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João Ruy Faustino

João Ruy is a Portuguese freelancer who writes about European political actuality for The European Times. He is also a contributor for Revista BANG! and a former writer for Central Comics and Bandas Desenhadas.

Brazil: Eduardo Cunha’s Return
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Brazil: Eduardo Cunha’s Return

The former President of the Chamber and deputy Eduardo Cunha, had his mandate revoked in 2016, due to accusations of passive corruption and money laundering. A former militant of the…

28 July 2022 · 2 min read

Freedom of speech in Portugal being discussed
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Europe

Freedom of speech in Portugal being discussed

Freedom of Speech - Today 29th of June will be a busy day in the Assembly of the Republic. The parliament and the government will discuss the Czech presidency of…

29 June 2022 · 3 min read

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Of course, the war in Ukraine will last

If we look at most of the wars of the last 50 years, we can see that they are not becoming shorter. And even if we look at the full…

19 June 2022 · 4 min read

Inflation: Among us for some time now
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Economy

Inflation: Among us for some time now

In my country, Portugal, inflation has hit us quickly and wildly. According to DECO, the Portuguese consumer protection agency, an essential basket of food costs 12,2% more today than it…

6 June 2022 · 4 min read

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Pro-Russian association ‘aiding’ Ukrainians in Setúbal

Embarrassment: allegedly pro-Putin association aiding the acceptance of Ukrainian refugees in Portugal In the Municipality of Setúbal, a city on the outskirts of Lisbon, Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, and…

12 May 2022 · 3 min read

Ukraine: the view of a Ukrainian emigrant in Portugal
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Ukraine: the view of a Ukrainian emigrant in Portugal

Throughout the development of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the communities inside and outside the country transform. They attempt to survive this crisis through unity. But, there were already wounds…

22 April 2022 · 4 min read

Canada: About the Liberals/New Democratic Party deal
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America

Canada: About the Liberals/New Democratic Party deal

On March 23, the Liberal Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party signed a confidence-and-supply deal that will offer “stability” to Canadians until June 2025, as Canadian Prime Minister…

4 April 2022 · 3 min read

Portuguese Catholic Church investigates Sexual Abuse against Children
Portugues Catholic Church investigates Sexual Abuse of Children

Human Rights

Portuguese Catholic Church investigates Sexual Abuse against Children

Give voice to silence – Independent Commission for the Study of Sexual Abuse against Children in the Portuguese Catholic Church On November 2021, the Portuguese Episcopal Conference decided to conduct…

26 March 2022 · 2 min read