Recent remarks by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and European Council President António Costa have placed Portugal at the center of international attention this week regarding the global response to US and Russian leadership. On August 27, 2025, President Rebelo de Sousa issued one of his strongest criticisms yet of US President Donald Trump, […]
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Diplomacy | President Rebelo de Sousa issued strong criticism denouncing President Trump – Portugal
Posted on 30 August 2025.
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CTT | Correios de Portugal temporarily suspends shipments to the United States – Portugal
Posted on 26 August 2025.
Correios de Portugal (CTT) announced today the temporary suspension of parcel shipments and postal items containing goods to the United States, including Puerto Rico and other US territories. The decision by CTT aligns with similar measures announced by postal operators across Europe, Asia, and Australia, all of which are adjusting to the end of the […]
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Film | Eduardo Serra passed away at the age of 81 – Portugal
Posted on 24 August 2025.
Eduardo Martins Serra, the acclaimed international cinematographer behind the final Harry Potter films, Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Serra passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by the Portuguese Film Academy, which hailed him as “the most international of Portuguese cinematographers.” Born in Lisbon in 1943, Serra’s path […]
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Trade | US exempts Portuguese cork from import tariffs – Portugal
Posted on 23 August 2025.
Portugal’s cork industry has successfully earned a US tariff exemption under the new US-EU trade agreement, safeguarding one of the country’s most iconic and strategic exports. The exemption prevents a 15% tariff surcharge that would have applied to Portuguese cork, ensuring continued access to one of the sector’s most important global markets. Portugal is the […]
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Community | Port Wine Fest returns to the United States in Fall 2025 – Portugal
Posted on 22 August 2025.
The third edition of Port Wine Fest is set to take place in the United States in Fall 2025, with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample rare vintages, explore new labels, and discover the versatility of Port in cocktails and gastronomy. The festival will once […]
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Calamity | Devastating wildfires spreading across central and northern regions – Portugal
Posted on 18 August 2025.
Portugal is facing one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in recent years, with more than 172,000 hectares burned nationwide. In just four days between August 14 and 17, nearly 96,200 hectares were lost, surpassing the total area scorched in 2023. The Central region has been the hardest hit, particularly in the districts of Castelo […]
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