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The Portugal News22 Aug

Clean electricity could transform cement production

Researchers have found cement production could become carbon negative by combining direct air capture with electric kilns. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Beach of the week: Albandeira Beach

Albandeira is one of the more hidden beaches in the municipality of Lagoa. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Farm pioneers quantum-inspired agriculture

An Italian farm is using biomimicry, agroecology and quantum-inspired techniques to grow crops that can better withstand drought while reducing reliance on pesticides and synthetic fertilisers.

The Portugal News22 Aug

The real estate market slows down. The real challenge starts now

For years, the Portuguese real estate market has accustomed us to a very intense pace. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Happy faces activate dogs’ reward centres

Scientists found that dogs’ brains respond differently to smiling human faces, providing evidence that they recognise positive emotions. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Trying to understand irregular migration to Europe and the UK

Few issues generate more political heat than that of migration. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Sea turtle completes remarkable journey

A critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle rescued from a Welsh beach has been flown more than 5,000 miles back to the United States ahead of its planned release into the Gulf of Mexico.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Fuel prices set to rise again in Portugal on Monday

Drivers in Portugal face another increase in fuel prices from Monday, 24 August, with both diesel and petrol expected to rise.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Vhils in Lisbon

In Lisbon, Vhils was the focus of a major exhibition at MUDE (Museu do Design), highlighting two decades of his work in edition formats. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Indigenous marine reserve planned around Easter Island

Chile has announced plans to create a 270,000-square-mile marine reserve around Easter Island that will be managed by the Rapa Nui community.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Around the world in 7 restaurants - Lisbon part 2

We continue our journey through Portugal’s global kitchens, mostly in the east, and this time in Lisbon. Let’s dig right in! 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Gold found beneath brewery

Construction workers renovating a former brewery in Belgium uncovered a hidden gold hoard after a jackhammer struck a gold bar concealed inside a bricked-up cellar. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

What Comes Next for Cristiano Ronaldo?

Could Portugal's greatest footballer become its next coach?

The Portugal News22 Aug

EU membership talks

Icelanders will vote on 29 August on whether to reopen negotiations on joining the European Union. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Chinese electric cars gain popularity in Portugal

Interest in Chinese car brands is growing, with more Portuguese consumers searching for electric vehicles.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Lawsuits against tech giants over child safety continue

A US appeals court has ruled that thousands of lawsuits over children’s online safety can move forward, allowing claims against major social media companies to be heard.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Portugal archipelago approves new financial regime

The legislation granting the municipality of Corvo—located on the smallest of the Azores islands—access to the Parish Financing Fund (FFF) was published in the Diário da República (Official Gazette) and will take effect with the upcoming State Budget.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Dairy companies expand cottage cheese production

Canadian dairy companies are increasing cottage cheese production to meet growing consumer demand driven by high-protein diets.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Portugal invests €600,000 in road works

The Arruda dos Vinhos City Council, in the Lisbon district, has begun the final phase of supplementary works for the town’s outer bypass—an investment of €600,000—the mayor announced.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Following the Fat-Cats of Gurudom – Part 3

Beware of the words of devotees, for they speak with coloured tongues. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

Irish citizenship applications jump in America

Applications from the United States to Ireland’s Foreign Births Register rose sharply in 2024, reflecting growing interest in Irish citizenship through ancestry. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

easyJet to end all flights from UK airport after 16 years

easyJet is set to withdraw completely from Leeds Bradford Airport, ending its operations at the West Yorkshire airport from 5 January 2027.

The Portugal News22 Aug

Statues of Lisbon: Luís de Camões

Standing proudly at the bustling intersection of Chiado, the bronze monument dedicated to Luís de Camões anchors one of Lisbon’s most vibrant public squares. 

The Portugal News22 Aug

New MRI improves childhood lung detection

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a radiation-free MRI lung scan that could help detect respiratory diseases in children earlier.