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

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