Israel-West Bank Sanctions: Portugal’s foreign minister Paulo Rangel warned that Israel’s settlement expansion is “strangling” the West Bank and undermining the two-state solution, as Portugal joins wider European pressure. EU Coalition Moves: The UK and France have announced bans on goods from illegal Israeli settlements, targeting specific companies and services tied to construction, infrastructure, financing and real estate. Portugal Tech & Defence: Quantum Systems launched maritime surveillance systems in Portugal—Seavex and Subvex—at NATO exercise sidelines, extending autonomous capabilities across sea, land and air. Portugal Business & Travel: Emirates says winter bookings are building strongly, with Portugal among markets tracking ahead of last year. Media & Streaming: Comcast and Paramount are reviewing SkyShowtime, with options including shutting down the European streaming venture. Democracy Watch: A new European report finds democracy has declined across most countries over 2020-2025, with Portugal among those seeing setbacks. Sports: Benfica is listed among Europa League teams, while cataract surgery outcomes across Europe continue to improve, with Portugal included in the broader trend.