Porto
- Jul 9
FC Porto will face Aston Villa in 2026/27 season presentation on 25 July
The Portuguese champions will play the Europa League winners at Estádio do Dragão, with the squad formally introduced to fans before kick-off. The friendly is Porto's last test before the Supertaça on 1 August.
- Jul 8
Portugal's president enacts higher education overhaul and emergency medical reform, greenlights Porto technical university
President António José Seguro signed into law a new legal framework for higher education and a restructured emergency medical institute, alongside decrees creating the Technical University of Porto and integrating a hotel school into Nova University.
- Jun 29
Digital grading of Portugal's national exams stumbles as teachers report chaos, deceased teacher summoned
Portugal's first nationwide digital grading of secondary-school exams triggered a wave of complaints, with teachers reporting mismatched subjects, a deceased teacher called to grade, and 59 documented failures, while the education minister insisted no student will be harmed and the deadline will be met.
- Jun 28
Portugal on alert for 43°C heatwave and tropical nights, part of wider European crisis with over 1,300 deaths
The Portuguese weather service (IPMA) has placed much of the country under yellow warning, forecasting maximums of 40–43°C in the Tejo valley and Alentejo by Thursday, with no relief at night as minimums stay above 20°C throughout the week.
- Jun 20
FC Porto signs 16-year-old Norwegian record-breaker Eirik Granaas on three-year deal
The Portuguese giants confirmed the arrival of the 16-year-old midfielder from Fredrikstad FK on a contract running until 2029, with the player initially joining the B team.
- Jun 14
FC Porto ends decade-long drought with Portuguese basketball title, stops Benfica's five-peat bid
A 75-71 win over Benfica in Game 4 gave FC Porto its first national basketball championship since 2016 and denied the Eagles a fifth consecutive title.
- Jun 14
FC Porto completes clean sweep of all four national football titles as youth team seals U15 championship
FC Porto clinched the under-15 national championship on Sunday after Sporting Lisbon lost 3-1 to Belenenses, sealing a clean sweep of the senior, under-19, under-17 and under-15 titles in a single season for only the third time in the club's history.
- Jun 14
Portugal faces thunderstorm warnings, hail and extreme fire danger on Sunday as 12 districts under yellow alert
Twelve districts across mainland Portugal are under yellow weather warnings on Sunday for heavy showers, thunderstorms and possible hail, while 26 municipalities face maximum wildfire risk despite the rain.
- Jun 13
Three drownings and a motorcycle crash kill four men across the Porto region in under three hours
Three men drowned in separate water‑related incidents along the Porto coast on Friday evening, and an 18‑year‑old motorcyclist died in Valongo, bringing the night’s toll to four fatalities in less than three hours.
- Jun 12
FC Porto routs Benfica 87-63 in Game 3, now one win from Portuguese basketball title
FC Porto moved within a single victory of the Portuguese basketball championship after dismantling Benfica 87-63 on Friday at Dragão Arena, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five final.
- Jun 2
Portugal general strike over labour reform halts trains, cancels hundreds of flights and shuts schools
A 24-hour general strike brought Portugal to a near-standstill on Wednesday as unions protested a government labour reform package they say will entrench precarious work, ease dismissals and curb workers' rights.
- May 26
Portuguese police detain 13 in 'Águas Turvas' raid on Gaia water utility over €8M corruption scheme
Portugal's Polícia Judiciária carried out around 30 search warrants and arrested 13 people, including senior executives and businesspeople, in an alleged €8 million corruption and money-laundering scheme at the municipal water company Águas de Gaia.
- May 25
FC Porto Secures Young Goalkeeper João Afonso from Santa Clara as First Summer Signing
The 19-year-old goalkeeper joins the reigning Portuguese champions on a five-year deal, with a fixed fee of €1.5 million and a €30 million release clause.
