Coimbra researchers investigating lithium-free electric batteries
Aiming to make batteries ‘safer’ and ‘democratise electricity’ Researchers from the University of Coimbra (UC) have developed a project for a new generation of batteries that could be safer and
Drug traffickers flee country thanks to judicial strike
Four out of eight foreigners arrested ‘red handed’ have escaped justice “What everyone feared ended up happening”, writes Correio da Manhã, regarding the judicial ‘hitch’ that freed a number of
Government to review law on gas levy being passed on to consumers
Law involves tax on occupation of subsoil Portugal’s new centre right government is to review the current law underpinning the Subsoil Occupation Tax (TOS). According to Lusa, this tax is
Balloon death in Alqueva: PJ police investigate
Questions centre on ‘conflicting reports’ PJ police are investigating a “mysterious death” linked to a hot air balloon trip over the Alqueva reservoir. According to the girlfriend of the 55-man-who
Algarve farmers demand same water cuts for all
Farmers defend a 15% cut for all sectors Farmers in the Algarve are calling for a change to the water cuts that were imposed by the previous Socialist government, warning
Ria Formosa Natural Park turns 46
The nature reserve’s anniversary will be marked on May 4 with an open day offering activities for the whole community. The Ria Formosa Natural Park (PNRF) turns 46 and will
Defence minister rules out return to compulsory military service
But suggests it could be offered to young offenders… Nuno Melo, Portugal’s new minister of National Defence has admitted that “today there are no political conditions” to re-impose compulsory military
Colonial ‘reparations’? “Not on our watch”, says government
Portugal’s new government responds to President’s comments Portugal’s fledgling centre-right government has reacted today to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s controversial statements on what he believes is a duty of reparation
FlixBus: Albufeira and Faro with direct routes to Lisbon Airport
The low-cost bus company announced three new direct routes in the Algarve, connecting Faro, Gago Coutinho Airport, and Albufeira to Lisbon Airport. FlixBus announced that it is now possible to
Algarve Tourism Region closes 2023 with balance just shy of €1M
The 2023 accounts of the Algarve Tourism Region (RTA) were unanimously approved by the General Assembly on Monday, showing a positive balance of €991,000. In a statement, the president of