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Portugal is a founding member of NATO and has been an EU member since 1986. It has two autonomous regions: the archipelagos of Azores and Madeira.

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November 30, 2023

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A picture with blue screens on the wall of the main conference hall at the Web Summit in Lisbon

Portugal: Political turmoil hangs over Lisbon Web Summit

Portugal: Political turmoil hangs over Lisbon Web Summit

The resignation of Portugal's prime minister and calls for a boycott overshadow the Lisbon Web Summit.
BusinessNovember 13, 2023
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa

Portugal's prime minister resigns amid corruption probe

Portugal's prime minister resigns amid corruption probe

Prosecutors are investigating the government's handling of lithium mining and hydrogen production projects.
PoliticsNovember 8, 202301:27 min
DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Portugal Musikschule

Afghan musicians in exile in Portugal

Afghan musicians in exile in Portugal

The Taliban's music ban forced an entire Afghan youth orchestra into exile in Portugal.
Human RightsNovember 3, 202305:40 min
Four youth activists walk in woods in Portugal

Why are climate activists taking 32 nations to court?

Why are climate activists taking 32 nations to court?

The court will consider a climate case that could hold governments accountable for acting too slowly.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 27, 2023
DW Fokus | Portugal

Resistance to liberal drug laws in Portugal

Resistance to liberal drug laws in Portugal

The consumption of hard drugs has been legal in Portugal for decades. Now, resistance is building.
SocietySeptember 8, 202304:57 min
DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Portugal Kork-Ernte

Delayed cork harvest in Portugal

Delayed cork harvest in Portugal

Cork is a versatile natural product. But drought and climate change are causing problems for Portugal's cork harvesters.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 4, 202302:18 min
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A Portuguese cherry producer tends to his plants on a drought-hit farm

Portugal: Water scarcity weighs on drought-stricken economy

Portuguese politicians are still promoting economic activities that consume large amounts of water, activists point out.
BusinessJune 2, 2023
A view shows a bridge and sandbanks of the dried-up Loire River in Montjean-sur-Loire, France

How to combat winter droughts and water shortages

Water scarcity in Italy, France and other countries is threatening this year's harvests. What to do?
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 9, 2023
Boats on a waterfront road with colorful two-to-three-story buildings and palm trees

Portugal will no longer issue 'golden' EU visas

The European Union has urged Portugal to stop issuing the visas, with officials saying they facilitate money laundering.
SocietyMarch 5, 2023