A European operation has spared revellers a potential food poisoning nightmare before Christmas, seizing 30 tonnes of molluscs illegally fished in polluted waters and arresting 62 suspects, authorities said on Thursday.

UEFA made the preliminary draw for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Kylian Mbappe’s France have learnt about their potential rivals.

Roughly 30t of mollusks and 6t of glass eels illegally fished in polluted waters have been seized by law enforcement authorities in Portugal, France, and Spain

Lisbon (AFP) – Salt cod has long been a national staple in Portugal, where it is said there are as many recipes for this humble fish as there are days in the year. And at Christmas the dried and salted fish is central to meals at family gatherings in ...

"We should be the new El Dorado of medical cannabis production," said agronomist Jose Martins as dozens of workers harvested marijuana in bright sunshine at a farm in southeastern Portugal.

To make a direct call to Portugal From France, you need to follow the international dialing format given below. The dialing format is same for calling Portugal mobile or land line from France. To call Portugal from France, dial: 00 - 351 - Area Code - Land ...

Some major changes are coming to the travel world in 2025, and with so much to remember here is a full list of exactly what you need to know, from visa changes to increased tourist taxes

Fighter aircraft make up the core of any modern military, and European countries are no exception. These nations rely on a mix of classic designs as well as cutting-edge models. These fighters are capable of everything from quick response missions and border patrol to international missions.

Under Sepp Blatter, FIFA expanded its global reach, increasing the number of World Cup participants and launching initiatives to promote football worldwide. However, his tenure was marred by numerous scandals, including widespread allegations of corruption, bribery, and vote-buying that ultimately led to his resignation.

Kylian Mbappé's 14 goals in his inaugural Real Madrid season surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's 13 goals at the same point in 2009, despite Mbappé's inconsistent form and Ronaldo's limited appearances due to injury.

The draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers places France in an uncertain situation, depending on its Nations League match against Croatia next March. In the event of a victory against Croatia, France will join Group D, starting against Ukraine in September 2025, while a defeat would send them to Group L with a first match against Gibraltar in June.

Joint efforts by police from Spain, France, and Portugal have led to the confiscation of 30 tons (approximately 66,000 pounds) of shellfish that may be contaminated with the hepatitis virus. The seafood posed a serious health threat.