Portugal
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17 Portuguese artists announce boycott of Eurovision
After Iceland joined Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in withdrawing from Eurovision 2026, 17 Portuguese musicians competing in the national selection show Festival da Cancao said they would refuse to represent Portugal even if selected for the next year’s song contest.
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Portugal marks Solidarity Day with mass marches backing Palestine
Thousands of Portuguese participated on Saturday, in a massive march in support of the Palestinian cause, on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
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Thousands march in Lisbon to condemn Israeli ceasefire violations, support Palestine
Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon on Sunday to protest the Israeli regime’s violations of the Gaza ceasefire and to voice steadfast support for the Palestinian people.
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Portugal sees mass protests against Gaza genocide
Several cities across Portugal witnessed marches and demonstrations organized by various civil society organizations on Thursday, protesting the genocide being committed against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
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Portugal to officially recognize State of Palestine in September
Portugal has announced its intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine next September, according to a government statement.
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Portugal signals openness to recognizing Palestinian State
Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel says his country is open to recognizing the State of Palestine, after France announced that it will recognize Palestine in the coming months.