THE BALL – Secret services identified 550 far-right military personnel (Germany)

The military intelligence services of the German Armed Forces, MAD, identified 550 active military personnel who are under suspicion for links to the far right, according to the head of those services, Christof Gramm. Most of the situations are new and were identified in 2019, said the official, in an interview published in today’s edition … Read more

THE BALL – «Houses of the princess in Lisbon are worth 5.7 million euros»

«Businesswoman carried out requalification works worth 270 thousand euros. The two luxury apartments that Isabel dos Santos has in the building next to El Corte Inglés, in Lisbon, have a current market value of more than 5.7 million euros. The Angolan businesswoman acquired the two properties through an offshore company, Decade International LLC, for 3.8 … Read more

BOLA – PSG refused to return Jesé (Sporting)

Sixteen games, eight in the starting line, a goal scored. This is the record of Jesé Rodríguez, 26 years old, since, on September 2, he landed in Lisbon to reinforce Sporting, on loan, until June this year, by Paris Saint-Germain, accompanied by Bolasie (Everton) and Fernando (Shakhtar). The first, the Congolese winger, grabbed a spot … Read more

Coronavirus. Portugal activates preventive public health devices

In a press conference at the DGS headquarters in Lisbon, Graça Freitas presented the most recent figures for this viral pneumonia and, in view of the growing number of infected people in China, there is “a great need” to confirm all reported cases, because in addition to the coronavirus there is still a flu virus, … Read more

A BOLA – Driver who killed Djaló’s sister sentenced to 16 years in prison (Setúbal)

The Almada Court today sentenced Abel Fragoso, a driver who mortally ran over the 17-year-old sister of Yannick Djaló, to 16 years in prison. The panel of judges proved the facts of the accusation, condemning the 22-year-old defendant for a completed felony and 11 homicides in the attempted form, in addition to an accessory penalty … Read more

A BOLA – Actress Regina Duarte new Secretary of Culture (Brazil)

The actress Regina Duarte, 72, who was (even more) known for her performance in the telenovela Roque Santeiro will be the new Secretary of Culture, advances the television station O Globo. The invitation came from the head of state, Jair Bolsonaro, during a meeting in Rio de Janeiro, this Monday. The Planalto Palace said that … Read more

BALL – Rui Pinto remains in custody and will be tried for 93 crimes (Justice)

Investigating judge Claudia Pina revealed Thursday that Football Leaks creator Rui Pinto will be tried for 93 crimes. The crime of extortion of Doyen continues, together with lawyer Aníbal Pinto. The remaining 92 crimes are divided into six of illegitimate access, one of sabotage, 17 of correspondence violation and 68 of improper access. The judge … Read more

THE BALL – President cuts relations with Venezuela (Guatemala)

Alejandro Giammattei, a doctor and former director of the 63-year-old Guatemalan Penitentiary System, who took office on Tuesday, made the announcement Thursday and the closing of his embassy in the country. Giammattei won the presidential elections in August 2019 and shortly afterwards tried to enter Venezuela, but only succeeded by having an Italian passport. Alejandro … Read more

THE BALL – Carrots and Sweet Potatoes Thrown from the Air to Feed Animals (Australia)

Thousands of pounds of food were delivered by air, targeting the animals affected by the fires, according to New South Wales Minister of Energy and Environment. On Twitter, Matt Kean reported that the tubers have made up most of the provisions provided. “It is one of the key strategies we are implementing to promote the … Read more

BALL – President promises Ukraine to punish culprits for killing Boeing 737 (Iran)

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has promised the Ukrainian counterpart to “bring to justice” those responsible for shooting down a Ukrainian civilian plane with a missile, the Ukrainian presidency said on Saturday. Rouhani said “all the people involved in the air disaster will be brought to justice,” the press office of the Ukrainian presidency said, saying … Read more