- 3h ago
Ikea expands second-hand furniture marketplace to the UK, Ireland and Germany
The Ingka Group is rolling out its second-hand platform across the UK and Ireland before launching in Germany on 14 October, allowing customers to trade used furniture with an optional 15% gift card bonus.
- 5h ago
Portuguese adults face vaccine knowledge gaps as hospital study records 18% RSV mortality
Surveys show over 60% of Portuguese adults do not know which vaccines are in the national programme, while a six-year hospital study urges state funding for adult RSV inoculations after documenting high fatality rates.
- 6h ago
The Ocean Race moves global headquarters and race starts from Alicante to Porto through 2040
The Ocean Race will relocate its global headquarters and start port from Alicante to Porto in 2028 under a multi-edition agreement running through 2040, following a final Spanish departure in January 2027.
- 6h ago
Portuguese police conduct 250 raids in 100 million euro mobile phone VAT fraud probe
Roughly 1,000 Portuguese police and tax inspectors executed 250 search warrants across the country on Wednesday, targeting a suspected cross-border mobile phone VAT carousel overseen by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
- 7h ago
Banco de Portugal lifts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.3% as housing deficit persists
The Banco de Portugal upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.3% from 1.8%, while Governor Álvaro Santos Pereira highlighted a national shortage of 300,000 homes.
- 8h ago
Police motorcycle strikes Pinarello riders during Tre Valli Varesine in Italy
A police escort motorcycle driving against race traffic collided with Pinarello-Q36.5 riders Marcel Camprubí and Thomas Gloag during the Tre Valli Varesine, forcing Gloag out with knee injuries.
- 8h ago
Jorge Jesus dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo accusations following national team exit
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus refused to address a six-page statement by Cristiano Ronaldo, arriving at Cidade do Futebol to focus on national team preparations.
- 9h ago
Spotify expands audiobooks to 180 markets with 350,000 titles in 120 languages
Spotify announced at the Frankfurt Book Fair that it is expanding its audiobook service from 22 markets to more than 180 countries by the end of 2026, granting access to more than 750 million listeners across 120 languages.
- 20h ago
Portugal's PS demands transparency over government agreements with Chega on rent law
The Portuguese Socialist Party called on Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to disclose if more deals exist with Chega, following a written pact on rental legislation.
- 22h ago
Cristiano Ronaldo clarifies Jorge Jesus dispute and denies Portugal retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he remains available for Portugal selection, releasing a statement detailing broken agreements with manager Jorge Jesus after leaving the squad in September.
- yesterday
Uruguay leads Global Citizen Solutions 2026 retirement index as Portugal slides to fifth
Uruguay took first place in the 2026 Retirement Index by Global Citizen Solutions, while six European nations secured spots in the top ten despite higher tax burdens.
- yesterday
Marco Rubio Visits Iceland to Deepen Arctic Security and Surveillance Ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Icelandic leaders in Reykjavik on Tuesday, proposing expanded defense cooperation and surveillance across the North Atlantic.
- yesterday
FIFA cleared DR Congo for 2026 World Cup despite ineligible goalkeeper findings
FIFA legal advisers found in March 2026 that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible to play for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the governing body dismissed Nigeria's protest on a technicality.
- yesterday
Mozambique cuts bilateral debt by $37.2M as wood exports rise and China trade dips
The Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that Mozambique's external debt fell to $8,851 million in June 2026, driven by debt repayments to Portugal, China, and Japan.
- yesterday
Von der Leyen and Montenegro push back against 2028–2034 EU budget cuts
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro rejected spending reductions on 6 October 2026, defending cohesion and agricultural funding.
- 2d ago
Portuguese migration and prison technicians will stage national strikes over pay and career terms
Technicians at Portugal's migration agency AIMA and the prison service DGRSP will strike on 6 October, demanding dedicated career tracks, risk allowances, and pay parity with police forces.
- 2d ago
BPCE acquires 7% stake in Spain's Banco Sabadell for 1.2 billion euros
French banking group BPCE has secured a 7% stake and a board seat at Banco Sabadell through open-market purchases, capping its potential holding at 9.9% to establish a long-term partnership in corporate banking and payments.
- 2d ago
Erling Haaland asks to be substituted for Norway due to heavy fixture fatigue
Norway striker Erling Haaland asked to come off during a 2-1 loss to Portugal after playing four matches in ten days, prompting concerns over player workload ahead of Manchester City's weekend fixture against Liverpool.
- 2d ago
Tuttosport reveals 25-man shortlist for 2026 European Golden Boy award
The Italian publication Tuttosport announced the 25 nominees for the 2026 European Golden Boy award on 5 October in Mestre, with a 50-member media jury set to decide the winner in November.
- 3d ago
Portugal marks 116th Republic Day with ceremonies and open doors at state palaces
Portuguese state institutions will open Belém Palace and the Assembly of the Republic to the public on 5 October 2026, alongside official ceremonies in Lisbon marking 116 years since the founding of the Republic.
