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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Portugal's Presidential Election: A Close Call with Far-Right in the Mix

Portugal is in the middle of a tight presidential race. Voters are choosing their next leader, and the results are far from clear. Three candidates are neck and neck, including Andre Ventura from the far-right Cheap party. This is a big deal because Portugal hasn't had a runoff in a presidential ele

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Spain's Money Mess: Why Regional Leaders Are Furious

Spain is in a political pickle. The country's finance minister recently suggested a new way to share money with its regions. But guess what? Regional leaders are not happy. They think the central government is playing favorites. The deal gives Catalonia a special advantage. It gets back exactly what

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Portugal's Presidential Election: A Close Call and a Changing Political Scene

Portugal is about to have a very close presidential election. It looks like there will be a runoff vote for the first time in 40 years. This is big news because it shows how politics in Portugal are changing. The president in Portugal doesn't have as much power as in some other countries. But they

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Jan 07 2026FINANCE

Helping Young People Buy Homes: Portugal's Tax Break Plan Works

Portugal's plan to help young adults buy their first home is working. The government offers tax breaks on homes under a certain price. This has helped over 70, 000 young people in just over a year. The finance minister shared this news. He also said that more than half of the money set aside for thi

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Spain's Stance on Venezuela: A Test of International Law

Spain has taken a firm stand against what it sees as a breach of international law in Venezuela. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shared his thoughts in a letter to his Socialist Party members. This comes after the U. S. took action to detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Sanchez's words were st

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Spain's Socialists Under Fire for Mishandling Harassment Claims

Spain's Socialist Party, PSOE, is in hot water. They said sorry for not handling sexual harassment complaints well. This is a big deal because they've always been big on women's rights. But now, people are saying they set up a way for women to report harassment, but then didn't do anything about it.

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Portugal's Big Walkout: Workers vs. Government

Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

Spain's Pork Exports at Risk as Swine Fever Spreads

Spain is in a tough spot. The country, known for being the biggest pork producer in the European Union, is facing a big problem. African swine fever is spreading among wild boars near Barcelona. This disease doesn't hurt humans, but it's a big deal for pigs and wild boars. It spreads quickly and can

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Mapping the Gaps: How Portugal's Elderly Are Left Behind

Portugal is getting older, and its cities are getting bigger. This mix is causing problems for elderly people trying to get the help they need. A recent study looked at where social services are and where older adults actually live. It found that big cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Faro have a lot of

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Spain's Balearic Islands Face Rising Migrant Numbers

Spain's Balearic Islands are seeing a lot more migrants arriving by boat. In just two days, 19 boats brought around 360 people to the islands. This is part of a bigger trend. More people are taking the Western Mediterranean route to Europe. This route goes from Algeria to Spain. It's become the fast

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