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Portugal still battling devastating wildfires despite lower temperatures

Despite cooler weather bringing some relief, Portugal continued on Friday to battle massive wildfires, with one blaze in the central region of Arganil mobilizing nearly 1,600 firefighters supported by aircraft, according to civil protection authorities. “This could probably be the largest fire......

Portugal battles devastating wildfires as Morocco and EU provide aid

Portugal is grappling with a series of severe wildfires sweeping across its northern and central regions, with officials confirming a third fatality since late July. Morocco has deployed Canadair airplanes to assist the firefighting efforts, while the European Union has also mobilized resources through......

Europe engulfed in wildfires aamid record heatwave

Europe faces widespread destruction as wildfires fueled by an ongoing heatwave continue to rage across multiple countries, including Spain, Portugal, Greece, Albania, and Turkey. In Spain, where the heatwave enters its third week, wildfires are concentrated in the northwest and western regions. The......

Morocco sends two canadair planes to Portugal to fight forest fires

Morocco is sending two Canadair firefighting planes to Portugal following Lisbon’s activation of bilateral cooperation after two of its own aircraft broke down. The Portuguese Interior Ministry announced on Monday that the planes are expected to arrive during the day and will join efforts to combat......

Portugal issues wildfire alert amid extreme heatwave

The Portuguese government issued a preventive alert on Saturday due to a very high risk of wildfires expected from Sunday onwards, as extreme heat grips the Iberian Peninsula in the coming days. “This will be a difficult week,” stated Interior Minister Maria Lucia Amaral. Both Portugal and......

Portugal weighs recognizing Palestinian state amid rising tensions

The Portuguese government has announced plans to consult the president and Parliament regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. According to a statement released Thursday by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro’s office, the recognition......

HM King Mohammed VI renews call for Algeria reconciliation, celebrates Sahara diplomatic breakthrough

In his 2025 Throne Day speech, His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to dialogue and reconciliation with Algeria, while celebrating the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The address, delivered on July 29, marked the 26th anniversary......

HM King Mohammed VI outlines vision for territorial equity and regional diplomacy in 2025 throne speech

The 2025 Throne Speech by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, delivered on July 29 to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, provided a comprehensive roadmap for Morocco's future. The address focused on three core themes: consolidating economic growth, achieving integrated territorial......

Portugal explores energy link with Morocco to bolster grid security

Portugal is considering an electrical interconnection with Morocco as part of its €400 million energy security plan, aiming to strengthen its power grid and prevent major blackouts like the one that affected the Iberian Peninsula in June. During a press conference on Monday, Portugal’s Minister......