Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus’ first squad, ending speculation that the 41-year-old forward could retire from international football. Ronaldo had not confirmed whether he would continue playing for Portugal after their World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Spain in July. The Al-Nassr forward is part of a 25-man squad selected […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that the 2026-27 season could be his final year as a professional footballer. The 41-year-old Portugal captain, who recently married Georgina Rodriguez, said he wants to leave behind a “spectacular legacy” after more than two decades at the highest level. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League […]
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. Portuguese media reported that the couple married on August 11 in the coastal town of Cascais near Lisbon, with their five children attending the ceremony. Ronaldo appeared to confirm the marriage on Instagram by sharing […]
Thousands of residents across Spain have been allowed to return home after authorities lifted evacuation orders in parts of Madrid, Toledo, Ávila and Castellón following recent wildfires. More than 24,000 people in the Madrid region alone have returned, while restrictions affecting another 20,000 residents have also been removed. Despite the progress, emergency services
Portugal’s stricter immigration policies are creating labour shortages in the construction sector, raising concerns over the country’s ability to tackle its growing housing crisis. Industry leaders say migrants make up a significant portion of the workforce, and tighter rules have reduced the number of workers available for major housing and infrastructure
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” as another powerful heatwave develops over the Atlantic. Temperatures in parts of Portugal and southern Spain are expected to reach as high as 43°C in the coming days. WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge urged governments to strengthen preparedness, noting […]
Portugal faced major disruptions on Wednesday as a nationwide general strike halted train services, cancelled hundreds of flights, and forced school closures. The strike, organized by the country’s largest labour union confederation, was called in protest against the government’s proposed labour reforms, marking the second nationwide shutdown in six months. The
Portugal has recorded its hottest May temperature ever after the town of Mora hit 40.3°C, breaking a national record set more than two decades ago. The extreme heat is part of a wider heatwave affecting several Western European countries, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Authorities across Europe are scrambling to respond as temperatures continue […]
Portugal’s Catholic Church has announced it will pay a total of 1.6 million euros ($1.85 million) in compensation to 57 victims of sexual abuse by clergy, acknowledging decades of harm caused to children and vulnerable individuals. The decision follows findings by a Church-funded commission in 2023 that revealed at least 4,815 people were abused by […]
British travellers are rebooking Easter holidays away from Dubai and other Middle Eastern destinations due to the ongoing Iran war and travel disruptions across the region. Airlines such as British Airways have temporarily suspended flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Tel Aviv, and Amman, prompting holidaymakers to seek “reassuring” alternatives that avoid regional instability.









