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Azteca Reopens as Mexico and Portugal Hold at 0-0 in World Cup Warm-Up
sports13 days ago

Azteca Reopens as Mexico and Portugal Hold at 0-0 in World Cup Warm-Up

Mexico and Portugal played to a goalless draw in a 2026 World Cup warm-up at Estadio Azteca, a test event for the venue’s World Cup hosting role. Ronaldo was absent due to a hamstring issue, and both teams made multiple substitutions as the match heated up after halftime; Mexico pressed but could not convert, while Portugal showed improved urgency but still couldn’t breakers the deadlock amid hydration breaks and a high-intensity atmosphere.

via bolavip.com|
#estadio-azteca#mexico#portugal
Mexico vs Portugal marks homecoming as Estadio Banorte hosts high-stakes friendly
sports13 days ago

Mexico vs Portugal marks homecoming as Estadio Banorte hosts high-stakes friendly

Mexico hosts Portugal at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City as the Estadio Azteca reopens for a high-profile international friendly. El Tri, dealing with injuries, will look to make a statement ahead of the 2026 World Cup under Javier Aguirre, while Portugal—led by Roberto Martinez and without injured star Cristiano Ronaldo—arrives as a favorite. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. TV options include US: FOX/FOX Sports App and ViX (also TUDN and Univision); Mexico: Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, ViX, Azteca Deportes.

via Sports Illustrated|
#estadio-banorte#international-friendly#mexico
Where the Ultra-Wealthy Are Planting New Homes
world1 month ago

Where the Ultra-Wealthy Are Planting New Homes

A record wave of ultra-high-net-worth individuals is relocating abroad, driven by tax efficiency, geopolitical stability, and quality of life. Dubai leads inflows to the UAE, with Portugal, Singapore, Italy, and Australia also rising as popular bases thanks to favorable visa regimes and business-friendly environments. Migration among the global rich surged from about 108,000 in 2018 to around 134,000 in 2024, with over 142,000 expected by the end of 2025, as many pursue second residencies or citizenships as hedges against future policy shifts.

via Business Insider|
#australia#dubai#italy
28,000-Year-Old Lapedo Child Re-dating Narrows Neanderthal Hybrid Debate
science1 month ago

28,000-Year-Old Lapedo Child Re-dating Narrows Neanderthal Hybrid Debate

A new radiocarbon reassessment using hydroxyproline dating places the Lagar Velho burial in central Portugal at about 27,800–28,600 calibrated years ago, well after Neanderthals had vanished in Iberia, which narrows the window for late hybridization and suggests any Neanderthal traits reflect inherited modern-human ancestry rather than a recent interbreeding event; the find remains morphological without ancient DNA, and future work may use proteomics or DNA recovery to clarify admixture.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#gravettian#lapedo-child#neanderthal-admixture
Portugal's Coastal Cliff Uncovers Intact 150-Million-Year Jurassic Egg Nest
science1 month ago

Portugal's Coastal Cliff Uncovers Intact 150-Million-Year Jurassic Egg Nest

At a coastal cliff in Santa Cruz, Portugal, researchers uncovered a block containing 10 Upper Jurassic dinosaur eggs (~150 million years old) preserved in three dimensions within granular sandstone, arranged in a natural nest pattern that suggests a genuine nesting site and limited disturbance. The team suspects carnivorous dinosaurs may have laid them, with potential embryonic remains to be confirmed by planned CT scans and microscopic analyses.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#dinosaur-eggs#fossil-preservation#jurassic-period
Iberia Prepares for a 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
science1 month ago

Iberia Prepares for a 2026 Total Solar Eclipse

The 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse will sweep across the Iberian Peninsula, with Spain in the main path of totality (lasting up to about 1 minute 40 seconds in places like León and Palencia) and a small section of northeastern Portugal seeing only a partial view. Viewers should plan ahead, monitor weather forecasts, choose west-facing, unobstructed viewing spots, and use proper eye protection. This rare celestial event—the first total eclipse visible from mainland Europe in about 27 years—offers a memorable spectacle for observers in northern Spain and nearby areas, if skies cooperate.

via The Portugal News|
#astronomy#portugal#science
Portugal’s floods expose planning gaps and the case for letting water flow
environment1 month ago

Portugal’s floods expose planning gaps and the case for letting water flow

Portugal’s deadly storms caused widespread damage and displacement, exposing long‑standing planning flaws like soil sealing, inadequate drainage, and aging infrastructure. Experts argue climate risks must be central to urban design and advocate nature‑based solutions—more green space and retention basins—citing Setúbal’s successful basin as a model, though funding and maintenance remain ongoing challenges.

via Euronews.com|
#climatechange#environment#flooding
Portugal Chooses Moderate Left in Presidential Runoff, Defeating Ventura
politics2 months ago

Portugal Chooses Moderate Left in Presidential Runoff, Defeating Ventura

Moderate Socialist António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential runoff in a landslide with about 64% of the vote (exit polls), defeating far-right challenger André Ventura as turnout remained steady despite recent storms and a few municipal voting delays. The presidency is largely ceremonial but can veto legislation and dissolve parliament; Ventura’s stronger-than-expected showing signals the growing influence of the far right, while Seguro positions himself as a modern, cooperative left figure who could work with the centre-right government ahead of the transition.

via The Guardian|
#elections#far-right#politics
Portugal votes Socialist Seguro into presidency as far-right gains echo in runoff
europe2 months ago

Portugal votes Socialist Seguro into presidency as far-right gains echo in runoff

Two exit polls put moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro at 67-73% in Portugal’s presidential runoff, with far-right Andre Ventura at 27-33%. Ventura’s relative strong performance follows Chega’s 22.8% in last year’s general election, signaling growing far-right influence in Portugal and across Europe. The presidency is largely ceremonial but carries powers such as dissolving parliament or vetoing legislation in certain cases.

via Reuters|
#elections#europe#far-right
Portugal’s presidential runoff tests Europe’s nationalist tide
world2 months ago

Portugal’s presidential runoff tests Europe’s nationalist tide

Portugal’s presidential runoff pits left-leaning António José Seguro against nationalist André Ventura. Exit polls point to Seguro’s likely victory, aided by establishment backing to block Ventura, but Ventura’s strong first-round showing and Chega’s growing support underscore Portugal’s drift toward Europe’s nationalist currents, even as the presidency remains a largely ceremonial check on power.

via The New York Times|
#andre-ventura#chega#elections