Portugal: News

26 Oct 2024

Smartphones

What is 'digital condom' and how does it work

German condom company Billy Boy has launched an innovative app, Camdom, to prevent unauthorized recordings during intimate moments.

Abu Salem wants to know duration of his jail term

Incarcerated gangster Abu Salem has moved a special court in Mumbai, seeking clarity on his prison release date.

04 Sep 2024

India

India's climate finance contributions surpassed Ireland, Portugal in 2022: Report

India has made significant strides in climate finance, contributing $1.28 billion via multilateral development banks (MDBs) in 2022.

12 Jun 2024

IKEA

IKEA's $5,000 loss per worker exit led to pay hike

IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant, has been grappling with a significant turnover of employees in the US, UK, and Ireland.

20 May 2024

Lisbon

Explore Lisbon by tram and viewpoints with this travel guide

Lisbon, Portugal's coastal capital, is a tapestry of history and culture.

01 May 2024

Atlantic Ocean

A guide to thrilling deep-sea adventure in Azores, Portugal

The Azores, a group of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, is Portugal's hidden gem.

18 Apr 2024

Lisbon

Have you explored Lisbon's vintage tramways yet

Lisbon, the coastal capital of Portugal, is a city rich with history and culture.

21 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Experience Portugal's seaside splendor with Algarve's coastal charms

The Algarve, in Portugal's southernmost region, is a landscape of golden sands, secret coves, and dramatic cliffs.

11 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

An enchanting escapade to Sintra, Portugal: A travel guide

Sintra, a charming town set among the pine-clad hills of Portugal, is celebrated for its grand estates, enchanting gardens, and captivating castles.

05 Oct 2023

Travel And Tourism

Portugal on your plate: Vegetarian dishes you should try

The traditional Portuguese cuisine is largely non-vegetarian, however, in no way it is intrinsically anti-vegetarian.

04 Oct 2023

Travel And Tourism

Explore Portugal's fun side with these offbeat attractions

Portugal is a fascinating combination of panoramic vistas and fun excursions, which makes it a must-travel destination on the list of many.

07 Sep 2023

Books

Literary escapes: Exploring book towns around the world

Imagine yourself walking through a charming street dotted with historic structures that are filled to the brim with books from every era and genre.

12 Jul 2023

Bollywood Life

Aditya Roy Kapur-Ananya Panday vacay in Lisbon; pictures go viral

Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday are reportedly the new lovebirds in the tinsel town. Ever since the rumors erupted, fans have been speculating about them. Now, the duo was spotted vacationing in Lisbon, Portugal.

14 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

5 culturally-rich souvenirs to bring back from your Portugal trip

Portugal is known for its diverse culture, stunning natural landscapes, and delicious cuisine.

07 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

Common tourist mistakes to avoid in Portugal

With its friendly people, rich history, and beautiful landscapes, Portugal is a destination that should not be missed.

26 Nov 2022

Kerala

FIFA World Cup: Kerala muslim body calls worshipping footballers 'un-Islamic'

A Muslim body on Friday came out against football-crazy fans in Kerala, who have installed massive cut-outs of star footballers in support of the teams taking part in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

15 Sep 2022

Lisbon

Portugal on your itinerary? Stay at these 5 unique hotels

Portugal amasses popularity for its stunning beaches, lip-smacking seafood, 16th to 19th Century architecture, historical cities, and Port Wine.

01 Sep 2022

Cardiac Arrest

Portugal: Pregnant Indian tourist dies; health minister, facing criticism, resigns

Portugal's Health Minister Marta Temido resigned on Tuesday in the wake of intense backlash over the death of an Indian pregnant woman.

04 Aug 2022

Hungary

Your savings won't vanish if you visit these European countries!

Surrounded by stunning natural wonders, incredible scenery, and important cultural landmarks, Europe is a great place to explore.

18 Jul 2022

Spain

China: Flash floods leave 12 dead, thousands evacuated

At least 12 people were killed while thousands have been evacuated to safe places after flash floods hit southwest and northwest China, as per state media.

'Concerned' WHO expects more monkeypox cases globally

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday said 92 cases of monkeypox have been registered in 12 countries over the last 10 days, and cases may further increase in the coming days.

23 Jan 2021

Vaccine

Ambulances queue at hospitals as virus surge slams Portugal

Ambulances waiting to deliver COVID-19 patients queued outside hospital emergency departments on Friday as Portugal's COVID-19 surge continued unabated.

21 Jan 2021

Coronavirus

Portugal sets records in one of world's worst virus surges

Portugal's new daily COVID-19 cases jumped by more than 14,600 to set a new national record on Wednesday, as the country weathers one of the worst pandemic surges in the world.

18 Dec 2018

Football

Jose Mourinho mercilessly trolled on social media after getting fired

Manchester United fired their under-fire manager Jose Mourinho only a few hours ago, and that was enough for all of social media to come down heavily upon the Portuguese manager.

15 Oct 2018

Hurricane

27 injured as hurricane Leslie slams into Portugal coast

A weakened hurricane Leslie slammed into the coast of Portugal, leaving 27 people injured as it uprooted trees, brought down power lines, and smashed store windows with gusting winds and heavy rain.

10 Jan 2018

Health & Wellness

Parents in this Portugal village encourage children to smoke cigarettes

It might shock many, but parents of the Portugal village Vale de Salgueiro encourage their children, even those as young as 5, to smoke cigarettes.

PIL filed to revoke import ban on Gandhi's assassination book

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court which seeks to revoke an import ban on a book published in Portugal over five decades ago.

31 Jul 2017

Health & Wellness

'Legalizing marijuana reduces drug abuse': Is Maneka Gandhi right?

Yesterday, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi recommended legalizing marijuana for medical use, "especially as it serves a purpose in cancer".

09 Jul 2017

Space News

Milky Way could be home to 100 billion brown dwarfs

A study by scientists from Portugal's University of Lisbon and Scotland's University of St. Andrews has explained that our galaxy, the Milky Way, could be home to about a 100 billion brown dwarfs or "failed stars" as they are called.

25 Jun 2017

India

Modi's Portugal visit: 11 agreements signed to boost research, start-ups

Kicking off his three-nation foreign tour, PM Modi stopped by Portugal and held talks with Portuguese PM Antonio Costa on intensifying bilateral co-operation.

24 Jun 2017

India

US to "roll out the red carpet" for Modi

The White House will "roll out the red carpet" for Modi on June 26 in Washington, DC, a senior Trump administration official said.

18 Jun 2017

World

Central Portugal: Huge forest fire claims 57 lives

At least 57 people have been killed and 59 injured in a raging forest fire in central Portugal.