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The cancellation of the Volta project does not require the repayment of Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) funds to the European Commission.
The Judiciary Police have found no official documentation or legal justification for the transfer of a seized drug-related trailer to a company owned by a friend of former PJ director and current Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves. The Prosecutor-General's Office has launched an inquiry into potential abuse of power and embezzlement regarding the unexplained relocation of the asset.
Friday's agenda features the parliamentary vote on labour reform, the conclusion of the European Council, new Bank of Portugal debt data, and a high-level debate between Portugal and France on European economic competitiveness.
Rubio meets with Montenegro and Rangel in Lisbon on Thursday, following a protest already held by 300 people.
Marco Rubio visits Portugal and holds meetings with local authorities.
Submarine cables, Lajes, and minerals: The USA recognises Portugal's strategic value and wants to see the country aligned with the White House. Rubio is enticing the government to reject European fighter jets — and to purchase the F-35s.
The US Secretary of State is in Lisbon and argued that for NATO member states to be strong, they must have capabilities.
The US Secretary of State is in Lisbon and has already met with Paulo Rangel
The head of US diplomacy acknowledges Portugal's geostrategic importance during a visit to Lisbon. Rangel reiterates that a decision on replacing the F-16s with F-35s “has not been made”.
The President of the Republic states that 'Europe must reach an agreement' and have a shared perspective on defence. Seguro addressed EU autonomy in matters of Defence at the 7th Lisbon Conference.
United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, met this Thursday with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro at the São Bento Palace in Lisbon. The visit is part of a trip through three NATO-allied countries, with Portugal being the final stop before Rubio's return to the US.
The US Secretary of State downplayed any comparison this Thursday between the positions of Portugal and Spain regarding the military operation against Iran, emphasizing that the visit to Lisbon aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
The President of the Republic insisted today that the European Union (EU) should have autonomy in defence matters, opting to purchase technology internally, and suggested coordination regarding aircraft models.
The US Secretary of State visits Lisbon today. Diana Soller, an expert in international relations, sees this trip as a way of 'renewing trust' with Portugal.
The President of the Republic insisted this Thursday that the European Union (EU) must have autonomy in defence matters, opting to purchase technology internally, and suggested coordination regarding aircraft models. “When, for example, it is said that it is necessary to acquire aircraft in Europe for our Armed Forces, well, Europe is perhaps worth...”, he stated.
Lieutenant General Marco Serronha states that Marco Rubio wants to reassure Europeans regarding issues with F-35 fighter jets. He adds that the US is managing the war with Iran on two fronts: diplomatic and rhetorical.
The PS leader defended Portugal's role at the UN and in the Europe-Africa dialogue. Rubio is meeting with Montenegro and Rangel in Lisbon on Thursday, following a protest already held by 300 people.
The Mayor of Lisbon, the president of the European Committee of the Regions and 20 other mayors of European capitals rejected cuts to the next European Union (EU) multiannual budget this Wednesday, advocating for the maintenance of cohesion and investment. 'A reduction in the overall financial envelope would not only create a gap between ambition and reality...'
Marco Rubio emphasizes the strength of the alliance with Portugal ahead of his upcoming visit to the country.
The speech takes place at Praça do Município, in Lisbon, and marks the 116th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic. Additionally, Pedro Sánchez announces early elections in Spain for November 29th.
US Senator Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Portugal next week.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Lisbon next week at the end of a trip between October 5 and 8 that will also take him to Iceland and Greece, Washington's diplomatic office announced. In a statement, the US Department of State indicated that during his visit to Lisbon, the head of US diplomacy intends to meet with Portuguese authorities to advance cooperation on defense, economy, and technology. The trip to the three European countries begins in Reykjavik, where the head of diplomacy for the Trump administration will discuss economic and security collaboration between Iceland and the United States. He will then head to Athens to lead the US delegation at the sixth edition of the US-Greece Strategic Dialogue, which focuses on defense and energy security cooperation. Portugal Day: Marco Rubio highlights the strong friendship and solid partnership between the US and Portugal.
If the Government were to accede to the Lisbon Mayor's request to “cancel immediately” the Volta system, this would mean reversing one of the reforms agreed upon with the European Commission under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), and Portugal could have to return around 600 million euros of the European recovery funds.
Luís Montenegro will host António Costa at 21:00 for a dinner at São Bento, the official residence of the Prime Minister.
The Russian ambassador in Lisbon rejected accusations against Moscow regarding a failed drone attack in Leipzig, Germany, after being summoned by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The embassy stated that no evidence of Russian involvement was presented and claimed the situation serves the interests of the Kyiv regime. The meeting involved ambassador Mikhail Kamynin and the director-general of Foreign Policy, Helena Malcata, following an announcement by Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel. Germany has since closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and a cultural centre in Berlin, while Russia has retaliated by closing Goethe Institute branches in its territory.
