Portuguese Community in Luxembourg delivers donation to Volunteer Firefighters of Vila Verde
Braga TV27 August 2026 at 18:46
The Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters of Vila Verde received on August 8 a donation of 10,031 euros delivered by the Portuguese community in Luxembourg, during a ceremony that brought together firefighters, family members, official entities, members and guests, in a moment marked by emotion, recognition and solidarity.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has to date blocked 75 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the blockade decreed by Washington against Iran's ports, in an escalation of tensions between the two countries.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) blocked up to 75 ships in the Strait of Hormuz by August 27, as part of the naval blockade decreed by Washington against Iran. According to CENTCOM's statement on social media, American forces diverted 75 commercial ships, disabled three, and boarded two to ensure compliance with the sanctions. The escalation of tension between the U.S. and Iran led Washington to declare a massive naval operation in the strategic region.
Protesters blocked the Red Cross food distribution to migrants in Ceuta, in a demonstration that took place without incidents. The participants maintained their position despite the police presence at the scene.
A drone fell just 300 meters from the Portuguese embassy in Kiev, causing an explosion and damage to nearby buildings, with no injuries reported, according to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This attack occurs at a time when Moscow renews threats against European countries that support Ukraine, raising concerns about a possible massive attack on the Ukrainian capital and hybrid attacks on NATO countries.
