Iranian traders and shopkeepers shut their businesses for a second consecutive day on Monday as the national currency slid to fresh record lows against the US dollar, intensifying fears of runaway inflation and economic instability. The protests, concentrated in major commercial areas, reflect growing frustration over the widening gap between official exchange rates and prices […]
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is recovering in hospital after being injured in a serious car crash in south western Nigeria that left two people dead, according to police authorities. Officials confirmed that the boxer is in a stable condition after sustaining minor injuries in the incident. The crash occurred on Monday morning […]
More than 3,000 migrants lost their lives trying to reach Spain sea in 2025, according to figures released the migrant rights group Caminando Fronteras. The organisation said at least 3,090 people died during dangerous maritime journeys this year, underscoring the continued human cost of irregular migration routes into Europe. The data was published on Monday […]
Price distortions in the European Union’s energy market must be addressed urgently to ensure fair competition and stable electricity costs across member states, according to Portugal’s Energy and Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho. Speaking to Euronews, the minister said the European Commission has a central role to play as countries invest heavily in upgrading […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the United States has agreed to provide security guarantees to Ukraine for an initial period of 15 years, with the possibility of an extension, following talks with US President Donald Trump in Florida. While describing the guarantees as strong and fully agreed, Zelenskyy acknowledged that they are not […]
Applications have opened for Portugal’s new state support scheme for the purchase of electric vehicles, allowing eligible buyers to apply from today through the Environmental Fund’s official website. The incentive has retroactive effect to January 1, 2025, meaning purchases made since the start of the year can be considered for reimbursement if they meet the […]
The Humanitarian Association of the Volunteer Firefighters of Fundão has confirmed plans to construct a new fire station with a base investment of €4.2 million, responding to growing operational and safety challenges caused ageing facilities that no longer meet the needs of a modern emergency service. The announcement was confirmed Carlos Jerónimo, president of the […]
Portugal’s dairy sector has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after a decision to cut milk prices paid to farmers sparked strong backlash from producer groups. The Portuguese Milk Producers Association has voiced deep concern and indignation over a reduction of three cents per litre applied to milk supplied cooperatives linked to Lactogal, warning that the […]
After a year filled with dramatic discoveries and milestones, the pace of space exploration is set to continue into 2026 with a mix of scientific ambition and rare celestial spectacles. From renewed missions to the Moon to eclipses visible across parts of Europe and ongoing chances to see vivid auroras, the coming year promises to […]
Travellers planning to visit Bucharest from next year will face a new tourist tax after city officials approved a measure aimed at boosting local revenues and funding tourism related services. The tax is expected to come into force in 2026 and could raise close to €3 million annually, according to estimates from municipal authorities. The […]
