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Portugal wildfires claim first victim, as Spain on alert
Oman Observer
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August 16, 2025
MADRID: Portugal suffered its first death from the fires raging there, as Spain's weather agency warned of a "very high to extreme risk" of more wildfires there during Europe's intense heatwave. Further east, Greece was still fighting blazes on...
Portugal Fire: 6 Dead, 5 Critically Injured After Blaze Erupts at Nursing Home in Mirandela
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Lisbon, August 16: A fire broke out early Saturday at a nursing home in northern Portugal's Mirandela, leaving six people dead, five seriously injured, and 20 others with minor injuries, local authorities said. The incident, which happened around...
Best Crypto to Buy Now: Cold Wallet Delivers USDT Rewards as Cardano Aims for $3.10 and Ethena Holds $0.73
The Portugal News
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Cold Wallet, on the other hand, shifts the focus to something concrete: actual rewards delivered before its token even goes live. It’s one of the rare platforms providing verified utility upfront, making it a standout option for anyone seeking the...
These three ‘golden’ visa destinations have become hotspots for wealthy Americans
New York Post
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August 16, 2025
America’s elite are increasingly seeking “golden” visas. Canada-based Mohamed Bennis, an associate vice president at Arton Capital, told Fox News Digital that many are realizing “true wealth” is measured by “freedom of movement.” “Many Americans...
Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are impacting the weather in the UK
Sky News
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August 16, 2025
Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week's spell of very hot weather, forecasters have said. In a post on the X social media platform on Saturday, the Met Office said: "Smoke from...
Viktor Gyokeres and Ruben Amorim prepare for battle: Why Man United didn't make move for Arsenal's new frontman - and how he can hurt his old mentor after Sporting Lisbon success, writes NATHAN SALT
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
At a swanky awards ceremony in Porto 12 months ago the question was put to Viktor Gyokeres: what’s the secret to your success? In his first season in Portugal after leaving Coventry City to become the most expensive signing in Sporting Lisbon’s...
Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are having an impact on weather in the UK
Heart Radio
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16 August 2025, 13:37 | Updated: 16 August 2025, 17:51 Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week's spell of very hot weather, forecasters have said. In a post on the X social media...
World News | European Leaders Welcome President Trump's Efforts to End War in Ukraine
Latestly
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August 16, 2025
Brussels [Belgium], August 16 (ANI/WAM): European leaders today welcomed US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska yesterday. In a joint statement by French...
What you need to know about paying car tax in Portugal
The Portugal News
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In Portugal, payment of the Single Circulation Tax (IUC) vehicle tax is mandatory for most vehicle owners. However, the law provides for several situations in which it's possible to obtain a full or partial exemption. Knowing who is eligible and...
Porzingis leads Latvia to win after Doncic's 26-point first half
FIBA Basketball
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The official EuroBasket app Download Now RIGA (Latvia) - Latvia claimed their first win of FIBA EuroBasket preparations after overcoming a red-hot start from Luka Doncic and Slovenia. The hosts trailed 31-21 early on, but produced an impressive...
New travel rules for Brits visiting Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Portugal
Yorkshire Live
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August 16, 2025
Fresh travel regulations are on the horizon for all UK passport holders, which will extend journey times. Anyone travelling to EU destinations - including Spain, Italy, Greece, France and Portugal - will be subject to the new requirements. The...
Inside the huge Portuguese hotel that’s its own holiday destination – with pop star shows and swim-up cocktail bars
The Sun
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August 16, 2025
YOU don’t often get to sip a cocktail on a clifftop, under an orange sunset, while Ronan Keating prepares to perform for you. But it turns out that’s exactly what you can expect at the Pine Cliffs Resort on the sun-kissed Algarve. 7 Pine Cliffs...
Brits choosing Portugal
The Portugal News
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According to the rapid air transport statistics published by the National Statistics Institute (INE), the United Kingdom saw growth in the number of disembarked passengers (+2.9%) and embarked passengers (+2.5%) compared to the same period in...
Compensation for passengers affected by Portugal strikes
The Portugal News
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Those affected by flight delays and cancellations at Portuguese airports, caused by strikes by employees of Menzies, formerly Groundforce, may be entitled to compensation for lost baggage, as well as access to basic assistance and free rebooking....
Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media amid political turmoil, strained colonial ties
Business Insider Africa
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August 16, 2025
In a government decree issued on Friday, the administration of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló suspended the reporting activities of Portuguese state news agency Lusa and public broadcaster RTP Africa, including its radio arm, RDP Africa. Reuters...
Portugal summons Guinea-Bissau envoy after journalists expelled ahead of tense election
Africanews
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August 16, 2025
Lisbon is pushing back after Guinea-Bissau abruptly expelled reporting teams from Portugal’s state news agency Lusa and two African units of public broadcaster RTP. The move comes amid rising political tensions in Guinea-Bissau ahead of its...
Smoke from apocalyptic wildfires in Spain and Portugal causing grey UK skies
Metro
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August 16, 2025
People work to tackle flames, as a wildfire rages in Veiga das Meas, near Verin(Pictures: REUTERS) Smoke from wildfires raging across Europe has blown thousands of miles causing thick clouds to blot out the sun over swathes of the UK. Spain has...
Nvidia says H20 export controls didn’t stop China’s AI progress — claims 'they only stifled U.S. economic and technology leadership'
Tom's Hardware
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August 16, 2025
Nvidia shared an opinion piece by Aaron Ginn, co-founder of AI company Hydra Host, stating that despite the U.S.’s export controls on Nvidia’s H20 chips, China continued to achieve AI breakthroughs. Nvidia shared Ginn’s thoughts on the matter on...
Will FIFA World Cup 2026 be transformative for soccer in the USA?
FOX 5 - New York
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Ticket registration for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now open! PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - In 1994, the United States hosted its first-ever FIFA World Cup, and it was a historic event that many believe planted the seeds for the sport's growth in the nation....
Prepping for the school year, muggy weather and a retail sales bump | Hot off the Wire
The Arizona Daily Star
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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year. Feel sticky this summer That's because it's been record...