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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....
Lisbon-based Bling Energy secures €15 million to accelerate the energy transition in Portugal
EU Startups
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August 4, 2025
Bling Energy, a Portuguese startup focused on the energy transition, has secured an initial investment of €15 million from BlueCrow Capital. This funding will support the company in expanding its subscription service to an additional 3,000...
Alerts issued in Spain, Portugal to fight extreme heat
China Daily Global
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Firefighters battle the flames during the Cerro de los Pinos wildfire in Caceres, Spain, on Monday. CARLOS GIL ANDREU/GETTY IMAGES As extreme heat grips much of Europe, soaring temperatures across Spain and Portugal have forced authorities to...
Alerte canicule extrême au Portugal : feux de forêt ravageurs et mobilisation nationale maximale
HSU Oracle - Arkansas
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August 4, 2025
Je viens d’apprendre une nouvelle alarmante : le Portugal entier est placé en alerte rouge depuis le 3 août 2025. Face à cette canicule historique, je ne peux m’empêcher de partager avec vous la situation critique que traverse ce pays...
Firefighters 'exhausted' on the second day of Portugal's state of alert for wildfires
Euronews
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August 4, 2025
By Euronews Published on 04/08/2025 - 12:22 GMT+2 Portugal has entered the second day of a state of alert due to high temperatures, with 32 active fires and more than 1600 firefighters on the ground. By early Monday morning, the situation...
Why I decided to visit Portugal, and why ‘everyone’ is moving there
The Saratogian - New York
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August 4, 2025
By George Hobica, Tribune News Service “Why is everyone going to Portugal?” my friend Justin asked when I told him I was going there for a visit. People travel for many reasons, but visiting friends and relatives (VFR in industry-speak) is one of...
Manifesta 17 to take place in Coimbra, Portugal
ArtReview
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Berio Molina, Dislocación, 2022 (installation view at Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova, Coimbra, Portugal, during Anozero‘24) ©️ Jorge das Neves/Anozero – Bienal de Coimbra The next edition of Manifesta will take place in Coimbra, Portugal, in 2028....
Climate Insights: Unlocking The New Alpha
The European Financial Review
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August 3, 2025
By Will Kletter In an age where climate change is driving disruption on an unprecedented and having tangible economic impacts, investors can no longer afford to treat climate risk as a mere compliance issue. AI-powered climate modelling is already...
New Portugal-Spain bridge
The Portugal News
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The announcement of the international public tender procedure for the construction of the bridge and its access points was published in the Official Gazette (DR). This is the third time that the municipality of Nisa has launched the tender for the...
Japan sets temperature record, worries mount over rice crops
The Hindu
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August 5, 2025
Japan logged a new heat record on August 5, with the mercury hitting 41.8 degrees C, the weather office said, warning temperatures may rise further still. Temperatures the world over have soared in recent years as climate change creates ever more...
‘B Corp isn’t a badge, it’s a mindset’, says English winery
The Drinks Business
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August 6, 2025
Despite industry headwinds, more EU wineries are embracing B Corp certification as a means to bolster business, writes L M Archer. “The wine industry is facing challenges – from climate change to evolving consumer habits,” says Tamara Roberts, CEO...
Retro tennis meets streetwear cool in this sharp sneaker from a low-key Portuguese brand
T3
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August 4, 2025
A new name in sneaker culture might have just served an ace. Lisbon-based JAK Shoes has dropped fresh colourways of its clean-cut Vantage silhouette, and they’re worthy of attention far beyond the tennis court. Founded on the principles of...
Trina Green Hydrogen shipped its first containerized electrolyser to Porto, Portugal,
Hydrogen Fuel News
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August 4, 2025
First Green Hydrogen Electrolyser Sails into Porto On August 1, 2025, Trina Green Hydrogen, the clean energy arm of China’s Trina Solar, sent its first containerized hydrogen electrolyser system across the sea to Europe. Soon, this module will...
Work at Atacadão – Discover Global Opportunities in Retail
Philippines Lifestyle News
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August 6, 2025
Atacadão is a leading player in the global retail market, offering a wide range of career opportunities across its expansive network. With a focus on growth, inclusion, and employee development, the company provides an ideal environment for those...
New sign by Historic Cow Palace Inn highlights meeting information for local service organizations
The Prowers Journal - Colorado
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August 5, 2025
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Portugal issues high alert for wildfires amid heatwave
The Sun Daily
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August 3, 2025
LISBON: Portugal’s government has declared a high alert for wildfires as a severe heatwave raises fire risks across large parts of the country. The alert, effective from Sunday to Thursday, includes strict measures such as a ban on bonfires,...
Contiocean Environment Tech sets up office in Japan
Seatrade Maritime News
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August 4, 2025
The office in Imabari is part of an implementation of ContiOcean Group's global expansion strategy, and designed to enable deeper collaboration with Japan's shipping industry through localised services and supporting the region's green transition....
Fleet LatAm Summit 2025 Returns to Mexico City
Global Fleet
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August 5, 2025
Spanish Portuguese The Fleet LatAm Summit, the premier event for fleet and mobility leaders in Latin America, returns for its 5th edition to the dynamic city of Mexico City on September 23–24, following the resounding success of last year’s event....
Portuguese government declares high-alert due to high temperatures and fire risk
Euronews
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August 2, 2025
Published on 02/08/2025 - 19:34 GMT+2 Mainland Portugal will enter a state of alert from midnight on Sunday due to the worsening risk of wildfires as a result of "considerably severe hot weather" with maximum temperatures expected to range from 36...
Malta became a desert in 2024
Malta Today
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Malta was officially classified as having “arid” climate conditions in 2023–2024, marking a worrying milestone in the country’s ongoing struggle with drought and water scarcity. According to a new report by the Energy and Water Agency (EWA), the...