The Portugal News2d agoAgriculture and Energy Can Share the Same Future
Portugal continues to discuss the development of agrivoltaics as if agriculture and energy production were activities that inevitably compete for the same territory.
The Portugal News2d agoHigh-speed rail link to Portugal – It’s nearer than you think
That’s the good news, but why? Things are not always what they seem.
The Portugal News2d agoArriving at Faro Airport
The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.
The Portugal News3d agoWhatever happened to the pop charts?
Do you remember when Sundays weren’t quite so insufferably dull?
The Portugal News3d agoSocial media algorithms could become optional
Australians could be given the choice to switch off social media algorithms under planned digital safety legislation.
The Portugal News3d agoIntense heat returns to Portugal
Nine districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow weather warning on 20 and 21 September due to the forecast of hot weather, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) reported.
The Portugal News3d agoHigh-speed rail reduces flight demand
China’s expanding high-speed rail network is reducing demand for short-haul air travel, leading Airbus to cut its 20-year forecast for single-aisle aircraft by 470 planes.
The Portugal News3d agoBeach of the Week: Praia dos Três Castelos
Is this one of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve?
The Portugal News3d agoFirst South-East Asian country to eliminate dog-transmitted human rabies
Bhutan has become the first country in WHO’s South-East Asia Region to eliminate dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health problem.
The Portugal News3d agoAviation emissions have increased in Portugal since 2019
Aviation pollutant emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019, the environmental association Zero warned, saying that the expansion of airport capacity in Lisbon and Porto threatens a decarbonisation roadmap that has yet to be adopted.
The Portugal News3d agoRobotic hands help deaf students learn
A Kenyan startup has developed robotic hands that translate teachers’ voices into sign language, helping deaf students access classroom lessons even when teachers cannot sign.
The Portugal News3d agoInvestor Talks brings together more than 2,000 people in Portimão and prepares for its return in 2027
The 5th edition of Investor Talks brought together investors, business owners and entrepreneurs from across the country at Portimão Arena. The event also marked a new phase for the project, with Tomás Caeiro taking over its leadership.
The Portugal News3d agoArts festival to take place in the Algarve
The Emraizart Festival, which combines sustainability, nature, and art at Cotifo, in the municipality of Lagos, will dedicate its sixth edition (6 October to 13) to multiculturalism, it was announced.
The Portugal News3d agoRare orange shark fascinates scientists
Scientists have documented an extremely rare orange nurse shark discovered off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
The Portugal News3d agoFuel prices keep increasing
During the week between 21 to 27 September, a new variation in fuel prices is expected.
The Portugal News3d agoEgg producer invests in animal welfare
One of Spain’s largest egg producers is investing €200 million to move its production towards cage-free systems.
The Portugal News3d agoThe Queen’s Range Rover: How the L322 is rapidly becoming a modern classic
There’s something quite comforting about an old Range Rover.
The Portugal News3d agoDigital tool predicts glacier disappearances
Scientists have launched an interactive website allowing people to explore when glaciers could disappear under different levels of global warming.
The Portugal News3d agoDid you ever hear about the Great Tulip Bubble?
The tulip has become a national symbol of the Netherlands, as iconic as wooden clogs or the windmill.
The Portugal News3d agoIceland’s government proposes permanent whaling ban
The government will submit a bill in February to permanently ban whaling, following years of opposition from animal welfare campaigners.
The Portugal News3d agoFestival returning to Portugal city
The São Miguel Festival returns to Penela, in the Coimbra district, from the 25th to the 29th, featuring music, exhibitors, and food stalls; the local municipality expects over 25,000 visitors.
The Portugal News3d ago$5,000 payments promised after election
US President Donald Trump has repeated his pledge to give adults $5,000 each if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
The Portugal News3d agoPortugal to have new Palace of Justice
The new Beja Courthouse has been inaugurated, featuring 17 rooms for hearings, videoconferencing, witnesses, and legal counsel, along with 27 offices and upgraded IT infrastructure, representing an investment of over €5.6 million.
The Portugal News3d agoMetro Rato in Lisbon
Rato Metro Station, at the western end of Lisbon’s Yellow Line, is more than a place to catch a train.