Most of the population of Lisbon was in church when the first quake hit. It was the morning of All Saints Day, 1755, and this was the most prominent city in one of the world’s most powerful countries. None of that mattered, of course, when the shaking started. The Lisbon quake is still a defining […]
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‘Not being a favorite can work in Portugal’s favor at the World Cup’ – Nuno Gomes
Former Portugal international Nuno Gomes says that in his eyes, the team led by Cristiano Ronaldo can win this year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. Gomes notes that hard situations ‘historically’ always worked in their favor. The 41-year-old former striker, capped more than 80 times at the senior level for his home country, was recently […]
Full extent of Portugal’s wildfire that killed 62 as seen from space (PHOTOS)
Published time: 19 Jun, 2017 18:33 Newly-released satellite photos show the complete picture of devastation caused by Portugal’s deadly forest fire. Authorities have been battling the fire since Saturday, which has so far killed 62 people and injured scores more. Three days of national mourning have also been called in the country to honor the […]
