On Friday, April 17, 2026, a 57-year-old police officer from the Public Security Police (PSP) was stabbed inside the Marrazes police station in Leiria, Portugal, by a 19-year-old male suspect. The attack occurred around 11:00 a.m., when the young man entered the station and assaulted the officer with a bladed weapon, inflicting multiple wounds to … Read more
Humanity has once again ventured into the deep space void, marking a pivotal moment in lunar exploration. The Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, which launched on April 1, 2026, represents the first time astronauts have traveled toward the Moon in over 50 years, serving as a critical bridge between the uncrewed tests of the past … Read more
The Portuguese government has officially moved to renegotiate the management contract for the new hospital in Lisbon following the loss of €100 million in critical funding from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). The decision, announced on Monday, April 6, 2026, involves the creation of a specialized commission tasked with restructuring the financial framework of … Read more
Indaiatuba, Brazil – As the world observed World Oral Health Day on March 20th, the Secretaria de Saúde (Secretary of Health) of Indaiatuba intensified its efforts to promote preventative dental care and raise awareness about oral diseases. The initiatives, falling under the “Abril Grená” (Grená April) campaign, aim to educate the community on the importance … Read more
Ukrainian-Led Team Demonstrates Naval Drone Capabilities in NATO Exercise The evolving landscape of naval warfare was starkly illustrated this month as a multinational team led by Ukraine successfully simulated the disabling of a NATO frigate during the REPMUS 2025 exercise, a large-scale naval drill hosted by the Portuguese Navy. The exercise, designed to test maritime … Read more
Rome – As global energy prices remain volatile, the Italian government is considering measures to alleviate the burden on consumers, with a focus on the mechanism of “extra-gettito IVA,” or the surplus VAT revenue. This system, designed to automatically adjust tax revenue based on price fluctuations, is being evaluated as a potential tool to mitigate … Read more
Portugal Weighs Options for Fighter Jet Replacement, Swedish Gripen E Emerges as Strong Contender The future of Portugal’s air force is under discussion as the nation considers replacing its aging fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. While the United States has actively promoted the F-35 Lightning II, a fresh dynamic is unfolding with Saab, the Swedish … Read more
Portuguese Parliament Debates Full Pay for Workers on Layoff Amidst Weather-Related Disruptions Lisbon, Portugal – The Portuguese Parliament is currently engaged in a heated debate over proposals to guarantee 100% of net salary payments to workers placed on layoff due to recent severe weather events. The discussion centers on a potential amendment to the existing … Read more
Infrastructure Improvements Planned for Valchiavenna’s Strategic Route The Valchiavenna valley in the Lombardy region of Italy is set to undergo significant infrastructure improvements, focusing on the vital State Road 36 (SS36). A recent meeting involving local administrations, the regional council, and representatives from Anas, the Italian national agency for road construction and maintenance, outlined plans … Read more
2026-02-19 20:27:00 Decreto Bollette, su l’Irap alle imprese. L’ad di Edison, Monti: così stop investimenti La Verità Edison, salgono i ricavi ma scivola il margine. “Con dl bollette a rischio l’apertura del capitale” la Repubblica Edison: l’utile 2025 scende a 240 milioni, ma volano investimenti (+19%) e rinnovabili Borsa Italiana Edison, riassetto ai box. Ricavi su a 17,7 … Read more