Portugal news now
Here are some of the latest news from Portugal:
Breaking News
- Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa has announced that the country will be introducing a new law to combat climate change, which includes measures to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy. (Source: Lusa)
- A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 has struck the Azores, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: RTP)
Politics
- The Portuguese government has approved a new budget for 2023, which includes measures to reduce taxes and increase public spending. (Source: Jornal de Notícias)
- The opposition party, the Social Democratic Party (PSD), has announced that it will be holding a vote of no confidence in the government over its handling of the economy. (Source: Expresso)
Economy
- Portugal's economy has grown by 2.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to official figures. (Source: INE)
- The Portuguese government has announced plans to invest €1.5 billion in the country's infrastructure over the next three years. (Source: Diário de Notícias)
Sports
- Portugal's national football team has qualified for the 2024 European Championship after defeating Serbia 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: Record)
- The Portuguese tennis player João Sousa has won the ATP Challenger Tour title in Lisbon, defeating the Spanish player Pablo Andújar in the final. (Source: RTP)
Culture
- The Portuguese government has announced plans to restore the historic Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Source: Público)
- The Portuguese author and Nobel laureate José Saramago's works are being celebrated in a new exhibition at the National Library of Portugal. (Source: Jornal de Notícias)
Other News
- A severe storm has hit the Algarve region, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: Correio da Manhã)
- The Portuguese authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old man who was found dead in a forest in the north of the country. (Source: Diário de Notícias)