Portugal

Country Portugal
Capital Lisbon
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Portuguese & Mirandese

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Following its heyday as a global maritime power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence of its wealthiest colony of Brazil in 1822. A 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy; for most of the next six decades, repressive governments ran the country. In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms. The following year, Portugal granted independence to all of its African colonies. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and entered the EC (now the EU) in 1986.

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Portugal - Wikipedia
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We tried building our dream life in Portugal. After 3 years, we realized living abroad was actually holding us back. - Business InsiderWe tried building our dream life in Portugal. After 3 years, we realized living abroad was actually holding us back.  Business Insider

Deadly Wildfires Ravage Spain and Portugal: Villages Evacuate, Firefighter Injured - News18Deadly Wildfires Ravage Spain and Portugal: Villages Evacuate, Firefighter Injured  News18

Feature: In Portugal's historic villages, flames test endurance and hope - XinhuaFeature: In Portugal's historic villages, flames test endurance and hope  Xinhua

Winds complicate wildfire battles in Spain; Portugal suffers third death - Al JazeeraWinds complicate wildfire battles in Spain; Portugal suffers third death  Al Jazeera

Man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal wildfires - BBCMan run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal wildfires  BBC

Portugal stocks lower at close of trade; PSI down 0.50% - Investing.comPortugal stocks lower at close of trade; PSI down 0.50%  Investing.com

Nicole Kidman’s solo residency bid in Portugal fuels Keith Urban divorce rumors | Hollywood - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNicole Kidman’s solo residency bid in Portugal fuels Keith Urban divorce rumors | Hollywood - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

US, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Among Thirty Four Visa-Free Travel Countries Boosting Australia Tourism Sector: New Report You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Among Thirty Four Visa-Free Travel Countries Boosting Australia Tourism Sector: New Report You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Portugal’s University of Porto Opens Applications for International Scholarships - Kashmir LifePortugal’s University of Porto Opens Applications for International Scholarships  Kashmir Life

ID.1 production: VW seals deal with Portugal - electrive.comID.1 production: VW seals deal with Portugal  electrive.com

Why Portugal is the 'safer bet' for Americans traveling to Europe - USA TodayWhy Portugal is the 'safer bet' for Americans traveling to Europe  USA Today

Now, Tourism Soars in Portugal as Green Rail Pass and High-Speed Trains Transform Travel - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Tourism Soars in Portugal as Green Rail Pass and High-Speed Trains Transform Travel  Travel And Tour World

Wildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned - Al JazeeraWildfires rage across Spain and Portugal as record area of land burned  Al Jazeera

How a volunteer-run wildfire site in Portugal stayed online during DDoS attacks - The Cloudflare BlogHow a volunteer-run wildfire site in Portugal stayed online during DDoS attacks  The Cloudflare Blog

Nicole Kidman’s portugal residency sparks buzz: Solo move fuels Keith Urban divorce rumors - The Times of IndiaNicole Kidman’s portugal residency sparks buzz: Solo move fuels Keith Urban divorce rumors  The Times of India

Portugal airport strikes disrupt summer travel; Spain to face walkouts until December - The Economic TimesPortugal airport strikes disrupt summer travel; Spain to face walkouts until December  The Economic Times

Data shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades - Euronews.comData shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades  Euronews.com

Spain, Portugal Wildfires Spread as Extreme Conditions Linger - MintSpain, Portugal Wildfires Spread as Extreme Conditions Linger  Mint

The genetic history of Portugal over the past 5,000 years - Genome BiologyThe genetic history of Portugal over the past 5,000 years  Genome Biology

Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal amid searing heat - The GuardianWildfires rage in Spain and Portugal amid searing heat  The Guardian

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Portugal And Spain Wildfires - IQAirWildfire Map Spotlight: Portugal And Spain Wildfires  IQAir

Portugal 2026 Home Kit World Cup Leaked - Inspired by the Sea - Footy HeadlinesPortugal 2026 Home Kit World Cup Leaked - Inspired by the Sea  Footy Headlines

Spain, Portugal order mass evacuation of residents as wildfires rage | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesSpain, Portugal order mass evacuation of residents as wildfires rage | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

‘Flames that consumed the hills’: Portugal, Spain reel from wildfires - Al Jazeera‘Flames that consumed the hills’: Portugal, Spain reel from wildfires  Al Jazeera

Portugal Golden Visa: Know The Eligibility Criteria And Other Details - Times NowPortugal Golden Visa: Know The Eligibility Criteria And Other Details  Times Now

Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Portugal - Euronews.comExtreme heat linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Portugal  Euronews.com

Spain and Portugal fires: Two more dead as Spanish troops battle blazes - BBCSpain and Portugal fires: Two more dead as Spanish troops battle blazes  BBC

Portugal’s Golden Visa for Indians: Who can apply & how it works - GQ IndiaPortugal’s Golden Visa for Indians: Who can apply & how it works  GQ India

Portugal Endures Deadly Heatwave, Claiming Hundreds Of Lives In 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldPortugal Endures Deadly Heatwave, Claiming Hundreds Of Lives In 2025  Travel And Tour World

Calls for national protest against labour laws - The Portugal NewsCalls for national protest against labour laws  The Portugal News

Six killed fighting fires in Spain and Portugal as wildfires ravage peninsula - France 24Six killed fighting fires in Spain and Portugal as wildfires ravage peninsula  France 24

Song Structures - The Portugal NewsSong Structures  The Portugal News

New Court Decision Out of Portugal Shows How Essential Section 230 Is to a Free Internet - Cato InstituteNew Court Decision Out of Portugal Shows How Essential Section 230 Is to a Free Internet  Cato Institute

I've visited Portugal over a dozen times. It's amazing, but there's just one underrated region I keep going back to. - Business InsiderI've visited Portugal over a dozen times. It's amazing, but there's just one underrated region I keep going back to.  Business Insider

Nicole Kidman Files Solo Residency Bid In Portugal, Fuels Divorce Rumours With Keith Urban - News18Nicole Kidman Files Solo Residency Bid In Portugal, Fuels Divorce Rumours With Keith Urban  News18

Inside Christian Louboutin’s Luxurious First Hotel In Portugal: Red Soles, Meet Red Floors - Yanko DesignInside Christian Louboutin’s Luxurious First Hotel In Portugal: Red Soles, Meet Red Floors  Yanko Design

31-year-old moved from the U.S. to Portugal and only works 20 hours a week: 'I'm much happier in Lisbon' - CNBC31-year-old moved from the U.S. to Portugal and only works 20 hours a week: 'I'm much happier in Lisbon'  CNBC

President Droupadi Murmu Holds Talks in Lisbon, Launches Stamp to Mark 50 Years of India-Portugal Ties - NewsonairPresident Droupadi Murmu Holds Talks in Lisbon, Launches Stamp to Mark 50 Years of India-Portugal Ties  Newsonair

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.43% - Investing.comPortugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.43%  Investing.com

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.29% - Investing.comPortugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.29%  Investing.com

South Korea Joins Japan, Singapore, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands and Thailand in Sending a Strong Travel Warning to Rowdy Tourists With New Penalties - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea Joins Japan, Singapore, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands and Thailand in Sending a Strong Travel Warning to Rowdy Tourists With New Penalties  Travel And Tour World

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Portugal on first leg of two-nation visit - The HinduPresident Droupadi Murmu arrives in Portugal on first leg of two-nation visit  The Hindu

1st Portuguese spaceport could soon emerge as nation grants license for launch center in the Azores (photos) - Space1st Portuguese spaceport could soon emerge as nation grants license for launch center in the Azores (photos)  Space

Portugal’s Social Innovation Initiative - OECDPortugal’s Social Innovation Initiative  OECD

Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues - BBCWildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues  BBC

PRESIDENT OF INDIA IN PORTUGAL; MEETS PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL AND LEADS DELEGATION-LEVEL TALKS - PIBPRESIDENT OF INDIA IN PORTUGAL; MEETS PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL AND LEADS DELEGATION-LEVEL TALKS  PIB

Spain, Portugal ravaged by major wildfires - DWSpain, Portugal ravaged by major wildfires  DW

Now, Navigating Portugal’s Airport Strikes: What Tourists Should Expect This Holiday Season - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Navigating Portugal’s Airport Strikes: What Tourists Should Expect This Holiday Season  Travel And Tour World

Spain: from below average to record wildfire emissions in just one week - CopernicusSpain: from below average to record wildfire emissions in just one week  Copernicus

8 things tourists do in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, and Portugal that locals quietly judge, according to psychology - Eluxe Magazine8 things tourists do in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, and Portugal that locals quietly judge, according to psychology  Eluxe Magazine

Portugal surpasses 6.1 GW of solar capacity - pv magazine InternationalPortugal surpasses 6.1 GW of solar capacity  pv magazine International

USWNT announce New Zealand as final opponent for October friendlies, will also play pair of matches against Portugal - Goal.comUSWNT announce New Zealand as final opponent for October friendlies, will also play pair of matches against Portugal  Goal.com

Development Co-operation Profiles: Portugal - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Portugal  OECD

Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as neighboring countries send aid - Le Monde.frWildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as neighboring countries send aid  Le Monde.fr

Portugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development - Euronews.comPortugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development  Euronews.com

OECD Policy Coherence Scan of Portugal - OECDOECD Policy Coherence Scan of Portugal  OECD

France Joins with Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Norway to Set European Tourism to Unmatched Heights with Game-Changing Hidden Destinations, Here’s What You Should Know About Each of Them Right Now - Travel And Tour WorldFrance Joins with Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Norway to Set European Tourism to Unmatched Heights with Game-Changing Hidden Destinations, Here’s What You Should Know About Each of Them Right Now  Travel And Tour World

Portugal’s Hospitality Sector: Where Global Capital Meets Residency - The Portugal NewsPortugal’s Hospitality Sector: Where Global Capital Meets Residency  The Portugal News

Portugal Digital Nomad (Remote Work) Visa: D8 2025 Guide - Get Golden VisaPortugal Digital Nomad (Remote Work) Visa: D8 2025 Guide  Get Golden Visa

The needs and challenges of the Blue Economy sector in Portugal: bridging national and European strategies with the perceptions of the stakeholders - ScienceDirect.comThe needs and challenges of the Blue Economy sector in Portugal: bridging national and European strategies with the perceptions of the stakeholders  ScienceDirect.com

President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to Portugal marks 50 years of India-Portugal diplomatic ties - DD NewsPresident Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to Portugal marks 50 years of India-Portugal diplomatic ties  DD News

Charming, yes – but the Portugal-Galicia corridor is in need of a paint job - MonocleCharming, yes – but the Portugal-Galicia corridor is in need of a paint job  Monocle

Budget Friendly Portugal: A Safe and Scenic Destination For Solo Travellers In Europe - Travel And Tour WorldBudget Friendly Portugal: A Safe and Scenic Destination For Solo Travellers In Europe  Travel And Tour World

Portugal Weather Forecast: Now Cooling Temperatures and Rain This Weekend Might Impact Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldPortugal Weather Forecast: Now Cooling Temperatures and Rain This Weekend Might Impact Tourism  Travel And Tour World

José Mourinho denies Portugal national team talks: 'I am loyal' - ESPN IndiaJosé Mourinho denies Portugal national team talks: 'I am loyal'  ESPN India

Portugal beat Spain in penalty shootout to win second Nations League crown - Al JazeeraPortugal beat Spain in penalty shootout to win second Nations League crown  Al Jazeera

Italy, Portugal, France, Germany, Slovenia, Malta, Spain, and Many More Amazing Destinations that Make Europe One of the Most Beautiful Continents to Explore - Travel And Tour WorldItaly, Portugal, France, Germany, Slovenia, Malta, Spain, and Many More Amazing Destinations that Make Europe One of the Most Beautiful Continents to Explore  Travel And Tour World

Thousands of firefighters combat three major fires in Portugal - Euronews.comThousands of firefighters combat three major fires in Portugal  Euronews.com

Video. More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes - Euronews.comVideo. More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes  Euronews.com

Portugal Battles Major Wildfires as Death Toll Rises - Morocco World NewsPortugal Battles Major Wildfires as Death Toll Rises  Morocco World News

Power production assessment of wave energy converters in mainland Portugal - ScienceDirect.comPower production assessment of wave energy converters in mainland Portugal  ScienceDirect.com

Earthquake Risks: Understanding the threat and preparedness - The Portugal NewsEarthquake Risks: Understanding the threat and preparedness  The Portugal News

Portugal made progress in combatting violence against women, but urgent action still required - The Council of EuropePortugal made progress in combatting violence against women, but urgent action still required  The Council of Europe

Two Ipswich men die on holiday in Portugal - BBCTwo Ipswich men die on holiday in Portugal  BBC

Portugal says it will consider recognizing Palestinian state in September - The Times of IsraelPortugal says it will consider recognizing Palestinian state in September  The Times of Israel

Portuguese cork avoids tariffs - The Portugal NewsPortuguese cork avoids tariffs  The Portugal News

England Set to Join Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Portugal, Poland and Turkey in Skyrocketing European Tourism Through Football with Groundbreaking Visitors Throughout the Years, Here’s a New Report on It - Travel And Tour WorldEngland Set to Join Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Portugal, Poland and Turkey in Skyrocketing European Tourism Through Football with Groundbreaking Visitors Throughout the Years, Here’s a New Report on It  Travel And Tour World

Now, Exploring Portugal During the Heatwave: How Extreme Weather Is Shaping Summer Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Exploring Portugal During the Heatwave: How Extreme Weather Is Shaping Summer Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Portugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says - Euronews.comPortugal to consult major parties and president about Palestinian state recognition, PM says  Euronews.com

09.06.2025: Portugal Ambassador calls on Maharashtra Governor - Raj Bhavan Maharashtra09.06.2025: Portugal Ambassador calls on Maharashtra Governor  Raj Bhavan Maharashtra

More than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal - Euronews.comMore than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal  Euronews.com

Where should we visit on our Portugal to UK road trip? - The IndependentWhere should we visit on our Portugal to UK road trip?  The Independent

Portugal travel - Lonely PlanetPortugal travel  Lonely Planet

Thousands of firefighters battle blazes in Spain and Portugal - Euronews.comThousands of firefighters battle blazes in Spain and Portugal  Euronews.com

Portugal D7 Visa: Ultimate Guide for Passive Income Residency - Get Golden VisaPortugal D7 Visa: Ultimate Guide for Passive Income Residency  Get Golden Visa

Anti-Racism Commission calls on Portugal to improve the way law enforcement officials deal with hate crimes and to commit to Roma inclusion - The Council of EuropeAnti-Racism Commission calls on Portugal to improve the way law enforcement officials deal with hate crimes and to commit to Roma inclusion  The Council of Europe

President Murmu on state visit to Portugal & Slovakia from 7th to 10th April - NewsonairPresident Murmu on state visit to Portugal & Slovakia from 7th to 10th April  Newsonair

Portugal sends an important message of support for reparative justice with a new contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims - | International Criminal CourtPortugal sends an important message of support for reparative justice with a new contribution to the Trust Fund for Victims  | International Criminal Court

Indian diplomats in Portugal let posters do the talking and Pakistani protesters got the message - The Times of IndiaIndian diplomats in Portugal let posters do the talking and Pakistani protesters got the message  The Times of India

Community | Port Wine Fest returns to the United States in Fall 2025 – Portugal - Portuguese American JournalCommunity | Port Wine Fest returns to the United States in Fall 2025 – Portugal  Portuguese American Journal

A nostalgic train ride through Portugal - BBCA nostalgic train ride through Portugal  BBC

Portugal completes 12-man squad for EuroBasket 2025 challenge - basketballsphere.comPortugal completes 12-man squad for EuroBasket 2025 challenge  basketballsphere.com

Portugal makes cautious move towards recognising Palestinian state - ReutersPortugal makes cautious move towards recognising Palestinian state  Reuters

Improving Policy Coherence for Portugal’s Ocean Economy - OECDImproving Policy Coherence for Portugal’s Ocean Economy  OECD

Gold medal for Portugal - The Portugal NewsGold medal for Portugal  The Portugal News

Portugal Golden Visa: Americans Benefit From Key Court Ruling In 2025 - ForbesPortugal Golden Visa: Americans Benefit From Key Court Ruling In 2025  Forbes

Record wildfires scorching Spain and Portugal - TRT GlobalRecord wildfires scorching Spain and Portugal  TRT Global

Inforegio - Interreg strengthens cultural and tourism bonds between Spain and Portugal - European CommissionInforegio - Interreg strengthens cultural and tourism bonds between Spain and Portugal  European Commission

Dramatic finish against Germany lifts Portugal to maiden semi-finals berth - IHFDramatic finish against Germany lifts Portugal to maiden semi-finals berth  IHF

christian louboutin opens vermelho, a boutique hotel in portugal with ornamental red details - Designboomchristian louboutin opens vermelho, a boutique hotel in portugal with ornamental red details  Designboom