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Portugal

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Portugal. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Lisbon

Head of State

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

Head of Government

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro

José Mourinho and his daughter Matilde Mourinho. Photos: @josemourinho, @matildefmf/Instagram

Celebrity children

Meet Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho’s glam jewellery designer daughter Matilde

Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho may be controversial, but his former players and family remain firmly by his side – here’s what you need to know about his talented daughter, Matilde Mourinho.

19 Mar 2025 - 6:00AM

Animals

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking outrage and celebration

19 Mar 2025 - 1:41PM

Huawei

5 charged, new raids in Huawei corruption probe at EU parliament

19 Mar 2025 - 10:49AM

International Property

American demand for overseas property, residency surges under Trump

UK, Portugal and Australia see influx as investment migration becomes ‘essential insurance’ against uncertainty, consultant says.

16 Mar 2025 - 9:30AM

A man looks at the view from the Our Lady of the Hill viewpoint overlooking downtown Lisbon and the Saint George’s castle, on February 26, 2025. Photo: AP

European Union

New corruption scandal roils EU parliament

‘Several lobbyists’ were taken into custody and none of those held for questioning on Thursday morning were EU lawmakers.

13 Mar 2025 - 11:36PMvideocam

Portugal’s government collapses after losing confidence vote

Portugal’s president must now decide whether to dissolve the assembly and call new elections.

12 Mar 2025 - 11:08AM

Tourism

6 marinas that are destinations in themselves

Marinas in Monaco and Dubai are billionaires’ playgrounds while Sanya is growing as a marine tourism hub and Singapore has a bustling port.

7 Mar 2025 - 3:47PM

Port Hercules, in Monaco, is among several marinas around the world that are worth visiting even if you don’t possess a boat. Photo: Getty Images

Art

Portuguese dressage school preserves a ‘source of collective identity’

At Lisbon’s Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, riders and a unique breed of horses are guardians of dressage recently listed by Unesco.

22 Jan 2025 - 4:15PM

Food and Drinks

For the love of cod, why bacalhau is Portugal’s classic Christmas fish

In cod they trust – for centuries Portuguese have eaten the preserved fish, and it is traditionally served during the holiday season.

24 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM

History

Brazil-Angola cruise along slave trade route to shed light on dark past

The Great Passage cruise will make the transatlantic trip millions were forced into in reverse, in the name of education and accountability.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:29PM

Organisers of a journey retracing the slave trade route between Angola and Brazil hope to hire a cruise liner for the trip. Photo: Reuters

Macau

Xi Jinping urges Macau to increase exchanges with Portuguese-speaking world

Chinese leader calls for city to help China further open up, prompting business group to push for new public body dedicated to the task.

20 Dec 2024 - 6:51PM

Youths play football near the Macau Tower, with the Grand Lisboa casino in the background. Photo: Eugene Lee

Old Hong Kong

How Hong Kong’s Portuguese shaped society in the city

This Museum of History exhibition focuses on the Portuguese contribution to Hong Kong, from sports to education.

13 Dec 2024 - 7:05PM

Greater Bay Area

Exclusive | Macau neighbour Hengqin eyes Chinese medicine, technology for development

‘Hengqin has cheap land, low tax for both corporations and individuals, and a good living environment,’ official says.

15 Sep 2024 - 3:25PM

Alibaba

Alibaba’s Cainiao launches next-day delivery in Europe, builds new hubs

Cainiao’s latest initiatives reflect Alibaba’s commitment to expand the company’s global footprint, as e-commerce growth slows at home.

11 Sep 2024 - 8:14PM

Cainiao offers local express delivery services in 10 countries and regions outside mainland China. Photo: Shutterstock

United States

‘They’re fed up with US’: Americans flock to Portugal’s Algarve, snap up homes

Property prices have risen over 30 per cent in the past year, driven by a surge in US buyers seeking a new lifestyle.

8 Sep 2024 - 3:39PM

Portugal has seen a rise in foreign demand for homes in the Algarve. Photo: Shutterstock

Tourism

How overtourism has caused chaos from Japan to Spain in summer 2024

2023 was all about travel disruptions, but this year the problems are at the destinations themselves, as overtourism leaves residents angry.

30 Aug 2024 - 5:36AM

Hong Kong

Nothing fishy? Hong Kong’s Sardine Festival is about far more than fish

The city’s Central Harbourfront will be transformed into an authentic Portuguese playground, promising pastel de nata, piri-piri chicken, fado music and, yes, sardines a-plenty

17 Aug 2024 - 10:15AM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Dongfeng joins push of Chinese EV makers abroad with Zhiyin SUV

Chinese EV manufacturers are increasingly looking for business opportunities overseas as domestic competition and price war are intensifying in the world’s largest automotive market.

11 Aug 2024 - 5:14PM

Dongfeng Motor’s yet-to-open Voyah showroom at the Chamtime Plaza in Shanghai on Monday, March 8, 2021. Photo: Bloomberg

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris Olympics track and field schedule, key dates: all you need to know

The 48 events unfolding across track and field in Paris give the Chinese a chance to exceed their six medals at the last Games.

2 Aug 2024 - 8:38AM

Diplomacy

Exclusive | ‘I don’t care about the big power rivalries,’ East Timor leader says

Jose Ramos-Horta dismisses concerns over military cooperation with China and says his priority for help is development sectors.

1 Aug 2024 - 9:00AMvideocam

Tourism

19 long-distance cycling routes make exploring Europe by bike a snap

Exploring Europe by bicycle has never been easier. Cycle route network EuroVelo lists routes that criss-cross the continent, and offers a custom route planner to help cyclists create their own itineraries.

30 Jul 2024 - 5:15PM

Exploring places such as Chambord in France (above) by bicycle is made easier by cycle network EuroVelo, which offers routes that criss-cross the continent and a custom route planner that helps cyclists create their own itineraries. Photo: Shutterstock

Indonesia

As Indonesia launches its golden visa, experts warn it could come at a cost

While it’s already attracted some wealthy investors, analysts warn the scheme also brings risks like money laundering and housing inflation.

30 Jul 2024 - 1:56PMvideocam

Tech billionaire Elon Musk (left) walks with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan (centre) during his arrival at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International airport on May 19. Musk is one of the wealthy individuals Indonesia is hoping to lure with its golden visa scheme. Photo: AFP

Architecture and design

How the other half travel: in their own flat aboard mega-yacht The World

Residents mostly spend a few months at a time aboard, visiting their pick of the more than 100 ports the ship visits in a year – and perhaps making plans to change the wallpaper ahead of their next visit

30 Jul 2024 - 3:22PM

Britain

An easyJet co-pilot faints mid-flight, emergency crews called to airport

The incident highlights the benefits of having two pilots at a time when the idea of single-pilot operations is being much discussed.

30 Jul 2024 - 12:48AMvideocam

China-EU relations

EU firms resist plan to screen private investment into China

The investments strengthen the German economy, secure jobs and promote prosperity, German industry group says in submission.

29 Jul 2024 - 4:44PMvideocam

A plan by Brussels to screen private EU companies’ investments into China was announced by Ursula von der Leyen in March last year, and elaborated on in a white paper in January. Photo: AP

Alibaba

Alibaba bets on Taobao, Tmall clothing retailers to go up against Shein, Temu

Alibaba’s latest initiative ratchets up its efforts to compete overseas against Shein, Temu and ByteDance-owned TikTok Shop.

24 Jul 2024 - 10:00AM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

5 young Chinese women hoping to make a big impact on their Games debuts in Paris

These potential stars have excelled in traditional events such as gymnastics and shooting, as well as the newer sports of breaking, surfing and climbing.

23 Jul 2024 - 3:08PMvideocam

European Union

EU Commission president von der Leyen re-elected, bringing continuity to bloc

The re-election ensures leadership continuity for the 27-nation bloc as it wrestles with crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change, migration and housing shortages.

18 Jul 2024 - 10:29PMvideocam

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