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EasyJet Notches Five Years at the Faro Base With a +3% Summer Capacity Lift to 1.7 Million Seats Across 18 Routes — €8 Billion Algarve Economic Print Since the 2021 Launch Frames the Five-Aircraft Step-Up

EasyJet has marked the fifth anniversary of its Faro Airport base with a 3% summer capacity lift to 1.7 million seats, 18 routes and five Airbus A320 family aircraft on the ramp. The carrier has counted €8 billion of regional economic contribution since the 2021 launch.

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Portugal Books a 1-1 Stalemate Against DR Congo at the World Cup 2026 Opener in Houston — João Neves Heads the Fifth-Minute Lift, Yoane Wissa Equalises on the Stroke of Half-Time and Ronaldo's Major-Tournament Goal Drought Stretches to Ten Games

Portugal opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston. João Neves headed home after five minutes, Yoane Wissa equalised on the stroke of half-time, and a João Cancelo strike was ruled offside in the second half.