So what was the relationship between Spain and Portugal during World War II? Very careful. They signed the Iberian Pact to avoid fighting each other. Spain leaned toward Germany and even sent the Blue Division to the Eastern Front. Portugal, meanwhile, quietly helped the Allies by letting them use the Azores. *** This content includes AI-generated elements and historical recreations. Image Credits: Wikipedia | Buro Facts

The Bola de Berlim is a traditional German cake (called Berliner Pfannkuchen), whose recipe arrived in Portugal during the Second World War brought by Jewish refugees, becoming an immediate success. Read more about Portuguese food here: https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-12-10/portugal-home-to-the-best-dessert-in-the-world/929973 https://youtube.com/shorts/Sr_mXcO9LQc | The Portugal News - Portugals national newspaper in English