Epic love poetry of the day: ‘Love is a fire that burns unseen, a wound that aches yet is not felt, an always discontent contentment, a pain that rages without hurting’. Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões on chaotic loveLuís Vaz de Camões, Portugal's greatest poet, masterfully captures love's paradoxical nature in his sonnet "Amor é fogo que arde sem se ver...
19 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Quote of the Day by the Inventor of heteronyms Fernando Pessoa: “We never love anyone. What we love is the… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, illusion and why people often fall in love with perception rather than reality by the iconic Portuguese poet known for exploring the complexity of human mindQuote of the Day by Fernando Pessoa: Fernando Pessoa’s quote, “We never love anyone. What we love is the idea we have of someone. It's our ...
18 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa: ‘There are ships sailing to many ports, but not a single one goes where life…’ Powerful words on connection between life and painFernando Pessoa, a celebrated Portuguese modernist poet, explored themes of identity and isolation through his heteronyms. His quote, 'Ther...
09 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India, Portugal hold 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Lisbon, discuss regional and global issuesIndia and Portugal held their fifth Foreign Office Consultations in Lisbon. Both nations reviewed their bilateral relations and discussed g...
04 Nov, 2025, 08.23 AM IST
Orcas are back, killer whales sink one boat, damage another with people onboard days after creating buzz with Jessica Radcliffe death viral videos; here’s what happened this timeTwo sailing crews were rescued off the coast of Portugal after orcas attacked their boats on September 13, 2025. One vessel, a tourist boat...
18 Sep, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
Most of those killed in Lisbon streetcar derailment were foreigners, police sayA streetcar derailment in Lisbon, Portugal, resulted in 16 fatalities, including several foreign nationals. Investigations are underway to ...
06 Sep, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
Lisbon Gloria funicular crash reason: What is iconic funicular railway? 15 dead as 'never seen' tragedy strikes Portugal capitalLisbon's yellow Gloria funicular, one of the capital's best-known symbols, overturned near Liberty Avenue.
04 Sep, 2025, 02.10 AM IST
What could be the reason for total blackout in Spain, Portugal and France and how long will it take to restore power?Massive Power Blackout Spain Portugal France has left millions without electricity, disrupting cities like Madrid, Lisbon, and parts of sou...
28 Apr, 2025, 10.39 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Portugal's LisbonPresident Droupadi Murmu commenced her four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia, marking the first such visits by an Indian President ...
07 Apr, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo's new Lisbon mansion set to become costliest Portugal residence everCristiano Ronaldo, undoubtedly, is one of the richest paid soccer stars in the world and now his new mansion in Portugal's Lisbon is set to...
19 Jul, 2024, 01.03 AM IST
Thousands protest in Portugal over housing crisisRents in Lisbon, a tourist hotspot, have jumped 65% since 2015 and sale prices have sky-rocketed 137% in that period, figures from Confiden...
01 Apr, 2023, 11.12 PM IST
Seven-months pregnant Indian tourist dies in Lisbon, Portugal; Health minister resignsShe announced her resignation five hours after the death of the Indian pregnant woman in Lisbon. According to local media reports, the 34-y...
01 Sep, 2022, 02.55 PM IST
Portugal to tax crypto, fixing legal loopholePortugal is one of the few countries in Europe where cryptocurrencies transactions are not taxable.
20 May, 2022, 11.11 AM IST
Mom goals! Madonna moves to Portugal for son's football dreamThe 'Love Profusion' singer has bought a house in the resort of Sintra, 27 km north-east of Lisbon.
03 Sep, 2017, 04.11 PM IST
Indian-origin politician Antonio Costa in race to become Portugal Prime MinisterAntonio Costa, known as the 'Gandhi of Lisbon' for his frugal lifestyle, has his roots in the former Portuguese colony in India.
30 Sep, 2014, 03.09 PM IST
- Portugal: under no eurozone pressure to accept financial aid
The Portuguese government said on Friday it was under no pressure from the European Central Bank or other eurozone member states to accept ...
26 Nov, 2010, 03.05 PM IST
- Languid Lisboa
With its magnificent buildings, Lisbon is living proof of the glorious seafaring history of Portugal.
15 Mar, 2007, 12.00 AM IST