Portugal in post-war Europe
The post-war world saw a process of European integration, from which Prime Minister Salazar realised that Portugal could not be excluded. This realisation was no dramatic conversion for him, but
Icon of revolution posthumously decorated Officer of Order of Liberty
Celeste Caeiro “died alone waiting for an x-ray in hospital” President Marcelo has posthumously decorated Celeste Caeiro today, honouring the woman who inadvertently made the carnation the symbol of the
Lost and found
I must admit that I love everything that is mutually contradictory. Like oxymorons. What do I mean by that? Well, if two things completely negate each other so that if
Protecting your property from wildfires – Fuel management – Part 2
Last month, “Part 1” of our two-part feature covered the protection of the building itself during rural fires, ensuring flames cannot pass through gaps in roofs and windows for example,
A Year in Monchique 2 – Changing environments – November 2018
An inescapable truth is that, as we grow older, we change physically. But perhaps as we navigate through those years, we also change, to some degree, who we are. As
The future of Portugal and the world, slanted
“I have Portugal down as a great place from and in which to experience, even enjoy, this spectacle“ I chanced upon an intriguing cartoon strip this week: one featuring the
TEDx Marvila – The Art of Being Human, an event marked by electric energy and ideas
Marvila is one of Lisbon’s fastest-growing new neighbourhoods On Saturday, March 1, an amazing and inspirational happening took place in the Lisbon district of Marvila in a former 18th century
Lithium – “The Sacrifice Zone”
The “little people” are without financial resources – only determination to preserve their historic way of life In mid-2023, an academic paper titled “Anticipating lithium extraction in northern Portugal: A
Unveiling prehistoric burials at Quinta dos Poços, Lagoa
The site was the focus of an archaeological investigation during the development of a golf course On Tuesday, March 11, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures,
Restoring old gems
My excitement grew as I approached the historic town of Moimenta da Beira, in the Viseu district, looking for a 16th century ‘Convento’. The owner of this historic property had