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Portugal

Portugal, a member of the EU and NATO, is mainland Europe's westernmost country and shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain. Its population of roughly 10.5 million is predominantly Roman Catholic.

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Guests in a Portuguese tasca bistro smile as they talk to a waiter; their table is full of plates of food

Portugal's traditional tascas are more than a simple eatery

Portugal's traditional tascas are more than a simple eatery

These cozy spots feel like a neighborhood dining room, serving affordable local dishes.
LifestyleFebruary 23, 202606:13 min
A large silver drone from Portuguese company Tekever

Portugal's drone pioneer blends hardware and AI

Portugal's drone pioneer blends hardware and AI

AI‑powered drones from Portugal are reshaping defense, industry and the country's tech identity.
BusinessFebruary 11, 202603:48 min
A blonde woman wearing a red jacket points at one of the historical yellow trams in Lisbon, Portugal. Old buildings and pedestrians can be seen in the background.

Fado and the sea: A journey to Lisbon

Fado and the sea: A journey to Lisbon

Among crowds of tourists, does the Portuguese capital still live up to the hype?
TravelFebruary 3, 202605:25 min
An aetrial view of a water reservoir with a hydropower plant nearby

Portugal faces energy hurdles amid data center boom

Portugal faces energy hurdles amid data center boom

As Portugal attracts investments in data centers, limited renewable power and environmental concerns threaten the boom.
BusinessNovember 23, 2025
A young woman with dark curls wearing an orange top stands in front of a monument in Lisbon. She looks at the camera and smiles.

What is life like for young people in Lisbon?

What is life like for young people in Lisbon?

Millions visit Lisbon yearly, but many locals, especially the young, can barely afford to live there.
SocietyNovember 16, 202504:31 min
American student JeNae Dunn standing in front of a water fountain on a square in Lisbon, Portugal. She has long, dyed blond hair and wears a pink dress with green and white floral pattern.

Why this American left the US for Europe

Why this American left the US for Europe

JeNae Dunn left the US in 2024 and moved to Lisbon, Portugal. Her reason? Donald Trump.
SocietyOctober 18, 202505:12 min
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People walk down the street between flashlights and light reflections during the power outage that affects Spain on April 28, 2025

What the blackout in Spain, Portugal says about renewables

The recent power outage in Spain and Portugal has prompted questions over the stability of solar and wind.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 20, 2025
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro and a few people behind him

Portugal: Far-right rise a warning for political center

Though Portugal's minority government won the recent snap election, the meteoric rise of the far right has made waves.
PoliticsMay 20, 2025
Fishermen stand on the edge of a boat, rod in hand, trying to catch fish

Is this the end of Portugal's tuna fishing industry?

New quotas for bigeye tuna fishing in the Azores threaten traditional line-and-pole fishermen.
BusinessNovember 25, 202405:57 min
A picture with blue screens on the wall of the main conference hall at the Web Summit in Lisbon

Portugal: Political turmoil hangs over Lisbon Web Summit

The resignation of Portugal's prime minister and calls for a boycott overshadow the Lisbon Web Summit.
BusinessNovember 13, 2023
A Portuguese cherry producer tends to his plants on a drought-hit farm

Portugal: Water scarcity weighs on drought-stricken economy

Portuguese politicians are still promoting economic activities that consume large amounts of water, activists point out.
BusinessJune 2, 2023
Boats on a waterfront road with colorful two-to-three-story buildings and palm trees

Portugal will no longer issue 'golden' EU visas

The European Union has urged Portugal to stop issuing the visas, with officials saying they facilitate money laundering.
SocietyMarch 5, 2023
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