Porto
- 2d ago
Carlos Moedas rejects rift with Portuguese government while demanding 300 police officers for Lisbon
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas urged the central government to fulfill its May pledge of 300 additional officers, citing demographic growth and a net loss of 2,000 police since 2010.
- Aug 24
FC Porto agree one-year loan deal with Rennes for midfielder Seko Fofana
The Portuguese champions have arranged a season-long loan with French side Rennes for the Ivorian midfielder, featuring no loan fee and no option to buy.
- Aug 23
Portugal puts 14 districts on weather alert for heavy rain, 90 km/h winds, and rough seas
The Portuguese meteorological agency IPMA placed 14 districts on yellow alert ahead of an Atlantic depression bringing unseasonable autumn-like rain, hail, and high waves starting Sunday.
- Aug 23
FC Porto manager Farioli calls Rodrigo Mora transfer to Roma a financial decision
Ahead of Sunday's league match against Arouca, FC Porto head coach Francesco Farioli addressed the departure of midfielder Rodrigo Mora, stating the deal exceeded 50 million euros and represented necessary revenue for the club.
- Aug 22
FC Porto and Arouca put perfect starts on the line in Primeira Liga clash
Reigning champions FC Porto host early league leaders FC Arouca at Estadio do Dragao on Sunday evening, with both clubs seeking a third consecutive victory to open the Portuguese season.
- Aug 21
Portugal Places 49,991 Students in Higher Education First Phase as Applications Rise
The Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation placed 49,991 students across public universities and polytechnics, filling 88.9% of available slots as overall applicant numbers climbed 13.9%.
- Aug 9
FC Porto opens title defence against Alverca with Farioli urging 'burn the boats' mentality
Defending champions FC Porto will host FC Alverca at the Estádio do Dragão on Sunday at 18:00, kicking off the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season with coach Francesco Farioli calling on his squad to leave past trophies behind.
- Aug 1
Torreense coach Luís Tralhão proud after 1-0 Supertaça loss to FC Porto, eyes Primeira Liga promotion
SCU Torreense, a second-division club from Torres Vedras, lost 1-0 to FC Porto in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira but earned praise for matching the champions chance for chance and forcing them to defend deep in the closing stages.
- Jul 27
Portugal under yellow heat warning as temperatures set to hit 40°C, fire danger maximum
All mainland districts except Faro are under a yellow warning from 9am Monday to 6pm Tuesday, with Santarém and Évora forecast to reach 40°C and the interior possibly exceeding 41°C.
- Jul 27
INEM workers denounce removal of 100 ambulances and threaten August strike as new law looms
INEM plans to transfer 54 emergency ambulances to local health units and convert 46 SIV vehicles into light cars, removing 100 vehicles from its own fleet. Workers warn of a strike in August and demand the health minister intervene before the new organic law takes effect on 1 August.
- Jul 26
Farioli tells Porto to start from zero after friendly win over Aston Villa
Francesco Farioli warned his FC Porto side that past titles are 'in the museum' after a 2-1 friendly win over Aston Villa, with the Supertaça now a clean slate.
- Jul 22
75-year-old man dies after being found unconscious in water at Porto beach on Tuesday
A 75-year-old man died on Tuesday after being found unconscious in the water at Praia do Ourigo in Porto. Bystanders pulled him ashore and emergency services attempted resuscitation, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- 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.
