Study shows Australian wasp can safely control acacia spread
Study has already released wasps âin various locations along Portuguese coastlineâ A study led by the University of Coimbra has confirmed the ecological safety of the first biological control agent
Second small plane in two days crashes close to aerodrome
Two people on board ânot seriously injuredâ A second small plane has crashed today, this time near the aerodrome in Cernache, Coimbra. Emergency services have been mobilised, but everything points
Coimbra researchers produce algae-based products to fight Covid-19
The University of Coimbraâs Faculty of Science and Technology (FCTUC) has announced that its researchers are developing several natural products based on algae that are effective in combating the “SARS-CoV-2”
Coimbra hopes to be international tech innovation hub
Coimbra City Council wants to position the municipality as a centre for technological innovation, nationally and internationally, by bringing together its main assets in terms of innovation. The aim is
Body of young man who âfled policeâ recovered from Mondego river
The body of a young man has been recovered from the Mondego river in Coimbra this morning, after he reportedly jumped in to the river to flee PSP police. This
Portugalâs largest motorway operator on trial for 2016 road collapse
Brisa, another company in group, four directors accused of ignoring prior warnings Portugal’s largest motorway operator, Brisa, another company in the group, as well as four directors, will stand trial
Man found dead after 12-hour wait in Coimbra Hospital A&E
Family considering filing complaint A 66-year-old man was found dead in the A&E department of Coimbra University Hospital (HUC) after waiting for more than 12 hours to be attended. The
34-year-old in coma after being violently beaten in bar area in Coimbra
A 34-year-old man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after being found unconscious near a bar area of Praça da RepĂșblica, Coimbra. According to reports, the man
Coimbra university develops âclam treatmentâ to remove drugs from wastewater
Treatment also settles quandary over âhow to combat Asian clamsâ Researchers from the University of Coimbra (UC) have developed an innovative treatment that uses the biofiltration of the Asian clam
Israeli company Busway wins Coimbra bus franchise
Busway, a subsidiary of the Israeli group Afifi, has won the tender for public road transport in the Coimbra Region Intermunicipal Community, the executive secretary of the community told Lusa