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'An important step': Hamas lauds recognition of Palestinian state

The terror organization called the recognition "a deserved outcome of our people’s struggle” and added that it would lead Western countries to isolate Israel.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.
Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel addresses during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2025

Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state, government says

The Lisbon mahzor

National Library reunites 15th-century Portuguese mahzor ahead of Rosh Hashanah

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Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to problems with cable, report says

A Lisbon funicular derailed after a cable failure, killing 16 and injuring 22 when it sped down a hill and slammed into a building, investigators said.

ILE PHOTO: Emergency workers remove one of the funiculars, following derailment and crash of the Gloria funicular railway car, a popular tourist attraction, which resulted in multiple casualties, in Lisbon, Portugal, September 5, 2025.

Scientists find massive crack under Atlantic that could spark devastating earthquakes soon

New tectonic fault identified 200 kilometers southwest of Portugal may explain historic Lisbon earthquakes and pose future tsunami risks.

Ruins of the Igreja do Carmo in Lisbon, ruined by the 1755 earthquake in Portugal.

Portugal investigates crash on historic Lisbon funicular that killed 16

Flags flew at half-staff and people left flowers at the site of the crash as Portugal declared a day of mourning. The Pope sent condolences and blessings to victims, relatives, and rescuers.

People work at the site of the accident after Gloria funicular railway car, a popular tourist attraction, derailed and crashed, resulting in multiple casualties, according to authorities, in Lisbon, Portugal, September 4, 2025.

Lisbon's funicular derails, killing three, injuring at least 20

A photo from the site seen by The Jerusalem Post showed the tram-like funicular, which carries people up and down a hillside in the Portuguese capital, practically destroyed.

A funicular tram in Lisbon; illustrative.

Germany, Portugal report cases of bird flu, WOAH says

Germany and Portugal confirmed H5N1 bird flu cases on poultry farms, killing over 1,100 birds as Europe braces for seasonal outbreaks.

 H5N1 bird flu virus reported in Louisiana; illustrative

Thousands gather for a crazy culinary experience at the 2014 market that conquered the world

Heading to Portugal? Don’t miss Lisbon’s TIME OUT street food market: A huge historic space with nearly 50 stalls, offering diverse cuisines and a true community experience.

Lisbon Food Market

Israeli-run music festival in Portugal forced to cancel following intense BDS campaign

The team confirmed that the festival faced a well-funded and orchestrated BDS campaign "built on lies and hatred" over the last few months.

An image in Portugese calling to boycott the Anta Gathering music festival.

Record wildfires burn more than a million hectares of land across Europe

The previous record was in 2017, when the area burned by wildfires was around 998,000 hectares.

A firefighter moves through burning trees and shrubs during a wildfire in Castelo Novo, Fundao area, Portugal, August 21, 2025

Portugal preparing to recognize Palestine as soon as next September, FM says - report

Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said that the Palestinian Authority would be the recognized leadership of a Palestinian state.

Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel addresses during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2025.

The destination all Israelis are fleeing to: A full meal for a fixed price of NIS 38

Residents of France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal reveal how they save in everyday life: from NIS 38 meals in Portugal to 70% off trains in Spain.

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