Montenegro Faces Confidence Vote Amid Spinumviva Controversy
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, facing a political crisis over his family's business, Spinumviva, offered a confidence vote after revelations about its contracts, particularly with casino operator Solverde, prompting opposition to vote against and potentially triggering snap elections.
Montenegro Faces Confidence Vote Amid Spinumviva Controversy
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, facing a political crisis over his family's business, Spinumviva, offered a confidence vote after revelations about its contracts, particularly with casino operator Solverde, prompting opposition to vote against and potentially triggering snap elections.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Portuguese Government Faces Collapse Amidst Business Scandal
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's government is facing a collapse after the Socialist Party (PS) and the far-right Chega party announced they would vote against a confidence motion due to a scandal involving Montenegro's business ties; the combined opposition votes exceed the threshold for...
Portuguese Government Faces Collapse Amidst Business Scandal
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's government is facing a collapse after the Socialist Party (PS) and the far-right Chega party announced they would vote against a confidence motion due to a scandal involving Montenegro's business ties; the combined opposition votes exceed the threshold for...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Portugal's Renewable Energy Rise: Azevedo Family's Success Mirrors National Progress
The Azevedo family in Sintra, Portugal, uses solar energy to power their home, showcasing the country's progress in renewable energy, as evidenced by a rise to 15th place in the Green Transition Index and a 71% renewable electricity consumption in 2024, despite challenges in fully decarbonizing all ...
Portugal's Renewable Energy Rise: Azevedo Family's Success Mirrors National Progress
The Azevedo family in Sintra, Portugal, uses solar energy to power their home, showcasing the country's progress in renewable energy, as evidenced by a rise to 15th place in the Green Transition Index and a 71% renewable electricity consumption in 2024, despite challenges in fully decarbonizing all ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
14,000 Americans Retire in Portugal: Rising Costs and Government Response
Approximately 14,000 Americans currently reside in Portugal, drawn by its favorable climate, affordable cost of living (though rising), quality healthcare, and large expat community; however, this influx has increased property prices in popular areas.
14,000 Americans Retire in Portugal: Rising Costs and Government Response
Approximately 14,000 Americans currently reside in Portugal, drawn by its favorable climate, affordable cost of living (though rising), quality healthcare, and large expat community; however, this influx has increased property prices in popular areas.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Portuguese Family's Solar Success Highlights National Renewable Energy Progress
The Azevedo family in Sintra, Portugal, completely powers their home using solar energy, saving over 1200 euros annually, showcasing Portugal's progress in renewable energy, where production reached a record high in 2024, covering 71% of electricity consumption, but challenges remain in decarbonizin...
Portuguese Family's Solar Success Highlights National Renewable Energy Progress
The Azevedo family in Sintra, Portugal, completely powers their home using solar energy, saving over 1200 euros annually, showcasing Portugal's progress in renewable energy, where production reached a record high in 2024, covering 71% of electricity consumption, but challenges remain in decarbonizin...
Progress
36% Bias Score
€1 Trillion Money Laundering Ring Dismantled in Spain and Portugal
Fourteen people, mostly Russian nationals, were arrested in Spain and Portugal for allegedly running a €1tn money-laundering operation using the Hawala method for various European and international mafias, with over €1m in cash and cryptocurrencies seized.
€1 Trillion Money Laundering Ring Dismantled in Spain and Portugal
Fourteen people, mostly Russian nationals, were arrested in Spain and Portugal for allegedly running a €1tn money-laundering operation using the Hawala method for various European and international mafias, with over €1m in cash and cryptocurrencies seized.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Spain's Debt Deal Rewards Tax Hikes, Raises Efficiency Questions
The Spanish government's deal with ERC to cover over €80 billion in regional debt favors Catalonia and rewards tax increases, sparking debate about its impact on public service efficiency; Spain's score in the World Bank's Government Effectiveness ranking has fallen despite a 57% rise in personal in...
Spain's Debt Deal Rewards Tax Hikes, Raises Efficiency Questions
The Spanish government's deal with ERC to cover over €80 billion in regional debt favors Catalonia and rewards tax increases, sparking debate about its impact on public service efficiency; Spain's score in the World Bank's Government Effectiveness ranking has fallen despite a 57% rise in personal in...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Macron Visits Portugal Amid Growing Transatlantic Tensions
French President Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal on Thursday to boost bilateral ties and European unity amid rising tensions with the US under President Trump, who has threatened to pull out of NATO and abandon Ukraine.
Macron Visits Portugal Amid Growing Transatlantic Tensions
French President Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal on Thursday to boost bilateral ties and European unity amid rising tensions with the US under President Trump, who has threatened to pull out of NATO and abandon Ukraine.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Macron Visits Portugal Amidst Transatlantic Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron started a two-day state visit to Portugal on Thursday, aiming to fortify bilateral relations and European unity amidst uncertainty caused by the US's altered foreign policy under President Trump, who has questioned European security, threatened to withdraw from NATO,...
Macron Visits Portugal Amidst Transatlantic Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron started a two-day state visit to Portugal on Thursday, aiming to fortify bilateral relations and European unity amidst uncertainty caused by the US's altered foreign policy under President Trump, who has questioned European security, threatened to withdraw from NATO,...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Portugal Improves Green Transition Ranking on Record Renewable Energy Year
The Azevedo family in Sintra, Portugal, uses solar energy to power their home, illustrating the country's progress in renewable energy, ranking 15th in the Green Transition Index, up 3 places from 2022, with renewable energy supplying 71% of electricity in 2024, though challenges remain in decarboni...
Portugal Improves Green Transition Ranking on Record Renewable Energy Year
The Azevedo family in Sintra, Portugal, uses solar energy to power their home, illustrating the country's progress in renewable energy, ranking 15th in the Green Transition Index, up 3 places from 2022, with renewable energy supplying 71% of electricity in 2024, though challenges remain in decarboni...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Dortmund Advances in Champions League Despite Underwhelming Performance
Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lisbon on February 19th, 2025, despite a subpar performance that saw them fail to convert several scoring opportunities, following their 3-0 victory in the first leg. This comes after a surpris...
Dortmund Advances in Champions League Despite Underwhelming Performance
Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lisbon on February 19th, 2025, despite a subpar performance that saw them fail to convert several scoring opportunities, following their 3-0 victory in the first leg. This comes after a surpris...
Progress
28% Bias Score
No-Confidence Motion Against Portuguese Prime Minister Over Conflict of Interest
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faces a no-confidence motion due to a conflict of interest involving his family's real estate business, Spinumviva, which was revealed by the Correio da Manhã newspaper; a similar recent case led to the resignation of a State Secretary.
No-Confidence Motion Against Portuguese Prime Minister Over Conflict of Interest
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faces a no-confidence motion due to a conflict of interest involving his family's real estate business, Spinumviva, which was revealed by the Correio da Manhã newspaper; a similar recent case led to the resignation of a State Secretary.
Progress
48% Bias Score