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More Control — Less Cohesion? What Awaits Portugal in the New EU Budget 2028–2034
The European Commission has presented its draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034.
5 days ago3 min read
The Teflon economy: how the global system survives in an era of multiple crises
We live in an era of multiple crises: COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, the energy shock, the banking crisis, geopolitics, China and Taiwan, and Trump's tariffs.
Jul 283 min read
Medway: The Swiss-Portuguese Rail Freight Powerhouse
Medway – Transportes & Logística, formerly CP Carga, is Portugal’s leading rail freight operator and the largest private rail logistics provider on the Iberian Peninsula.
Jul 183 min read
Portuguese have low tolerance for pauses in conversations
Academic Erin Meyer, author of the book "The Culture Map", has said that, on average, Portuguese people can tolerate 2.5 seconds of silence before becoming uncomfortable, while other cultures can reach up to 10 seconds.
Jul 54 min read
The largest change to EU borders since the creation of the Schengen Zone
Europe’s EES launches a ‘passport in your pocket’ app, enabling non-EU travellers to upload passport information and selfies ahead of their arrival.
Jul 33 min read
"Shadow of COVID-19": How the world is reshaping itself into a "lone worker economy"
Even when a pandemic seems to be behind us, its effects remain - and they are deeper than they seem.
Jul 13 min read
What are the new rules for drivers in Europe?
The European Union has approved new rules for driving licences, reinforcing road safety and harmonising penalties for serious offences.
Jun 173 min read
End of free hand luggage on EU flights approaching?
A reform of Regulation (EU) 261/2004 paves the way for fees on hand luggage and drastically reduces compensation for flight delays and cancellations.
Jun 174 min read
An epochal shift: will the euro become the world's No. 1 currency?
An epochal shift: will the euro become the world's No. 1 currency?
Apr 301 min read
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