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Greenland is part of Denmark … ‘for now,’ Rubio says
The U.S. Secretary of State's remarks suggest Washington hasn't entirely shelved its interest in the Arctic island.
More than golf: Golf developments as lifestyle communities
Both global political instability and the COVID pandemic have driven a shift in property purchase patterns. Modern buyers are increasingly turning their backs on stand-alone villas and cramped city apartments, The post More than golf: Golf developments as lifestyle communities appeared first on Portugal Resident .
PM still fighting tooth and nail to block public access to ‘Spinumviva’ business dealings
Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, is still fighting tooth and nail to block public access to salient details of his family business, Spinumviva. EpT, (the country’s transparency entity), decided last The post PM still fighting tooth and nail to block public access to ‘Spinumviva’ business dealings appeared first on Portugal Resident .
European Union suggests Portugal increase Property Tax
According to ECO, the European Commission (EC) is suggesting that Portugal update its Municipal Property Tax (IMI).
From approval to access: Europe’s next health imperative
We have a system where approved medicines are not readily available for patients: this is not a failure of science, but of the systems designed to facilitate access.
Six people arrested in Lisbon after violence breaks out during end of strike demo
PSP police arrested six people outside parliament in Lisbon yesterday, after the ‘peaceful’ protest organised by striking union members against the government’s labour package appears to have been infiltrated by The post Six people arrested in Lisbon after violence breaks out during end of strike demo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Leaked documents raise questions over political pressure during selection of EU strategic raw materials projects
Internal European Commission documents raise concerns about the transparency and integrity of the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Strategic Projects selection process and reveal the later inclusion of eleven controversial projects following Member State interventions in early 2025.
EU Parliament vice president defects from center left to liberals
Pina Picierno is leaving her Italian political party and the Socialists & Democrats group.
Fnac and MediaMarkt owner buys Staples stores in Portugal
Fnac Darty, which owns the Fnac and MediaMarkt stores, has reached an agreement and acquired 11 Staples stores in Portugal.
Can Andy Burnham build his way to victory?
With two weeks until the Makerfield by-election, does Andy Burnham really have a plan in place to run the country? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the policy ideas – including an ambitious expansion of social housing construction – which could form a future leadership pitch. Back in Westminster, the duo assess the fierce political […]
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general
The president’s former defense attorney has been serving in the position on an acting basis since April.
Does Europe want to tax Artificial Intelligence before building it?
There is something curious going on in Europe. At a time when the United States and China are vying for global leadership in AI, while investing hundreds of billions in infrastructure, semiconductors, data centers and talent, the European debate is beginning to shift to a different question: how to tax AI.
Trump’s rebuilding his tariffs. They could end up a lot narrower.
The administration is trying to balance the president's commitment to the policy with the country's economic realities.
Is Italy’s Giorgia Meloni in trouble?
With a slowing economy, soaring energy costs and mounting pressure on defense spending, PM Giorgia Meloni faces an uphill battle in next year’s Italian election. Amid all this, Zoya and Ian discuss how a recent European Commission decision to exempt certain green investments from its public-spending rules is a small win for the Italian leader. They dig deeper into the thought process behind […]
The Great British break: A hidden regional growth engine
The VAT cut for family attractions is a welcome first step but must be part of a wider growth agenda.
Czech MEP’s undeclared think-tank role raises conflict-of-interest questions
Alexandr Vondra failed to disclose his leadership role at a think tank backed by major defense firms.
Labour is fighting two different campaigns in Makerfield
Andy Burnham is sticking to his own upbeat pitch, while the Labour campaign machine is going on the attack against Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Hungary announces deal with Ukraine on minority rights, clearing Kyiv’s path to EU entry talks
The agreement, which Kyiv has yet to publicly confirm, would be a breakthrough in Ukraine's bid to join the bloc.
Zelenskyy presses allies for missiles as NATO arms funding lags
NATO chief Mark Rutte suggested Kyiv's allies had donated $1 billion for the alliance's PURL scheme — far behind a $12 billion goal set for this year.
US House votes to halt Iran war in stinging rebuke of Trump
The House vote to halt the Iran war, while largely symbolic, further stymies the administration's political priorities during a week where the GOP has already scuttled several of the president’s goals.
Albania’s growing ‘flamingo revolution’ targets Jared Kushner resort
The American investor and son-in-law of Donald Trump has sparked a major backlash in Tirana thanks to his proposed mega building project.
Five Eyes spy agencies issue warning over LinkedIn recruitment by Chinese intelligence
The rare joint bulletin by the UK, US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand security services laid out efforts to obtain sensitive information through job ads.
Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat in major diplomatic setback for Merz
Berlin partly blamed the "bitter defeat" on its steadfast support for Israel, which it suggested cost it key votes in the General Assembly.
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