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The Venezuelan government and opposition have agreed to reform the judicial system and recover frozen foreign assets to provide aid to victims of the June 24 earthquake.
The Portuguese Joint Operational Force has established a base in Catia la Mar, La Guaira, to coordinate search and rescue efforts following two major earthquakes in Venezuela that have resulted in over 1,400 deaths and significant infrastructure damage.
Portugal is deploying 60 emergency personnel to Venezuela following two devastating earthquakes that have resulted in 235 deaths, including six Portuguese citizens, and thousands of injuries.
Otacílio Soares discusses the development and stability of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Yulia Navalnaya, a political activist and leader of the Russian opposition; Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi; and former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta will be attending the 10th edition The post Russian opposition leader confirmed at 10th Estoril Conferences appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The IMF was preparing to announce the Portuguese economist as its new chief economist, but backtracked after uncovering statements in which he criticised the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs.
The Russian Embassy in Portugal indicates that the closure of the Russian House in Lisbon occurred following the “deterioration of bilateral relations”. The closure comes in the context of increasing European scrutiny over structures accused of promoting Kremlin influence and propaganda.
After four years as Chile's Ambassador to Portugal, the outgoing diplomat reflects on her tenure, the shared values between the two nations, and the profound personal and professional impact of her time in Lisbon.
PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro reaffirmed in Maputo the commitment of Portuguese socialist deputies to Mozambique's development following a meeting with President Daniel Chapo. The visit aims to strengthen institutional ties, deepen political dialogue, and explore cooperation in areas such as language, culture, investment, and mobility, while also engaging with the Portuguese community and business sector.
Luís Alves, director of the National Agency for Erasmus+ Youth/Sport and the European Solidarity Corps, has received an award presented by Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for his “significant The post Director of Portuguese Erasmus+ agency honoured by Ukraine appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Luís Alves is the only foreigner who is not a head of state or government to receive an award from the Ukrainian president.
Director-general of the Dutch public broadcaster, Taco Zimmerman, noted that Eurovision has turned into a “platform for division” instead of fulfilling its original mission of “bringing people and countries together.”
Reflections from an ambassador who is leaving her post.
The Canadian ambassador to Portugal, who is leaving for a new role, writes about Portugal's potential and the deepening of relations between the two countries.
The President of the Republic begins a three-day official visit to Cape Verde this Tuesday. The agenda includes institutional meetings, a visit to Tarrafal, and meetings with the Portuguese community.
There are 5,000 Brazilians studying in Coimbra, 'the largest Brazilian university outside of Brazil', in the words of vice-rector Nuno Mendonça. The operation in São Paulo will begin in September.
Citizens from Portuguese-speaking countries express a lack of awareness regarding the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and advocate for greater integration.
The victory is not explained by what we 'do', but by what we 'are', says Rangel: a country that speaks with everyone and does not look at the world as 'the rest of the world'. The behind-the-scenes of a 13-year campaign.
Portugal states that the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) has achieved global representation today.
Portugal is set to take part in an upcoming event in Madrid focused on Palestinian culture.
The celebrations on Saturday, July 4th, the date of US independence, were attended by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Admiral Jorge Nobre de Sousa.
Former US President Donald Trump expressed his affection for Portugal during a meeting, suggesting he might visit the country in the near future.
The three nations are working to deepen their diplomatic and cultural cooperation.
José Maria Neves arrived on Monday for a four-day visit to Portugal and was received this morning in Coimbra by the mayor, Ana Abrunhosa.
In a message addressed to Ambassador John Arrigo, Donald Trump expressed appreciation for Portugal and suggested a potential visit in the near future.
Former US President Donald Trump expressed his affection for Portugal and his desire to visit the country in the near future.
United States President Donald Trump has declared “We love Portugal” and hinted at a possible future visit in a recorded message for the US ambassador to Portugal, released ahead of The post Trump says: “We love Portugal” in Independence Day message to ambassador appeared first on Portugal Resident.
