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.
In Lisbon, a funicular derailed, among the dead is a Ukrainian citizen born in 1971. Diplomats have informed relatives and will provide consular support.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed condolences to Portugal over the Glória funicular accident in Lisbon, which claimed the lives of dozens of people. He conveyed words of support to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
In Lisbon, a funicular derailed, killing at least 15 people and injuring others. Emergency services are working at the scene, and the Judicial Police's Homicide Brigade is investigating.
In Lisbon, the Gloria funicular derailed, killing at least three people and injuring about 20. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences and awaits the establishment of the cause.
From March to July 2025, the Responsible Gambling Center (RGC) team worked on the preparatory stage of implementing a large-scale international experience exchange program on shaping responsible gaming policy.
A new study in Lisbon has shown that dark-colored cars emit more heat than light-colored ones, increasing air temperature. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, especially during anomalous heatwaves in Europe.
Large-scale forest fires are raging on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal and Spain have appealed to European partners for help, fighting fires that are destroying hectares of forests and forcing people to leave their homes.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Over 1,300 firefighters and dozens of aircraft are involved in battling three large forest fires in Portugal. Due to prolonged heat and drought, a red alert has been declared in the country, and residents have been evacuated and tourist routes closed in the Arouca area.
According to a Deutsche Bank report, rent for a three-bedroom apartment in European city centers continues to rise, with only five cities having an average cost below 2,000 euros. London is the most expensive city with a rent of 5,088 euros, while Athens is the cheapest at 1,080 euros.
On July 26, Italian airports will be paralyzed due to mass strikes, affecting Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. Strikes will also take place in Spain and Portugal, intensifying chaos for travelers.
French football club Marseille announced the signing of 22-year-old defender CJ Egan-Riley, a Manchester native. He previously played for Manchester City and Burnley, and was also on loan at Hibernian and Jong PSV.
