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EU Summit Ends With Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as Energy Fears Grip Europe

EU Summit Ends With Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as Energy Fears Grip Europe

The European Council wrapped up a tense two-day summit in Brussels on Friday with a joint statement demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a moratorium on strikes against energy and water infrastructure in the Middle East. For...

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

EU Revives Push to End Seasonal Clock Changes, Launches New Study

EU Revives Push to End Seasonal Clock Changes, Launches New Study

With the clocks set to spring forward across the European Union on March 29, the European Commission has signalled that it has not given up on scrapping the biannual time change altogether — and has commissioned a new study to support the effort....

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

Portugal Pitches Itself as Europe's AI and Data Centre Hub in Silicon Valley Charm Offensive

Portugal Pitches Itself as Europe's AI and Data Centre Hub in Silicon Valley Charm Offensive

Portugal's Secretary of State for Digitalisation, Bernardo Correia, wrapped up a five-day visit to San Francisco on Friday, meeting venture capital funds, digital infrastructure firms, and tech incubators in a concerted push to position the country...

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

Martinez Names 27-Man Squad for Pre-World Cup Tour Without Ronaldo

Martinez Names 27-Man Squad for Pre-World Cup Tour Without Ronaldo

Roberto Martinez has named his 27-man squad for Portugal's final international window before the 2026 World Cup, and the list carries one glaring omission: Cristiano Ronaldo will not be on the plane to the Americas. The 41-year-old forward, along...

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

Evictions in Portugal Surged Over 40 Percent in 2025 as Government Plans to Make Them Even Faster

Evictions in Portugal Surged Over 40 Percent in 2025 as Government Plans to Make Them Even Faster

The number of formal evictions carried out in Portugal exceeded 1,400 in 2025, a rise of more than 40 percent compared with the previous year, according to data reported by Publico on Friday. The sharp increase comes just as the government prepares...

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

Food Prices Hit All-Time High as Retailers Brace for Inflation Wave

Food Prices Hit All-Time High as Retailers Brace for Inflation Wave

The cost of a standard grocery basket in Portugal reached a record 254.32 euros this week, according to consumer watchdog Deco Proteste -- the highest figure since tracking began in January 2022. The milestone arrives as the Middle East conflict...

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

Government Unveils Emergency Package on Fuel Prices, Energy Consumer Protections

Government Unveils Emergency Package on Fuel Prices, Energy Consumer Protections

The Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a sweeping package of measures to shield Portuguese families and businesses from the energy price surge triggered by the Middle East conflict. Announced by Minister of the Presidency Antonio Leitao...

The Portugal Brief 20 Mar 2026

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