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Portugal fights forest fires under state of alert
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Portugal is currently battling several forest fires under a state of alert as a severe heatwave grips southern and northern Europe, local media reported Tuesday. Four major wildfires remain active, especially in northern areas like Vila...
Why Portuguese developers are turning their attention to the Scottish market
The Portugal News
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Q: Christina, after eight years of hosting “Moving to Portugal” events in London – and most recently taking the Show back to Dublin – why have you now decided to launch the show in Edinburgh this November? Christina: The decision to bring the...
Will Portugal authorise new Defensor grape?
The Drinks Business
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August 6, 2025
Planting disease-resistant hybrid grapes is still banned in Portugal, but one region is “breaking the taboo” by pushing for authorisation of the white Defensor variety, db can reveal. It might sound like the name of a nuclear weapon shield, but...
Beyond the briefcase : A Lisbon city tour from an avid traveller's POV
Team-BHP
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August 6, 2025
BHPian SJM1214 recently shared this with other enthusiasts: Back in February, one fine day, I got a call from our HR asking about my availability on a specific date in April. They didn’t tell me where or why—just wanted to know if I was available....
11 of the best parks and gardens in Lisbon
Lonely Planet
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With the sun shining brightly most of the year in Lisbon, public gardens, urban parks and picturesque squares are the place to be for people-watching and getting into the rhythm of the city. From slightly under-the-radar parks and gated romantic...
Introducing ME Lisbon: The Capital’s First Luxury Lifestyle Hotel
Breaking Travel News
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August 6, 2025
ME Lisbon marks the brand’s bold debut in Portugal, located at Marquês de Pombal, one of Lisbon’s most iconic and vibrant addresses Wellness and gastronomy take centre stage, with indulgent treatments available at KORPO spa and the launch of two...
Trip.com Group’s Tourism Innovation Awards Celebrate Immersive, Sustainable & Culture-Rich Travel
Breaking Travel News
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August 6, 2025
Trip.com Group have announced the final winners of its Tourism Innovation Awards, recognising trailblazing projects that are driving tourism growth globally. From sustainability-driven design to immersive technology and cultural heritage, the...
Victims of Ukraine war to holiday in Portugal
The Portugal News
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The project "Children of Heroes – Warmed by Sun and Love" is promoted by the Association of Ukrainians in Portugal, the Association of Ukrainian Women in Portugal, and the Benfica Parish Council, with logistical and financial support from the...
Portuguese to unveil world's lightest glass wine bottle
The Portugal News
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"The 260-gram wine bottle, which will be on display at the Portuguese Pavilion, represents a milestone in innovation and sustainability," and is the world's lightest glass wine bottle, "made with up to 80% recycled glass," according to information...
Portugal Battles Wildfires as Heatwave Persists
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Portugal remains on high alert as firefighters struggle to contain multiple active wildfires, while extreme weather continues to grip regions across southern and northern Europe, according to local media reports on Tuesday. In northern...
Travel Alert for Portugal: High Risk of Wildfires
MoldovaLive
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August 5, 2025
The Republic of Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel alert for Portugal due to the heightened risk of wildfires caused by severe weather conditions. The alert remains in effect until August 7. The Ministry informed Moldovan...
Portugal: A Rising Hub for Global Tech
The Portugal News
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Portugal continues to attract the attention of global technology companies looking for talent, innovation, and strategic growth. The latest company to bet on the country’s growing reputation as a tech and R&D hub is Cyncly, a global leader in...
Red weather warning continues
The Portugal News
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According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the northernmost districts of mainland Portugal—Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Vila Real, and Bragança—are under a red warning today, for the second consecutive day, due to...
Authorities issue heat wave warning for Portugal
The Portugal News
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In a joint statement, the Directorate-General for Health (DGS), the Executive Board of the SNS (DE-SNS), and the National Institute of Health Doctor Ricardo Jorge (INSA) warn of the impacts of continued high temperatures on the population's health...
Spain weather maps turn volcanic red as 41C scorcher to hit in hours - 15 hottest cities
Daily Express
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August 5, 2025
A scorching heatwave with temperatures up to 41C is to smash into Spain in just hours. Weather maps generated by WXCharts on August 5 show the Iberian peninsula turning volcanic red and a whopping 15 Spanish cities reaching blistering...
Hot weather set to return as Met Office gives verdict for rest of August
NorthWalesLive
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August 5, 2025
A plume of warm air is poised to flood the UK from next week, pushing up the mercury. Following a stormy start to August, temperatures could rise to the high 20s in England with some of this heat making its way to Wales. This could be the start of...
Spanish lead Portuguese hotel investment
The Portugal News
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Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, the Portuguese market continues to attract high-net-worth private investors, particularly Spanish family groups that see Portugal as a stable market with high appreciation...
Europe braces for a new Heat Dome, Heatwave brings back 40s °C across France, Italy, and the Balkans
Severe Weather Europe
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August 5, 2025
After a couple of weeks with cooler temperatures across parts of Europe, the heat dome is back this week. While the heatwave over Scandinavia finally vanishes, it will intensify across western, central, southern, and eastern Europe late this week....
Portugal High-Speed Rail Projects Gets Green Light
Newsweek
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August 4, 2025
Work can begin on the first high-speed railway system in Portugal after the project received backing from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The bank announced its first grant of 875 million euros (just over $1 billion) last Tuesday. Newsweek has...
Portugal Advances in Renewable Innovation
The Portugal News
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Backed by a €40 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund, the Swedish clean energy company CorPower Ocean will develop VianaWave, a pre-commercial 10 MW wave energy park to be installed off the coast of Viana do Castelo. This initiative...