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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...
Mapping a path through M&A law
Law.asia
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August 1, 2025
Evolution of the regulatory environment in Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Thailand aim to address dynamic shifts in mergers and acquisitions China’s cross-border M&A: Rules and trends In recent years, due to geopolitical...
UAE welcomes international push for broader recognition of Palestine
The National News
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has hailed the international push for broader recognition of Palestine. In a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement late on Thursday, Sheikh Abdullah said he welcomed...
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 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 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,...
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...
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 will also recognize Palestinian state in September
Al Bawaba
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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...
Portugal plans $4.6 billion in port investments by 2035
ETInfra.com
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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...
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...
Portugal deploys 2,500 firefighters as wildfires force village evacuations
Euronews
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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...
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...
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...
Portugal’s Moment
The Portugal News
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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,...
Recognition of Palestine “Government acknowledges it comes late,” says PS
Portugal Pulse
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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...