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Portugal rejects EU army plan, backs NATO

Portugal has rejected the idea of creating a separate European army, drawing a clear contrast with neighbouring Spain’s more integration-focused defence stance.

15 Apr 2026-12:44
Magnitude 4.1 quake strikes near Lisbon

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Portugal’s capital on Thursday, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) said.

19 Feb 2026-16:52
Uganda's Kiplimo opts for Lisbon Half Marathon

Uganda's star distance runner Jacob Kiplimo will compete in the Lisbon Half Marathon on March 8, as part of his preparations for the London Marathon.

14 Feb 2026-19:49
Portugal, Spain set 2030 goal for 5-hour Lisbon–Madrid rail link

Portugal, Spain, and the European Commission have reached an agreement on measures to advance the Lisbon–Madrid rail link by 2030, aiming for a travel time of five hours, Portugal’s Infrastructure Ministry announced on Thursday.

30 Oct 2025-17:30
Cable failure caused deadly Lisbon funicular crash, report finds

The cause of the Lisbon funicular crash that killed 16 people and injured 21 others has been revealed in a newly released official report.

21 Oct 2025-09:08
Hazel Çağan Elbir: EU’s selective policy creates a new dividing line in South Caucasus - INTERVIEW

15 Oct 2025-09:00
Portugal holds day of mourning after 17 die in streetcar crash

Portugal observed a national day of mourning today, following the tragic derailment of a famous funicular in Lisbon that claimed the lives of 17 people, marking the city's deadliest accident in recent memory.

04 Sep 2025-21:28
Azerbaijan extends condolences over deadly funicular derailment in Lisbon

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has extended condolences over a deadly funicular derailment in Lisbon, Portugal.

04 Sep 2025-17:37
Lisbon funicular crash death toll rises to 17

The death toll from the Lisbon funicular crash has climbed to 17, officials confirmed Thursday.

04 Sep 2025-14:19
Portugal declares national mourning after deadly Lisbon funicular crash - VIDEO

Portugal has declared a day of national mourning following a tragic funicular derailment in Lisbon that left at least 15 people dead.

04 Sep 2025-09:30