Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.
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Portugal’s Socialists Concede Election Amid Far-Right Surge
A center-right coalition claimed a narrow victory over the governing Socialists, while the populist Chega party soared to a strong third-place finish.
Was Bobi Really the World’s Oldest Dog? His Guinness Record Is in Doubt.
His owner’s claim that Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, was more than 31 drew skepticism. His title is on hold pending an investigation.
Sailors Trade Tips on How to Stop Orca Attacks on Boats
With a pod of the sea creatures ramming boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, some crews are turning to homegrown solutions. Can playing heavy metal really keep them away?
António Costa, Portugal’s Prime Minister, Resigns Unexpectedly
He quit shortly after prosecutors announced raids on government buildings as part of an investigation into corruption.
FIFA Will Host 2030 World Cup on Three Continents
Soccer’s biggest event will celebrate its centenary by placing games in South America, Europe and Africa. The decision could pave the way for Saudi Arabia to host in 2034.
A ‘River’ of Wine Flooded the Streets of a Town in Portugal
Two tanks holding nearly 600,000 gallons of wine collapsed at a distillery. No one was hurt in the ensuing flood.
The Search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal Is Over, Police Say
A search of a reservoir in Portugal that came more than 16 years after the British girl went missing resulted in the collection of some material but did not solve the mystery of her disappearance.
Orcas Have Sunk 3 Boats in Southern Europe, Scientists Say
A small group of orcas is ramming into sailboats in waters off the Iberian Peninsula. Researchers say they do not know what is driving the unusual behavior toward boats.
The Madeleine McCann Case: Here’s What We Know
A new search in Portugal has brought the case of the British girl, missing since 2007, back to the headlines.