University of Coimbra creates Masters course for Chinese wanting to teach Portuguese
The University of Foreign Studies in Canton is creating a Masterâs degree powered by Coimbra University to empower Chinese graduates who want to become teachers of Portuguese. The two-year course
Houdini murderer eludes justice for second time
An incredibly resourceful escape artist has eluded Portuguese justice for a second time, going on the run in Guinea-Bissau clearly determined not to return to face a 13-year jail sentence
Coimbraâs Euromillionaires to launch social programme and create employment
A Coimbra husband and wife who have just won a staggering âŹ163 million jackpot say they want to launch a social programme and create employment. The winning pair, who has
Cult seriesâ TV massacre prompts copycat attack by 14-year-old in Coimbra
A level-headed school principal disarmed a 14-year-old boy carrying a loaded revolver to class in Coimbra yesterday, telling reporters afterwards: âI never believed he would shoot.â The youngster in front
Cancer support
The Ministry of Health has announced that it will be investing âŹ40 million this year in the treatment of cancer patients at the oncology hospitals (IPO) of Lisbon, Porto and
Dental whizz-kids create new technique to combat bone loss in jaws
Science || Portuguese scientists have come up with a new technique that should leave everyone smiling. Devised to combat the kind of bone loss in jaws that cause teeth to
Fourth prisoner found hanging
A 36-year-old prisoner serving 10 years in Coimbra jail for theft has been the fourth prisoner to be found hanging in his cell in the last three months. All the
Portugalâs third largest grotto now open to visitors
Speleology || Itâs not your everyday tourist trip, but it will definitely appeal to thrill-seekers with a love of science and the unknown. The Soprador do Carvalho is Portugalâs third
Prison outbreak in Coimbra
An outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting left 38 inmates in need of medical attention at Coimbra prison on Saturday, July 12. Most of those affected were treated by INEM medical
University researcher creates Portugalâs first âvirtual poetâ
Computers have become literary genius and are now âwritingâ poetry, thanks to Coimbra University researcher Hugo Gonçalo Oliveira who has created Portugalâs first virtual poet. âPoeTryMeâ is a computer programme