagorica released a voter intention survey showing that Luis Marques Mendes and Henrique Gouveia e Melo are currently the leading contenders for the presidency ahead of the Jaunuary 18 election. RELATED: Portugal Officially Recognizes the State of Palestine Former minister and […]
November 17, 2025
Lisbon’s Web Summit Highlights Chinese Tech
It is expected to welcome more than 70,000 attendees and 1,000 investors. On Monday, the Web Summit opened in Lisbon with artificial intelligence (AI) as the most prominent feature of this year’s edition. RELATED: Artificial Intelligence Joins UN Agenda as a Global Governance Priority Key topics at this year’s event include “vibe coding,” a form […]