Meteor lights up sky above Portugal, Spain, skygazers left amazed

May 20, 2024, at 12:55 am

Portugal and Spain witnessed a rare celestial event recently when a giant blue shiny light was seen moving across the night sky.

Europe: Wildfires spread through second largest area on record

Aug 10, 2022, at 10:13 pm

Brussels/IBNS: As wildfires become more than only a scarce occurrence in Europe, they have burnt the second biggest area on record while the region is only midway through its usual blaze season, as per media reports.

Portuguese researchers now discover potential drug combo against COVID-19

Aug 25, 2021, at 02:34 pm

Lisbon/UNI/Xinhua: A research team in Portugal has found three existing drugs that can help inhibit COVID-19 effects, the Diario de Noticias of Portugal daily reported Tuesday.

Portugal introduces 2-week curfew over surge in COVID-19 cases

Nov 09, 2020, at 02:26 am

Lisbon/Sputnik: The Portuguese government on Sunday introduced a curfew that covers a territory where about 70 percent of the population reside, and the measure will be in effect until at least November 23 over a surge in COVID-19 contagion.

Portugal registers first suspected case of novel coronavirus: Report

Jan 26, 2020, at 11:13 am

Lisbon/Sputnik: Portugal has registered the country's first suspected case of the novel coronavirus, media reported, citing the national health ministry.

Temperatures soaring in Europe, could soon touch new high: Experts

Aug 03, 2018, at 12:17 pm

London, Aug 3 (IBNS): The average temperature in Europe is on the rise and could soon reach a new high, experts have warned.