Portugal

How Lisbon’s funiculars work

Fire fighters say incident was caused by a cable that came loose in the structure of the funicular

At least 15 people dead in Lisbon funicular crash

The Gloria funicular is a popular tourist attraction in the Portuguese capital

Lisbon is sinfully good fun during the feast of St Anthony

The city’s exuberant charm is in overdrive as a carnival atmosphere takes over its very walkable centre

Ryanair: ‘We don’t have time to waste with stupid follow-up questions from your readers’

The airline says under-16s now need to be accompanied by an adult when flying. Readers say it’s not that simple

Iberian wildfires: Spain fighting to control 20 fires while eight blazes rage in Portugal

High temperatures adding to difficulties and expected to hit 45 degrees in several places on Sunday

Spain struggles to contain spate of record-breaking wildfires

Firefighters battle blazes in parts of Portugal, France, Croatia and Greece as temperatures climb to mid-40s

Why is it so warm this week in Ireland?

Parts of Continent experience near-record temperatures while wild fires ravage southern Europe

In pictures: Europe’s wildfires spread close to southern capitals

Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025

Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe

About 7,700 people evacuated near Greek city of Patras, while Spain is on course for one of its longest heatwaves on record, with almost all of country deemed to be at extreme or very high risk of fire

Heatwave in Europe: Wildfires force evacuation of 6,000 in Spain

Portugal, Italy, France, Turkey, Croatia and Albania also hit by extreme heat

Move over Albariño, make way for godello – Spain’s answer to chardonnay

In the 1970s godello almost died out, but was nurtured back by a couple of exquisite producers – others have followed

Moving to Porto: ‘It took everything to come here, settle, be here for the kids... to network, to bed down’

Going for the dream is not always easy, but for Irish-born Wendy Aldridge and her family, the move from the UK to Portugal started with a music festival and mid-term holidays

The big holiday shop: The best foods to buy in European supermarkets this summer

Going abroad? Here are the top products to pick up across France, Spain, Italy and Portugal

A missed opportunity for Portugal Rugby to revive the spirit of 2023

The scant interest for their Test against Ireland shows how they’ve lost the momentum generated by a brilliant World Cup showing

With the Lions away in Australia, Ireland debutants have real chance to shine against Portugal

Opportunity in summer Test in Lisbon not lost on Paul O’Connell’s men as Andy Farrell keeps watch from afar

Diogo Jota thought to have been driving before fatal crash, Spanish police say

Liverpool footballer and brother Andre Silva found dead after car crashed near city of Zamora last week

Diogo Jota funeral: Wife and family joined by Liverpool players for service

Diogo Jota and brother died in car crash in Spain

Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: the best alternatives to the tourist hotspots

Over-tourism is ruining popular destinations, try these alternatives without compromising on experience

Diogo Jota death: Family and friends gather for hometown wake of Liverpool footballer in Portugal

Footballer died alongside his brother after car they were travelling in veered off the road and burst into flames

‘Dangerous’ European heatwave continues, with record highs in Spain and Portugal

Heat alerts shut schools in France as UN chief says ‘no country is immune’

European heatwave: Special heat warning in Spain; temperatures to reach 40 degrees in many countries

Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires

Munster’s versatile Tom Ahern hopes he can live up to ‘Slim Reaper’ moniker in summer Tests

Injuries have denied him a first Ireland cap, but the second row is looking to put those setbacks behind him

Forget the guide book: Immerse yourself in these location-based novels

From Elena Ferrante in Italy to Hervé Le Tellier in France and Orhan Pamuk in Turkey, enrich your travelling experience with works immersed in your chosen setting

What will €250,000 buy in Italy, Portugal, Spain, France and Co Kilkenny?

One price, home and away: Apartments in Arezzo and on the Algarve, a Spanish villa, a doer-upper barn in Nouvelle Aquitaine or a cottage outside Castlecomer

Leaving Cert holidays 2025: Pupils and parents on ‘hellish’ Albufeira, ‘crazy’ Zante and ‘cultural’ Berlin

For parents, this can be a nerve-racking time, ‘but you also have to let them experience things’

What will €175,000 buy you in France, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Longford?

A four-bed longère in Brittany, a studio in a converted merchant’s house in Silves, a four-bed doer-upper in Pietrasanta, a converted two-bedroom on a Greek island or a 1970s system-built bungalow in Longford?

Police comb ‘vast’ area of Portugal’s Algarve in Madeleine McCann case

Madeleine disappeared aged three in 2007 while on holiday with her family

Workcations: Enjoy better weather and lower expenses without using up your annual leave

Workcations that allow you to spend some time abroad, possibly with lower living costs, are becoming increasingly popular

What will €275,000 buy in France, Spain, Portugal, Malta and Co Donegal?

One price, home and away: A new-build close to Perros-Guirec, a three-bed with views of the Costa Brava coastline and more

Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ Monaghan man who died while holidaying in Portugal

Dylan McCahey (25) from Magheracloon died in drowning incident

Far right challenges traditional parties

Conservatives win as Socialist Party suffers heavy defeat

Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins Romanian presidency in striking comeback

George Simion concedes result on Monday after earlier claiming victory in the vote

Centrist Nicuşor Dan on course to win Romanian presidential election with 99% of votes counted

In Portugal, centre-right Democratic Alliance wins snap election; in Poland, centrist Rafał Trzaskowski warns of ‘razor-thin’ lead over radical-right rival in presidential election

Romanian run-off the most crucial vote on Europe’s ‘Super Sunday’ of elections

Romania vote sees EU-critical populist seeking power, while Poland and Portugal are also casting their ballots

Portugal’s election seeks to end cycle of instability

Country has seen corruption scandals and three elections since 2022

Portugal far-right leader Andre Ventura suffers second collapse days before election

Party representatives and doctors say Andre Ventura is not suffering from a heart issue

Far right ‘breaks political culture’ of tolerance in Portugal

Government fends off campaign-trail accusation of ‘Trumpification’

A Portuguese nurse in Ireland: ‘Nurses are a lot more valued here’

Ana Vale Oliveira moved from Portugal to Ireland in May 2017 with her boyfriend

Spain’s Sánchez defends energy model in wake of blackout

Government has still not explained cause of power loss which saw Spain and Portugal disconnected from the European grid for several hours

An Irishwoman in Portugal: ‘Blue skies, bilingual children and a flight home in three hours’

Wild Geese: Amy Kerins lives in Vilamoura in the Algarve

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