Portugal Considers Joining Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission
Portugal considers deploying underwater drones to help clear mines from Strait of Hormuz, potentially stabilizing global oil trade and easing fuel costs.
Portugal considers deploying underwater drones to help clear mines from Strait of Hormuz, potentially stabilizing global oil trade and easing fuel costs.
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Discover how Portuguese artists reinterpret Camões through paintings, sculptures, and comics. Free exhibition at ANBA through July 30, 2026.
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ANA fined for incomplete Lisbon airport soundproofing program affecting 400,000 residents. Government support available. What you need to know about noise protections.