Putting the brakes on Portugal's rural exodus

Unlike many of its European neighbours Portugal is currently trying to attract refugees, encouraging immigration to boost their workforce and combat a dwindling population.

Fires, which earlier had seemed under control, picked up pace later on Monday as winds caused the inferno to spread. So far, 33 injuries have been reported.

The current captain of the Portugal national soccer team had been accused of raping Kathryn Mayorga in Las Vegas in 2009. He still faces a civil complaint from his accuser.

Lisbon is home to thousands of feral cats, as well as many rats. The city has begun relocating the felines to known "rodent hotbeds," where it plans to send them out on rat patrol.

Portugal is now outpacing Spain as Europe's fastest-growing tourism market. But the small nation is struggling to meet the industry's steep demands.

Cristiano Ronaldo says the injury he picked up playing for Portugal in the Euro 2020 qualifier against Serbia on Monday isn't a serious one.

Portugal winger Gelson Martins signed for Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (July 25) as a free agent on a six-year deal after leaving troubled Portuguese side Sporting.

We look at cartoonists' reactions to Italy's ongoing political crisis. And lawmakers in deeply Catholic Portugal consider legalising euthanasia.

Back in the 1990s, Portugal faced a heroin crisis. Most people knew someone affected by the lethal drug. Just two decades later, the country has one of the lowest drug-related death rates in the world.

Even prospect of playing rival and neighbour Portugal does not deter Spanish fans.

European champions Portugal draw 2010 World Champions Spain in their group