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280,000 Italian bank workers seek €518 monthly raises, 35-hour weeks, and AI protections as 2026 contract negotiations begin July 16. Details for banking employees.

Rui Tavares steps down as Livre co-spokesperson. Isabel Mendes Lopes and Jorge Pinto assume joint leadership in July. What this means for Portugal's progressive politics.

After labor reform fails, Chega urges judicial overhaul. New €10,200 fines target court delays, digital systems promise faster resolutions for property disputes and permits.

Chinese battery maker Rept partners with Inter Milan as part of European expansion. Plans for local factories and 8.3 GWh in contracts could impact Italy's grid storage market.

UAE leads diplomatic push as 500,000 face danger in El Obeid. Military drone strikes disable water, power. Emergency food supplies run out by September.

Turkey kills ISIS suspect and arrests 200+ including journalists ahead of NATO summit in Ankara July 7-8. Security crackdown raises civil liberties concerns.

37-year-old arrested 2 hours after stabbing partner in Leiria shopping center. Preventive detention granted. Portugal's domestic violence response explained for residents.

Italy's center-right coalition falls below 42%. Vannacci's party now rivals Salvini's Lega. What this means for 2027 elections and your future here.

ECB warns inflation stays above 3% through 2026. See how rising energy costs, wages, and interest rates affect your finances in Portugal.

Day 16 World Cup 2026 roundup: Portugal clinches round of 32 with 4 points. Dembélé hat-trick, multiple qualifications, and dramatic finishes across all matches.

Rome's 80th Vespa anniversary draws 25,000 scooters from 67 countries, injecting millions into local economy while disrupting traffic. What residents need to know.

EU extends Malta's hydrogen pipeline eligibility for funding. Island nation has until September 30 to apply for construction financing for Sicily connection.