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Portugal: Government launches â¬819 mln tender for 117 new electric railcars Portugal’s government on Thursday approved a tender for the acquisition of 117 new electric railcars by incumbent rail operator CP, worth â¬819 million, the operator’s biggest-ever purchase, the minister of infrastructure and housing, Pedro Nuno Santos said on Thursday. The tender was approved at the cabinet meeting, and the government hopes that the first trains will arrive in 2026 and that all the trains will be in operation by 2029. The minister said that this tender aimed to replace obsolete material, to meet current demand, which puts great pressure on demand, and also noted that in addition to this procedure, 22 more trains, whose tender had been launched some time ago, had been awarded to Swiss company Stadler. ....
invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature. Protests in Khartoum, Sudan, as government and International Monetary Fund step up attacks Mass protests took place in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on June 30, against high inflation and the removal of fuel subsidies, which are increasing food prices and causing further cuts in living standards. Inflation hit 341 percent in March. Fuel will increase from around 35 cents to nearly 70 cents per litre, and the price of diesel will more than double. On June 29, the International Monetary Fund approved a $2.5bn loan, with strings attached. Demonstrators outside the presidential palace shouted, “We want the fall of the regime,” and “Bread for the poor.” Police used tear gas against crowds who burned tyres in the streets. ....
Home to great beaches, enticing cities and protected nature parks, Portugal implores travellers to get out and explore. Here's our guide to getting around. ....