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כריסטיאנו רונאלדו אומר ביסמילה לפני הפנדל מול קרואטיה

Did Ronaldo say a Muslim prayer before penalty? Viral clip sparks debate

A short video filmed before Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty against Croatia has gone viral, with many Arab social media users claiming he repeated the Muslim phrase ‘Bismillah,’ while Portuguese fans say he was simply encouraging himself to score

ynet | 07.03.26

חוף פראיה דה אטלנטה שבאי בואה ויסטה, כף ורדה

Beaches, volcanoes and 350 days of sunshine: meet Cape Verde, the World Cup's breakout team

Cape Verde’s World Cup surprise has put the Atlantic archipelago in the spotlight, with turquoise beaches, volcanic hikes, Afro-Portuguese culture and a relaxed island rhythm drawing new attention to the little-known destination

Roy Elman | 06.17.26

Portugal recognizes Porto Jewish community education project as being of 'Manifest Cultural Interest'

The designation allows private donors to support the initiative in exchange for tax benefits; government cited the project’s contribution to Portugal’s obligations as a member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

ynet Global, Itamar Eichner | 05.26.26

French children, 4 and 5, found alone in Portugal woods after parents left them blindfolded

They blindfolded the children and told them they were playing a game to 'drive away the devil', then vanished, leaving the boys, 4 and 5, alone in woods in Portugal with only spare clothes, fruit and water; the parents were later arrested 200 kilometers away

ynet | 05.22.26

Strait of Hormuz crisis: why this tiny passage holds the world’s economy hostage

From ancient empires and Marco Polo’s trade routes to today’s oil lifeline carrying 20% of global supply; how a narrow maritime chokepoint between Iran and the Gulf became the world’s most dangerous economic pressure valve, and why current disruptions could trigger fuel shocks, food supply risks and global market instability

Liran Friedmann | 04.04.26

After millions of reviews, this is the trendiest destination for 2026

Based on more than 8 million traveler reviews, TripAdvisor names Portugal’s Madeira the world’s top trending destination for 2026, while Bali ranks as the best overall; Israel again fails to place in any category

Asaf Rozen | 01.18.26

TAP Air Portugal to resume Tel Aviv flights in March 2026

After halting service following October 7, TAP will return to Israel with five weekly Lisbon-Tel Aviv flights and competitive fares from $176; airline's return reignites price competition with El Al ahead of peak travel seasons

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.23.25

Lisbon lost its soul: city's renaissance unbearable for locals

Once a budget-friendly gem, Lisbon is now among Europe’s priciest cities, with soaring housing costs; Golden visas, tax breaks, and tourist rentals have turned it into a 'tourist amusement park,' pricing out locals and pushing Portuguese off the streets.

Zeev Avrahami | 12.05.25

פורטוגל סופה קלאודיה טורנדו אתר קמפינג נהרס

Storm Claudia strikes Europe: Tornado and 3 killed in Portugal, flooding in UK and Spain

Storm Claudia killed three and injured dozens in Portugal, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Spain; a tornado hit a resort town, damaging a campground and injuring hotel guests; the storm has now reached England and Wales

News Agencies | 11.16.25

ממשלת פורטוגל משנה את הפרסום לדגל פלסטין, לאחר שפרסמה במקום את דגל סודן

Portugal’s embarrassing slip: Sudanese flag shown in Palestinian recognition post

Lisbon’s formal announcement marred by social media slip showing wrong flag; critics slam 'lack of professionalism' as Portugal joins wave of Western recognitions amid growing global pressure on Israel

Itamar Eichner | 09.23.25

The prime ministers of the four countries that recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday

Portugal just recognized a Palestinian state: What countries are next?

Portugal joined the declaration of Britain, Australia and Canada, at least 6 more countries will be added; and although the recognition will not change anything on the ground, it will require Israel to respond Ynet Global helps you sort out what it all means

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 09.21.25

Jewish organizations urge Israel to criminalize antisemitism globally

Four groups from Portugal and Spain urge Justice Minister Yariv Levin for a bill outlawing anyone creating fear or hostility or promoting negative perceptions of Jews through accusations of fraud, disloyalty or conspiracies

Itamar Eichner | 07.31.25

תמונת חייל שפרסמו בעמוד ה-X של קרן הינד רג'אב

'Killed 4 as a sniper in Gaza during ceasefire': Complaint in Portugal against IDF reservist

Anti-Israel Hind Rajab Foundation, which pursues IDF soldiers worldwide, has filed a complaint against a reservist, calling on authorities to arrest him; Complaint based on a social media post by the soldier in which he held a sniper rifle and wrote "4 bullets, 0 misses," and stated that "he was involved in serious war crimes"

Itamar Eichner | 07.14.25

‘A direct line from 1493 to 2023’: Film on 15th century Jewish deportations premieres in Portugal

Titled 2,000 Kidnapped Jewish Children, film recounts the 1493 abduction and exile of Jewish children—aged eight and under—whose parents could not pay a ransom demanded by King João II

Itamar Eichner | 06.07.25

'23 apartments in Porto for the price of one in Tel Aviv'

Portugal is no longer as cheap as it used to be, but it is still attractive to Israeli investors of all kinds, not just businessmen or young people. Here are the pros and cons to consider when planning to purchase a property there

Hila Tsion | 02.17.25

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