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Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe
Thomas MackintoshBBC News ShareSave A woman fans herself during the June heatwave in Madrid Spain and England have recorded their hottest June ever, as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. Spain's weather service Aemet said the...

Airforce helicopters begin medical transportation
The involvement of the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) in emergency medical transport was announced on Thursday by the government, claiming that this was the solution found until the contract between the National Institute of Medical Emergencies (INEM)...

Virgin Media to televise Ireland’s two tests in Georgia and Portugal
IRISH rugby fans can spice up their Lions tour diet with a pair of Ireland internationals, live on Virgin Media over the next two weekends. Ireland face the Georgians on July 5 with Virgin Media One beginning their coverage at 5.30pm. Likewise for...

Eiffel Tower closed to tourists, Spain and Portugal see hottest ever days
Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 10:19, 01 Jul 2025 France and the rest of Europe remains in the grip of the first major heatwave this summer with health warnings in effect on Tuesday, even as conditions begin to improve in some parts of the region....

Most of England Subject to Health Alert as Temperatures Soar
July 1, 2025 Hour: 8:08 am On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended its amber heat-health alert to more regions, with temperatures peaking at 33 degrees Celsius — making it hotter than holiday destinations such as Mexico,...

Fieldfisher launches offices in Lisbon and Porto
Fieldfisher strengthens its Iberian presence with the launch of Fieldfisher Portugal, welcoming a 68-strong team from André Miranda Associados. The international law firm has officially launched operations in Portugal, opening offices in Lisbon...

Severe Heatwave Hits England, Expanding Health Alert Nationwide
(MENAFN) A severe heatwave continues to scorch the UK, with vast sections of England now under heightened health warnings as temperatures soar. On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) broadened its amber heat-health alert, adding more...

Police begin sharing health advice
In a note, the authorities involved explain that these actions are part of the summer campaign of the “Health Promotion Project”, launched in July 2024, which aims to train police officers to share good health practices among the population. In...

First images as Anthony Elanga arrives at Newcastle United to seal £55m transfer
Anthony Elanga has arrived on Tyneside to put the finishing touches to his £55million transfer from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle United. The Swede flew into Newcastle Airport from Portugal this afternoon after the two clubs agreed terms on a...

Brits heading to Spain, Portugal and Italy warned to stay indoors
British holidaymakers in Spain, Portugal, and Italy have been advised to remain indoors during daytime owing to a severe heatwave across the European Union. The soaring temperatures have resulted in fatalities in Italy, with two people losing...

Lisbon resident taken to hospital after exposure to pool chemicals
A road in Lisbon was shut down for hours on Friday after a resident of the Maine town was unintentionally splashed in the face with pool chemicals, according to authorities.The Lisbon Fire Department said crews responded to 106 Littlefield Road at...

Entities from Portugal and Spain support the ban on mobile phones in schools
The National Council of Ethics for the Life Sciences and the Spanish Bioethics Committee have called for effective mechanisms to verify the age of social media users and supported the ban on mobile phones in schools. The two institutions also...

Viceroy partners with cult wellness brand The Class for global retreat programme
Viceroy Hotels has launched an exclusive partnership with cult wellness brand The Class, offering guests complimentary streaming content and on-property wellness experiences across six properties worldwide. Olivia Palamountain reports Viceroy has...

Terrified UK tourists in Spain, Portugal, Greece warned to stay indoors during day
UK tourists in Spain, Portugal and Italy have been warned to stay indoors during the day. It comes amid a European Union heatwave which has seen two people die in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across Europe. In...

The Future of Cancer Treatment Is Here — And It Starts with the Right Clinical Trial
Cancer research no longer moves slowly; it advances rapidly. Revolutionary discoveries in precision medicine, immunotherapy, and gene editing emerge almost weekly, yet many patients still confront enormous hurdles when they look for cutting‑edge...

Warning issued for anyone going to Spain, Greece, Italy or Portugal
A warning has been issued for anyone going to Spain, Greece, Italy or Portugal as major heatwaves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40C in certain countries. Italy, Spain and Greece are among those affected, as local...

Lisbon BOE approves slew of items to prepare for 2025-26 school year
LISBON — The Lisbon Board of Education tackled a long list of agenda items and received an update on a host of summer maintenance projects as the district starts to anticipate the start of the new school year. Among 26 new business items was the...

Tourists change plans after new warnings for Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Turkey
Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heatwave covering much of Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat. A heat dome hovered over...

UK will be even hotter today: Temperatures could hit 35C as amber health alert is extended across England after sunseekers flocked to the coast as 'killer' heatwave gripped Britain
Much of the UK is set to get even hotter today as temperatures could soar to a sweltering 35C with an amber health alert extended across England. Forecasters issued the alert which will cover London, the East Midlands, the South East, the South...

Diplomatic Efforts Open New Trade Opportunities Between El Salvador and Portugal.
El Salvador is strengthening its international presence in Europe through high-level diplomatic efforts led by Ambassador Rhina Bardi in Portugal. In a historic first, Bardi organized a trade mission of six Portuguese companies interested in...