Brussels 16.06.2025 The Portuguese Air Force is securing the skies over and around Estonia as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission. Fighter pilots and aircrew arrived at Ämari Air Base in late May, replacing an earlier Portuguese detachment that began its duties in April and assuming responsibility for their four F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter…
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EU: Rich Migrants NOT Welcome!
Strasbourg 05.05.2025 The so-called “Golden Passports” issued by the Maltese authorities have been ruled in breach of the EU law by the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. The decision was declared in the end of April, and received some reactions of astonishment, especially taking into consideration the Trump administration programme of attracting wealthy citizens…
Spain-Portugal: electricity blackout
Brussels 29.04.2025 A sudden power blackout left millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France without electricity on Monday, 29 April, leading to chaotic scenes in city traffic, and wider disruptions. DAVE WALSH: There are about 6 million people in Spain, Portugal, and France without power because they’ve embraced solar and wind electricity…
Huaweigate: MEPs under investigation
Brussels 14.03.2025 Belgian prosecutors said they had detained several individuals over suspected bribery in the European Parliament allegedly for the benefit of China’s Huawei company. The sweeping events took place on March 13. Belgian investigators carried out searches of 21 premises across Belgium and also in Portugal on in the morning. A judge had since…
Portugal: tourists leave for UK
Many upset British travellers were heading home on Sunday, June 6, from a shorter-than-expected holiday in the Algarve, Portugal, before a 10-day quarantine comes into force early next week due to rising coronavirus infections. Destination Guide: #Portugal – Spots that are far from the madding crowd https://t.co/r158Vg8CS8 via @ABTAMagazine @ABTAtravelFrom former capital Coimbra to the…
EU river cruises restart
Brussels 28.05.2021 Five more river cruise lines have announced summer 2021 restart dates, as the European Union moves toward approving international travel for vaccinated passengers. To celebrate the end of May Bank Holiday, we're excited to offer your customers unlimited FREE drinks on our Emerald Cruises yacht cruises which sail between January & April 2022,…
EU Ambassador to London
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announces the appointment of Mr. João Vale de Almeida, 62, as the first Head of the future EU Delegation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This has been duly notified to the United Kingdom. Mr. Vale de…
PORTUGAL: Cartuxa seven steps to heaven
Anna van Densky from CARTUXA For a traveller who wishes to come in touch with the stardom of the universe of Portuguese wines, Cartuxa is a must – a well-established name in Europe and abroad, it produces the most exquisite brands in white and red, however it is the red of Cartuxa, which is listed globally among the…
PORTUGAL: Alentejo blue
Anna van DENSKY from ALENTEJO Startling in its beauty, Alentejo is not only the biggest region of Portugal, but a universe in itself, offering splendid nature, culture, art and glorious history. Although Alentejo has an impressive coastline with finest beaches, it is a discovery of its inland that will come as unique experience of travelling in time,…
PORTUGAL: His Majesty ‘Sobroso’
Anna van Densky from ALENTEJO Majestic in its spacious grandeur Herdade do Sobroso stikes with its royal style, and natural splendor, offering an entire palette of inspirations: from exiting safari in the wild to relaxing afternoons at Estate with panoramic belle vue next to a swimming pool; from classic Alentejo cuisine to tastings of modern and sophisticated wines…
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