Latest News | Lisbon Political Reporter

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...

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...

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...

Portugal will also recognize Palestinian state in September

Al Bawaba ·

ALBAWABA - Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, said on Thursday that his country will be recognizing the state of Palestine in September. Portugal's decision follows same announcements made by Canada, France, the UK and other nations amid...

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...

Finland’s president signals readiness to recognize Palestinian state

Middle East Monitor · July 31, 2025

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said Thursday he is prepared to approve the recognition of Palestine if the government submits an official proposal, Anadolu reports. Under Finland’s Constitution, the president decides on the recognition of...

FIFA President: Morocco Part of Global Football Elite

Morocco World News · July 31, 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described Morocco as part of the “global football elite” due to its growing infrastructure and role in hosting major international tournaments. Speaking during a reception hosted by King Mohammed VI to mark...

Portugal deploys 2,500 firefighters as wildfires force village evacuations

Euronews · July 31, 2025

Published on 31/07/2025 - 11:12 GMT+2 Portugal deployed 2,500 firefighters on Thursday to battle 10 active wildfires as authorities evacuated four villages in Ponte da Barca and arrested a suspect linked to four blazes in northern districts. The...

World CNN EU welcomes Ukrainian law restoring independence to anti-corruption agencies

Yahoo News ·

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 of 331 out of 340 lawmakers present voted in favor of the bill...

Portugal plans $4.6 billion in port investments by 2035

ETInfra.com · July 31, 2025

Miguel Pinto Luz said the investment would be made in six ports, including the port of Sines.Portugal's government announced on Wednesday an investment plan worth €4 billion ($4.6 billion) to expand and modernise its main ports over the next 10...

EU welcomes Ukrainian law restoring independence to anti-corruption agencies

KESQ-TV - California · 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...

Bulgarian Youth and Sports Minister Meets with Representatives of Ten Balkan Countries, Tunisia, Portugal

Bulgarian News Agency ·

Bulgaria’s Youth and Sports Minister Ivan Peshev Thursday met with young people, MPs, municipal councillors and civil society leaders from ten Balkan countries, Tunisia and Portugal, Peshev’s Ministry said in a press release. "The Balkans share a...

Portugal’s Moment

The Portugal News ·

Portugal is at a defining moment in its innovation journey. No longer aspiring to copy Silicon Valley, or any other model, the country is confidently shaping its own path as a global tech hub. With a rich mix of talent, quality of life,...

InPost chief calls on government to address lower taxes paid by foreign rivals in Poland

Notes from Poland · July 31, 2025

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We...

BE says Government “comes late” in the recognition of Palestine

Portugal Pulse · July 31, 2025

“The recognition of the State of Palestine is a duty of the Portuguese State under international law, international agreements, and is ultimately a matter of justice. A position that acknowledges two states, but where only one exists, Israel, and...

Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as temperatures are expected to rise further

Associated Press · July 31, 2025

MADRID (AP) — Thousands of firefighters in Spain and Portugal battled several wildfires Thursday ahead of an expected rise in temperatures that could worsen the situation on the Iberian Peninsula. In central Spain, firefighters and a special...

Morocco's King Mohammed VI receives FIFA President Infantino on throne day anniversary

GhanaWeb · July 31, 2025

In a landmark moment that blended national pride with international recognition, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Rabat as part of the celebrations marking the 26th anniversary of his ascension to...

Prime minister: Estonia has no plans to recognize Palestine

ERR · July 31, 2025

Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Eesti 200) said on Thursday that Estonia does not plan to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly taking place in September. On Wednesday, the foreign ministers of 15 countries signed a joint...

Palestine as a State? The government was “prudent” and is not “unaware”

Portugal Pulse · July 31, 2025

The President of the Republic stated on Thursday, during a visit to the Lajes Base in the Azores, that “there is only one foreign policy” and that, therefore, the consideration on recognizing the state of Palestine is carried out “together”...

Scout volunteers from Hemel Hempstead represents UK at International Scout event in Portugal

Hemel Today · July 31, 2025

Amy Gibson, a student Nurse and William Roast, a student, both from Hemel Hempstead are currently with nearly 500 UK Scouts on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure, known as World Scout Moot, in Portugal. 9000 Scouts from across the world,...