Spain, Portugal and Wildfire
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A man has died after being run over by a bulldozer he was operating while fighting wildfires in Portugal, bringing the death toll in the country to three, officials said.
I'm a frequent traveler to Portugal and the Alentejo region, which has beaches, the Alqueva Lake, and charming towns like Moura, is my favorite area.
Solo travel can be intimidating. Having been on group trips by myself, it can feel isolating to be the sole person among couples, families and friend groups. It’s always a little awkward during mealtimes when you have to make the choice of asking to sit with someone,
TRAGIC Irish tourist Mark Kiely’s Algarve death is being treated as accidental, Portuguese police sources said today. The family of the Donegal man had issued urgent appeals on social media after
Fire crews in Greece, Spain, and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires. Calmer winds on Thursday have helped slow the blazes. Southern Europe remains at high risk due to hot, dry
A new generation is reanimating abandoned Portuguese villages, creating a model of regenerative tourism that preserves heritage and immerses travelers in local life.
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Condé Nast Traveler on MSNMeet the Women Reviving Portugal’s Winemaking Traditions
From the Dão region to the Azores, women—who were once banned from winemaking—now make up an exciting part of the biodynamic scene.
In March 2025, Portugal defeated Denmark 5-2 in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. One of the goals was scored by Cristiano Ronaldo. Therefore, the Portuguese set a record as the first player to score a goal for his national team for 22 consecutive years.
A man was killed by his bulldozer while helping to fight wildfires in Portugal, officials said on Wednesday. The 65-year-old was trying to escape the flames in the northern municipality of Mirandela when he fell from the vehicle and was run over, according to Commander Paulo Santos of the National Civil Protection Authority.
On the first weekend, Lisbon ’s Humberto Delgado Airport scrapped more than 70 flights. The second wave from 8 to 11 August brought more headaches with eight flights to Lisbon cancelled. Long delays also held up departures. According to union sources cited by Lusa News Agency, around 25 flights left without passengers’ checked bags, too.