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Presidential candidate, socialist Antonio Jose Seguro is pictured after voting for Portugal's presidential elections at a polling station in Caldas da Rainha, north of Lisbon on January 18, 2026
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Socialist to face far-right candidate for Portugal's presidency

Portugal’s socialist candidate leads the first round of the presidential election and will face far-right rival Andre Ventura in a runoff.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 January, 2026
Andre Ventura, a Portuguese Presidential Election Candidate, attends a street parade in Porto, Portugal, on January 14, 2026, as the official campaign for the presidency is under way. (Photo by David Oliveira/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Portugal far-right hopeful Ventura enters vote as favourite

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 January, 2026
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan delivers a speech during the Ambassadors Conference organized by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon
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Turkey urges Europe to take responsibility for its own security

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 January, 2026
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy military personnel are standing on a warship and monitoring an area during the IRGC marine parade in honor of Persian Gulf National Day
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Iran demands $170 million from owner of seized ship

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 October, 2025
A veiled religious Muslim woman walks pushing a stroller in front of tourists walking downhill on Costa do Castelo street in Castelo de Sao Jorge historical neighborhood on June 03, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Portuguese parliament approves bill banning face coverings

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 October, 2025
Israeli attacks on Gaza continue
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Gazans react to Western nations recognising State of Palestine

Anam Alam
Sally Ibrahim
22 September, 2025
Palestinians bid farewell to their relatives as bodies of more than 25 Palestinians, killed in an Israeli attack, are brought to the morgue of Al-Shifa Hospital for mass funeral ceremony
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Israel intensifies assault on Gaza City amid growing criticism

The New Arab Staff
21 September, 2025
UK Hosts President Trump And First Lady Melania Trump For State Visi
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UK, Portugal to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN debate

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 September, 2025
People march through the streets during a pro-Palestinian demonstration calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 5, 2025.
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Portugal to officially recognise State of Palestine: ministry

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 September, 2025
Tram derails In Lisbon killing 17 and injuring 20 people
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Portugal mourns 16 killed in Lisbon funicular crash

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 September, 2025
Morocco, Casablanca, Muhammad V Airport
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Morocco to spend billions on World Cup airport expansions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 July, 2025
Portuguese Minister Of Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel
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Portugal backs Morocco sovereignty plan for disputed W. Sahara

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 July, 2025
A view of the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy with the flags of the FIFA World Cup 2030 hosts Morocco,
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Morocco pours $2.9 billions on rail expansion for 2030 World Cup

Basma El Atti
27 February, 2025
Pallbearers carry the coffin with the remains of Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan IV to the hearse at Ismaili Centre at the end of the funeral of The Aga Khan IV, Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan on February 08, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Aga Khan's funeral held in Portugal ahead of burial in Egypt

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 February, 2025
A view of the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy with the flags of the FIFA World Cup 2030 hosts Morocco,
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Morocco, Spain underwater tunnel unlikely for 2030 World Cup

Basma El Atti
30 January, 2025
Morocco to host FIFA’s first African headquarters
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Morocco's Rabat to host FIFA's first Africa headquarters

The New Arab Staff
17 December, 2024
Rally Against Gaza war In Lisbon
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Pressure mounts on Portugal over ship carrying Israel explosives

The New Arab Staff
26 September, 2024
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Portugal breeze past Turkey and into Euro 2024 knockout stage

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 June, 2024
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Morocco, Spain divided over hosting 2030 World Cup final

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 October, 2023
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Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 October, 2023
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
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Netherlands beat debutants Portugal 1-0 in Women's World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 July, 2023