Portugal

Portuguese Football Legend Jorge Costa Dies at 53

The former Portuguese international Jorge Costa is dead. This after he was affected by a heart stop, announces football club Porto.

Gondomar Honors Jota and Brother on New Season Jerseys

Liverpool's Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a traffic accident in early July. Now the brothers are being honored by their parent club Gondomar in Portugal by being displayed on the club's jerseys next season.

Finland's President Stubb Ready to Support Palestine Recognition

Finland's President Alexander Stubb is ready to approve a proposal from the government to recognize the state of Palestine.

Canada to Recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly in September

France and 14 other countries are urging more countries to consider recognizing a Palestinian state as a step towards a two-state solution. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says the country will recognize Palestine when the UN General Assembly opens in September.

Forest Fires in Portugal: 2000 Firefighters Battle Major Blazes

In Portugal, the forest fires continue to rage, on Tuesday around 2,000 firefighters have been called in to participate in the extinguishing work.

Turkey Forest Fires: 14 Dead, Thousands Evacuated Amid Heat Wave

In Turkey and several other countries by the Mediterranean, firefighters are battling forest fires at the same time as there is a heat wave.

Rissveds Secures Second Gold at European Mountain Biking Championship

Viktor Gyökeres Joins Arsenal from Sporting: "Right Club for Me"

After months of speculation, it is now clear that the Swedish football star Viktor Gyökeres is leaving Sporting in Lisbon for Arsenal. ”I felt that this is the right club for me”, says the Swede to Arsenal's website.