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Canada plans to recognise Palestine, Portugal ponders

Oman Observer · July 31, 2025

Oman has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Ministers of Canada and Malta regarding their countries’ intent to recognise the State of Palestine. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman commended this diplomatic development as a...

Starting pistol fired for Portugal’s first high-speed railway

Global Construction Review · July 31, 2025

The European Investment Bank (EIB) this week released the first tranche of funding – €875m – to start work on Portugal’s first high-speed railway between Porto and Lisbon. The loan goes toward the initial, 71km section between Porto in the north...

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes steps by European countries to recognise a Palestinian state

Middle East Eye · July 31, 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed steps being taken by European countries to recognise a Palestinian state. “We find the recent humanitarian reactions coming from Europe, particularly from France and Britain, very valuable. We...

Recognition of Palestine “Government acknowledges it comes late,” says PS

Portugal Pulse · July 31, 2025

“What the government is acknowledging by initiating this process is that it failed in recognizing the importance and urgency of this step. If it truly wants to contribute to a lasting solution, if it wants to ensure the right of both states to...

Saudi Arabia welcomes Portugal’s plan to recognize Palestine in September

Saudi Gazette · July 31, 2025

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has welcomed Portugal’s announcement that it will begin procedures to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September. In a statement...

Portugal plans $4.6 billion in port investments by 2035, mostly private

WKZO - Michigan · July 30, 2025

LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal’s government announced on Wednesday an investment plan worth 4 billion euros ($4.6 billion) to expand and modernise its main ports over the next 10 years, 75% of which will be done by private companies. Infrastructure...

Spain and Portugal battle wave of wildfires as temperatures to rise in coming days

Irish Independent ·

In central Spain, firefighters and a special military unit worked overnight to control blazes in the province of Avila, focusing on confining a fire burning near the village of El Arenal, about 100km (62 miles) west of Madrid, emergency services...

Iraq welcomes new wave of international recognition for Palestine

Shafaq News ·

2025-07-31T19:45:18+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed recent announcements by several countries recognizing the State of Palestine. In an official statement on Thursday, the...

Ukrainian law restores independence to anti-corruption agencies

Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation · July 31, 2025

By Daria Tarasova-Markina and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A host of European leaders welcomed the news that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law restoring independence to his country’s main anti-corruption agencies. A total...

Science | International Conference on Climate and the Economy – Azores

Portugese American Journal · July 31, 2025

Posted on 31 July 2025. The Regional Government of the Azores and the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) hosted the international conference “Weather, Climate and the Economy” this week at the Ramo Grande Auditorium in Praia da...

Forget Nelson Semedo: Wolves can get over major exit by signing 55-time international with 19 PL assists

BirminghamWorld · July 31, 2025

Wolves are still searching for a Nelson Semedo successor Wolves are expected to be in the market for a right-back this summer following the departure of club captain Nelson Semedo on a free transfer. The Portuguese international, who cost the club...

Democrat arrested in Macau’s 1st national security law arrest

Taipei Times · July 31, 2025

A former Macanese pro-democracy lawmaker became the first person to be arrested under the territory’s national security law, with authorities yesterday alleging that he had ties to foreign groups endangering China. The Chinese casino hub, which...

BAGAIA enhances air safety oversight with new governance framework

Business and Financial Times · July 31, 2025

The 12th Commission Meeting of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) has concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, with a renewed commitment to regional collaboration in aviation safety and the formal establishment of a new Board of...

Lawyers for businessman São Vicente consider hotel privatization illegal

Ver Angola ·

According to the lawyers, the bidding process, limited by prior qualification, for the transfer of the right to operate and manage eight hotel units of the IU and BINA chains, promoted by the State Institute of Asset and Shareholding Management...

Muslim World League welcomes Canada, Malta, Portugal’s intent to recognize State of Palestine

The Peninsula · July 31, 2025

Mecca: The Muslim World League welcomed the announcement by Canada, Malta, and Portugal of their intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September. In a statement Thursday, the League praised the announcement, affirming that it is an...

Wolves 'among six clubs' interested in 44-cap international valued at £21.6m

Sports Mole ·

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly among the clubs who are interested in signing an international playmaker who is said to be valued in the region of 21.6m. Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly one of six clubs who are interested in signing...

Israeli defense and justice ministers push for full annexation of West Bank

Washington Examiner · July 31, 2025

Two of Israel‘s highest-ranking officials are urging the government to annex the West Bank and impose “Israeli sovereignty” over its Palestinian population.Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Defense Minister Israel Katz — close political allies of...

German Foreign Minister: Israel Faces Growing Diplomatic Isolation Over Gaza War

Yemen News Agency SABA · July 31, 2025

[Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:20:39 +0300] Berlin – Saba: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated on Thursday that Israel is facing increasing diplomatic isolation due to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and the growing international push...

Portugal to start work on first high-speed rail line

EurActiv · July 30, 2025

Work can begin on a new high-speed train line between Lisbon and Porto after the European Investment Bank (EIB) wrote out a first cheque for €875 million in financing on Tuesday. The first section of the Atlantic country's first-ever high-speed...

French Mayor Orders Tourists to Stop Walking Around Half-Naked

Fodors Travel Guide · July 31, 2025

He criticized tourists’ indecent behavior. A French town is reminding people that swimsuits are forbidden in the city. The warning comes from the mayor of Les Sables d’Olonne, Yannick Moreau, who announced in a Facebook post that anyone caught...