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Portugal to weigh recognising a Palestinian state
Hespress
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July 31, 2025
Portugal will consider whether to recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said Thursday. France, Britain and Canada have all in recent days voiced, in some cases qualified, intentions to...
Politicians, oil companies and Russia: Who’s fuelling climate disinformation, and why?
Euronews
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July 31, 2025
Heavy rainfall, droughts, long winters and unusually hot weather – this has been Europe's difficult reality of recent years. This summer, Greece has experienced extreme heat waves, while Portugal and Spain are struggling with fires. Scientists...
Portugal to consider recognising Palestinian state, says PM
Middle East Eye
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July 31, 2025
Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has said that his country intends to recognise the state of Palestine in September, AFP has reported. "The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognising the...
Portugal joins states considering recognition of Palestinian state in September
Middle East Eye
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July 31, 2025
Portugal has joined a growing number of countries considering the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said on Thursday that the government...
Portugal joins states considering recognition of Palestinian state in September
Middle East Eye
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July 31, 2025
Portugal has joined a growing number of countries considering the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said on Thursday that the government...
Four Scout leaders from Gwent represent UK at international event in Portugal
South Wales Argus
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Amy Bowman, a veterinary student from Cwmbran, Carys Curwood, a dog walker from Bishton, Ethan Macey, an environmental science student from Rogerstone, and Megan Sweet, an IT security student from Magor, are among 9,000 Scouts aged 18 to 25 from...
Portugal to Recognize Palestinian State, Israel’s International Isolation Grows
Morocco World News
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July 31, 2025
In light of the Israeli-induced starvation in Gaza, Portugal is considering the recognition of Palestinian statehood. A statement from Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office announced the news today. Portugal “is considering recognition of the...
Portugal to recognise state of Palestine ‘as early as September,’ premier’s office tells media
Middle East Monitor
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July 31, 2025
Portugal plans to recognise the state of Palestine “as early as September,” local media reported Thursday, citing sources in the prime minister’s office, Anadolu reports. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said that if the conditions...
Portugal says it will consider recognizing Palestinian state in September
The Times of Israel
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July 31, 2025
The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognizing the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office announced Thursday. Portugal is the latest Western power to...
Portugal to Begin Consultations on Recognizing the Palestinian State
teleSUR
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July 31, 2025
Portuguese supporting Palestine, June 18, 2025. X/ @lisbon194 July 31, 2025 Hour: 8:54 am On Thursday, Portugal’s Foreign Ministry announced that President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will begin consultations with political parties to evaluate the...
Portugal Considers Recognizing State of Palestine Amid Growing International Support
Sarajevo Times
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July 31, 2025
Portugal’s center-right government will consult with the main political parties and conservative President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on the possible recognition of a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Monday. Unlike...
Portugal considers recognising Palestinian state at UN in September
The Sun Daily
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July 31, 2025
LISBON: Portugal is evaluating whether to recognise the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office confirmed on Thursday. The move follows similar signals from France,...
Portugal to recognize state of Palestine 'as early as September,' premier's office tells media
Yeni Safak
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Portugal plans to recognize the state of Palestine "as early as September," local media reported Thursday, citing sources in the prime minister's office. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's office said that if the conditions "presented and largely...
Portugal May Recognise Palestinian State at UN in September
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Portugal is considering officially recognising the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office announced on Thursday. The move...
Portugal to consider recognizing Palestinian state
Daily Sabah
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July 31, 2025
Portugal will consider whether to recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's office said Thursday. France, Britain and Canada have all in recent days voiced, in some cases qualified,...
Canada plans to recognise Palestine, Portugal ponders
Oman Observer
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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
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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...
Portugal to consider recognizing State of Palestine at UN in September: PM
Xinhua News Agency
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LISBON, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday that the government intends to consult President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and all political parties represented in Parliament to consider recognizing the State...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offering free admission to state parks in August for active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members
The Prowers Journal - Colorado
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July 31, 2025
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Turkish President Erdogan welcomes steps by European countries to recognise a Palestinian state
Middle East Eye
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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...