João Azevedo
Brazil
Lula and Bolsonaro spar in TV debate ahead of presidential runoff
Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether.
Health news
Portuguese hospital lets pets visit owners on the wards: test for paradigm shift
In northern and central Europe, pets are usually kept outside hospitals. Sao Joao's flexible model balances clinical benefits and safety, with no infections so far. "There is excessive fear," says the doctor who helped draft the rules.
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Europe News
Portuguese rapper jailed in Germany for drug trafficking is deported to Portugal
Ivo Vieira Silva, better known as rapper 18 Karat, was deported early on Wednesday. Sentenced in Dec 2022 to six years and three months, he will remain free in Portugal, but any return to Germany would mean immediate arrest to serve the rest of his term.
Europe News
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.
Business
Will Portugal be among the EU countries most affected by US tariffs?
Belgian economist Eric Dor, who was responsible for the calculations, explains that it is necessary to take into account the exemptions on products provided for in the legal text that provides the framework for the application of the new single tariff. It also remains to be seen whether the list of exemptions is the most recent one or that of the EU-US trade agreement.
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