The first Europeans to come to Africa's West Coast to trade were funded by Prince Henry, the famous Portuguese patron, who hoped to bring riches to Portugal. The purpose of the exploration ...

of Portugal. Duarte Pachece Pereira ... his reputation by sponsoring many voyages of discovery along the western coast of Africa. Prince Henry had several reasons for dispatching his expeditions.

Storm Eowyn will affect mainland Portugal from today until Saturday, with forecasts of rain, wind and strong sea waves, ...

Storm Herminia caused the worst flooding in decades in northwest France, while triggering red alerts for huge waves along the ...