Lisbon
European countries have been swept by a wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and a lack of funding for public services. Trade unions have announced new strikes.
France is preparing around 70,000 police officers for protests against the cost of living. The authorities will deploy elite units, armored vehicles and drones.
Protests in France, Spain, Italy and Albania have been driven by prices and problems with housing, education and public services. Some demonstrations have escalated into riots.
In Lisbon, Ukrainian specialists studied international responsible gambling practices and technologies for the early detection of risky behavior.
U. S. representatives will discuss new proposals regarding the war with Ukraine and Europe in Miami. Later, they may meet with Putin in Moscow.
The U. S. secretary of state will visit Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from October 5–8. The sides will discuss defense, energy, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
October 5 is observed as World Teachers’ Day, World Habitat Day, and World Architecture Day. Portugal celebrates Republic Day, while Vanuatu celebrates Constitution Day.
Portuguese prosecutors are investigating the authorization granted to the United States to use Lajes Air Base during the conflict with Iran. The complaint was filed by the Left Bloc.
The former head of Formula One brought a shotgun from Switzerland for clay pigeon shooting without the required document. The weapon was handed over to the authorities in Lisbon.
The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.
King Charles's niece Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have become parents to a girl weighing 3. 9 kg. The birth took place on August 3 at a Lisbon hospital, and the royal family is delighted with the news.
32-year-old artist Oliver Tree was one of six victims of a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The singer was in Brazil as part of a world tour.
UEFA has suspended Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica for six matches over homophobic language against Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League. One match served, two to be missed, three conditional; referred to FIFA.
Today, the last Champions League semi-finalists will be determined in the matches Bayern against Real and Arsenal against Sporting. Bookmakers consider the home teams to be the favorites.
The EES system will collect fingerprints and photos of foreigners at Schengen borders starting from April 10, 2026. The new rules will replace passport stamps with digitalization.
Today, Real will host Bayern, and Arsenal will play against Sporting. Bookmakers have determined the favorites of the matches, the broadcast is available on the Megogo service.
The Norwegian club defeated the Lisbon team 3-0 thanks to goals from Fet, Blomberg, and Hauge. The return match will take place on March 18 in Portugal.
In the second leg of the 1/16 finals of the UEFA Champions League, "Real" defeated "Benfica" with a score of 2:1. Vinicius' accurate shot decided the fate of the match.
On February 24, the second leg matches of the UEFA Champions League playoffs will take place, where 8 clubs will compete for a spot in the round of 16. Broadcasts are available on MEGOGO, with most games starting at 22:00.
Ukraine is preparing for a new Eurovision season, choosing a representative for the 70th anniversary contest. The performances of Melovin (2.3 million UAH), Jamala (90 thousand dollars), and "Ziferblat" (120 thousand dollars) were mentioned.
Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's goal for Benfica against Real in the final seconds has been recognized as the best in the 8th round of the Champions League. This goal led Benfica to the tournament's playoffs.
Atlantic cyclone "Christine" caused the death of five people and left 850,000 residents of Portugal without power. Wind speeds reached 178 km/h, destroying infrastructure.
Benfica's Ukrainian goalkeeper Trubin managed to score against Real Madrid and led his team to the next stage of the Champions League in the last seconds of the match.
Lisbon's Benfica lost 2-0 to Juventus in an away Champions League match, which significantly complicated their tournament standing. Ukrainian legionnaires Anatoliy Trubin and Georgiy Sudakov played the full match.
Storm "Claudia" claimed three lives in Portugal, where an elderly couple died from flooding, and an 85-year-old British woman became a victim of a tornado. In the UK, the storm caused widespread flooding in Wales and England, leading to evacuations and significant damage.
Tens of thousands of people in Lisbon protested against new labor laws, which unions believe will undermine workers' rights. Protesters are also demanding higher wages.
The European Commission has unveiled a plan to connect all European capitals with high-speed rail lines by 2040. This involves expanding existing lines and creating new ones, allowing trains to reach speeds of over 250 km/h.
Serhiy Rebrov named the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland. Yevhen Volynets and Arseniy Batagov were included for the first time, and Oleksandr Karavaev returned.
Over 30,000 participants from 150 countries gathered at SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 to discuss trends in the gaming industry. The Ukrainian delegation studied the experience of player protection and problem gambling prevention for the implementation of a national program.
The derailment of the Glória funicular in Lisbon on September 3, which led to the death of 16 people, may have been caused by the replacement of the steel cable six years ago without changing the fastening system. Experts believe that the material weakened at the attachment point due to heating, vibration, and deformation.