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A small Portuguese town's football club just made history by winning their first major trophy and earning a spot in European competition while playing in the second division. Torreense's underdog journey proves that big dreams don't require big stadiums.
An eight-year-old Nigerian boy is proving that street-scouted talent plus the right support can compete with Europe's best. Samson Azeez just returned from playing against Atlético Madrid and Benfica academies in Portugal.
Iceland, Portugal, and four other countries are proving that a clean energy future is already here, slashing carbon emissions and transforming how the world powers itself. A new study reveals how these nations turned renewable energy into reality while global power emissions declined for the first time ever.
Mamudo Baldé just became Europe's fastest wheelchair racer, clocking 13.61 seconds in the 100m T54 and missing the world record by just seven hundredths of a second. His performance in Switzerland proves that the 2028 Paralympic Games are going to be absolutely electric.
Julie and Kariba, two African elephants in their 40s who spent decades in captivity, are moving to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary next month. The sprawling Alentejo refuge could eventually house 30 elephants and help reshape a landscape where their ancestors once roamed.
A Lisbon mother whose son lost his sight as a baby has launched a growing collection of free audio stories read by volunteers. Over 115 recordings are now available to Portuguese-speaking children worldwide.
Portugal's capital just topped a global ranking of the most livable cities for people moving abroad, beating out 34 other cities across six continents. The win came from Lisbon's affordable living costs, clean air, and welcoming visa options.
After devastating wildfires burned over 250,000 hectares last year, Portugal is launching its most ambitious fire prevention operation ever. From fire retardant helicopters to community land clearing, an entire nation is preparing to protect itself.
Portugal's national soccer team is on a mission to win the 2026 World Cup alongside their legendary captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Midfielder Vitinha reveals how the icon's professionalism continues to inspire teammates as they chase the one trophy that's eluded him.
A free app is helping travelers discover more than 130 secret freshwater swimming spots across Portugal's mountains and forests. Half the profits will fund river restoration projects to protect these natural treasures.
A quarter million Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal's Fatima shrine for the annual candlelight Mass, creating a stunning display of faith and unity. The May celebration honored reported Virgin Mary apparitions from over a century ago. ---
After decades of climbing obesity rates worldwide, some wealthy countries are seeing progress. New research shows rates leveling off in most high-income nations and possibly declining in France, Italy, and Portugal.
When Spain and Portugal went dark for 12 hours in 2025, experts discovered it wasn't a cyberattack or equipment failure—it was a wake-up call that's now making power grids everywhere safer. MIT researchers have turned this crisis into a roadmap for preventing future blackouts.
Indonesia is launching one of the world's largest reforestation projects, aiming to restore 12 million hectares of degraded land while creating new funding through carbon credits. The ambitious plan could turn damaged landscapes into thriving forests again while helping local communities benefit financially.
A small family-run liqueur business in Portugal just defeated luxury giant Louis Vuitton in a trademark battle over the letters "LV." The David versus Goliath victory clears the way for Licores do Vale to sell their products nationwide.
Eight Portuguese startups specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and green energy are heading to Web Summit Vancouver this May, showcasing the country's growing tech talent on the global stage. The delegation has already raised over €7 million and employs 70 professionals across international markets.
Two elephants who spent decades alone in a circus and a Belgian zoo are moving to Portugal's groundbreaking 405-hectare sanctuary. Julie and Kariba will finally experience the natural life they were denied for over 40 years.
Conservation groups across Europe have created "sensitivity maps" that show energy companies exactly where not to build wind turbines, protecting birds while still fighting climate change. The maps have already changed government plans in Portugal and are becoming the new standard in renewable energy planning.
A mountain bike race through the steep streets of Puerto Vallarta came down to six hundredths of a second, as France's Rémy Métailler edged Portugal's Pedro Ferreira in a thrilling finish. Mexico's Raymundo Fournier took third, electrifying the home crowd.
A Moroccan tech company is launching an AI-powered healthcare program in Portugal that could transform how tomorrow's doctors learn and work. The initiative trains physicians to master artificial intelligence while making hospitals smarter and more efficient.
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