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Portugal: Officers detained on suspicion of torture ‘not above law’ – director

The national director of the PSP, Luís Carrilho, reaffirmed on Tuesday that he preferred the situation leading to the arrest of two officers on suspicion of torture had not occurred, but stressed that the law applies to everyone. “Dura lex, sed...

The Latest: Mike Waltz tells lawmakers he plans to make UN ‘great again’

The Latest: Mike Waltz tells lawmakers he plans to make UN ‘great again’

Mike Waltz told lawmakers Tuesday at his confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations that he plans to make the world body “great again,” echoing President Donald Trump’s message for revamping America. Appearing before the...

EU Ministers Plan Countermeasures to Trump's 'Unacceptable' Tariffs

EU Ministers Plan Countermeasures to Trump's 'Unacceptable' Tariffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was "absolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The...

Oman appoints Portuguese Queiroz as new head coach ahead of fourth round World Cup Qualifiers

Oman appoints Portuguese Queiroz as new head coach ahead of fourth round World Cup Qualifiers

MUSCAT: The Oman Football Association (OFA) on Tuesday appointed the highly experienced Portuguese Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the national football team. The strategic decision comes ahead of the AFC fourth and final round of...

Bolt Food aiming for 15 new Portuguese cities

Bolt Food aiming for 15 new Portuguese cities

"Above all, I want to continue building on the good work the team has been doing, based on a sustained growth strategy. The goal is to grow by around 25% by the end of the year. We recently arrived in the Azores, for example, and we have plans to...

Portugal Reclaims the Spotlight

Portugal Reclaims the Spotlight

In an increasingly volatile global economic landscape, Portugal is quietly emerging as a standout performer and one of the world’s most influential asset managers is taking notice. BlackRock, the largest asset manager globally, has reaffirmed its...

Hind Rajab Foundation files criminal complaint in Portugal against Israeli soldier

Hind Rajab Foundation files criminal complaint in Portugal against Israeli soldier

The Hind Rajab Foundation, a Brussels-based human rights and legal organisation, announced on Monday that it had filed a formal criminal complaint with the Portuguese judiciary against Israeli soldier Dani Adonya Adega, accusing him of killing...

What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education

What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

International Day celebrates diversity – and unity - at First Asssembly of God

International Day celebrates diversity – and unity - at First Asssembly of God

By Christopher Tobutt The parking lot of the First Assembly Church of Crew Road blossomed into a vibrant hub of celebration, faith, and fellowship. A swirl of aromas danced through the air and bursts of laughter echoed between stalls as dozens of...

EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump`s 30 per cent tariffs

EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump`s 30 per cent tariffs

The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump's surprise announcement over the weekend of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic US President Donald Trump....

Less than an hour from Lisbon, this little-known region is home to some of Portugal’s best beaches

Less than an hour from Lisbon, this little-known region is home to some of Portugal’s best beaches

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Ireland combined player ratings from summer clashes with Georgia and Portugal

Ireland combined player ratings from summer clashes with Georgia and Portugal

What were the Ireland summer tour takeaways, who were the star performers, who has enhanced their reputation... The trip to Georgia and Portugal may have been undertaken without four senior coaches, 16 players away on Lions and having to 'find' a...

European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after surprise 30% tariffs from Trump

European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after surprise 30% tariffs from Trump

BRUSSELS -- European trade ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union. The EU is America’s biggest business partner and the world’s largest...

Safe Browsing Practices for Tourists and Expats in Portugal

Safe Browsing Practices for Tourists and Expats in Portugal

Portugal Digital Landscape The state of the internet in Portugal is great, and there is pervasiveness of Wi-Fi are in major cities, towns and the tourist destinations. But there are dangers that are involved with this convenience, which most...

‘No one is above the club’: Sporting president hits out at Gyokeres over training absence amid Arsenal transfer saga

‘No one is above the club’: Sporting president hits out at Gyokeres over training absence amid Arsenal transfer saga

LISBON, July 13 — Sporting President Frederico Varandas has warned that striker Viktor Gyokeres will be fined and asked to apologise to his squad after failing to turn up for pre-season training on time, amid reports of a move away from the...

Algarve home to first Mondrian hotel in Portugal

Algarve home to first Mondrian hotel in Portugal

The Mondrian Arcaya and will be the first Mondrian hotel in Portugal. The project is considered to be an "emblematic project" that will be integrated into Arcaya, a Bondstone development in Vilamoura, Algarve. The memorandum of understanding for...

EU ministers united against Trump tariffs

EU ministers united against Trump tariffs

BRUSSELS -- EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was "absolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The...

A missed opportunity for Portugal Rugby to revive the spirit of 2023

A missed opportunity for Portugal Rugby to revive the spirit of 2023

The manager of the Couch Sports Bar in Lisbon was insouciance personified as he brushed past the collection of anxious punters, who looked longingly down the stairwell at a locked door. Time didn’t stand still, but it did appear to crawl as more...

Ireland thrash Portugal 106-7 to break rugby records

Ireland thrash Portugal 106-7 to break rugby records

Rampant Ireland ran in 16 tries as they crushed tier-2 Portugal 106-7 in Lisbon on Saturday, the biggest victory in their 150-year history and also their first time beyond 100 points. The 99-point winning margin tops their previous best when they...

EIT launches new hub to boost Portugal's innovation ecosystem

By connecting regional actors, innovators, and partners to Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, the new EIT Community Hub will strengthen cooperation among leading business, education and research organisations, and serve as a one-stop shop for...

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