Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis: Bolivia’s political crisis escalates as the president declares a state of emergency amid blockades, driving a surge in public interest.
Regional Pulse in Portugal
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Regional Pulse in Portugal
Portugal's trending topics show a mix of political unrest in Bolivia, intense interest in FIFA World Cup matches, entertainment buzz around Katy Perry and Pedro Sampaio, health concerns for a football coach, and public safety issues from a false emergency alert in Brazil.
Active topics
24
Search volume
158.5K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Politics21% (5)
Entertainment8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Life4% (1)
Health4% (1)
World4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
People’s curiosity in Portugal is shaped by diverse intents anchored around following, explaining, watching, planning, buying, and remembering. Political and global affairs such as Bolivia’s crisis and King Charles III’s unprecedented tax disclosure attract followers eager to stay updated on governance and transparency. Sports fans actively follow FIFA World Cup matches, players’ performances, and tournament outcomes. Entertainment-related searches, including Katy Perry’s concert antics and Pedro Sampaio’s rising fame, mainly serve watching and following intents reflecting fans’ desire for current highlights and performances.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup thriller: A dramatic FIFA World Cup match between Germany and Ivory Coast captivates Portuguese sports fans, spotlighting Germany’s comeback.
Katy Perry’s concert antics attract attention: Katy Perry’s playful onstage references to ex-partners and Justin Trudeau spark entertainment buzz in Portugal.
Pedro Sampaio trending ahead of Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026: Portugal’s rising music star Pedro Sampaio gains attention ahead of major festival performances and international collaborations.
False emergency alert disrupts millions in Brazil: Concerns grow after a false emergency alert is sent to millions of phones in Brazil, raising issues about cybersecurity in public safety.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Portugal
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Politics
bolívia
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
02Sports
alemanha - costa do marfim
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
alemanha vs costa do marfimalemanha
03Life
criança
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
04Entertainment
katy perry
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
orlando bloomjustin trudeau
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05Politics
sebastião bugalho
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
bugalho
06Health
fernando gago
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
07Sports
cartaz rock in rio 2026
10K+ searches, 500% growth.
10K+ searches · 500% growth
charlie puthkaty perry rock in rio
08Sports
rui manuel borges
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
09Sports
undav
10K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
germany vs ivory coastivory coast
10Politics
charles iii
King Charles III plans to disclose his personal tax payments, marking a first for a UK monarch and showing transparency.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
11World
misantropia
A false emergency alert was sent to millions of phones in Brazil after a hacker attack, causing widespread concern.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
defesa civilalerta civil misantropia
12Sports
turquia
Paraguay defeated Türkiye 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating Türkiye and securing the group for the USA.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch - BBC
King Charles offers Prince Harry, family accommodations for UK visit - USA Today
King Charles and Prince William to disclose personal tax payments - The Times
King Charles to publish personal tax bill in first for UK head of state - The Guardian
King’s tax declaration shows he has nothing to hide - The Telegraph
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.