Killer whales need to calm down
Humans have long been endangering killer whales, some of which have become a growing threat to sailboats, particularly off the coasts of Portugal and Spain. There have already been at
Impact of a Trump comeback
Most political leaders across Europe must be horrified at the notion that Donald Trump may be re-elected President of the United States. The main concerns in Portugal are about Trump’s
Elite Bilderberg meeting in Lisbon
The chief organisers of the latest Bilderberg meeting will be circulating a report on it. Frustratingly, no one other than those affiliated with the group will see the report or
The battle against breast cancer
A research project in Portugal, now nearing completion, has developed a new drug that will likely offer an unprecedented remedy for women with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer.
Climate and sports: forced changes have started …
The summer months can be sweltering for players and fans alike The climate is changing major sports in Portugal and around the world. Almost all except water sports are being
Should we all be doing our bit?
We’ve heard it all before, but it cannot be over-stated that much more action is needed to protect our planet’s biodiversity from global warming. Is there much point in us
The electric vehicle transition
The future of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) is speeding ahead and, before too long, petrol and diesel vehicles may seem as ancient as donkeys and carts. The European Commission has
The 1974 Revolution: a look back
So much has changed in Portugal since the Revolution 49 years ago, and even the Revolution itself will be better understood with a special study to be published as part
Crucial foreign affairs issues
Portugal continues to keep a close eye on foreign affairs all over the world, even though it has greatly downsized and is now just a small country on the sidelines
The answer is blowin’ in the wind
What is the best way forward to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions in the battle to limit global warming? Now you know the answer – well, one of the