Expert warns of water shortages
Water shortages may occur more frequently during the coming decades and begin to affect sectors such as agriculture, energy and the environment, according to university Professor Luís Veiga da Cunha,
Fireproof technology
An innovative thermal cover to protect firefighters and firefighting vehicles during dangerous situations has been created by a team of researchers from the University of Coimbra. The device was successfully
Portuguese invade Swiss labour market
Portuguese workers are taking over the Swiss labour market. According to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, there are approximately 160,000 Portuguese people currently working in Switzerland, especially in
Seminar about mental disabilities at University of Algarve
The University of the Algarve is hosting a seminar based around the theme of mental disabilities on November 22 and 23, in the green auditorium of the Science and Technology
Cybercrime: is your business at risk?
With cybercrime being the largest growing crime, with an estimated annual global cost of US$338 billion through fraud and lost time, local businesses and residents should be made aware of
Red Cross appeal to help victims of Philippines typhoon
An international appeal designed to gather €58 million for the survivors of the Haiyan typhoon in the Philippines has been launched by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Madeira politician in induced coma
Jacinto Serrão, a Member of Parliament for the Socialist Party (PS) elected by Madeira, is in an induced coma as his life hangs in the balance following a violent crash
Gibraltar football makes history in the Algarve
On a night when most Portuguese were glued to TV sets watching Cristiano Ronaldo destroy Sweden, several hundred fans witnessed Gibraltar mark their debut as a UEFA member by holding
World Cup round-up: King Cristiano!
Portugal faced Sweden in Solna on Tuesday evening (November 19) for their Brazil 2014 second leg play-off final, guarding a precarious 1-0 advantage from the two sides’ first meeting in
Health centre exterior improvements
Portimão mayor Isilda Gomes visited the town’s health centre on Monday, November 18, where she announced construction works to the area that serves as the main entrance and car park.