Spain struggles to contain spate of record-breaking wildfires
Firefighters battle blazes in parts of Portugal, France, Croatia and Greece as temperatures climb to mid-40s
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Why is it so warm this week in Ireland?
Parts of Continent experience near-record temperatures while wild fires ravage southern Europe
In pictures: Europe’s wildfires spread close to southern capitals
Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025
Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe
About 7,700 people evacuated near Greek city of Patras, while Spain is on course for one of its longest heatwaves on record, with almost all of country deemed to be at extreme or very high risk of fire
Heatwave in Europe: Wildfires force evacuation of 6,000 in Spain
Portugal, Italy, France, Turkey, Croatia and Albania also hit by extreme heat
Move over Albariño, make way for godello – Spain’s answer to chardonnay
In the 1970s godello almost died out, but was nurtured back by a couple of exquisite producers – others have followed
Moving to Porto: ‘It took everything to come here, settle, be here for the kids... to network, to bed down’
Going for the dream is not always easy, but for Irish-born Wendy Aldridge and her family, the move from the UK to Portugal started with a music festival and mid-term holidays
The big holiday shop: The best foods to buy in European supermarkets this summer
Going abroad? Here are the top products to pick up across France, Spain, Italy and Portugal
A missed opportunity for Portugal Rugby to revive the spirit of 2023
The scant interest for their Test against Ireland shows how they’ve lost the momentum generated by a brilliant World Cup showing
With the Lions away in Australia, Ireland debutants have real chance to shine against Portugal
Opportunity in summer Test in Lisbon not lost on Paul O’Connell’s men as Andy Farrell keeps watch from afar
Diogo Jota thought to have been driving before fatal crash, Spanish police say
Liverpool footballer and brother Andre Silva found dead after car crashed near city of Zamora last week
Diogo Jota funeral: Wife and family joined by Liverpool players for service
Diogo Jota and brother died in car crash in Spain
Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: the best alternatives to the tourist hotspots
Over-tourism is ruining popular destinations, try these alternatives without compromising on experience
Diogo Jota death: Family and friends gather for hometown wake of Liverpool footballer in Portugal
Footballer died alongside his brother after car they were travelling in veered off the road and burst into flames
‘Dangerous’ European heatwave continues, with record highs in Spain and Portugal
Heat alerts shut schools in France as UN chief says ‘no country is immune’
European heatwave: Special heat warning in Spain; temperatures to reach 40 degrees in many countries
Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires
Munster’s versatile Tom Ahern hopes he can live up to ‘Slim Reaper’ moniker in summer Tests
Injuries have denied him a first Ireland cap, but the second row is looking to put those setbacks behind him
Forget the guide book: Immerse yourself in these location-based novels
From Elena Ferrante in Italy to Hervé Le Tellier in France and Orhan Pamuk in Turkey, enrich your travelling experience with works immersed in your chosen setting
What will €250,000 buy in Italy, Portugal, Spain, France and Co Kilkenny?
One price, home and away: Apartments in Arezzo and on the Algarve, a Spanish villa, a doer-upper barn in Nouvelle Aquitaine or a cottage outside Castlecomer
Leaving Cert holidays 2025: Pupils and parents on ‘hellish’ Albufeira, ‘crazy’ Zante and ‘cultural’ Berlin
For parents, this can be a nerve-racking time, ‘but you also have to let them experience things’
What will €175,000 buy you in France, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Longford?
A four-bed longère in Brittany, a studio in a converted merchant’s house in Silves, a four-bed doer-upper in Pietrasanta, a converted two-bedroom on a Greek island or a 1970s system-built bungalow in Longford?
Police comb ‘vast’ area of Portugal’s Algarve in Madeleine McCann case
Madeleine disappeared aged three in 2007 while on holiday with her family
Workcations: Enjoy better weather and lower expenses without using up your annual leave
Workcations that allow you to spend some time abroad, possibly with lower living costs, are becoming increasingly popular
What will €275,000 buy in France, Spain, Portugal, Malta and Co Donegal?
One price, home and away: A new-build close to Perros-Guirec, a three-bed with views of the Costa Brava coastline and more
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ Monaghan man who died while holidaying in Portugal
Dylan McCahey (25) from Magheracloon died in drowning incident
Pro-EU centrist Nicusor Dan wins Romanian presidency in striking comeback
George Simion concedes result on Monday after earlier claiming victory in the vote
Centrist Nicuşor Dan on course to win Romanian presidential election with 99% of votes counted
In Portugal, centre-right Democratic Alliance wins snap election; in Poland, centrist Rafał Trzaskowski warns of ‘razor-thin’ lead over radical-right rival in presidential election
Romanian run-off the most crucial vote on Europe’s ‘Super Sunday’ of elections
Romania vote sees EU-critical populist seeking power, while Poland and Portugal are also casting their ballots
Portugal’s election seeks to end cycle of instability
Country has seen corruption scandals and three elections since 2022
Portugal far-right leader Andre Ventura suffers second collapse days before election
Party representatives and doctors say Andre Ventura is not suffering from a heart issue
Far right ‘breaks political culture’ of tolerance in Portugal
Government fends off campaign-trail accusation of ‘Trumpification’
A Portuguese nurse in Ireland: ‘Nurses are a lot more valued here’
Ana Vale Oliveira moved from Portugal to Ireland in May 2017 with her boyfriend
Spain’s Sánchez defends energy model in wake of blackout
Government has still not explained cause of power loss which saw Spain and Portugal disconnected from the European grid for several hours
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