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Dmitry Drize: Macron unleashes the geographical weapon against Russia
Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron waves supporters after casting his vote in the first round of the French presidential election, in le Touquet, northern France, Sunday April 23, 2017.
AP / Christophe Ena
2024-04-29, Russia Today
Not long ago the French leader believed the continent was almost as big as Africa. Now he’s reduced it in size by about 75% French PresidentEmmanuel Macron has delivered...
Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy
People use their cellphones to take pictures of a light show projecting the word Freedom on the arch of Lisbon's Comercio square, Wednesday, April 23, 2024, as the country celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. The April 25, 1974 revolution carried out by the army restored democracy in Portugal after 48 years of a fascist dictatorship. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
AP / Armando Franca
2024-04-25, Newsday
LISBON, Portugal — Military vehicles and red carnations return to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacts dramatic moments from the...
Macron and Putin: from 'dear Vladimir' to 'existential' threat
From left to right: Emmanuel MACRON (President of France), Charles MICHEL (President of the European Council)
European Union
2024-03-15, Naharnet
French PresidentEmmanuel Macron for half a decade sought to cultivate a partnership with Russia but has now become an implacable foe of the Kremlin, warning that...
Nicolas Jackson’s double seals emphatic win for Chelsea against West Ham2024-05-05
The Observer: The end is coming for David Moyes at a miserable West Ham, but Mauricio Pochettino is just getting started. European football is on the cards after Chelsea cruised through their second London derby in the space of three days and, for all the doubts hanging...
Arsenal’s top summer target is ON FIRE2024-05-05
Football Transfers: Arsenal will have again been impressed by their top summer target Viktor Gyokeres as the Sporting Lisbon goal machine once again found the back of the net on Saturday. Gyokeres bundled home the third goal in Sporting’s 3-0 win over Portimonense as his side...
UN Guterres could have done much more to save lives2024-05-05
Israel Hayom: As Israel continues to bravely and resolutely fight the terrorist group Hamas, the world seems to have forgotten what really happened on October 7: A radical and barbarian terrorist group, sponsored by Iran and Qatar (as well as the logistical support of other...
Road Trip: Cambridge to Paris in a 2024 Nissan Ariya2024-05-05
Driving: Article content There’s something about Europe in the spring – driving from Cambridge to Hamburg to Lisbon, Stratford to London, Sparta to Copenhagen to Vienna, and then to Paris. And especially in an all-electric 2024 NissanAriya, and doing it all in one day...
Europe’s best beach holidays: Peniche, Portugal2024-05-05
The Guardian: There’s a great restaurant and bar scene in this surf mecca, plus birdlife and snorkelling on peaceful islands a short ride away It was the small and enigmatic Berlengas archipelago that drew us to Peniche harbour. Peniche, 60 miles north of Lisbon, is famous...
Here is the cheapest time to travel to Europe’s pricey and popular cities2024-05-05
New York Post: Come summer, travel to Europe will be top of mind for plenty of Americans with vacation on the brain. But can we afford it? Summers especially can be crowded, hot and packed with tourists driving up rates as locals flee for the countryside and beaches — not...
Watch: Gerek Theriault talks about clutch hit in Lisbon’s baseball win over Hall-Dale2024-05-04
Lewiston Sun Journal: Theriault's...
Expats from 5 countries get together to celebrate World Portuguese Language Day2024-05-04
Gulf-Times: The embassies of Angola, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Portugal on Saturday celebrated the WorldPortuguese Language Day–2024 in co-operation with Katara Cultural Village and the Translation and InterpretingInstitute of Hamad bin KhalifaUniversity...
The five Primeira Liga stars who could transfer this summer2024-05-04
Football Transfers: Portugal regularly produces some of the biggest names in football. From Cristiano Ronaldo to Bruno Fernandes, this small Iberian country has exported some absolute megastars over the years and the next batch of Europe's high-profile players is set to be on the...
Queen Anne Departs for Historic Maiden Voyage2024-05-04
Sierra County Sentinel: VALENCIA, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the momentCunard's luxury new ship Queen Anne set sail on her historic seven-night maiden voyage to Lisbon amid a spectacular fireworks display. ......
Local contractor sentenced to 90 days in Columbiana theft cases2024-05-04
The Vindicator: LISBON — A Boardman area contractor who deprived people of money and failed to do promised construction work in Columbiana County was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of community control by JudgeScott...
Gazette-area Iowans in Major League Baseball and affiliated minor leagues (May 3, 2024)2024-05-04
The Gazette Cedar Rapids: Your second update of the season CEDAR RAPIDS — Here’s your first look at what we call Iowans In The Minors. It’s actually a bi-weekly look at how baseball players in the major leagues and affiliated minor leagues are fairing. That’s guys from the Gazette area...
Search ends for missing crew member who disappeared during around-the-world voyage, report says2024-05-04
Business Insider: The "Ambience" cruise ship at anchor off Guernsey, Channel Islands, 2023. UCG | Getty ImagesA crew member from an AmbassadorCruiseLine ship was reported missing at sea.The ship was sailing from Lisbon to Tilbury, England when the crew member disappeared.The...
West Ham legend wants club to send signal of intent and appoint Ruben Amorim as manager2024-05-04
Caughtoffside: Mark Noble and Tim Steidten want West Ham to appoint Ruben Amorim as their next manager, believing it would show major intent according to reports. The Hammers are looking to replace David Moyes, who is expected to leave the club at the end of the season after...