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Members of Macau's Economic Development Council (CDE) called today for the semi-autonomous territory to strengthen its role as a Sino-Lusophone platform, in the year that the local government leader is set to visit Portugal.
The US President warned on Monday, March 16, that NATO faces a “very bad future” if allied countries do not help restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed by Iran in response to US attacks. Trump argued that nations benefiting from the strait should help ensure its security, noting that Europe and China rely on Gulf oil. While Trump has called for allies to send warships to keep the waterway open, the response has been lukewarm. EU officials, including Kaja Kallas, have noted that the Strait of Hormuz is outside the Alliance's area of operations, emphasizing the importance of independent or EU-led naval missions to protect maritime traffic.
Josep Borrell told POLITICO the EU should suspend the implementation of its “unfair” U.S. trade deal in the wake of the Iran war.
Lídia Pereira, a PSD MEP, believes we are facing a “reconfiguration of the international order” and that the new system “must have clear rules,” with the EU “being part of the drafting of those very rules.”
According to TAMLA, the container ship MSC Danit will make a stopover in Sines this Saturday at 11:00 PM.
The Council of the European Union (EU) agreed today to extend for another six months the sanctions targeted at Russian individuals and entities for undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
In addition to inspecting the containers on board, the platform also asked the Government to “prevent any ship participating in Israel's military supply chain from entering the port.”
The American ally has become a 'predatory and aggressive' power, showing that it can no longer be trusted and leaving Portugal in a delicate position. And the preemptive attack by António José Seguro.
Assunção Cristas, a commentator for CNN Portugal, states that Portugal has few alternatives to minimise the impact of global instability.
Civil society figures will gather on Monday at the Cantina Velha of the University of Lisbon to take a stand on the war in Iran. “Stop the spiral of war” is the name of the initiative.
The meeting aims to strengthen relations “in various areas of common interest” with the European Union.
Paulo Rangel responded to the question of whether the existing agreement with the United States regarding the military base in the Azores is still valid.
The agreement will allow for the signing of letters of offer and acceptance for four military systems. For three other systems, the deadline to conclude the process is March 15th.
The NATO Secretary-General repeats the call for Atlantic Alliance member states to invest in defence and accelerate arms production. Mark Rutte underlines the need for everyone to be prepared.
The purpose of the summit is to identify the necessary instruments “to ensure a response... that protects citizens and businesses” and to work towards reducing “tensions in the region,” says Costa.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented the Ataturk International Peace Prize to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, March 12, citing his determined efforts to find a political solution in Palestine and his work for refugees. During the ceremony in Ankara, Erdogan praised Guterres for his firm stance against the atrocities in Gaza and his commitment to a two-state solution. Guterres, whose term ends in December, visited Turkey as part of a 'Ramadan solidarity visit' to honour the country's generosity in hosting refugees. The Ataturk Prize, established in 1986, had not been awarded since 2000.
European Commission is desperate to unblock a massive tranche of aid for Ukraine.
Santa Maria da Feira and Matosinhos are participating this month in the Macau International Gastronomy Forum, whose budget was increased due to the impact of the war in Iran on aviation, it was announced today.
Beyond identifying the causes of the divergence between Von der Leyen and Costa, it is important to understand whether one of these positions is preferable to the other. Opinion by Paulo Vila Maior.
Washington seeks to reassure the EU it won’t walk away from the deal as the European Parliament threatens to sink it over Donald Trump’s attacks on Spain and strikes on Iran.
United Nations chief will discuss situation in the Middle East next week.
Refuelling aircraft were part of the United States military activity recorded at Lajes Base, on the Azorean island of Terceira, on the eve of the attack on Iran.
At the centre of the strategy, led by the United States, to create a new American continent with an emphasis on Latin America, Portugal and Spain must take the lead.
A few weeks ago, when much of Portugal was being battered by storms, Timor-Leste sent a donation of support. This is not the first time such solidarity has reached Portugal from the most distant of the Portuguese-speaking countries; last year, Timorese authorities also offered aid in response to wildfires in Portuguese territory. There is no doubt about the strong emotional bond between Portugal and its former Asian colony. The Timorese have not forgotten the solidarity shown by the Portuguese state and its people during the Indonesian occupation between 1975 and 1999. It was through Portuguese diplomacy that the UN-sponsored referendum was held, allowing the Timorese to choose their future: four out of five voted for independence, which was finally proclaimed in 2002. José Ramos-Horta, who led the external front of the resistance while Xanana Gusmão led the guerrilla forces, recently visited Lisbon for the inauguration of António José Seguro. Ramos-Horta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996, emphasized the deep ties between the two nations, describing Portugal as a 'second motherland'. The article argues that Portugal should enthusiastically support education in Timor-Leste by sending teachers, materials, and offering scholarships to further strengthen the role of the Portuguese language in the country.
