Associação de russos livres

We, Russians living in Portugal, support the people of Ukraine in their struggle for freedom and democracy against the Putin dictatorial regime.

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Charity exhibition NET VOYNE on February 24, 2025 in Lisbon

On February 24, we held a charity exhibition NET VOYNE in support of the Energy for Life fundraiser for hospitals and schools in Ukraine.

28 artists provided their arts, and we ourselves provided 2 items.

Many of the authors of the arts themselves came to the exhibition. The exhibition was also visited by historian Tamara Eidelman and she signed a poster with her photo at the procession that we organized last year, which is also a part of the exhibition. The Vocal Harmony group played and sang for the guests.

At the exhibition, buyers were found for two arts: "Forward to the Past" by photographer Link Art, and The Healing by sculptor Fulvio Capurso. As well as small lots: a master class on creating a print on T-shirts by Marina Diachkova, postcards from Postcards OÜ, wine from the Red Nose bar, and jewelry made by our supporters.

In total, we collected 674 euros! All funds were transferred to the account of the fundraiser.

At the moment, 40% of the 100,000 euros have been collected for purchasing the portable power stations, which were requested by hospitals and schools in Ukraine. Your donations have already made it possible to purchase and deliver portable power stations to Zaporizhia and Sumy.

We need your help: spread information about this exhibition: it continues online, so you and your friends will be able to buy beautiful and memorable things for your home or collection, and also help Ukraine without leaving home. You will also help the artists who were not afraid to speak out against the war and donated from 50% to 100% of the cost of their arts! Please find details on the website of this online exhibition: https://adrl.pt/net-voine/en

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Space mission of China. Clashes after union strike in Lisbon. OVD-Info labeled extremist in Russia.

You’re watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is June 6th, 2:30 PM.

On May 24 at 11:08 PM Beijing time, a Changzheng-2F rocket launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JAzkMGFqz8

About three and a half hours later, the spacecraft docked with the Tianhe core module of the Tiangong space station. https://english.news.cn/20260525/e71e193dd1d14e1193edc9173f3f0477/c.html

The crew will stay at the station for about six months and conduct dozens of scientific and applied experiments. One crew member will remain in orbit for a full year to study the limits of human adaptation and performance during long-duration spaceflight. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/g-s1-124179/china-launches-shenzhou-23-spacecraft

At the end of the year, Shenzhou-24 will bring a Pakistani astronaut to the station to replace one of the crew members. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/china-shenzhou-23-astronaut-launch-tiangong-space-station

On June 3, the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP-IN) held a general strike against the government's "labor package." According to the unions, the "labor package" legalizes firings without just cause, extends and deregulates working hours, undermines maternity and paternity rights and weakens collective bargaining agreements and the right to strike. https://www.cgtp.pt/greve-geral/22564-greve-geral-3-junho-2026-resolucao

The march in Lisbon ended peacefully by 4:15 PM. Around 6 PM, as police were reopening traffic near parliament, a group of dozens of young people put barricades back up, threw bottles and firecrackers and set trash cans on fire. After issuing warnings, police moved in with batons. By 7 PM, the area was calm. Some people were detained. https://www.publico.pt/2026/06/04/sociedade/noticia/greve-geral-seis-detidos-apos-confrontos-junto-assembleia-vao-tribunal-sextafeira-2177129

The union confederation's secretary general, Tiago Oliveira, denied that unions were involved in the clashes and blamed "groups that embed themselves in CGTP demonstrations," stressing that protests across the country were peaceful. https://observador.pt/2026/06/04/disturbios-na-manifestacao-da-cgtp-foram-causados-por-grupos-infiltrados-diz-secretario-geral/

Superintendent Carlos Resende da Silva said those detained were not connected to the union march, which proceeded "normally." Interior Minister Luís Neves expressed "full confidence" in the police, calling their actions "measured, professional and responsible." https://observador.pt/2026/06/04/greve-geral-atuacao-da-psp-nos-confrontos-junto-a-ar-foi-ponderada-e-responsavel-diz-ministerio-da-administracao-interna/

On June 4, Rosfinmonitoring added the human rights project OVD-Info to its list of "terrorists and extremists." The Memorial human rights center, along with more than 30 affiliated organizations, the Revolt Center and the Perm-36 museum were added at the same time. https://profile.ru/news/society/proekt-ovd-info-vnesen-v-perechen-ekstremistov-i-terroristov-1867565/

The designation can bring criminal liability for involvement with OVD-Info, financing it or displaying its symbols. The project issued guidance advising people who visit Russia to delete reposts, links and logos. https://ovdinfo.legal/instruction/pro-ekstremizm-ovdinfo

The work that Russian authorities call "extremism" is done by about 300 lawyers who receive detention alerts through a hotline and bot, go to police stations to see detainees and handle administrative and criminal cases so that no one is left alone against the system. https://ovd.info/about

Keep your chins up, because Alexei Navalny believed in you. Unite, build your communities, and support those who resist.

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Iran has restored internet access. Portugal has cut housing taxes. In Russia robbing those who left.

You’re watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is May 30th, 2:30 PM.

On May 27, Reuters reported that Iran had finally restored international internet access for its citizens after an 88-day blackout. Iranians are celebrating the return of Telegram, Instagram and other social media platforms. WhatsApp, however, remains inaccessible without a VPN. An Iranian programmer named Keyumars said many people who ran businesses through Instagram and Telegram because renting a physical storefront was too expensive "lost everything during this blackout" and are forced to "start again from far below zero — while carrying heavy debts, losses, and lost customers." https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/greetings-after-88-days-iranians-reconnect-after-long-internet-shutdown-2026-05-27/

On May 20, Decree-Law No. 97/2026 was published in Diário da República, introducing tax breaks intended to increase the housing supply in Portugal. ECO says the measure likely to have the greatest immediate effect is a cut in VAT from 23 percent to 6 percent on housing construction and renovation work. The incentives apply only to homes priced at up to 660,982 euros or renting for up to 2,300 euros a month. Tax deductions for renters have also been increased, along with other improvements. https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/05/20/choque-fiscal-para-a-habitacao-ja-esta-publicado-conheca-todas-as-regras/

On May 26, the Russian State Duma passed in its second reading a bill that would allow security forces to seize the property of Russians who have left the country and been convicted under a number of political statutes for actions allegedly "against the interests of the Russian Federation." Novaya Gazeta Europe reports that Article 1.8 of the Code of Administrative Offenses is also being expanded to add liability for offenses committed abroad that the authorities deem aimed against Russia's interests. They have created yet another way to grab whatever they want and intimidate those who disagree with them. https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2026/05/26/gosduma-rassmatrivaet-zakon-ob-areste-imushchestva-uekhavshikh-rossiian-vystupaiushchikh-protiv-interesov-rf

Russia is not their property. Unite, build your communities, and support those who resist.

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Iran 3 mo without internet. China to build a school in Russia. Military centers for schoolchildren.

You’re watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is May 23rd, 2:30 PM.

There has been relatively little news from Iran. The country has been without internet for more than 80 days, with 99 percent of the population offline. In January, when the internet was shut down for 10 days during protests, human rights activists said authorities killed up to 30,000 of their own citizens. On May 8, Iranians told NPR that pro-government influencers, propagandists and officials in Iran are receiving free "white internet" and "white SIM cards" so they can give interviews to American media on Zoom while their fellow citizens are cut off from the world. Activists are trying to break through the blockade with Starlink. https://www.npr.org/2026/05/08/nx-s1-5773963/some-people-in-iran-have-kept-internet-access-despite-government-imposed-blackout

On May 19, the Telegram channel "Ostorozhno, Novosti" published a video appeal from residents of the Beryozovy neighborhood near Irkutsk, asking the Russian Foreign Ministry to urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to fund construction of a school. The nearest school is about 12 kilometers away. Officials promised back in 2021 to build a new school for 1,500 students. The Irkutsk regional Construction Ministry told residents the regional budget does not include money for the school over the next two years. "Developing cultural ties with China is the only possible path for us, when our country's priorities are somewhere in the realm of building new metro stations in Moscow and new schools in Tajikistan," the residents said in their appeal. https://t.me/ostorozhno_novosti/49867

On May 6, Kommersant reported that Angolan military surgeon Manuel Nelson Tomas plans to run in the by-election for the Belgorod City Council as a United Russia party candidate. He has lived in Russia since 2010 and serves in a medical unit in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The first item in his platform is improving demographics. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8636942

On May 11, the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children met in Brussels. The coalition has expanded to 49 countries and organizations. According to Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, 2,134 children have been returned home through the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, while thousands remain in the occupied territories and in Russia. https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/4122405-more-than-2134-children-abducted-by-russia-return-to-ukraine-lubinets.html

That same day, the outlet "Vot Tak" reported that over the past five years, Russian authorities have spent at least 50 billion rubles to create and operate two networks of military-patriotic centers—"Avangard" and "Voin"—where schoolchildren have been sent for mandatory military training since September 2023. The networks include more than 150 branches in nearly every region of Russia and in the occupied territories of Ukraine. https://vot-tak.tv/93188270/kreml-tratit-milliony-na-militarizacijy

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Massive attacks on Ukraine after cease-fire. Azat Miftakhov is tortured. Deforestation is on the map.

You’re watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is May 16th, 2:30 PM.

Unfortunately, the ceasefire was not extended after May 9. On May 14, the BBC Russian Service reported that Russian forces launched a combined drone and missile attack on Kyiv. Part of an apartment building was destroyed in the Darnytskyi district. Ukraine's State Emergency Service said 24 people were killed, including three children. Another 48 people were injured. The day before, a massive drone strike killed three people in the Rivne region. In the Kherson region, a woman was killed and 20 people were wounded. https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/ckgpy1pnddyo

On May 13, Russia's State Duma said it had passed amendments to the laws "On Defense" and "On Citizenship of the Russian Federation" in their second and third readings. The amendments give the president the right to deploy the Armed Forces to protect Russian citizens who have been arrested, detained or prosecuted under rulings by foreign or international courts. http://duma.gov.ru/news/63538/

On May 4, SOTAvision reported that political prisoner and mathematician Azat Miftakhov said he had been brutally tortured after being transferred to the Polar Owl prison colony in Kharp, the village made notorious by Alexei Navalny's imprisonment. "I struggled to breathe. I was suffocating and losing consciousness. When the screams died down, they stopped, waited for me to come to sences and started again," Miftakhov said. He said both prisoners cooperating with the administration and Federal Penitentiary Service officers took part in the torture. https://x.com/Sota_Vision/status/2051394535910002725

The human rights project OVD-Info is asking for help pressing for a criminal investigation into the torture and ensuring Azat's safety. Sign the petition on the Dyatel platform. https://dyatel.org/campaigns/save-azat/

Recently, Facebook showed me an emotional video by Alisa Raeva about deforestation in the taiga. I decided to check it out—and sure enough: search for "Educhanka" in Google Maps and see for yourself. Scroll in any direction, and you will see an endless number of bare squares where the taiga has been clear-cut. https://www.facebook.com/reel/26825721210400807

Meanwhile, in May 2022 in Davos, China, where this timber is exported, promised to plant 70 billion trees at home by 2030. https://www.weforum.org/press/2022/05/china-will-aim-to-plant-and-conserve-70-billion-trees-by-2030-as-part-of-the-global-tree-movement/

Russia is not their property. Unite, build your communities, and support those who resist.

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The Memory of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Today is Saturday, May 9th, 2:30 PM, and as usual we are standing in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon.

May 9th marks the end of an immense calamity that cost tens of millions of lives, and so any talk of Victory calls not for a triumphant parade march, but for preserving memory and reflecting on its consequences. Many front-line soldiers never told their children or grandchildren about the war—not because they had nothing to say, but because what they would have had to say was too terrible. They remembered not parades but trenches. Not marches but the wounded. Not slogans but the faces of those left lying in the ground. The truest way to honor the memory of the Great Patriotic War and the Second World War would be to prevent new wars of aggression.

Dmitry Zorin, the grandson of a front-line soldier who earned the Order of the Red Star, two Orders of the Patriotic War, and got four wounds, wrote that even after 1965, when Brezhnev revived parades and ceremonial festivities, his grandfather had no taste for talking about the war or celebrating it. He would sit at a table in the courtyard, pour himself a glass of vodka, and quietly, in his own way, remember his fallen comrades. https://cxid.info/194406.html

In one family's testimonies, the front-line soldier Alexander Smirnov never attended the public festivities or parades. At home, he silently put on his uniform with his awards, drink his hundred grams of vodka, and weep as he remembered the fallen. https://ura.news/articles/1053090981

Viktor Astafyev, a private signalman twice wounded at the front, hated military parades for the rest of his life. His granddaughter Polina recalled that on May 9th, friends would gather at the house, but the mood was never festive—too many had not come back. https://eksmo.ru/articles/5-faktov-o-viktore-astafeve-04-24-ID15679037/

Vasil Bykov, a platoon commander twice wounded, who fought in Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Austria, laid out his principle in an interview with Literaturnaya Gazeta: however hard the war had been, one must write the truth about it, and the whole truth. In his journalism, he wrote of a particular fear at the front—not only of the Germans, but a fear that came from behind: from one's own superiors and from the Soviet punitive organs. https://lgz.ru/article/posledniy-rubezh-vasilya-bykova/ https://monocler.ru/vse-taki-mnogoe-v-mire-svyazano-prochnoy-bechevoy-vasil-byikov-o-voyne-i-nevyiuchennyih-urokah/

Nikolai Nikulin, an art historian at the Hermitage who served on the Volkhov and Leningrad fronts, was wounded four times, and reached Berlin, wrote not about how the Red Army won, but about the inhuman cost did it come at for ordinary soldiers—and about how the command had no regard for that cost. http://militera.lib.ru/memo/russian/nikulin_nn01/index.html

He also warned that, in time, sham veterans would readily talk about their heroism, while real front-line soldiers would stay silent. http://www.lib.ru/MEMUARY/1939-1945/PEHOTA/nikulin.txt

The poet and bard Bulat Okudzhava, who volunteered for the front at 17 and was wounded near Mozdok, admitted that all his poems and songs were not so much about the war as against it. https://song-story.ru/do-svidaniya-malchiki-bulat-okudzhava/

The Soviet writer and front-line soldier Vyacheslav Kondratyev lived through the heaviest fighting of the Battle of Rzhev—one of the bloodiest sectors of the entire war—and was severely wounded there. In his novella "Sashka," he showed what soldiers want most: to live without war. https://militera.lib.ru/prose/russian/kondratyev1/01.html

These voices are the main argument against turning the memory of the war into a state spectacle and a license for a new one. May 9th is not a day for the slogan "we can do it again." It is a day for the words "never again."

May peaceful skies be with you.

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End of Baikal processors support. Jean Reno on Ukrainian children. Peace! Freedom! End tyranny!

You’re watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is May 2nd, 2:30 PM.

On April 16, the Linux, driver, and hardware website "Phoronix" reported that drivers for Baikal processors started being removed from Linux 7.1 because it is not longer maintained, the hardware is rare, and the upstreaming for these processors is not going to be finalized. https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Dropping-Baikal-CPUs

The first engineering sample of the Baikal-T1 was shown in May 2015. It was a dual-core processor manufactured at a TSMC plant in Taiwan. An RBC source estimated the investment at up to 1.5 billion rubles. https://www.rbc.ru/technology_and_media/25/05/2015/55631e6a9a794714276bb5c5

On April 28, the United Arab Emirates' state news agency WAM announced that the Emirates would leave OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1 of this year. https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bzxzuh7-uae-announces-decision-exit-opec-opec%2B

Actor Jean Reno has released his second novel, "L'Évasion." In the book, the heroine of his first novel, Emma, a masseuse from Brittany, becomes a spy. Emma is sent to a camp for Ukrainian teenagers in Siberia to gather evidence. Reno says he was deeply shocked by reports of kidnapped Ukrainian children and their brainwashing, so he decided to turn the subject into a novel. The first book was called "Emma," and in it, an ordinary girl with the gift of sensing the human body and relieving pain through massage finds herself caught up in a story set in the Middle East and learns to navigate dangerous situations. https://www.programme-television.org/news/tv/actualites-audiovisuel/j-ai-ete-extremement-choque-ce-fait-d-actualite-marquant-qui-a-chamboule-jean-reno-pour-l-ecriture-de-son-deuxieme-roman-4750725

On April 21, Eksmo Publishing House CEO Yevgeny Kapyev was detained in connection with a case involving the organization of the activities of an extremist group. Other top managers of the publishing house were later questioned. On April 30, they all returned to work, but remain witnesses under non-disclosure undertakings. https://tass.ru/proisshestviya/27272211

On April 17, Sota Vision reported that FSB officers can now officially search the phones and laptops of people both entering and leaving Russia at the border. Refusal is punishable by a fine or arrest for up to 15 days. https://x.com/i/status/2045080649283821978

On April 23, the Memorial Human Rights Center reported that at least 66 political prisoners have already died in Russian prisons. The list of names is maintained by the "Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial" project. https://memopzk.org/dossier/spisok-pogibshih-zhertv-politicheski-motivirovannogo-presledovaniya

On May 1, Navalny's team New York held an anti-war march: "Peace! Freedom! End Tyranny!" We can only join in this slogan. https://www.instagram.com/p/DX0R8lfDgtY/?img_index=1

Today, in our Make Art Not War section, we posted a video from our subscriber from the Stoptime concert in Lisbon. In the video, Naoko sings Monetochka's "You're a Soldier," with her verse at the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmgErgYhRl4

In October and November of last year, we reported on the three arrests of lead singer Diana Loginova and guitarist Alexander Orlov and the protests in their support. https://adrl.pt/event/2025-11-15/en https://adrl.pt/event/2025-11-22/en

Russia is not their property. Unite, build your communities, and support those who resist.

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Songs and films for 52nd anniversary of Carnation Revolution. Voluntary Federation of Free People.

You’re watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is April 25th, 2:30 PM.

Today, Portugal marks the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. Commemorative events are being held, and the Assembly of the Republic is open to the public. Politicians from various parties are speaking about the importance of freedom, democracy, and the legacy of April 25. https://sapo.pt/artigo/o-cravo-e-de-todos-projeto-comunitario-constroi-cravo-gigante-e-convida-nos-a-dar-voz-a-liberdade-69e90f200665580302446a44

The 24 Notícias has published a collection of 10 films and series about April 25, 1974, in Portugal, the Carnation Revolution and the end of the dictatorship, fear, surveillance, the colonial war, the post-revolutionary period of 1974–1975, the role of women, and changes in society after the revolution. https://24noticias.sapo.pt/vida/artigos/10-filmes-e-series-para-entender-o-25-de-abril-e-o-fim-da-ditadura

In an exclusive article for Expresso, music journalist Rui Miguel Abreu compiled a list of 50 Portuguese protest songs released after the Carnation Revolution, from Fausto's "Marcolino" (1974) to Cara de Espelho's "Paraíso Fiscal" (2024). He shows how, over 50 years, Portuguese music has addressed politics, poverty, racism, the colonial past, war, feminism, LGBT rights, housing, labor, taxes, corruption, and freedom. Subscribe and add them to your playlists! https://expresso.pt/blitz/historias/2026-04-25-52-anos-do-25-de-abril-50-cancoes-de-protesto-de-1974-ate-hoje-0bcda02f

RTP Notícias has reported on the release of the film "Projeto Global," about a little-known chapter in the country’s modern history, focusing on the actions of the armed group "Popular Forces of April 25" (FP-25). https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/cultura/filme-projeto-global-retrata-em-ficcao-factos-reais-sobre-o-movimento-fp25-abril_n1736537

We are inspired by the almost bloodless regime change in Portugal half a century ago, and we are considering how this experience could be applied to Russia. It seems that this requires creating an aspirational image of the future, uniting people, and building bridges. A year ago, we held a conference on this topic, "Russia Needs April 25th."

This time, we would like to present the concept of a "Voluntary Federation of Free People":

This is a federation built from the bottom up: on human freedom, self-governance in communities, cities, and regions, and the voluntary agreement to live together under common rules while preserving the unity of the country. In such a system, there is no inviolable authority, no sacred power, and no political caste standing above society.

This federation respects human dignity, cultural diversity, and the history of all the peoples of Russia. Every important decision must be open, explained, verified, and, if necessary, revised by the citizens themselves.

I will quote a few more section headings from the concept:

The individual is above the system. The law is the same for everyone. Power is not a class, but a temporary function. A vote is an act of responsibility. Politics is a competition of ideas, not a war between people. Education is the main immunity against a new Goebbels. Technology must make life easier.

You can learn more about this concept in our anonymous discussion club. You can find a link to it and instructions for joining on the ADRL Talks page on our website. https://adrl.pt/talks/en

There, you’ll also find lectures on the influence of Portuguese emigration on the Carnation Revolution by Victor Pereira and on the preconditions for a revolutionary situation in Russia by Ilya Budraitskis, as well as a recording of the conference.

Russia is not their property. Unite, build your communities, and support those who resist.

Viva a Liberdade!

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Russian hackers inside home routers. Portuguese cork in space. Cybersecurity law.

You’re watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is April 11th, 2:30 PM. And a strong wind.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns that the Russian group APT28 is hacking routers and spoofing DNS settings. As a result, without clicking a phishing link, you could end up on a phishing website. Check your router’s DNS server settings in the admin panel for suspicious addresses. You can ask ChatGPT for instructions for your router model. https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/apt28-exploit-routers-to-enable-dns-hijacking-operations

On April 9, pplware reported that Portuguese F-16s, as part of a NATO mission in Estonia, scrambled to monitor and escort a Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft. The aircraft was flying in international airspace near NATO’s area of responsibility. https://pplware.sapo.pt/high-tech/cacas-portugueses-intercetaram-aviao-militar-russo-em-missao-da-nato/

On April 10, idealista/news reported that Portuguese cork has been used by NASA again. It is a component of the P50 protective material used in the Artemis II spacecraft. When charred, it creates a protective layer that protects the spacecraft from extreme heat. https://www.idealista.pt/news/imobiliario/empresas/2026/04/10/74893-cortica-portuguesa-viajou-pelo-espaco-em-missao-da-nasa

On April 9, “sapo.pt” published an article about Portugal issuing its first certificates of origin for biomethane. The first recipient was the Capwatt plant in Aljustrel. https://sapo.pt/artigo/emitidos-primeiros-certificados-de-garantia-de-origem-de-biometano-produzido-em-portugal-69d7645385f2c80b9ff808f5

On April 7, tek notícias reported that Portugal will invest €15.6 million in the AI Factory project, a joint project with Spain, Romania, and Turkey. Portugal will also allocate €3.7 million for the operation of its Deucalion supercomputer in Guimarães. Portugal and Spain are also preparing a bid for an artificial intelligence gigafactory, with an investment of approximately €8 billion, and Sines selected as the site in Portugal. https://tek.sapo.pt/noticias/computadores/artigos/portugal-investe-156-milhoes-de-euros-no-projeto-de-fabrica-de-ia-com-espanha-romenia-e-turquia/

On April 3, a new cybersecurity law came into force in Portugal. It now applies not only to critical infrastructure but also to many medium-sized and large companies. Organizations are required to manage cyber risks, protect their supply chains, and promptly report incidents. The law also legalized and strictly limited the activities of “ethical hackers.” https://pplware.sapo.pt/internet/portugal-nova-lei-da-ciberseguranca-entra-hoje-em-vigor/ https://sapo.pt/artigo/novo-regime-de-ciberseguranca-arranca-com-mercado-a-precisar-de-profissionais-69cf72237694c9b1250e5acd https://tek.sapo.pt/noticias/computadores/artigos/o-que-sao-hackers-eticos-e-por-que-motivo-passam-a-ter-maior-protecao-legal-em-portugal/

On April 7, Mediazona reported that a St. Petersburg court sentenced six activists from the Vesna youth movement to prison terms ranging from 6 to 12 years. https://zona.media/article/2026/04/07/spring

On April 9, the Memorial Human Rights Center issued a statement regarding its designation as an extremist organization in Russia. They consider this illegal decision a new round of pressure on Russian civil society. https://memorialcenter.org/ru/news/o-priznanii

Russia is not their property. Unite, build your communities, and support those who resist. No matter what.

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Shoigu predicts famine. "Opposition store" database stolen. Antimatter delivery.

You're watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is April 4th, 2:30 PM.

On April 2nd, Russian Security Council Secretary and Putin's shamanic supplier, Sergei Shoigu, stated at a meeting with the Egyptian foreign minister that poverty and famine would affect millions of people because of the situation in Iran. https://www.pnp.ru/politics/shoygu-nishheta-i-golod-kosnutsya-millionov-lyudey-iz-za-sobytiy-v-irane.html

On March 21st, we reported on how hundreds of livestock are being slaughtered in Russia without explanation. https://adrl.pt/event/2026-03-21/en

On March 29th, the human rights project "OVD-Info" reported that Sergei Krupenko, the organizer of a rally against the mass confiscation and slaughter of livestock, was detained on his way to the rally and later fined 250,000 rubles. https://ovd.info/express-news/2026/03/29/v-novosibirske-zaderzhali-odnogo-iz-organizatorov-mitinga-protiv-massovogo

On April 4th, "The Insider," citing "Sibirsky Express" and "7x7" outlets, as well as bloggers and farmers, reported that the state television channel OTS had published a video in which alleged farmers thanked the authorities for the confiscation of livestock. Among those featured in the video were administration employees and managers, a teacher, and a man who kept only two rams. https://theins.ru/news/291088

On April 2nd, Reuters reported that China's Ministry of Agriculture had confirmed SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease in cattle in Xinjiang and Gansu. Standard Chinese vaccines do not protect against this type of foot-and-mouth disease. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/china-reports-219-cases-foot-and-mouth-cattle-disease-northwestern-region-2026-04-02/

On March 27th, the Agency reported that a service providing access to stolen databases had shared a database of customers of stores selling what it described as "opposition goods." In addition to the customers' personal data, it also contained labels such as "oppositioner, Novaya Gazeta supporter." https://www.agents.media/v-agregatore-slityh-baz-poyavilas-utechka-pokupatelej-oppozitsionnyh-magazinov/

On April 2nd, the Memorial Human Rights Center reported that the ECHR had found as unfair the trial of historian Yuri Dmitriev, who discovered the site of mass executions and burials of victims of Stalin's terror. He is now in prison because of it. https://www.facebook.com/hrcmemorial/posts/pfbid0AG5KuLbzokJiXY1eb5juuUKiR4MZDkNaps4YHBFhpYjPxbxrALtTtRFBa5GAPCpGl https://adrl.pt/event/2025-08-09/en

On March 31st, Jornal de Negócios, citing the Lusa news agency, reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Portugal for its close economic and defense cooperation. The Portuguese government has authorized the use of Lajes Air Base only "in response to an attack, in defense or retaliation," stating that the actions must be "necessary and proportionate," and that they can only "be directed at military objectives." https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/detalhe/rubio-agradeceu-a-rangel-estreita-cooperacao-economica-e-de-defesa-de-portugal

And now, news from another planet.

On March 24th, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) announced that it had successfully transported 92 antiprotons in a truck across the center's grounds. This is currently a test phase in preparation for transporting them to another laboratory. https://home.cern/news/press-release/experiments/base-experiment-cern-succeeds-transporting-antimatter

On April 3rd, Euronews reported that three astronauts from the United States and one from Canada on the Artemis II mission are on a trajectory to fly around the Moon and return to Earth. https://ru.euronews.com/next/2026/04/03/artemis-friday-morning

On March 30th, TEK Notícias reported that the team that developed the RF Sentinel project, a drone detection system created by two researchers from the Institute of Telecommunications and the University of Aveiro, won the Portuguese edition of the EUDIS Defence Hackathon. https://tek.sapo.pt/noticias/computadores/artigos/drones-sensores-e-prototipos-de-misseis-numa-maratona-tecnologica-dedicada-a-inovacao-na-defesa/

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Calls to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Students are recruited for war. Darya Kozyreva is free.

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On March 23, Expresso, citing Lusa news agency, reported that Portugal had joined 30 countries that signed a document declaring their readiness to "contribute to efforts aimed at ensuring safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz. These countries condemn Iran's attacks on merchant ships and oil and gas infrastructure and demand that Tehran cease its mine-laying, drone and missile attacks, and other attempts to block the strait. https://expresso.pt/medio-oriente/conflito/2026-03-23-portugal-junta-se-a-30-paises-para-garantir-reabertura-do-estreito-de-ormuz-bloqueado-pelo-irao-56c90401

On March 13, The Insider published an investigation into the top-secret Russian intelligence unit "Center 795." The authors claim the unit was created for "the most important operations." These include "sabotage and assassination attempts," "targeted assassinations," and operations against "relocated Russian opposition figures and journalists." The center's geographic reach extends not only to Colombia but also to Ukraine, countries in Africa and Latin America, and Western Europe. https://theins.ru/en/inv/290235

On March 22, politician Maxim Katz shared an investigation conducted by his editorial team on his YouTube channel. Maxim claims that a massive, centralized campaign is underway at universities, colleges, and even schools across the country to persuade students to sign contracts for military service. According to him, university administrations are receiving recruitment plans and are using manipulation, threats, and pressure from teachers and even parents. Don't sign anything, and don't believe promises of "guaranteed security," "only a year of service," and other nonsense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYEXdcQqZOc

Tomorrow, March 29, various bloggers on social media are calling for rallies against internet blocking, citing Article 29 of the Constitution (which prohibits censorship). The protest apparently began with the anonymous "Aliy Lebed" movement and "took on a life of its own." https://novayagazeta.eu/articles/2026/03/23/protiv-internet-tsenzury-i-blokirovok-no-ne-protiv-vlasti-i-svo

The OVD-Info human rights project, as always, will provide legal support to those detained at the protests and has released a video reminder. "Take care, and we'll be there for you," says lawyer Valeria Vetoshkina at the end of the video. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1267173828079061/

On March 18, Bumaga reported that Darya Kozyreva, who had been charged with "discrediting the army" for a quatrain by Taras Shevchenko that she pasted on his monument on February 24, 2022, had been released after three years. She was 18 years old when she was arrested. https://www.facebook.com/reel/948985987689081

During his daily protest outside the Russian Embassy in London in 2024, lawyer Pyotr Petrenko published an excerpt from correspondence written while Darya was in prison: "I feel incredibly at peace – for the first time in two years of war, my conscience has been eased, because finally I know for sure that I did everything in my power – after all, I'm in prison." https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid035rdKfjiuvv74wuHbNjNjiM2hHc3B89K3JvJXeqHY4zyHeGcxfHqSXkpkHf2XcdHjl&id=100013585922117

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Livestock is slaughtered in Russia. Mr. Nobody Against Putin. Achievements of Portuguese scientists.

You're watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is March 21st, 2:30 PM.

On March 15, an interview with farmer Svetlana Panina and her husband was released on the "Disclosedlive" YouTube channel. Svetlana said that a quarantine had been imposed in the village; they talked about pasteurellosis, vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease, and did not even show them the test results. Panina claims that, in her absence, veterinarians and security forces entered her property and slaughtered all her livestock: 40 cows, 150 sheep, goats, camels, and pigs. She believes the animals were healthy and that the authorities' actions were illegal. Watch, it sounds like an episode of "The X-Files." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5lEPwJiPtw

On March 13, according to the daughter of a veterinarian in the Novopichugovo village, her mother was fired for "professional incompetence" after she became ill when she was told she had to go to the farm to euthanize cattle. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=891328030605051

On March 16, the documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," created by American director David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin, a teacher from the Ural city of Karabash, won an Oscar. The film shows how the system makes violence and lies commonplace and mundane. First, you see an ordinary provincial school and a man who loves his workplace and his students. Then, step by step, military symbols, forced patriotism, and the fear of saying too much appear in the frame. Pavel shared his impressions of the ceremony on "The Breakfast Show" YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNPO0obvZno

"When we act complicit when a government murders people on the streets of our major cities, when we don't say anything when oligarchs take over the media and control how we can produce it and consume it. We all face a moral choice, but luckily, even a nobody is more powerful than you think," said David Borenstein in his Oscar acceptance speech. https://meduza.io/news/2026/03/16/gospodin-nikto-protiv-putina-poluchil-oskar

"I'm a small person, I can't do anything," everyone thinks. We are small people here too, just like you. But we chose not to tolerate what is happening, to show you what is happening and what we stand against. Join us.

On March 13, Observador reported that Portuguese scientists are installing the POET solar telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert. It should help them better study the Sun, stars, and exoplanets. The telescope was developed by a team from the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences, together with specialists from the universities of Lisbon and Porto. https://observador.pt/2026/03/13/telescopio-solar-desenvolvido-em-portugal-vai-ser-instalado-no-deserto-do-chile/

On March 18, TEK Notícias reported that Portugal is preparing a constellation of 12 LUSÍADA satellites to improve maritime communications and enhance shipping safety. They will operate using the new VDES system, which should reduce the load on the aging and less secure AIS. https://tek.sapo.pt/noticias/ciencia/artigos/lusiada-constelacao-portuguesa-de-satelites-quer-tornar-as-comunicacoes-maritimas-mais-seguras-e-eficientes/

Let me remind you that we have good aggregators of Portuguese news and job offers — I use them myself. Check out our website adrl.pt. https://adrl.pt/integration/en

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Cuba to release 51 prisoners. European nuclear energy. Moscow under “whitelists.”

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On March 13, Reuters reported that Cuba, in agreement with the Vatican, would release 51 prisoners as a gesture of goodwill. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/cuba-release-51-prisoners-under-agreement-with-vatican-2026-03-13/

It had previously been reported that negotiations on a deal between the US and Cuba are underway. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-says-cuba-negotiating-deal-with-him-rubio-2026-03-07/

On March 10, Deutsche Welle reported that, at the opening of the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that Europe’s abandonment of nuclear energy had been a strategic mistake. She also announced the creation of a €200 million European Nuclear Energy Innovation Fund. https://www.dw.com/en/europe-eu-nuclear-power-strategic-mistake/a-76289274

On March 13, the online outlet forbes.ru, citing sources, reported that “whitelists” of websites had begun operating in Moscow. These are websites that remain accessible when the authorities shut down the internet. Mobile phone and internet outages in Moscow began on March 6. https://www.forbes.ru/tekhnologii/557184-v-moskve-zarabotali-belye-spiski-sajtov

Last December, we reported on that building of the whitelists is in process. https://adrl.pt/event/2025-12-06/en

And in January of this year, we reported on the mass murder of their own citizens by the Iranian government. This was done with the internet shut down so that fewer people would see how they maintain power. https://adrl.pt/event/2026-01-10/en

On March 11, Mediazona reported that 54-year-old fashion designer Elena Karanik was sentenced to 17 years in prison in Khabarovsk for treason and participation in a terrorist organization. According to investigators, she tore down several brochures calling for service in the Russian army and forwarded information, found online, about the death of a Russian soldier to a “Ukrainian representative.” https://zona.media/news/2026/03/11/karaniku

On March 10, Deutsche Welle reported that Berlin historian Rainer Zitelmann had received a lawsuit from an unknown person for reposting an image on X social network. The image, which alludes to the events of 1938, depicts Hitler with the phrase in English: “Give me Czechoslovakia, and I will never attack anyone again.” Putin is depicted next to him with the same phrase, but about Ukraine. The complaint reportedly concerns the swastika armband on Hitler’s arm. https://www.dw.com/ru/putin-i-gitler-isk-protiv-nemeckogo-istorika-za-post-v-x/a-76294228

On March 3, Euronews, citing Bloomberg, reported on the European real estate portfolio of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father, worth approximately 400 million euros. Putinists, Hamas leaders, and other figures claiming to be the Motherland are doing the same. https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/iran-succession-mojtaba-khamenei-linked-to-luxury-european-property-network

On March 12, the YouTube channel “Tousi TV” showed how regime supporters in Iran create the appearance of government stability: they read Mojtaba Khamenei’s messages instead of showing his personal appearances, talk about him strolling along the beach and sunbathing, and say that all is fine in Iran. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FIIg-XuLY

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International Women’s Day. Russia’s most indebted region. A work ban for resuscitation specialist.

You're watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is March 7th, 2:30 PM.

On March 5, Lukashenko, who stole the presidential elections in Belarus, spoke at a state awards ceremony in honor of Women’s Day in Minsk and said that if women were “offended by even one man” during the holiday, they could message him on TikTok. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6yD7eV6dcZg

A Gazeta.Ru correspondent reported that he tried to message Lukashenko in the app, but received a notice saying he could not send a message to this user. I actually checked myself—there seems to be a button that opens a chat. https://www.gazeta.ru/politics/news/2026/03/06/28006771.shtml

On March 6, Notícias de Coimbra reported that, according to the European Consumer Payment Report for Portugal for the last year, women are more likely to save money each month, budget better, and cut back more than men. At the same time, women feel less financially secure because they have a smaller financial buffer and are more likely to feel anxious about economic news. https://www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt/mulheres-portuguesas-poupam-mais-que-os-homens-mas-nao-se-sentem-seguras-financeiramente/

Happy Women's Day! We wish you decent and fair opportunities at work, that you do not have to rely solely on yourself in your daily life, and wish a care by those who make decisions.

We reported on how Iranians are celebrating the arrival of support in their fight for freedom in Iran. On March 5, the Telegram channel “Ostorozhno Novosti” reported that a group of Iranian citizens were detained in Moscow on March 1. A woman who had called on Instagram for people to gather without posters for a “holiday of joy” was given 10 days in jail, while the others were fined. According to the Telegram channel, there are at least 45 cases. https://t.me/ostorozhno_novosti/47056

On March 2, the financial portal “Banki.ru” reported that, according to the annual ranking of Russian regions compiled by RIA Novosti, the most indebted region in Russia is Tyva: the average debt per person exceeds 1 million rubles, amounting to 139% of annual salary. The next most indebted regions are Kalmykia, Adygea, Tyumen Oblast, Udmurtia, and Bashkortostan. The average debt per economically active resident in Russia is 473,000 rubles. https://www.banki.ru/news/lenta/?id=11022210

On March 7, Deutsche Welle reported that Latvian security services had barred Alexander Polupan, a resuscitation specialist who helped save Navalny after he was poisoned with Novichok, from working at a state hospital. He has revalidated his medical license and learned Latvian to a C1 level. There are no jobs for resuscitation specialists in private clinics. He is desperately awaiting a response from another hospital and has already begun learning German. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TbqXJSG2bE

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The regime change operation in Iran has begun. News from Portugal and a job search aggregator.

You're watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is February 28th, 2:30 PM.

Today, February 28, the Israeli and US militaries jointly launched airstrikes against Iran. This morning, US President Donald Trump made a statement about it. He said the primary objective is to protect Americans from the immediate threat posed by the Iranian regime. He offered the Iranian armed forces and police the opportunity to lay down their arms and receive full immunity. He also addressed the “great proud” people of Iran: “The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government.” https://youtu.be/i03vW40EDI8?si=pHSjJWXW7NjoBNAa

Around the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the goal of Operation Lion’s Roar is to end the threat posed by the ayatollah regime in Iran. “If anyone needed further proof of the bloodthirsty nature of the ayatollah regime, then… we all saw how this regime of terror in Tehran committed an unprecedented massacre of its own citizens,” he said. He also addressed the citizens of Iran: “Iranian people, in all its parts—Persians, Kurds, Azerbaijanis, Baloch, Arabs, and all other citizens of this wonderful country—this is your chance to create a new and free Iran. Take your destiny into your own hands. Raise your heads. Look to the skies. Our forces are there, the planes of the free world—all coming to your aid.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTHVdUrjAm4

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi also spoke at the same time, saying that “the aid promised by the US President… has finally arrived.” He also noted that “even with this aid… it is we, the people of Iran, who will bring this final battle to an end.” He called on the country’s military, law enforcement, and security forces to join in and help ensure a stable and secure transition, warning those who refused that they would “sink with Khamenei’s wrecked ship.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZiWtGB2IGY

The Portuguese Embassy in Israel has opened a hotline. https://24noticias.sapo.pt/atualidade/artigos/embaixada-de-portugal-disponibiliza-linha-de-emergencia-em-israel-mne-atento-a-situacao

And more good news:

Unicorn Factory Lisboa launches Engineers Hub with 10 startups. https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/02/26/fabrica-de-unicornios-arranca-engineers-hub-com-10-startups-que-querem-criar-200-empregos/

The best young researcher in biomedical and medicinal chemistry is from the Faculty of Science, University of Porto. https://noticias.up.pt/2026/02/26/melhor-jovem-investigador-em-quimica-medicinal-e-biologica-e-da-fcup/?pk_kwd=melhor-jovem-investigador-em-quimica-medicinal-e-biologica-e-da-fcup

A team from the University of Coimbra has created a molecule to treat solid tumors. https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/equipa-da-universidade-de-coimbra-desenvolveu-molecula-para-tratar-tumores-solidos_v1717882

Find this and other news on our “Portugal News Digest” Telegram channel. To help you find a job, we’ve also created a job aggregator for work in Portugal and remotely, featuring a wide range of professions. You can find these and other tools on our assistance page for adaptation and integration in Portugal on our website, adrl.pt. We’ve made them available in Russian, Portuguese, and English. https://adrl.pt/integration/en

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The UN congratulated Iran on the Islamic Revolution. A lawsuit against Max. Alexander Dotsenko died.

You're watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is February 21st, 2:30 PM.

Protests in Iran continue. This morning, the Telegram channel "Kiane Melli 1" reported on protests by residents of the city of Abdanan in western Iran. It also reported on street closures and student protests in Tehran. https://t.me/kianmeli1/80056 https://t.me/kianmeli1/80058 https://t.me/kianmeli1/80048

On February 15, the HRANA news agency reported 6,500 confirmed cases of protester killings, nearly 12,000 more cases under investigation, nearly 26,000 injured, and over 53,000 arrests during 50 days of protests. https://www.en-hrana.org/day-50-of-the-protests-intensification-of-security-prosecutions-and-uncertainty-regarding-the-status-of-detainees/

Meanwhile, at the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development, it was reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda. Alongside poverty eradication and social inclusion, the session also focused on promoting gender equality and combating violence. Stefano Guerra of Portugal was elected Chair for the next session, and Abbas Tajik of Iran was elected as one of the two Vice-Chairs. https://social.desa.un.org/issues/poverty-eradication/news/commission-for-social-development-concludes-sixty-fourth-session

On February 11, at a press briefing, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General confirmed that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Iran on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in a letter to President Masoud Pezeshkian. https://press.un.org/en/2026/db260211.doc.htm

On February 10, Roskomnadzor confirmed the targeted slowdown and restrictions on the Telegram messenger. https://www.dw.com/ru/roskomnadzor-obavil-ob-ogranicenii-telegram-v-rf-glavnoe/a-75901842

On February 19, on the YouTube channel "And if honestly," Yulia Gevelyuk, a representative of the "Vmeste" (Together) Parents' Union and the "Prizvanie" (Calling) Teachers' Union, and lawyer Tatyana Avakumova announced a class action lawsuit against the "Max" messenger. A judge in the Vologda Region has already ruled that forcing people to use "Max" is prohibited, and they want to achieve the same at the federal level. Yulia said that the deputy minister they spoke with denied any coercion, saying, "The ministry told us to register, and we did; no one forced us." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMg_Rx1d6E0

On February 11, Deutsche Welle reported that Kazakhstan agreed to extradite activist Yulia Yemelyanova to Russia in connection with a phone theft case, although her application for political asylum is still being processed, and human rights activists believe the prosecution is politically motivated. https://www.dw.com/ru/kazahstan-udovletvoril-zapros-rossii-ob-ekstradicii-aktivistki-emelanovoj/a-75903682

On February 19, Mediazona reported that political prisoner and jewelry artist Alexander Dotsenko died after a heart attack, reportedly due to complications in Putin's Gulag. He and his wife were sentenced to three and three-and-a-half years in a penal colony for posting harsh anti-Putin leaflets in a store, which they denied authoring. https://zona.media/news/2026/02/19/infarkt

On February 24 at 6 PM, on the fourth anniversary of the Russian army launching a full-scale war in Ukraine on the orders of Putin, who has usurped power in Russia, come to the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. We do not recognize this government as legitimate and demand its resignation and the withdrawal of troops from Ukrainian territory, including Crimea. https://adrl.pt/en

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The US wants a strong Europe. Storms in Portugal. Dangerous websites for Valentine's Day.

You're watching news from the weekly rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Lisbon. Today is February 14th, 2:30 PM.

On February 14, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, emphasized the historical and cultural ties between the US and Europe and said that the US does not want “the end of the transatlantic era” and wants a strong Europe. At the same time, he drew attention to the West’s mistakes, including deindustrialization, the “outsourcing” of sovereignty, uncontrolled migration, and a tough climate agenda that weakens Western countries. He also pointed to the UN’s inability to deal with global conflicts—conflicts it could, and still has the potential to prevent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HtGx-GWgZU

Today also marks the Iranians’ “Global Day of Action.” Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi outlined the following demands:

Dismantle the repressive machinery and protect the people;

Completely cut off funding for the regime;

Ensure free internet access;

Expel regime diplomats and bring those responsible to justice;

Immediately release political prisoners;

Prepare to recognize the transitional government. https://x.com/PahlaviReza/status/2018332814278627345

Our friends in Iran are sending videos showing huge numbers of protesters. https://www.facebook.com/reel/608208589054531

On the night of January 28, Storm Kristin hit Portugal. Later, storms Leonardo and Marta arrived. At least 12 people have died. The state of disaster declared on January 28 has been extended until February 15. Landslides, washed-out roads, and power and communications outages happened. The RTP news service regularly publishes updates on this topic. https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/a-resposta-aos-danos-e-a-evolucao-do-estado-do-tempo-ao-minuto_e1716160

On February 9, the digital newspaper ECO, citing the Lusa news agency, reported that more than 1,000 people had been evacuated and that tens of thousands of people, including military personnel, were involved in the elimination of the consequences. https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/02/09/mau-tempo-cerca-de-1-200-pessoas-deslocadas-em-portugal/

Our subscriber from Estoril showed how the sandy beach was washed away.

For Valentine’s Day, I’ll tell you about a tradition from the Minho region: the “lover’s scarf.” A woman would embroider a scarf with patterns, symbols of love (hearts, keys, doves), poems, and inscriptions, and give it to her beloved—often before his departure—as a confession and even an amulet. If a man wore the scarf, it meant he had accepted the relationship. https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len%C3%A7o_de_namorados

On February 13, the newspaper “A Voz de Trás-os-Montes” reported that “Check Point” cybersecurity specialists were warning about an increase in fraudulent websites. In January, they identified nearly 1,500 new fake domains themed around Valentine’s Day and dating. Take care of yourself, your loved ones, and your passwords. https://www.avozdetrasosmontes.pt/alerta-para-aumento-de-burlas-online-no-dia-dos-namorados/

On February 16, come to the Navalny memorial at 6 PM to honor his memory. https://adrl.pt/navalny-memorial/en

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