Latest in Tag: Portugal Highlight
Latest in Tag: Portugal
Egypt, Portugal, Saudi Arabia discuss tourism and antiquities
The meetings were held on the side-lines of the ministerâs current visit to the Saudi capital of Riyadh to participate in the meetings of the 22nd Summit of the International Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which is being held under the title âTravel for a Better Futureâ from 28 November to 1 December.
Egypt, Portugal discuss ways to enhance cooperation between universities
Egypt to launch two remote sensing satellites in 2022
Shoukry, Portuguese counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation
Egyptâs Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received a phone call, on Tuesday, from his Portuguese counterpart Augusto Santos Silva, to discuss the continued coordination on ways to advance bilateral relations.
Egyptâs Defence Minister visits Portugal to discuss military cooperation
Visit comes in response to invitation extended by Portuguese Defence Minister Joa Gomez Cravenhoa
Portugalâs Web Summit sees 7 promising Egyptian startups
Khalil Hassan Khalil, head of ITFEDCOC, said that the division is keen to participate in international events and conferences interested in the sector of technology and entrepreneurship, such as the CES conference in Las Vegas.
Portugal to receive 400 refugees based in Cairo
Egypt welcomed an offer by Portugal to host a number of refugees currently residing in the country, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. As a part of the cooperation between the EU and Egypt on the issue, Portugal offered to host 400 refugees in the years 2018 and …
Lions of Atlas to clash with Portugal in 2nd round of Group B
Saudi Arabia aims to make positive result against Uruguay
Hints of Arab culture abound in Portugal’s Algarve
While most people associate Andalusia with Spain, an important stretch of what was once the northernmost part of the Arab World was also located in what is todayâs Portugal. Though Arab rule extended even to the north of Portugal past Lisbon (Lisbun to the Arabs), the best remnants of Islamic civilisation in Spain can be seen …
Portugal: world champion of everything cork
Cork is Portugalâs great success story. It is exported to 133 countries and used for bottle stoppers, building material and by the fashion industry. But this path to success started with a German sandal maker.Five men in green outfits work next to each other at green machines. After a quick glance at the cork strips …
Salvador Sobral of Portugal wins 2017 Eurovision Song Contest
In musically strong year, a no-frills song by a brother and sister team was the clear favorite. This marks the first time Portugal has won the competition.”We live in a world of disposable music,” said Portugal’s Salvador Sobral after being announced the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest at the end of the event on Saturday …
Egypt unlikely to send military forces to Syria: Al-Sisi
Trump’s strategies will completely unfold when he takes office in January, says Al-Sisi
Press Syndicate case criminal, unrelated to freedom of speech: Al-Sisi
These comments are the first by the president on the topic since the storming of the Press Syndicate in May
Al-Sisi addresses terrorism, security in Portuguese Military Academy lecture
The president disclosed during the lecture Egyptâs vision on combating terrorism and was critical of international efforts to fight it
Al-Sisi praises Portugalâs balanced stance towards democratic transition in Egypt
Al-Sisi congratulated the new Portuguese secretary general of the UN, saying that the selection reaffirms the important role Portugal plays on the international level
Al-Sisi stresses on Egypt’s respect for human rights in interview with Portuguese news agency
This was Egyptâs first official visit to Portugal in 24 years
A friendly match: Egypt and Portugal seek better relations through sports
In order to take Egyptian-Portuguese relations to the next level, at least in terms of the field of sports, Egyptian Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Khaled Abdel Aziz recently met with the Portuguese ambassador to Egypt Madeleine Fischer and the head of the Portuguese Delegation to Egypt Salvador Pinto at the ministry’s headquarters. During …
Egypt welcomes selection of Guterres as UN secretary general
Egypt believes voting should be done by all UN member states
No fines for overspending Spain, Portugal
The European Commission has decided not to recommend fines against Spain and Portugal for running high budget deficits. Brussels appeared afraid sanctions would “not have been understood by the public.”
Julen Lopetegui takes reins of Spanish national team
Spain is appointing former national academy coach Julen Lopetegui to take over from Vicente del Bosque after their Euro 2016 exit against Italy. Lopetegui joins after a stint with FC Porto.
Portugal invites distraught France fan to visit after Euro 2016 footage goes viral
Portuguese tourism officials have launched an appeal to find the France supporter who was consoled by a Portugal fan after his country’s defeat in the Euro 2016 final. The pair were praised for their “sportsmanship.”
Opting for credibility over leniency, EU presses for deficit sanctions
Europe’s financial ministers have agreed to move towards unprecedented sanctions against Spain and Portugal for overshooting EU deficit limits. Both countries then immediately set out to convince the EU to reconsider.
France forward Griezmann named player of the tournament
France forward Antoine Griezmann has been named player of the tournament after scoring six goals and making two assists. But it is scant reward for a distraught host Nation, beaten 1-0 in the final by Portugal.
Euro 2016: Teamwork and drama make up for footballing shortfalls
There was a lot wrong with Euro 2016 but we should revel in the fact it became a story of the collective rather than individuals. DWâs Jonathan Harding takes a look back at a dramatic if not awe-inspiring tournament.
France left flat after Portugal spoil the party in Paris
France missed out on the chance to do more than just win a football game. After weeks of bringing the country together, Les Bleus couldnât finish the fairytale.
Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016
Eder’s winning goal after 108 minutes secured Portugal’s first-ever European Championship crown. They succeeded without Cristiano Ronaldo who limped off after 25 minutes of the final.
Euro 2016 final: Midfield battle between Sanches and Pogba could be crucial
While the focus may be on Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann, two of footballâs brightest young talents – Paul Pogba and new Bayern Munich man Renato Sanches – will clash in a crucial midfield showdown on Sunday.
France surges toward Paris ahead of home final against Portugal
It all started against Iceland, before erupting against Germany. Faith in the French team has reached an all-time high and now Paris expects them to deliver ultimate glory on Sunday.
EU recommends fines for Spain and Portugal over deficits
While faulting Madrid and Lisbon for failing to take necessary measures to bring their budgets within limits, the European Commission will leave it to EU finance ministers to decide if they deserve to be penalized.
Euro 2016: Portugal beat Wales, go to final
Their way to the semifinals may not have been scintillating, but on Wednesday the Portugese rediscovered their scoring boots. A 2-0 win over Wales means they can now take the title that eluded them 12 years ago.
Euro 2016: Portugal v Wales is so much more than Ronaldo v Bale
Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will get all the focus ahead of Wednesday’s Euro 2016 semifinal, but Portugal against Wales is about so much more than the two La Liga superstars.