Tag: Portugal
Africa
France’s policies in Africa diminish its influence; inevitably opening the door to Russia & China
In a recent story titled "How Russia and China are trying to drive France out of Africa", what was not lost on the reader...
Africa
Mozambique can become a major energy partner for Europe in return for governance & security support
The government of Mozambique recently hosted the 42nd Joint Parliamentary Assembly, a collection of African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, along with the EU, as...
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Helping women lead across the Mediterranean
Female unemployment rate remains well below the global average. More than half of working women are employed informally, with low-wage jobs and fewer rights than men.
Energy
Full speed ahead speed towards digital & green transition in Lisbon
Transport plays a key role in reaching a global carbon-neutral economy, with climate change progressing faster than expected and countries struggling to meet the...
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Boris Johnson announces hotel quarantine for UK arrivals
UK nationals and residents returning from countries at high risk from new coronavirus variants will be requested to quarantine in hotels, British Prime Minister...
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Portuguese President wins second term
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has won a second term as Portugal’s president with almost 61% of the vote marked by record abstention, the country's...
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3 EU Commissioners self-isolate following meeting with Portuguese Finance Minister
Three members of Europe's College of Commissioners went into self-isolation on Sunday, after meeting with the Portuguese Finance Minister Joao Leao in Lisbon who...
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Portugal’s President tests positive for Coronavirus
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms, according to a statement by the country's Presidency issued...
Albania
Has Enlargement slipped off the radar?
The European Council and Euro Summit meetings of December 10-11 concluded without reference to the subject of EU Enlargement since the earlier General Affairs...
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Portugal gives temporary citizenship rights to migrants and asylum seekers amid pandemic
The Portuguese government announced the provision of citizenship rights to all asylum seekers and migrants with pending residency applications, to enable their access to...
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Portuguese president to enter preemptive isolation amid fears of COVID-19 exposure
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will be quarantined for the next two weeks after hosting students from school affected by the COVID-19 (coronavirus)...
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