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Quebec premier boycotts Mark Carney’s EU summit
In a letter to European leaders, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon warns that agreements running counter to Quebec’s interests “will simply not be implemented.”
Parliament approves law banning animals on chains/ shut on balconies
Today is something of a red-letter day for animal campaigners: parliament has approved new animal protection rules – namely, outlawing the keeping of animals (dogs) on chains, and/ or on The post Parliament approves law banning animals on chains/ shut on balconies appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d’Or ever in €1-a-vote poll
Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Lionel Messi in a fan vote to choose the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning season of all time – although there was a catch: every vote cost €1. The post Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d’Or ever in €1-a-vote poll appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Weather Today (29 October): Warm and sunny across the country
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Budget 2026: We answer your questions
So was that it? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have slept on it – and are feeling the budget may have landed with a whimper rather than a bang. They weigh up the case for the defence: has John Healey played it safe to reassure the markets, keep Labour onside and give households some immediate […]
UK social media ban likely to require photo ID checks
Advice comes after the U.K. government vowed to take a tougher approach than Australia to enforcing its own ban.
Artificial Intelligence Is No Substitute for the Art of Receiving
I started working in the restaurant industry at the age of 13. At that time, no one talked about artificial intelligence, algorithms or digital transformation. We learned the profession by observing the most experienced, understanding the needs of customers and discovering that, often, a smile or a small gesture of attention could make all the difference.
The great EU-Canada lovefest
European leaders are descending on Montreal in a bid to forge closer ties with Canada. On today’s show, host Zoya Sheftalovich catches up with Sarah Wheaton, who’s on the ground at the EU-Canada summit. They unpack what the talks could actually deliver — from defense and critical raw materials to space and AI — and […]
In the Middle East, the next front line is the narrative
In the post-war era, the struggle to control perception and relay truthful information matters just as much as navigating real-life events.
Don’t turn a methane pause into a retreat
A three-year delay would undermine investor confidence, weaken preparation and leave Europe less competitive.
EU and Canada eye now-or-never window to Trump-proof their ties
Brussels and Ottawa aim for ambitious upgrade in their relationship while the U.S. president is occupied by the midterms — and before Europe’s political landscape shifts.
Mark Carney isn’t the climate hero Europeans think
Canada's prime minister used to be an eco-warrior. Now, not so much.
What will it take for Europe’s automotive transition to succeed?
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Ukraine peace talks: 5 things to know about the chances of a deal
Volodymyr Zelenkyy worries that a new escalation in the U.S.-Iran war could derail negotiations over a truce in Ukraine.
5 takeaways from Andy Burnham’s first budget
Britain's prime minister wants to end 40 years of neoliberalism. Just not yet.
EU lawmakers slam new border force powers to surveil social media
The EU border agency is getting a broad mandate to monitor social media for illegal content.
Spanish train disaster deals new blow to Sánchez’s long-shot election bid
The deadly crash is undermining the prime minister's central pitch to voters that his government is competent and bettering Spaniards’ everyday lives.
2027 State Budget approved in general terms thanks to PS abstention
With no last-minute surprises, the proposed State Budget for next year was approved, in general terms, with only the governing parties voting in favor and PS, PAN and JPP abstaining. The post 2027 State Budget approved in general terms thanks to PS abstention appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Police warn of WhatsApp scam targeting users in Portugal
Portugal's National Republican Guard (GNR) has issued a warning on social media about a suspected scam circulating on WhatsApp.
What Trump can learn from Lula and Netanyahu
Elections in Brazil and Israel offer a blueprint back to relevancy.
Mysterious billboard hints at U2 return to Portugal in 2027
The Irish band U2 could return to Portugal as part of their upcoming tour to promote their new album, ‘Carnival of Light’, which is scheduled to be released on 13 November.
Portuguese companies record their best financial performance in seven years
Non-financial companies in Portugal finished the 2025 financial year with their best economic and financial results in seven years, again underpinned by very strong domestic demand, even as the export sector showed early signs of softening.
Burnham’s budget blasts British baked beans
Food firms say tariff suspensions will undermine British production.
Dublin Airport ruling could affect Portugal
Irish citizens travelling to Portugal, including property owners who regularly visit the country, could face uncertainty over future flight availability following a European Court ruling on Dublin Airport’s passenger limit.