Defence minister warns of threats to Western way of life; questions relevance of United Nations
Nuno Meloâs discourse rekindles warnings of âpotential future risks of new conflictsâ Defence Minister Nuno Melo has warned of threats to the Western way of life, questioning the UN’s ability
PM repeats aim to see Portuguese as official UN language
Portugal’s prime minister has reiterated before representatives of the Council of Portuguese Communities, the objectives of strengthening Portugal’s consular network and, together with Brazil, making Portuguese an official language of
From Albufeira to NY: Algarve tapestry finds new âhomeâ at UN headquarters
Albufeira artist Vanessa BarragĂŁo created a stunning tapestry piece calling attention to endangered corals which will remain on display at the UN head office in New York permanently. A stunning
UN Security Council ‘perhaps fatally’ undermined, reiterates AntĂłnio Guterres
UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres, has said today that “the lack of unity” in the organisation’s Security Council in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s operations in Gaza
UN Oceans conference events begin in Lisbon, with leaders âapologisingâ to the young
âDonât trust decision-makersâ, warns Marcelo The United Nations Oceans Conference starts officially tomorrow, but events are already taking place. On Carcavelos beach today, the Forum of Youth and Innovation of
Portugal hailed as âpillar of UN organisationâ
Secretary general highlights upcoming oceans conference United Nations Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres has stressed the importance of Portugal as a “pillar of the UN” after the country’s new permanent representative to
UN lead by AntĂłnio Guterres âon verge of irrelevanceâ
A damning comment today in tabloid Correio da ManhĂŁ contrasts with news that UN secretary general AntĂłnio Guterres – a former Socialist prime minister of Portugal – has won the
UN wants Portugal to ban under-18s from getting married or going to bullfights
A UN committee wants Portugal to ban under-18s from getting married or going to bullfights. It is also trying to get spanking – and any other âcorporal punishmentâ – outlawed,
UN experts analyse Portugalâs âtakeover bidâ for the sea
UN scientists and technicians are finally analysing Portugalâs âtakeover bidâ for almost two million square kms of sea. Last year, minister for foreign affairs Augusto Santos Silva said he was
Former environment minister hopes for UN posting
Under fire in Portugal for handing-out allegedly suspect oil and gas licences in the dying days of the last government, former environment minister Jorge Moreira da Silva may be about