Microsoft announces €8.6 billion investment in Sines data centre
Microsoft is investing $10 billion (around €8.6 billion) in the Sines data centre, the technology company’s president, Brad Smith, who is in Portugal for the Web Summit, told Negócios. “We’re
Popping corks!
So, in homage to the season and that lovable hiss or “pop” from a bottle of sparkling being opened, or the light pop of the cork exiting the still wine
Portuguese music of the 20th century – a synopsis
Welcome news for admirers of Joly Braga Santos (JBS) is that Toccata Classics will release, on December 5, a box set of three CDs which, in 200 minutes, provide a
Breathing room
The thing is, I had to undergo a lung lobectomy, a phrase I could not spell, let alone pronounce, a few months ago. Though it sounded oddly elegant, almost like
Pomegranate passion: recipes, benefits and ancient roots
For example, in Ancient Greece, pomegranate symbolised life, fertility, sanctity, and vitality. In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was known as the ‘fruit of the dead’, featuring prominently in the Myth
Track your progress!
For a columnist who likes to ponder and record, these are not only excellent conditions for reflection, they bring with them thoughts of life’s winter – offering a trick or
Crossing EU borders: the Exit/Entry System (EES) and British expatriates
By tracking everyone who enters and leaves the Schengen area, the system will flag anyone who overstays the 90-day limit, misuses visa-free travel or uses fake identities. Tax authorities will
Hyundai – Chucking, zipping and nipping
The Hyundai Motor Company – that is the Hyundai and Kia brands – are South Korea’s third largest business conglomerate and were the world’s third largest car maker by sales
A Poem for All Souls Day – November 2
Surreptitiously, the gentle rain of tears that fallsUpon my soul eases a sentient painWhich has no earthly gainAnd clears the clot that was my brainUntil the day before my yesteryear.
Do not underestimate the benefits of a good walk
Nowadays, most people do not reach the daily level of physical activity recommended for good health. It is advised to walk at a moderate pace for about 30 minutes a