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【Tourism + events】 The 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will grandly commence on 6 September

MACAU, August 21 - Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (“the Contest”) will be held from 6 September to 6 October. Fireworks companies from 10 countries around the world will...

Governments in Global South get dedicated support to tap into carbon markets with new toolkit

Comprehensive guide allows policymakers to navigate different carbon markets to help finance national climate strategies and sustainable development goals. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new toolkit will help...

Spain, Portugal Battle Severe Wildfires

(MENAFN) Spain and Portugal are grappling with a severe wildfire crisis, with nearly 1.3 million acres destroyed and dozens of fires still raging, officials and local media reported Wednesday. In Spain alone, approximately 350,000 hectares...

Spain, Portugal Struggle with Widespread Wildfires

(MENAFN) Over the past 13 days, nearly 350,000 hectares (865,000 acres) of terrain have reportedly been consumed by flames in Spain, where the nation continues to combat 22 ongoing fires as of Wednesday. According to a daily newspaper, which...

Portugal Deploys Civil Protection as Wildfires Leave One Dead

(MENAFN) Portugal has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism after the first death was reported in a wildfire that continues to ravage several regions across the country. "Our fight against wildfires continues. Portugal has activated the Civil...

Intense Wildfires Burn Regions in Spain, Portugal

(MENAFN) The Iberian Peninsula continues to face intense wildfire outbreaks as of Monday, with the total number of fatalities reaching six—four in Spain and two in Portugal. The situation remains critical, with emergency services stretched thin...

Thousands of hectares of land burn in Portugal this year

(MENAFN) Portugal has suffered widespread wildfires this year, with roughly 139,000 hectares burned by mid-August, nearly half of which occurred over just the past two days. This area is 17 times larger than the land affected during the same...

European presidents want to back Trump’s efforts to solve Ukraine’s war

(MENAFN) European leaders expressed on Saturday their willingness to support US President Donald Trump’s efforts to advance peace discussions regarding Ukraine. According to reports, a joint statement issued after Trump briefed European leaders...

Fuel50 Honored with Bronze Stevie® Award at 2025 International Business Awards®

Fuel50 has been awarded a Bronze Stevie® Award in the HCM Solution category at the prestigious 22nd Annual International Business Awards® (IBA). LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fuel50, the leading Talent...

HEDNA Brings the Global Distribution Conversation to Lisbon, Portugal, September 9-11, 2025

FOREST HILL, MD, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) is excited to announce its flagship Global Distribution Conference, taking place September 9–11, 2025, at the...

“MICAF Fun Day” Arts Carnival kicks off over two exciting weekends in August Magical mark collection offers ultimate grand lucky

MACAU, August 23 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and co-organised and supported by various entities,...

Candidate lists urged to make use of the available official routes to promote their political platform

MACAU, August 12 - The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election hopes that with fewer than 20 days remaining until the start of the campaign period, all candidate lists plan and prepare thoroughly in order to utilise...

Portugal fights forest fires under state of alert

(MENAFN) Portugal is currently battling several forest fires under a state of alert as a severe heatwave grips southern and northern Europe, local media reported Tuesday. Four major wildfires remain active, especially in northern areas like Vila...

School of Rock Celebrates 100th International Franchise Milestone

Global Music Education Brand Marks Major Growth Moment with Continued Expansion Across 16 Countries CANTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- School of Rock, the global leader in performance-based music education and a...

Portugal Battles Wildfires as Heatwave Persists

(MENAFN) Portugal remains on high alert as firefighters struggle to contain multiple active wildfires, while extreme weather continues to grip regions across southern and northern Europe, according to local media reports on Tuesday. In northern...

Portugal’s PM Signals Possible Recognition of Palestinian State

(MENAFN) Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced Thursday that his administration plans to engage President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and all parliamentary political parties to discuss the possibility of officially recognizing the State...

CE meets Mayor of Shanghai to usher new round of cooperation

MACAU, August 7 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met with the Mayor of Shanghai, Mr Gong Zheng, to exchange views on key areas and on projects for a new round of practical cooperation between Shanghai and Macao that will jointly serve...

Portugal, Spain Face Record Wildfires

(MENAFN) Portugal and Spain are confronting a surge of wildfires driven by soaring temperatures, powerful winds, and prolonged dry spells on Wednesday, as officials across the Iberian Peninsula issue urgent warnings about critical fire risks. In...

Portugal Voices Skepticism on EU-U.S. Tariff Agreement

(MENAFN) Portugal has voiced serious reservations regarding the newly finalized tariff agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United States, labeling it a modest step forward that fails to achieve genuine free trade and imposes heavy...

Portugal's Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport meets with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão as part of the XII CPLP Games