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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

Incoming EU president is antisemitic and corrupt, Porto Jews say

The Jewish community publishes a book detailing how António Costa and members of his government targeted Jews, worked to revoke the law offering citizenship to Jews of Spanish descent and escaped prosecution for his corruption

Itamar Eichner | 07.09.24

'Fauda' star relocates to Portugal with her family

Meirav Shirom and her partner, actor and TV host Yaron Brovinsky, will board a flight to Lisbon in August along with their son and dog; Shirom has landed a role in a French series

Bar Zaga | 06.23.24

Watch TAP Air Portugal plane almost nose dive in landing

Cameraman notices plane coming in for a landing in strong crosswinds, notices its nose is dangerously low even as front wheels touch down on tarmac

Ynet | 03.28.24

Elusive passport: Portugal makes it harder for Jews seeking EU citizenship

Under the new legislation, Jewish individuals who are descendants of those expelled from Spain will be required not just to demonstrate connections to Portugal, but also to reside in the country for a minimum period of three years

Itamar Eichner | 02.26.24

Jewish community versus Portuguese government: Claims damages of 10 million euros and demands apology

Portuguese passport affair: Charges against members of the Jewish community were completely dropped, now they are suing for millions for damage to their good name and the harm they suffered

Itamar Eichner | 12.20.23

'We felt as if the Inquisition had returned': Porto's Jewish community ill at ease after passport scandal

The court in Portugal dismissed the allegations against local Jewish leaders, and the controversy surrounding the granting of citizenship rights fizzled into nothing; However, community members are still waiting for an official apology; 'Portuguese authorities conducted a Soviet-style antisemitic attack against us'

Itamar Eichner | 06.25.23

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