Portugal
On Columbus Day, remember Abraham Zacuto, the Jewish astronomer history forgot - opinion
In 1935, the International Astronomical Union formally adopted the name Zagut for a lunar crater honoring Abraham ben Shmuel Zacuto. Modern astronomy has, literally, written his name on the Moon.
Rubio dismisses Amnesty criticism over Iran war, calls organization ‘a fraud’
In Europe’s gaze, October 7 risks becoming a footnote - opinion
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war
IOHR publishes book on rights of Jewish children as antisemitism flares worldwide
The book’s creation has been commended by several influential world figures.
New species of primitive lizard 'Marmoretta drescherae' identified in Portugal
A new species of primitive reptile, named Marmoretta drescherae, was identified from fossils unearthed in Portugal dating back 150 million years ago.
From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever
The previous world record for a yellow-legged gull stood at only 1,840 km.
Strengthening ties: Officials & diplomats at Portuguese investors event
A Portuguese Investors Club event was held at Dan Accadia Hotel, Israel, with senior officials and diplomats, including Portugal’s Economic Attaché, Irit Gabriela Freudenheim-Levy.
Three bottles of wine for NIS 110. But what a wine!
After tasting several Portuguese wines, we asked Mira Eitan to write a few words about the country's wine regions and its wines. The bottom line: There is no better value for money.
Portuguese resort town introduces fines up to €1,500 for wearing swimwear on the streets
Albufeira, a popular resort town in Portugal's Algarve region, has introduced new regulations to curb public semi-nudity and unruly tourist behavior.
Portugal’s foreign minister to meet with President Herzog
Paulo Rangel has voiced criticism of what Portugal and others in the international community view as a disproportionate response by Israel in its war with Hamas.
Israeli ambassador: Holocaust lessons vital amid post-October 7 antisemitism
"The number of Jews murdered that day was the highest since the Holocaust," he said. "But there’s a difference—now we can fight back, and we will, until all our hostages return."
Life on the other side: The Israelis moving to Portugal in search of peace of mind
A growing number of Israelis are moving to Portugal for the inexpensive property and peace of mind.
Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal
Fossils include Palaeopteridium andrenelii, only the second known Noeggerathialean species in the country.
