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POLITICS2d agoProtesters take to the streets in Portugal over rising living costs and housing pricesA post from an Instagram account appearing to be linked to the protests that had promoted the demonstrations said people had "been squeezed by rising house prices and the cost of living" for years.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoMarco Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' to Europe for US during Lisbon visitAs one of the smallest members of NATO and the European Union, Portugal is keen to cultivate its relations with bigger countriesEuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoRubio visits Portugal, praises a "great ally" and seeks to strengthen tiesThe U.S. official concludes his European tour in Lisbon, highlighting Portugal's support in military operations in the Atlantic. Portugal, despite some internal criticism, maintains its collaboration with the U.S., strengthening strategic ties in defense and security.Clarín
POLITICS6d agoRubio places Portugal before military dilemmas and economic opportunitiesPortugal seeks to balance its link with the US and its European duties, with the Lajes base as the central axis of the relationship. Rubio's visit highlights this challenge. The purchase of fighter jets and investment in strategic sectors are key issues. Lisbon must handle external pressures without compromising itsClarín
POLITICS6d agoAI asks Portugal to prevent Rubio from using Lajes air base for "war crimes"Amnesty International urges Portugal to reject the use of Lajes for military operations in Iran, highlighting its duty to prevent war crimes. The base in the Azores is key for the US and NATO. Portugal faces international pressure for its cooperation and is under investigation for authorization.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5Rubio travels to Iceland, Greece and Portugal on a security-focused tourMarcos Rubio inicia su gira en Islandia, abordando economía y seguridad con funcionarios locales, continuando hacia Grecia para el Diálogo Estratégico.En Portugal, el enfoque estará en la colaboración en defensa y tecnología, cerrando su visita en el contexto de la cooperación con aliados de la OTAN.Clarín
POLITICSOct 3Portugal's Public Prosecutor's Office investigates US use of air base in the AzoresPortugal investiga el uso de la base de Lajes por EE.UU., tras denuncias del Bloco de Esquerda por acciones en Oriente Medio. El gobierno luso defiende que el uso fue autorizado bajo condiciones y rechaza la ofensiva de EE.UU. e Israel contra Irán.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Schools closed, services slowed and flights cancelled: strikes hit PortugalThree CGTP unions have called a strike for Friday, disrupting schools, public services, councils and rubbish collection. An easyJet cabin crew walkout is also causing flight delays nationwide.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 1Trump made ‘a lot of mistakes,’ sighs Portugal’s far-right leaderChega boss André Ventura discusses the U.S. president and cooperation with Germany's AfD in an interview with POLITICO.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 7Fuel prices hit record highs, sparking protests in PortugalA go-slow convoy and mass horn-blaring marked the day petrol and diesel prices rose again, hitting record highs across Europe as well.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 21Portugal bans face coverings in public placesPortugal has enacted a law banning face coverings in public spaces, a measure that has been widely criticised as targeting Muslim women who wear full-face veils. The post Portugal bans face coverings in public places appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 20Portugal enacts 'burqa law' banning face coverings in public spaceIn Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 27Police seize more than 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic off coast of PortugalItalian, Spanish and Portuguese police intercepted a high-speed boat in the Atlantic with over 2.6 tonnes of cocaine; four suspects were arrested.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 22Angela Adebayo Presents Letters of Credence As Nigeria’s Ambassador To PortugalNigeria’s foreign affairs minister, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has held bilateral talks with Portugal’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, on the sidelines of the Eurafrican Forum. The post Angela Adebayo Presents Letters Of Credence As Nigeria’s Ambassador To Portugal appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 14Holidays in Portugal? New map brings peace to the beachesPortugal's government has moved to bring order to the beaches, issuing maps that show, in black and white, where sunshades can and cannot be put up.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 8Portugal sued by European Uniontheportugalnews.com · Portugal
POLITICSJul 1Tribunal mantiene demanda contra convenio de pasaportes con PortugalLa Procuraduría busca anular el contrato de los pasaportes. El Tribunal decidió que la demanda sigue en pie. The post Tribunal mantiene demanda contra convenio de pasaportes con Portugal appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSJun 30Portugal's 'golden visa' delays spark legal fightAfter waiting years for their "golden visas," investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute.DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 24'It will be easy to employ me' - Portugal pushes vocational training to fill skills gapPortugal is pushing vocational training, backed by nearly €1.5bn in EU funding, to prepare 55% of its secondary school students for in-demand jobs.EuroNews [en]