Kosovo has entered another period of political uncertainty after President Vjosa Osmani dissolved the country’s parliament and called for snap elections following lawmakers’ failure to elect a new head of state. The decision was announced after parliament missed the constitutional deadline to choose a successor before the current presidential term ends in April. According to […]
Iceland will hold a national referendum later this year on whether to resume negotiations to join the European Union, marking a major political moment for the Nordic country. The government confirmed that voters will go to the polls on August 29 to decide whether to restart accession discussions with the EU. The decision comes more […]
The European Union is urging Italy to introduce further changes to its golden power legislation after an earlier revision failed to address Brussels’ concerns about government oversight in financial sector transactions. European officials believe the current framework gives Rome excessive authority to intervene in corporate deals, particularly in banking mergers and acquisitions. The dispute highlights […]
Ryanair has introduced a new promotional campaign offering discounted flight prices from Portugal, giving travelers the opportunity to book affordable trips across several European destinations. The airline confirmed that the promotion applies to bookings made until March 15 and includes routes departing from Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports. The discounted fares are available for travel […]
The United Kingdom has announced a new immigration policy that will suspend the granting of study visas to citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan. The decision, confirmed the British Home Office, will take effect on March 26 and reflects the government’s attempt to tighten immigration controls and address what officials describe as growing misuse […]
Nearly one in three women in the European Union has experienced physical or sexual violence during her lifetime, according to a new survey conducted the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights and the European Institute for Gender Equality. The findings reveal that while prevalence remains high, most cases are never reported to authorities. The survey, based […]
The European Union is preparing to introduce stricter “Made in Europe” rules for the automotive sector, a move aimed at revitalising domestic manufacturing but one that risks sparking trade tensions with both allies and global competitors. The proposal forms part of the upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act, expected to be presented in Brussels this week as […]
Lisbon’s night shift traders have developed a new inside joke. Between midnight chart checks and espresso refills, they are now betting that the next big thing in crypto will be something quietly regulated and mildly profitable. It does not sound glamorous, and that is exactly the point. After years of dramatic cycles, the idea of […]
Across Europe, young buyers are turning to unconventional housing models as soaring property prices continue to outpace income growth, highlighting the growing strain in the continent’s housing market. In Spain, a startup is selling individual bedrooms in shared apartments, pairing buyers with strangers through compatibility tests. In Britain, property developers are promoting joint purchase schemes […]
Portugal’s export-driven economy is once again watching Washington. The latest signals from the United States about broader import tariffs have unsettled European markets, and Lisbon is no exception. While the measures are not yet fully defined, the direction of travel is clear enough to prompt concern among exporters, policymakers, and investors. The key question is […]
