Category: Europe
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Meet Milo and Tina, the first openly Gen Z Olympic mascots
For decades, each edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been represented by a mascot, with varying public reactions—from the much-criticized “Izzy” from Atlanta in 1996 to the beloved panda from Beijing in 2022 and the controversial big-eyed hats of Paris 2024. Taking up the post for 2026 are Milo and Tina, a pair…
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Trump Says US and NATO Are Structuring Deal on Greenland
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (21) that the US government and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have laid the groundwork for a future agreement involving Greenland and, more broadly, the Arctic region. The statement was made after a meeting with the military alliance’s secretary-general, Mark Rutte, at a time of growing international…
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Trump says US and NATO outline agreement on Greenland
US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday (21) that the US government and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have established the framework for a future agreement involving Greenland and, more broadly, the Arctic region. The statement came after a meeting with the military alliance’s Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, at a time of growing international attention…
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Valentino Garavani, The Last Emperor of Fashion, Dies at 93
The Italian designer Valentino died on Monday at his residence in Rome. He was 93 years old. His foundation announced his death on Instagram. Nicknamed the “international arbiter of good taste” by Vogue, notable women wore his designs to funerals and weddings, as well as on the red carpet. He dressed figures like Audrey Hepburn…
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Valentino Garavani, the last emperor of fashion, dies at 93.
The Italian designer Valentino died on Monday at his home in Rome. He was 93 years old. His foundation announced the death on Instagram. Nicknamed the “international arbiter of good taste” by Vogue, his creations were worn by notable women at funerals and weddings, as well as on the red carpet. He dressed personalities like…
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Lucas Pinheiro takes silver in Alpine Skiing World Cup in Switzerland
Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen finished second in the slalom at the Alpine Skiing World Cup stage this Sunday (18), held in Wengen, Switzerland. The result is the best ever achieved by a Brazilian in the competition and his fourth podium of the season. The Brazilian completed the event with a combined time of 1:46.46…
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Brazilians in Portugal Face Insecurity with Immigration Laws at the Center of Electoral Dispute
The Brazilian community in Portugal is going through a period of apprehension amid recent changes in the country’s immigration policy. Reforms to immigration and nationality laws, coupled with the topic’s prominence in the electoral debate, have generated fear and insecurity among thousands of foreign residents on the eve of this Sunday’s (18) presidential election. The…
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Brazilians in Portugal Face Insecurity as Migration Laws Take Center Stage in Electoral Dispute
The Brazilian community in Portugal is experiencing apprehension amid recent migration policy changes and the issue’s prominence in the presidential election debate, sparking fear among thousands of residents.
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U.S. Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Brazil
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The U.S. Department of State is suspending all visa processing for 75 countries, including Brazil, Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, and Yemen, Fox News reported on Wednesday (14). The U.S. Department of State posted on X stating that the suspension applies to immigrant visas. Thus, it does not affect Brazilian travelers who…
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Satellite Reflections Could Ruin Most Images from Some Space Telescopes, Study Says
Reflections produced by a growing number of satellites orbiting Earth could ruin more than 95% of images captured by some space telescopes in the next decade, according to a NASA-led study. The reflected light appears as stripes called satellite trails. This has already been observed in images taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The situation…