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Portugal says it will consider recognizing Palestinian state in September
The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognizing the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office announced Thursday. Portugal is the latest Western power to...
Portugal makes cautious move towards recognising Palestinian state
LISBON - Portugal's centre-right government will consult the main political parties and conservative President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa about the potential recognition of a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday. Unlike...

Former Premier League journeyman Andros Townsend joins his 16th different club as he signs for little-known Thai minnows
By DAN DAVIS, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 08:18 EDT, 4 August 2025 | Updated: 08:18 EDT, 4 August 2025 Former England winger Andros Townsend has completed a surprise move to Thai minnows Kanchanaburi Power - the 16th different club of his career....

Portugal joins states considering recognition of Palestinian state in September
Portugal has joined a growing number of countries considering the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said on Thursday that the government...
This lawyer once felt optimistic war crimes would be punished. Now he's not so sure
In the home of former war crimes prosecutor Graham Blewitt, a striking artwork offers a glimpse into the atrocities the retired Sydney-based lawyer has helped investigate. The piece hanging in Blewitt's home office shows a framed map of Bosnia and...

Ventura says that the recognition of the State of Palestine should be European
“I think this is a complex issue. And it’s an issue that, at the European level, should have as consensual a response as possible, because Portugal alone, and even Spain alone, and even France alone, do not have the political efficacy of a...

Fifty Young People from the Region Attend the 3rd ‘State of Peace’ Academy
The third Youth Academy “State of Peace,” organized by the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with the Post-Conflict Research Center, was officially opened today in Europe House in Sarajevo. This year’s program “State of...

Portugal to weigh recognising a Palestinian state
Portugal will consider whether to recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said Thursday. France, Britain and Canada have all in recent days voiced, in some cases qualified, intentions to...

Portugal Considers Recognizing a Palestinian State
Portugal is considering recognizing a Palestinian state, according to a press statement released by the office of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. According to the press bulletin, the Portuguese government will consult with President Marcelo Rebelo...
Portugal to consider recognising Palestinian state, says PM
Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has said that his country intends to recognise the state of Palestine in September, AFP has reported. "The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognising the...
Portugal to consider recognizing Palestinian state in September: PM
The Portuguese government will consult the president and parliament on the question of recognizing the State of Palestine at the UN in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said Thursday, APA reports citing Al Arabiya. Portugal “is...
Portugal joins states considering recognition of Palestinian state in September
Portugal has joined a growing number of countries considering the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office said on Thursday that the government...
720 Reasons Why Romania Dominates Europe’s Artillery Game
Key Points Romania stands tall as Europe’s leading power in towed artillery with over 700 units at the ready These assets from the Cold War era are still central to the country’s military doctrine, in both offensive and defensive aspects Are you...

Portugal considers recognising Palestinian state at UN in September
LISBON: Portugal is evaluating whether to recognise the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office confirmed on Thursday. The move follows similar signals from France,...

Atalanta make Arokodare top transfer target
Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare, is top among the three targets of Serie A club Atalanta, as they search for players to replace Italy international Mateo Retegui, who made a switch to Saudi Arabia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fulham striker...

EuroBasket 2025: Which Utah Jazz Players Are Competing?
SALT LAKE CITY — As the NBA offseason slows down, attention turns to EuroBasket 2025, where several Utah Jazz players will compete on the international stage. EuroBasket, held every four years, features the top men’s national teams from FIBA...

‘Renovictions’ get risky: Landlords face up to $100,000 fine
With the city's new bylaw coming into effect on July 31, Mayor Olivia Chow committed to 'have tenants’ backs' Toronto tenants will soon gain new protections against illegal evictions when a city bylaw aimed at cracking down on so-called...

MHP completes takeover of Spain’s UVESA poultry group
Deal boosts MHP’s footprint in Europe and Middle East Ukrainian agri-food company MHP has officially completed its acquisition of more than 92% of the share capital of Grupo UVESA, one of Spain’s major vertically integrated poultry and pork...

Portugal will also recognize Palestinian state in September
ALBAWABA - Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, said on Thursday that his country will be recognizing the state of Palestine in September. Portugal's decision follows same announcements made by Canada, France, the UK and other nations amid...

The Serbian intifada
In a contest between ruthless professional scoundrels and starry-eyed idealists, however painful to bear, the outcome is rarely in doubt. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Or would Serbian Children’s...