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Dinosaur Skeleton Discovered In Portugal Man's Backyard Can Be Europe's Biggest Discovery Ever
Remains of what may be Europe's biggest dinosaur were discovered in man's back garden in Portugal. Paleontologists discovered fragments of the dinosaur's spine and ribs, indicating that the massive reptile stood roughly 12 meters (39 feet) tall and was 25 meters (82 feet) long. Paleontologists from Spain and Portugal uncovered the dinosaur and believe it was a sauropod. Sauropods were the largest dinosaurs and largest terrestrial creatures… read-more
Tags: Dinosaur, Skeleton, Portugal, Europe, backyard
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SC Recalls Centre's Promise, Says Bound To Release 1993 Bomb Blast Accused Salem
The Supreme Court said the Centre is bound to honour its commitment given to Portugal and release gangster Abu Salem on completion of his 25-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. Notably, the Indian Government gave a solemn assurance to Portugal, which asked for the extradition of Salem in 2002. The necessary papers be forwarded within a month of completion of 25 years, said SC bench.
Tags: Abu Salem, 1993 Bomb Blast, Supreme Court, Indian government, Portugal
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Extreme Drought Prompts Portugal To Begin Ration-Water-Use
Severe drought spread across Portugal more than 95% of the territory is in "severe or extreme drought." Due to its severity, the country has begun to adopt measures towards ration-water use. Meanwhile, "joint measures" have been announced by Algarve Intermunicipal Community to face drought. However, Portuguese Water Distribution and Drainage Association (PWDDA) President Rui Godinho said, "It is necessary to attack the problem with specific… read-more
Tags: Portugal, water, drought, Rui Godinho, water crisis
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Students Of Afghan Institute Of Music Flee Country; Portugal Gives Asylum
Portugal has given asylum to a 273-member group of students and faculties of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music. Out of which, 150 of them are believed to be students. After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, several artists, sportspersons and many others have fled the country, fearing a harsh imposition of Islamic law under the Taliban regime. Earlier, Afganistan girl's youth soccer team fled the country, and resettled in Portugal… read-more
Tags: Afghanistan, Taliban, Music students, Portugal, Lisbon
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Ronaldo Gives His Jersey To 11-year-old Ireland Fan Who Comes On Pitch
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo won the hearts of people by giving his jersey to a 11-year-old girl, Addison, on November 12 in Ireland's Aviva stadium. The girl, wearing an Ireland jersey, broke all the protocol to hug the star on the pitch after the match between Portugal and Ireland. However, the Ireland football association didn't impose any penalty on the girl… read-more
Tags: Jersey, Ireland, Portugal, Aviva Stadium, Pitch
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Portugal Prohibits Employers From Contacting Staff After Work Hours; New Law
The Portuguese parliament established new labour laws aimed at achieving a better work-life balance for employees. Employers that contact their employees after business hours face new penalties under the new legislation. Employers will also be responsible for compensating employees for the additional expenditures spent when working from home. Employees with children will be able to work from home legally until their children become eight… read-more
Tags: Portugal, New Law, employees, work hours, Work From Home
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Woman Diagnosed With Polymastia After Lactating Milk From Armpit
After developing pain in the right armpit, a 26-year-old Portuguese woman was found to have been diagnosed with accessory breast tissue, also known as polymastia. The woman developed the tissue after she gave birth. According to researchers, nearly 6% of women are born with accessory breast tissue, however, they "do not realize it until they get pregnant or start breastfeeding". Reportedly, the condition is diagnosed during fetal development… read-more
Tags: Woman, Breast cancer, polymastia, Portugal
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Ronaldo Throws Captain Armband After Referee Snatches Winning Goal
Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo was seen throwing his Captain's armband in frustration after he was denied the winning goal in the FIFA qualifier against Serbia on March 28. The match ended up being a 2-2 draw, as referee Danny Makkeli denied the goal despite the ball crossed the goal line. About his armband protest, Ronaldo wrote on Instagram, "Being captain of Portugal team is one of the greatest...pride and privilege".
Tags: Football, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, FIFA, Serbia, Captain Armband
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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Highest Goal-scorer In History With 760 Goals
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest goal-scorer in football history as he surpassed Austrian-Czech Josef Bican's 759 goals record on January 20. Ronaldo, in his 1040th appearance, netted the record 760th career goal in the finale of Supercoppa Italiana against Napoli FC. Ronaldo has scored 450 goals for Real Madrid; 118 for Manchester United; 102 for Portugal; 85 for Juventus; and 5 for Sporting CP.
Tags: Football, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, Portugal, Josef Bican
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Portugal: Health Worker Dies After Taking Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine
A 41-year-old pediatric surgery assistant Sonia Acevedo has been found dead in Portugal's Porto two days after getting inoculated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Reportedly, Sonia did not suffer any adverse side effects after vaccination. Sonia's father Abilio Acevedo recalled her as "well and happy" and that she never showed any COVID-19 symptoms. Meanwhile, investigations are underway to determine the sudden cause of death following… read-more
Tags: Portugal, Porto, Pfizer-BioNTech, Covid-19
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