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…the Vinhais fire that started this Thursday has given the more than 400 firefighters on the ground no respite . It's the only major active fire in the country, but 20 municipalities are at maximum risk . Further south, at a dinner-conference at the PSD Summer University in Castelo de Vide, presidential candidate Marques Mendes offered veiled criticism of Montenegro and proposed measures to combat the fires. |
In the Local Elections Carpool, Pedro Duarte recounts the Bolhão Market incident and speaks of "coincidence." If he loses, he doesn't promise to take up a position as a councilor. For over an hour on the streets of Porto, the mayoral candidate also argues that "red lines with Chega make no sense in local government terms." |
Following Russia's attack on the European Union delegation in Kyiv , what should Brussels' response to Vladimir Putin be? This is the topic of today 's Story of the Day , in conversation with Henrique Burnay, a consultant on European affairs and columnist for Observador. The foreign ministers of the 27 countries meet this Friday and Saturday in Copenhagen to discuss the attack and the situation in Gaza. |
In the Champions League, the two Portuguese teams in the competition revealed their first-stage lineup this Thursday— and there are no easy pots . Aiming for a playoff spot in the round of 16, Sporting faces opponents who have had some of the worst nights in Europe . Benfica travels to Amsterdam to host Napoli, faces Chelsea again, and also has a historic match against Real Madrid on the agenda, 60 years after their last official meeting. This Friday, the Europa League draw will be held for Porto and Braga . |
"It was all a lie." The latest episode of PodcastPlus, "1983: Portugal at point-blank range," is now available . In the final installment of the story of the year two terrorists attacked Portugal, Sartawi's killer finally stands trial . But, in a twist, he asserts his innocence. How will it all end? |
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Have a good weekend. |
| | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Podcast Plus | | Final episode of "1983: Portugal at Point Blank." Months after confessing to the crime, Sartawi's killer is finally on trial. But now he maintains his innocence. What will the court decide? | |
|  | | Radio Observer | | The Minister of Education (who drew a picture), the president of the Municipal Police Union (who exaggerated) and the São Pedro do Sul City Council (which gave in where it couldn't) are the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. | |
|  | | Radio Observer | | Russia attacked the European Union delegation in Kyiv. What should Brussels' response be? A conversation with Henrique Burnay, a European affairs consultant and columnist for Observador. | |
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|  | | War | | Bruno Cardoso Reis, historian, admits that "Europe's response should be to supply Taurus missiles. That would be the language that Russia would understand." | |
|  | | Health | | Sun, heat, and sea seem to satisfy our hunger during the day... but at night we turn into lions! Nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains why and how our body "tricks" us with this nocturnal appetite. | |
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|  | | Education | | Eduardo Sá explains that adapting to a summer camp is difficult because children start out feeling alone, but he recognizes that the experience teaches them how to "make a living" and make friends. | |
|  | | Humor | | A duel between Mortágua and Ventura, several attempts to silence José Luís Carneiro, and microphones were muted. It was a heated debate. Aguiar-Branco, do these representatives require the patience of a saint? | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | The State must recognize common values, but cannot monopolize their implementation. It must promote the rule of law, but acknowledge that there is always something that lies "after the law." |
|  | | Fire prevention and control must be a permanent strategic priority. On paper, it has been that way for a long time. In practice, it's no longer so. |
|  | | Portuguese higher education faces two enormous challenges – one, ensuring its continued updating and modernization in the AI era; the other, developing an effective internationalization process. |
|  | | The Right needs to defend the substantial and profound causes in favor of birth rates and not promote utilitarian arguments for tax benefits and public support. |
| |  | | Humor | | Rafi Bastos's performance was the highlight of the Worten Mock Fest, a comedy festival taking place in Lisbon until Saturday. Organizers say it's "close to selling out" and have already promised to return. | |
|  | | Film Festivals | | A joy in Venice with the documentary "Ghost Elephants": Herzog, true to himself, on the trail of larger-than-life creatures. Sokurov's "Director's Diary" is a colossal film about the century. | |
|  | | Film Festivals | | The competition kicked off with "La Grazia" and a politician who can't be a reflection of all of Italy. Meanwhile, "Mother" takes a swipe at the biopic cliché, chronicling seven days in the life of a punk rock Mother Teresa. | |
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