A new European travel study has identified Porto as one of the easiest cities on the continent to explore on foot, placing it jointly at the top of a walkability ranking alongside Milan. The research assessed how conveniently visitors can move between major attractions without relying on transport, using indicators such as average walking distance, […]
Truck driver protests across several Western Balkan countries have disrupted cross border transport routes and raised concerns over potential fuel shortages and mounting business losses. Drivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia began blockading cargo terminals and border crossings this week in opposition to stricter European Union entry and exit rules. Under […]
Poland’s finance minister said the country is better served keeping the złoty as its national currency, arguing that monetary independence provides valuable flexibility during periods of global economic uncertainty. Speaking in Brussels, the minister said maintaining control over domestic currency policy allows Poland to respond more effectively to external shocks, particularly as international markets remain […]
Public transport services operated Metro Mondego began a gradual return to operation in the city of Coimbra on Tuesday morning following disruption caused severe weather conditions overnight. The company responsible for managing the transport infrastructure confirmed that services in the urban section were progressively restored from early morning hours, allowing limited circulation between key stations […]
During a televised debate focused on immigration, presidential candidate André Ventura claimed he had won the first round of the presidential election with 40 percent of the vote in France, Germany, and Belgium, a statement that does not align with official voting data. Ventura argued that immigration debates were biased and linked labour shortages to […]
Portugal is preparing to deploy a full platoon of army snipers to Slovakia next month, significantly reinforcing its military presence on NATO’s eastern flank at a time of heightened security concerns in Europe. The deployment will add 155 personnel to the existing Portuguese contingent already stationed in the country as part of a multinational battlegroup. […]
France’s National Assembly has opened debate on proposed legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, reflecting growing concern over the impact of online activity on minors’ mental health and wellbeing. The bill would apply not only to standalone social networks but also to social networking features embedded […]
Portugal’s prime minister has sought to distance himself from the unfolding presidential election runoff, stressing that his priority remains the day to day task of governing the country rather than endorsing individual candidates. Speaking briefly to journalists in Porto, Luís Montenegro rejected suggestions that his refusal to back either contender reflected political hesitation, saying his […]
Two public petitions challenging Portugal’s nationality granting system are set to be reviewed in parliament on January 27, placing renewed scrutiny on administrative delays affecting immigrants and investors. The petitions, signed thousands of applicants and supporters, argue that legal deadlines for acquiring Portuguese nationality should be counted from the date an application is submitted rather […]
Hungary’s political landscape is showing signs of renewed volatility as the lead held the main opposition party has narrowed slightly ahead of the April parliamentary election. A recent opinion survey indicates that the centre right Tisza party remains ahead of the ruling Fidesz party, though its advantage has decreased compared with last month. The poll […]
