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UAE expresses solidarity with Cabo Verde over flood victims
Sharjah24
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In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Cabo Verde over this tragedy.
Luxury Meets Blockchain: EstateX and Melia Hotels Deliver Second U.S. Tokenized Resort Offering
Blockonomi
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August 22, 2025
EstateX, the property tokenization platform which allows people to invest in real-estate for as little as $100, has signed a strategic tokenization partnership with global hospitality leader Melia Branded Resorts in Cape Verde to bring a luxury...
ECOWAS Chair President Bio holds discussion with Barrow
The Point
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During the visit, President Maada Bio held discussions with His Excellency President Adama Barrow of the Republic of The Gambia on matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the ECOWAS...
President Bio Concludes High-Level Visits to Four African Nations to Enhance Regional Cooperation
Sierraloaded
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August 15, 2025
The President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has successfully completed high-level visits to Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Cape Verde, and Senegal. The high-level visits were notably aimed at reinforcing...
Cape Verdean government prepares pre-conservatory for youth training
Portugal Pulse
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August 11, 2025
“This is a regional pre-conservatory that will combine educational training and musical instrument learning, preparing these young people to later enter any conservatory in the world,” explained the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries,...
Flash flooding devastates Cabo Verde, claiming several lives and injuring 20,000
Macao News
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August 12, 2025
Cabo Verde has declared a state of emergency after catastrophic flash flooding struck the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão on Monday. Heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday triggered flash floods on the two northwestern islands, with São...
Hurricane Erin moves on, but NC beaches still dangerous…
Shelby Star - North Carolina
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Hurricane Erin is transitioning to a post-tropical storm but will remain a powerful system. Erin caused fatalities in Cape Verde and the Dominican Republic. Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected along the East Coast. The 2025 hurricane...
Seven people pass away in Cape Verde due to heavy rains, floods
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao after severe rainfall and flooding left seven people dead and caused major destruction. Officials said the emergency declaration...
Michael Antunes dies at 85. His last performance was in Fall River
Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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NEW BEDFORD -- Saxophonist Michael “Tunes” Antunes, best known for his long tenure with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, passed away on August 19. "His legacy will be felt most by the countless musicians he influenced across the U.S. and...
Intense Rainfall Claims Seven Lives in Cape Verde
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao following intense rainfall that triggered flash floods, killing at least seven people and causing widespread destruction. In an...
Heavy rains leave 7 dead in Cape Verde
Xinhua News Agency
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PRAIA, Cape Verde, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Cape Verdean government on Monday declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao, where heavy rains and flooding have left seven people dead and caused significant material...
British Carrier EasyJet Suspends Pilot Seen 'Roaming Naked, Drunk' In Cape Verde Hotel
Sahara Reporters
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The unnamed pilot arrived at the Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa on August 4 and began drinking, according to The Sun. A United Kingdom air carrier, EasyJet, has suspended its pilot after he was reportedly seen roaming naked and intoxicated...
easyJet Pilot Suspended for Drunken Nude Hotel Antics In Cape Verde
Simple Flying
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August 11, 2025
Reports have emerged concerning the drunken antics of an easyJet pilot last week in Cape Verde. While staying in a luxury hotel in the African nation between flights, he is said to have got drunk and walked around the facility in a state of...
NHC tracking 3 systems, plus Erin. Will any impact Texas?
Caller Times - Texas
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Hurricane Erin is moving away from the U.S. East Coast and transitioning into a post-tropical storm. While Erin poses no direct threat to the U.S., beaches may remain dangerous for several days. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three...
Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media amid political turmoil, strained colonial ties
Business Insider Africa
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August 16, 2025
In a government decree issued on Friday, the administration of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló suspended the reporting activities of Portuguese state news agency Lusa and public broadcaster RTP Africa, including its radio arm, RDP Africa. Reuters...
New Court Decision Out of Portugal Shows How Essential Section 230 Is to a Free Internet
Cato Institute - Washington D.C.
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August 22, 2025
David Inserra Americans generally don’t have to worry about online platforms removing speech because one person complains. We get into Facebook arguments, engage in debates on Reddit, criticize a podcaster or journalist on YouTube, laugh or wince...
Pimba: The Portuguese joyful sounds
The Portugal News
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Whether in “festas da terrinha’, a family gathering, picnic, or even while cooking, Pimba music will be the favourite selection for the Portuguese, who cannot avoid to dance, sing and laugh to the songs performed by their favourite artists. If...
Afrobasket: Lourenço congratulates the team on its victory and Falcão only thinks about the final
Ver Angola
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In a message shared on the social network X, the head of state highlighted the commitment and determination of the Angolan team, congratulating the athletes and coaching staff, and stating that Angola has once again confirmed its tradition and...
Angola and Cape Verde exchange experiences in the field of tourism
Ver Angola
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According to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism, VerAngola had access to, the delegation has been in Cape Verde since Monday, aiming to deepen cooperation in the tourism sector. "A technical delegation from the Ministry of Tourism has been...
Hurricane Erin exits stage right as new systems bubble in Atlantic
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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August 22, 2025
Hurricane Erin continued to churn in the North Atlantic well southeast of New England on Friday. Rip currents will continue to plague parts of the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada into the weekend, as Erin’s massive circulation –...