Portugal News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th March, and here’s your Portugal daily news capsule.

Germany refuses to join security mission in the Strait of Hormuz, distancing itself from Iran conflict.

Rita Matias calls for resignation of Lisbon councilor Bruno Mascarenhas amid internal Chega tensions.

António José Seguro holds first open presidency after Easter in storm-affected areas of Portugal.

National march in Budapest challenges Viktor Orbán's power ahead of upcoming elections.

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace dialogue amid ongoing violence in the Middle East.

Zelensky accuses European nations of blackmail over Russian oil pipeline to Hungary.

Portugal's consumer complaints portal sees a 12% increase in 2026, raising concerns.

Google releases urgent Chrome update to fix two critical vulnerabilities affecting user security.

Santos becomes a leader in HPV vaccination rates, aiming to reduce cervical cancer cases.

Long COVID's psychological impacts remain, with women experiencing greater challenges, researchers say.

Protein linked to Parkinson's may accelerate Alzheimer's disease progression in women.

Sporting wins the Taça de Portugal, igniting celebrations in Albufeira.

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista shine on the Oscars red carpet, showcasing Hollywood glamour.

New app "Groundsource" launched by Google aims to predict natural disasters effectively.

Carlos Cruz reflects on loss, as RTP2 pays tribute to filmmaker Mário Zambujal.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!