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Books, authors and readers: a day at the Lisbon Book Fair
In Lisbon, June is about more than the popular saints’ festivities: it is also the month when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety-six years after its first edition in 1930, the Book Fair still draws huge crowds. We went to find out why.
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Europe
French couple remanded in custody in Portugal abandoned children case
The court in the port city of Setúbal ordered the 41-year-old woman and the 55-year-old man to be placed in pretrial detention for the crimes of aggravated assault, endangerment and abandonment of the boys after a two-day hearing.
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Portugal flight disruption fears grow ahead of nationwide strike
Holidaymakers heading to Portugal in June are being warned to expect delays and disruption as cabin crew, rail workers and metro staff prepare for a nationwide strike that could affect hundreds of flights and public transport services across the country.
Europe
One year after the Iberian blackout, is Portugal more cautious?
Portugal has proposed sweeping reforms following last year’s blackout, ranging from 72-hour power autonomy for key services to an independent alert system and an overhaul of SIRESP. Meanwhile, Euronews spoke to ordinary Portuguese about their country being swept up by darkness.
Europe
How Portugal shaped Canada's new submarines and fine-tuned Arctic defence
Portugal is the first country in recent history to operate a conventional submarine under the Arctic ice. The Navy's adaptations for this mission are being studied by Canada, which will incorporate them into its new fleet. Arpão has expanded "tactical options" for underwater combat in the far north.
