LISBON: Portugal parliament has approved a bill requiring children aged 13 to 16 to obtain explicit parental consent before accessing social media platforms, marking one of Europe’s first legislative steps to impose such restrictions. The bill, passed on its first reading by 148 votes to 69 with 13 abstentions, aims to protect minors from cyberbullying, […]
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Portugal approves Burqa and Niqab ban with heavy fines
Portugal’s parliament approved a bill banning face veils like burqas and niqabs in most public spaces. The bill targets veils worn for gender or religious reasons, especially by Muslim women. It proposes fines between 200 and 4,000 euros for violators. Those forcing others to wear face veils could face up to three years in prison. […]
Ronaldo still ‘very important’ for Portugal, says Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a second successive brace in Euro 2024 qualifying against Luxembourg. The 38-year-old opened the scoring for the Euro 2016 winners by turning in Nuno Mendes’ header and slotted home another in the 31st minute as […]
Morocco joining Spain, Portugal in football’s 2030 World Cup bid
The announcement on Tuesday, which raises further doubts over Ukraine’s participation in the bid, was made through a statement signed by King Mohammed VI and read at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football. A spokesman for the Spanish football federation told AFP it would meet with its Portuguese and Moroccan counterparts in Kigali […]
Benfica president steps aside after fraud arrest
Two days after his arrest on suspicion of fraud, Luis Filipe Vieira stepped aside as Benfica president on Friday. “In view of the events of the last few days,” he said in a message read by his lawyer. “I am suspending my duties as president of Benfica with immediate effect.” For the time being club […]
Germany bans most travel from Portugal, Russia over variant
Germany on Friday classed Portugal and Russia as so-called coronavirus variant countries, banning most arrivals from both nations. From Tuesday, only citizens and residents of Germany will be allowed in from the two countries, with air, rail and bus companies prohibited from transporting other passengers. Those allowed to enter from Russia and Portugal will be […]
Relentless Ronaldo makes Portugal believe again before Belgium
Portugal felt the full range of emotions during the Euro 2020 group stage and with Cristiano Ronaldo in the groove again, they can really begin to believe. After scoring three late goals to beat Hungary, Portugal were shaken by a 4-2 loss to Germany, only for a 2-2 draw against France to restore morale and […]
Porto prepares as Portugal steps into the Champions League breach once again
Lisbon: After Lisbon last year, now it is the turn of Porto. Once again Portugal has stepped in to save UEFA by offering to host the final of the Champions League, which for the second-year running was forced to move away from Istanbul due to the ongoing pandemic. With its Covid-19 crisis receding, a proven […]
Anil Kapoor to grace Europe Day celebrations as chief guest
Actor and producer Anil Kapoor will be felicitated by the Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union (EU) delegation as part of the Europe Day celebrations tomorrow (Friday), an official spokesperson said. The actor will be the chief guest for the celebrations, which will also be attended by EU Ambassador […]
AEO joins hands with PLAYFAIR to kick off global migration
With over 5000 alumni and 200,000+ IELTS registrations, AEO Pakistan has established itself as the most trusted Australian & Global Education Specialist and IELTS Official Test Centre over the past two decades. On popular demand, AEO Pakistan recently launched global migration opportunities powered by PLAYFAIR, Australian award-winning migration advice and assistance firm with over 30 […]