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Millions of euros designated for wildfire victims remained in a government drawer rather than reaching the families for whom the funds were earmarked. The disclosure arrives as a reminder that in the aftermath of a disaster, administrative friction can be as persistent as the flames. Gonçalo Castelo Branco has become the first Portuguese national to join the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine. A professor at the Karolinska Institutet, he will now help decide who receives the Nobel Prize, a task that involves a level of discretion usually reserved for the papacy. Voters in the Brazilian diaspora have delivered their verdict, with Lula da Silva winning in Porto and Lisbon while Jair Bolsonaro took Faro. Back in Brazil, Flávio Bolsonaro leads the field into a second round; meanwhile, across the border in Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29.

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The Portuguese government reportedly kept millions of euros intended for victims of wildfires in a 'drawer', failing to distribute the funds to affected families.

Público: Government held back millions for wildfire victims

The Portuguese government left millions of euros designated for victims of wildfires undistributed in its 'drawer'.

Gonçalo Castelo Branco has become the first Portuguese individual to be selected for the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine, where he will play a role in the prize selection process.

Observador: The Portuguese Man Behind the Nobel Medicine Selection

He is the first Portuguese to join the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine and explains the process of awarding the prize.

Flávio Bolsonaro has taken a lead in the first round of Brazil's presidential elections, with President Lula da Silva's re-election at risk. Voting in Portugal saw Lula da Silva win in Porto and Lisbon, while Jair Bolsonaro secured victory in Faro, amidst high abstention rates among Brazilian voters in Lisbon.

Observador: Bolsonarism is Alive and Flavio is Closer to Being President

In local, regional, and presidential elections, Bolsonarism showed its strength. Flávio Bolsonaro obtained 47% and declared the 'end of the PT era.' Lula garnered 45% and called the second round a 'test.'

Público: Flávio Bolsonaro leads in Brazil's unpredictable elections

Flávio Bolsonaro, a candidate from the right-wing, has won the first round of Brazil's presidential elections, putting him close to the presidential palace. President Lula da Silva's support remained strong in the Northeast region.

Diário de Notícias: Lula wins in Porto and Lisbon. Bolsonaro wins in Faro

In Brazilian presidential elections held in Portugal, Lula da Silva secured victories in Porto and Lisbon, while Jair Bolsonaro won in Faro.

Observador: The PL Wave and Records: Election Night Numbers

The article discusses the results of the Brazilian elections, focusing on the performance of the PL party and notable figures.

Diário de Notícias: Flávio Bolsonaro starts with an advantage for the second round

According to Datafolha, Flávio Bolsonaro holds a leading position ahead of the second round of the Brazilian presidential elections.

Público: Abstention among Brazilian voters in Lisbon reaches 70%

The abstention rate among Brazilian voters in Lisbon for the recent elections has reached 70%, while Lula da Silva secured a victory in Porto.

Público: Brazil chooses Flávio Bolsonaro: what explains this result?

An analysis exploring the factors and reasons behind Flávio Bolsonaro's success in the Brazilian elections.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early general elections for November 29, following the rejection of his proposed housing measures.

Público: Sánchez calls early elections in Spain for November 29

Following the rejection of housing measures, Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez has announced snap general elections to be held on November 29.

Observador: Spain: Sánchez Calls Early Elections for November 29

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced snap general elections to be held on November 29.

National coach Jorge Jesus described Cristiano Ronaldo's recent departure from the national team as 'badly resolved' but indicated that a return for the captain could be possible if it were a shared decision.

Diário de Notícias: Jorge Jesus leaves door open for Ronaldo: "If interested, we will share"

National coach considers the episode 'badly resolved' but admits the captain's return if it's a shared decision. After the victory over Norway, he praised the team's reaction.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed openness to technical discussions with the United States and Russia, while also signing economic agreements with Germany.

Diário de Notícias: Zelensky opens door to technical meeting with US and Russia and signs…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated a willingness for technical discussions with the US and Russia, and signed economic agreements with Germany.

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