Portugal

Portugal (Portuguese: [puɾtuˈɣaɫ]), officially the Portuguese Republic (Portuguese: República Portuguesa), is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Portugal–Spain border is 1,214 km (754 mi) long and considered the longest uninterrupted border within the European Union. The republic also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, both autonomous regions with their own regional governments.

The land within the borders of current Portugal has been continuously settled and fought over since prehistoric times. The Celts and the Romans were followed by the Visigothic and the Suebi Germanic peoples, who were themselves later invaded by the Moors. These Muslim peoples were eventually expelled during the Christian Reconquista of the peninsula. By 1139, Portugal had established itself as a kingdom independent from León. In the 15th and 16th centuries, as the result of pioneering the Age of Discovery, Portugal expanded Western influence and established the first global empire, becoming one of the world's major economic, political and military powers.

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The Ocean Is Our Best Chance To Survive Climate Change

Time Magazine 30 Nov 2023
Meanwhile, by developing offshore wind alongside marine carbon dioxide removal projects, we could get back on track to meet the Paris Climate Agreement goal of keeping global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels ... Kenya and Portugal, the co-hosts of the meeting, led the U.N....
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13th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival begins

Gulf-Times 28 Nov 2023
... and culture, while providing an opportunity to learn about the impact of the sea on the customs, traditions, and lifestyles of other nations.In this year's edition, the festival programme is more open to international participation, with Portugal joining for the first time....
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The Netherlands' longtime ruling party says it won't join a new government following far-right's win

Decatur Daily 25 Nov 2023
After a meeting of party leaders at the parliament, PVV Senator Gom van Strien was appointed to investigate possible coalitions ... 6 ... Speaking Friday at a meeting of far-right leaders in Portugal, Marine Le Pen of France called Wilders' win a vote of conscience "that attests for the defeat of those that have been in power for the past 30 years." ... ....
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The Netherlands’ longtime ruling party says it won’t join a new government following far-right’s win

Stars and Stripes 24 Nov 2023
After a meeting of party leaders at the parliament, PVV Senator Gom van Strien was appointed to investigate possible coalitions ... 6 ... Speaking Friday at a meeting of far-right leaders in Portugal, Marine Le Pen of France called Wilders’ win a vote of conscience “that attests for the defeat of those that have been in power for the past 30 years.” ... ....
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Netherlands’ longtime ruling party rules out deal with Wilders

The Mercury News 24 Nov 2023
By Mike Corder . Associated Press ... Newly elected lawmakers will debate his findings on Dec. 6 ... Speaking Friday at a meeting of far-right leaders in Portugal, Marine Le Pen of France called Wilders’ win a vote of conscience “that attests for the defeat of those that have been in power for the past 30 years.” ... Related Articles ... Letters ... ....
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New Miss Universe crowned in El Salvador (VIDEO)

Russia Today 19 Nov 2023
Nicaragua's contestant finished ahead of 83 rivals, including two transgender women. Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe at a ceremony in El Salvador on Saturday ... This year’s pageant included two transgender contestants – Rikkie Kolle of the Netherlands and Marine Machete of Portugal ... READ MORE ... ....
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Sailors have created a shared heavy metal playlist on Spotify to blast at orcas threatening ...

Business Insider 15 Nov 2023
Marcos del Mazo/Getty Images; Business InsiderSailors have been sharing a heavy metal Spotify playlist they made to deter orca attacks.One sailor tried blasting the music from underwater speakers at a pack of the marine mammals.Orcas have been attacking boats, particularly around Portugal, in increasing numbers recently....
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