Portugal

Paris's cost of living protests spiral into France's worst violence, riots in decades

The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' working-class northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement.

A police officer falls during a demonstration as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Nantes, France, October 17, 2026.
Participants hold signs and flags as thousands march at CGTP-IN decentralized national demonstration to demand higher wages, better pensions, and improved public services from Cais do Sodré to Rossio on October 17, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Tens of thousands march in Lisbon over housing, cost of living crisis

Portrait of Abraham Zacuto, by Eulogia Merle (2011).

On Columbus Day, remember Abraham Zacuto, the Jewish astronomer history forgot - opinion

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.

Rubio dismisses Amnesty criticism over Iran war, calls organization ‘a fraud’


Huge power outage brings parts of Spain and Portugal to standstill

Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the outage, and restoring power could take between six and ten hours.

 Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 28, 2025 Fans are seen after the matches get suspended due to a power outage.

Rekindling the forgotten exploits, daring of Sephardi-Portuguese in the Caribbean - opinion

After the forced expulsions from Spain and Portugal, Sephardi-Portuguese established communities in the Caribbean, which controled trade routes and established strategic outposts.

 Noam Bedein with his hosts.

IOHR publishes book on rights of Jewish children as antisemitism flares worldwide

The book’s creation has been commended by several influential world figures.

 The book's launch, attended by Ambassador Rozenblat, Luis Andrade and Helena Ferro Gouveia.

New species of primitive lizard 'Marmoretta drescherae' identified in Portugal

A new species of primitive reptile, named Marmoretta drescherae, was identified from fossils unearthed in Portugal dating back 150 million years ago.

 New species of primitive reptile 'Marmoretta drescherae' identified in Portugal.

From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever

The previous world record for a yellow-legged gull stood at only 1,840 km.

 The gull which traveled from Portugal to Israel was tagged, allowing researchers to trace its path.

Strengthening ties: Officials & diplomats at Portuguese investors event

A Portuguese Investors Club event was held at Dan Accadia Hotel, Israel, with senior officials and diplomats, including Portugal’s Economic Attaché, Irit Gabriela Freudenheim-Levy.

 The Economic Attaché of the Portuguese Embassy in Israel, Irit Gabriela Freudenheim-Levy.

Three bottles of wine for NIS 110. But what a wine!

After tasting several Portuguese wines, we asked Mira Eitan to write a few words about the country's wine regions and its wines. The bottom line: There is no better value for money.

 Rossio Square, Lisbon

Portuguese resort town introduces fines up to €1,500 for wearing swimwear on the streets

Albufeira, a popular resort town in Portugal's Algarve region, has introduced new regulations to curb public semi-nudity and unruly tourist behavior.

 Portuguese resort town introduces fines up to €1,500 for wearing swimwear on the streets.

Portugal’s foreign minister to meet with President Herzog

Paulo Rangel has voiced criticism of what Portugal and others in the international community view as a disproportionate response by Israel in its war with Hamas.

 Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024.

Israeli ambassador: Holocaust lessons vital amid post-October 7 antisemitism

"The number of Jews murdered that day was the highest since the Holocaust," he said. "But there’s a difference—now we can fight back, and we will, until all our hostages return."

 Ambassador Rozenblat and Porto Holocaust Museum Director Michael Rothwell speaking to hundreds of children in the Hall of Names.