Voting under way in Portugal general elections amid populist surge | Elections News

Voting under way in Portugal general elections amid populist surge | Elections News

Voters head for the polls in an early election that could see country join a shift to the right across Europe. Voting is under way in Portugal’s snap parliamentary elections as the two moderate blocs, the centre left and the centre right, are vying to win power amid the growing…

Portugal braces for snap election as far right advances | Politics News

Portugal braces for snap election as far right advances | Politics News

Viana do Castelo, Portugal – It’s been nearly three months since Portugal’s hard-right party, Chega, held its annual congress in the northern city of Viana do Castelo. But its electoral propaganda remains fixed to almost every lamp-post on the main avenue, trumpeting one of its key messages for next Sunday’s…

Guinness World Records reviews evidence related to ‘oldest dog’ title | News

Guinness World Records reviews evidence related to ‘oldest dog’ title | News

GWR originally said the canine lived for 31 years and 165 days, breaking a record held since 1939. Guinness World Records (GWR) says it is conducting a formal review of the “world’s oldest dog” title it gave to a Portuguese canine named Bobi, who died last year. The move follows…

Portuguese FM: Ukraine can prevail, Russia a ‘Paper Tiger’ | Politics

Portuguese FM: Ukraine can prevail, Russia a ‘Paper Tiger’ | Politics

Joao Gomes Cravinho discusses Portugal’s stance on Gaza and Ukraine and EU’s need for a US-Independent security strategy. Once a 15th-century maritime power, Portugal sparked the Age of Discovery and established a global empire. But, as the winds of change swept around the world in the 19th century, Portugal entered…

Goa, Portugal to Sign MOUs in Tourism, IT Soon; Will Explore Best Practices, Innovative Tech in Sector

Goa, Portugal to Sign MOUs in Tourism, IT Soon; Will Explore Best Practices, Innovative Tech in Sector

Goa and Portugal will explore the best practices and innovative technologies to bring better tourism experiences to the coastal state, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Tuesday. Khaunte said he has been holding meetings with various stakeholders in Portugal for promoting tourism in Goa. He met with Antonio Costa Silva,…