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Is this the end of Ronaldo’s international career? The Portuguese star crashes out of Euro 2024 without scoring a goal
Portugal's European Championship exit likely ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career. The 39-year-old struggled, scoring only in shootouts. Portugal lost 5-3 to France on penalties. Coach Roberto Martinez hasn’t decided Ronaldo’s future. Ronaldo earned his 212th cap, scored 130 goals, and set records in six European Championships with 14 goals.
Portugal plans to reintroduce controversial tax breaks for foreign residents
Portugal plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents, focusing on skilled workers. The scheme, criticized for inflating housing prices, will cover salaries and professional income but not pensions or capital gains. Approval by lawmakers needed under a government with no clear majority. Over 74,000 people benefited in 2022, costing 1.5 billion euros.
Home-grown feasts: How Goans once raised pigs & prepared them for festivals
Today, pigs are also disappearing from public sight. A few are still home-raised, but the government is promoting pig farms where rearing happens in intensive conditions, with far more cruelty to the animals. Instead of recycling wastes, they are given specialised feeds, whose production has greater environmental costs. Local breeds like Agonda pigs are being replaced by the Large White (Yorkshire) and Duroc breeds suited for factory farming.
Portugal dispels Schengen Area suspension fear with new border control systems
Concerns about Portugal's potential suspension from the Schengen Area have been alleviated by a joint statement from the Portuguese government and SEF, addressing the implementation of new border control systems.
Study reveals: Babies of bilingual mothers show heightened sound perception
A recent study conducted in Spain suggests that newborns of bilingual mothers exhibit a broader range of sound perception compared to those of monolingual mothers. Researchers found that babies exposed to bilingual environments in the womb are more sensitive to various pitches, while those from monolingual backgrounds show heightened responses to specific pitches associated with their native language.
MEA directive eases OCI application process for Goans with Portuguese citizenship
MEA enables Goans and Daman & Diu residents to obtain revocation orders for OCI, replacing surrender certificates. This eases the process and grants them benefits, including visa-free travel and opportunities overseas through Portuguese passports.
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Why food-based films struggle at the Oscars? Exploring culinary narratives and cultural impact
Delving into the intriguing relationship between food-centric films and the Oscars to examine why such movies often struggle to gain recognition at the prestigious awards ceremony. Understanding memorable food-related moments in acclaimed films and traces the historical evolution of food representation in cinema. Despite occasional nods to culinary narratives, true food-focused films rarely secure top honours at the Oscars, raising questions about the industry's perception of these genres.
Shivaji Jayanti ‘24: From pioneering guerilla warfare to launching the Indian Navy, 5 interesting facts about Shivaji Maharaj
Over the centuries, Shivaji has emerged as a symbol of Hindu nationalism and cultural revivalism. Despite being a pious Hindu, Shivaji was an advocate of religious pluralism and tolerance.
Guinness World Records investigates validity of 'World's Oldest Dog' title amid vet doubts
Guinness World Records (GWR) is conducting a formal review of the "world's oldest dog" title awarded to a Portuguese dog named Bobi, following complaints from veterinarians who questioned his age.
Was Bobi , the Portuguese pooch, really the oldest dog on earth?
In February 2023, Bobi was declared the oldest dog ever by the Guinness, which said he surpassed the record set by Bluey, an Australian cattle dog who died in 1939 at 29.
Eurovision star Sara Tavares dies aged 45 after battling brain tumour
Sara Tavares, a Portuguese Eurovision star who took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, died at 45.
Portuguese prime minister resigns after being caught up in corruption probe
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced his resignation after being involved in a widespread corruption probe. Costa's shocking announcement came hours after Portuguese police arrested his chief of staff while raiding several public buildings and other properties as part of a widespread corruption probe.
600,000 gallons of red wine flood small Portuguese town, road looks like red river; watch video
A distillery accident in São Lorenco de Bairro, Portugal, caused 600,000 gallons of wine to flood the town's streets, attracting global attention. Prompt action by local authorities diverted the flow away from the Certima River, preventing potential environmental damage. However, a nearby residence's basement was affected, highlighting the unexpected challenges of cleanup.
'Captain America' star Chris Evans secretly marries Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, 'Avengers' co-stars in attendance
Chris Evans, known for his role as Captain America, has married Portuguese actress Alba Baptista. The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at their home in Massachusetts. Guests at the wedding included Evans' Avengers co-stars Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth, and Robert Downey Jr.
Disturbing video captures devastating earthquake striking Morocco, claims over 800 lives
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco has caused widespread devastation, with at least 632 people reported dead and over 329 injured. Dramatic footage captured by a CCTV camera shows buildings collapsing and people panicking as the ground shakes. The earthquake has caused significant damage to buildings and heritage sites, including the red walls surrounding the historic city of Marrakesh. The quake's effects were felt as far away as Portugal and Algeria.
Benfica vs Porto live streaming: Kick off time, where to watch Portuguese Super Cup final 2023 in US, UK
Porto vs Benfica Portuguese Super Cup final 2023 is set to be played today. Soccer fans in the US will be able to watch the match live. Here are all details.
The art of protest: Portuguese street artist makes a statement against Pope's visit costs with massive banknote carpet
Portuguese street artist Bordalo II has staged a protest against the state and Catholic Church's investment in Pope Francis' participation in World Youth Day, an event expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of young Catholics. The artist broke into a venue the pontiff is intending to use for a Lisbon mass and rolled out a carpet of giant €500 notes, estimated to have cost €161m ($179) to stage.
Zomato begins liquidation of Portuguese subsidiary
Similar exercise also started earlier for arms in Australia, New Zealand, Jordan, Ireland, Indonesia.
Need to wipe out signs of Portuguese rule: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
The Indian armed forces had conducted the 'Operation Vijay' and liberated Goa from the 450-year-old Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961. Later, the first elections for the Goa Legislative Assembly were held in 1963.
Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victims
The panel is not publishing the names of the victims, the identities of the alleged abusers, or the places the abuses allegedly happened. However, its final report includes a separate - and confidential - annex of all the names of church members reported to the committee that is being sent to the Portuguese Bishops Conference and to the police.
Italian, Portuguese and Greek banks face debt 'challenges', says watchdog
After taxpayers had to bail out undercapitalised lenders in the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, banks have had to issue "minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities", known as MREL.
Chelsea transfer update: The Blues gear up for Enzo Fernandez transfer bid to blow Manchester United and Liverpool away
Chelsea's interest in Enzo Fernandez after FIFA World Cup 2022 faces a block by Benfica's asking price.
Prez Murmu greets citizens on Goa liberation day; says nation salutes armed forces for their valour
"On Goa Liberation Day, I convey my greetings to all fellow citizens, especially the people of Goa. We pay homage to the freedom fighters who fought for liberation of Goa from colonial rule. We salute our armed forces for their valour. My best wishes to the people of the state," Murmu tweeted.
Portugal Coach Fernando Santos quits after World Cup debacle
Santos, 68, assumed leadership in 2014 and led Portugal to their first-ever senior international championship when they defeated France in the Euro 2016 championship game. The team won the 2019 UEFA Nations League title under the direction of the former Greece national team manager.
Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed by ‘multiple clubs’ while at Manchester United despite chance to sign him for £80,000 per week
Despite the possibility of signing the former Manchester United player for £80,000 per week, "several clubs" have rejected Cristiano Ronaldo.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Portuguese Football Federation denies Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon team in Qatar
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has denied assertions that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to withdraw from the squad for the World Cup.
Bouncer-turned-Portuguese artist shows fight in creating big installations
The 51-year-old is now creating a ceramic wedding cake that's 12 meters (40 feet) high and 15 meters (50 feet) wide.
How did chillies reach Northeast India?
Chillies could have taken two routes to India, via the Portuguese through Goa, and via Zomia to northeastern India.
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