PORTUGAL – Socialist Party candidate Antonio Jose Seguro became the president of Portugal on Sunday after securing a 66.2% of the vote in the second round of presidential elections. More than 11 million voters went to the polls to choose a new president to succeed Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who was not eligible to run […]
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Which European Countries Have Elections in 2026-2027?
PORTUGAL – At least 10 European countries have elections in 2026, with some setting the stage for 2027 elections, in an ever-changing political landscape. From the Iberian Peninsula to the Baltics and Central Europe, there’ various public concerns over economic pressures, governance, geopolitical tensions, the bloc’s security, and support for Ukraine, which will define the […]
Storm Claudia Forecast to Cause Flooding Across the UK
UK – Storm Claudia have been forecast to cause flooding across the UK and an amber weather alert have been issued in some parts of England and Wales. The UK’s meteorological service, the Met Office, said flooding is likely across the affected areas. The alert, in place from noon until the end of Friday, covers […]
Lisbon Funicular Derailment Death Toll Rises to 17
PORTUGAL – The death toll from the Lisbon funicular derailment have risen to 17 according to local reports on Thursday. Two of the injured passengers who had been hospitalized died, raising the toll from Wednesday’s accident to 17, the Civil Protection Service announced. A total of 23 people from 10 nationalities were reportedly injured, including […]
Spain and Portugal Continue to Battle Wildfires
SPAIN – Wildfires in Spain and Portugal continued on Thursday, as Spain battles more than 20 wildfires with Galicia among the hardest-hit regions of the country. Officials said flames devoured another 15,000 hectares of land on Wednesday, bringing the total to over 82,000 hectares despite a drop in temperatures. In Castile and Leon, firefighting efforts […]