All news on the topic: Portugal
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Spanish and Portuguese police have busted a fraud network that targeted the elderly
Spanish and Portuguese authorities arrested 54 suspected members of a network that used a cunning mix of fraudulent phone calls and social engineering to swindle nearly 100 elderly people, depriving them of some 2.5 million euros (US$2.68 million), Europol said on Tuesday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was seen in tears after missing a penalty for Portugal against Slovenia
Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo endured a haunting evening during his nation’s Euro 2024 last-16 against Slovenia and couldn’t help but bursting into tears after missing a key penalty
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Dubai is a hiding place for the key man of Espirito Santo bribes in Venezuela
An employee of the centenary Portuguese bank was chosen in 2009 to serve, from the island of Madeira, as a contact with officials of the Chavista regime who agreed to do business with the dying institution - it would collapse in 2014 - but only in exchange for juicy bribes.
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Judge makes major decision in trial involving Madeleine McCann suspect
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner faces charges for crimes against women and children in Portugal, but his court case in Braunschweig, Germany was today adjourned
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All the fresh evidence about what happened to Maddie McCann
An expat who lived in Praia De Luz at the time Madeleine McCann went missing has told of a conversation that could shed more light on the case. It is the latest piece of evidence in the hunt for Maddie, who went missing 17 years ago this May
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Maddie McCann case breakthrough as prime suspect's ex pal to testify against him
Helge B, a former friend of Christian Brückner, is set to testify in court in February as the prime suspect in the Maddie McCann disappearance faces new charges
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Eurovision sar dies aged just 45 after devastating health battle
Sara Tavares represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 in Dublin with the song 'Chamar a Música' which ended up finishing in 8th place - one of the best results of Portugal at the annual contest
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Inside the plush £1,840 a night palace suite where Madonna holed up
When she jetted into Lisbon, Portugal, for the latest leg of her Celebration Tour, the Queen of Pop insisted on staying in a restored 19th century palace
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Europe's 'Town of Queens' is completely car-free with a Medieval market
Obidos on the west coast of Portugal, not far from Lisbon, is one of the most beautiful towns in the country and has never allowed cars on its enchanting streets
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Kate and Gerry McCann finally get apology for being treated as suspects
After Madeleine McCann vanished in Praia da Luz in May 2007, police in Portugal made both her parents, Kate and Gerry, "arguidos" - or suspects - in the investigation
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'Coffee gives your brain a special boost to aid focus, making you more alert'
Dr Miriam Stoppard explains the results of a new study carried out by researchers from the Minho University in Portugal which looked at how coffee makes us more active and alert
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Lost turtle called Iona taken 1,700 miles back home after being nursed to health
The poor animal was initially found malnourished, and became the smallest live stranded loggerhead turtle in the UK. Now, she has been released back to its home waters far away.
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Brits can get to Europe's 'best beach destination' with flights from just £27
The Algarve in Portugal, which has more than 100 beaches stretching for many than 200km, has been voted as ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards
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British plumber arrested over Portuguese commune murder 'lured Brit to woodland'
Josh Menkens, 27, from Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, is accused of stabbing the unidentified 37-year-old Brit several times in what a judge called an "exceptional display of violence"
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Warning issued over 'suicide challenge' linked to Brit's death
An unnamed 26-year-old also described as British, has handed himself in to police and reportedly confessed to killing the unnamed 35-year-old during the so-called Blue Whale game in Portugal
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Brit stabbed to death in Portugal as police probe Blue Whale suicide game link
An unnamed 26-year-old also described as British, has handed himself in to police and reportedly confessed to killing the unnamed 35-year-old during a so-called game in Portugal
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Family 'living a nightmare' when two-year-old falls ill on holiday in Portugal
Parents Paul and Sarah Jones from Wales are by their son Theo's bedside after he suddenly fell seriously ill with a suspected brain condition after a holiday to Portugal turned to a nightmare
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YouTube star dies at 28 after horror crash left him in 80-day coma
YouTube star and influencer Tiago Eugénio has died at the age of 28 after suffering serious injuries in a horror car crash
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'I went to one of Europe's most beautiful cities with food as good as the views'
Matthew Young delves into Lisbon, Portugal’s mesmeric capital city, to sample the delights of the music Fado in the neighbourhood is Alfama, and to try out some delicious food
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Baby found dead in car after dad forgets to drop her off at nursery before work
The child's father has been desccribed as a lecturer and department head at Nova School of Science and Technology in Lisbon, Portugal
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Moment fast-moving rivers of wine floods village as 2.2million litre tanks burst
Winemakers Levira Distillery were due to bottle the 2.2 million litres when the giant tanks suddenly gave way in Sao Lourenco do Bairro on 10th September.
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'I went to Europe's jungle-covered island less than 4 hours from the UK'
Madeira’s eco-credentials come with fabulous scenery, food and drink, Carrie Anderson found during a trip to the Portuguese island that feels like it's on the over side of the world
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British tourist, 23, in coma after oil tanker smashes into cars in Portugal
Finn Webber, 23, from Somerset, suffered head injuries, a broken leg and dislocated hip after an oil tanker slammed into the two cars eight holidaymakers were travelling in
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Young Brit tourist raped on Algarve beach as police launch probe into attack
The British woman, who's in her twenties, said she was attacked while on the sands of a beach in Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Portugal
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Portugal warning for Brits as £3,000 fines for beach rule breaches introduced
Portugal’s National Maritime Authority will start cracking down on loud music being played on beaches in the country, with those bothered by noisy tunes urged to report nuisance beachgoers
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