Portugal

Portugal will send a trio of athletes to the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, marking the country's tenth appearance at the Games. The team features returning cross-country skier José Cabeça and alpine skiing siblings Vanina and Emeric Guerillot. None have medaled before, but they aim to break Portugal's winless streak in winter sports.

January 23, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The German handball national team started the EM main round with a 32:30 win over Portugal. Captain Johannes Golla received a red card in the 53rd minute, but the EHF disciplinary commission cleared him of any suspension. He will be available for Saturday's game against Norway.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been cleared to play in Portugal's opening 2026 World Cup matches after FIFA imposed a three-match ban for his red card against the Republic of Ireland, with the remaining two games suspended for one year. The Portugal captain served the first match by missing the 9-1 win over Armenia. The decision avoids any disruption to his participation in the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

November 16, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Portugal's Judicial Police arrested Ygor Daniel Zago, known as 'Hulk', suspected of ties to the PCC and involvement in drug trafficking and adulterated fuel sales. He was detained with his wife, Fernanda Ferrari Zago, in an operation aimed at extradition to Brazil. The arrest took place on Saturday (15).

A funicular in Lisbon derailed on September 4, 2025, resulting in at least 15 deaths and multiple injuries. The incident involved tourists and is being investigated for possible mechanical failure.

September 09, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

A tragic funicular accident in Lisbon claimed the lives of 16 people during the first week of September 2025. The incident was highlighted in a weekly news recap, underscoring safety concerns in public transportation.