Feb 13 Portugal church sex abuse study suggests there may be over 4,000 victims By Barry Hatton, Associated Press A committee looking into historic child sex abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church says 512 alleged victims have come forward, but a report by the expert panel warned that the true number is likely higher than 4,800. Continue reading
Oct 11 Committee head says Portugal church sex abuse was 'widespread' By Barry Hatton, Associated Press The head of a lay committee looking into historic child sex abuse in the Portuguese Catholic Church says the problem in the past had been "widespread" and on some occasions reached "truly endemic" proportions. Continue reading
Aug 19 Portugal goes on alert as winds drive major wildfire in Spain By Associated Press Authorities said Friday that 35 aircraft have been deployed as the blaze entered its fifth day. Continue reading
Jul 16 Wildfires rage across Europe amid record heatwave By Joseph Wilson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring that left the soil parched and which authorities attribute to climate change. Continue reading
May 02 High jinx: New Portuguese bridge not for the faint-hearted By Associated Press The Arouca Bridge offers a half-kilometer (almost 1,700-foot) walk across its span, along a metal walkway suspended from cables. Some 175 meters (574 feet) below, the Paiva River flows through a waterfall. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 5:30 How big waves are helping this female surfer overcome her biggest fears By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin Like many extreme sports, big wave surfing is male-dominated. Portuguese surfer Joana Andrade is one of a handful of women trying to change that, and the documentary "Big vs. Small" follows her in her endeavor. Stephanie Sy gives us a… Continue watching
Jan 20 Portugal sets records in one of world's worst virus surges By Barry Hatton, Associated Press Portugal’s new daily COVID-19 cases have jumped to more than 14,600 to set a new national record. Continue reading
Jan 18 Portugal tightens lockdown as COVID-19 pandemic surge breaks records By Barry Hatton, Associated Press Stricter lockdown rules are being enacted in Portugal as a surging COVID-19 pandemic sets grim records and pushes hospitals to the limit of their capacity. Continue reading
Oct 13 Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press The federation said Ronaldo was doing well and had no symptoms. It did not say when he tested positive. Continue reading
Feb 17 Portugal leaders rally around racially abused soccer player By Barry Hatton, Associated Press Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the incident was "unacceptable" and urged police and soccer authorities to make an example of those responsible by handing down tough punishment. Continue reading