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Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, says study
BRUSSELS — An estimated 1,500 people across 12 European cities were killed by human-caused climate change during the latest heatwave, a quickfire study has found. Burning fossil fuels has made heatwaves up to 4°C hotter in Europe, tripling the...

Innovative climate solutions in Europe: interactive map
Read more in the collection of publications about climate on YEP News — a news aggregator from “European Perspective” that brings together the best journalism from all over Europe in your language. Over the next decade, according to scientists’...

Portugal receives blue seal for sardine fishing
“This recognition is proof of the commitment of Portuguese fishermen to good environmental practices, responsible management of marine resources and respect for ecosystems”, the ministry stressed in a note sent to the Lusa news agency. The MSC...

Lisbon moves forward on zoning code revision
Councilwoman Melissa Hiner discusses the process of issuing high grass notices in the village. (Photo by Stephanie Elverd) LISBON — The long-proposed revamping of Lisbon’s zoning code took a step forward on Tuesday as village council passed an...

Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, first ever rapid study finds
An estimated 1,500 people across 12 European cities were killed by human-caused climate change during the latest heatwave, a quickfire study has found. Burning fossil fuels has made heatwaves up to 4°C hotter in Europe, tripling the number of...

Ghana considers partnership with Portugal’s national airline for new flag carrier
Government is considering a partnership with Portugal’s national airline in its efforts to launch a new national carrier, President John Mahama has revealed. Speaking at the Jubilee House while receiving the credentials of Portugal’s new...

Al Jazeera Wrongly Hypes a Climate Connection to Recent European Heatwaves
A recent article at Al Jazeera, titled “Wildfire risks as climate change fuels extreme heatwave in Southern Europe,” claims that recent heatwaves in parts of southern Europe are due to climate change, which the publication says is making them more...

Sustainability in hospitality: a profitable imperative
Sustainability in hospitality is no longer optional; it is a core strategy for long-term profitability. Hotels implementing sustainable practices are not only reducing environmental risks but also improving operational efficiency. This article...

Spain weather maps turn volcanic red - full list of July dates where temperatures are 40C
Spain is not about to see a let-up in the extremely high temperatures it has been facing for the past few weeks any time soon, as temperatures for much of the rest of July will remain scorching. Just a few weeks after the popular holiday country...

Iberis Capital acquires majority stake in Dourogás GNV in Portugal
Over €30 million investment to scale biomethane-powered transport infrastructure, with Dourogás management remaining onboard.Private equity firm Iberis Capital has acquired a majority stake in Dourogás GNV, the vehicular natural gas division of...

Beyond the Douro: the Portuguese wine regions gaining a foothold
Lesser-known winemaking regions in Portugal are opening the door to new consumers and unexplored markets, writes Gabriel Stone. Like a great wave off the Nazaré shore, Portuguese wine appears to have thrilling momentum right now. Despite the lack...

Turkish Student Wins in Portugal with AI Travel Guide
(MENAFN) A Turkish undergraduate specializing in computer engineering has secured the top award at a prestigious international technology gathering in Portugal, thanks to an artificial intelligence-based travel companion application inspired by...

Europe Facing Earlier, Stronger Heatwaves: Climate Scientist
(MENAFN- IANS) Brussels, July 10 (IANS) Europe is experiencing earlier and more intense heatwaves due to ongoing climate change, a senior scientist at the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has said. The agency released a monthly...

DJ Maphorisa lands in Portimão, Portugal ahead of 2025 Afronation festival
DJ Maphorisa is out in Portugal, enjoying the warm weather ahead of his upcoming gig The DJ/ producer is set to perform at the Afronation festival along with several local stars Fans raved after seeing Porry's latest gig guide, impressed by the...

Silverstone’s HVO roll-out and Lisbon’s city-wide reusable cup system: The sustainability success stories of the week
Here, edie rounds up five positive sustainability stories from this week. Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key...

Portugal Test 'to be taken very seriously' - Tucker
"We're here to win two games and they're going to provide a different challenge to Georgia and a significant one with the heat on top of that. "They're coached by Simon Mannix, who is a serious operator, so it is going to be a very tough game, and...

UK weather: Temperatures soar above 30C as 'pressure cooker' conditions push Britain towards record heatwave
A "pressure cooker" of blazing sunshine, tumbling ‘foehn’ winds and simmering sea waters will push parts of the country into a record heatwave. Britain is about to boil in the third blowtorch blast of summer with thermometers widely about to...

Portugal records 284 excess deaths during heatwave as wildfires rage across Europe
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 08/07/2025 - 15:33 GMT+2 Portugal has recorded 284 deaths during the ongoing heatwave, the country's Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has said. According to preliminary data from the DGS,...

Portugal holidaymakers given 'dangerous and unpredictable' warning
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:57, 08 Jul 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Portugal this summer have been warned that the country is now in an environmentally more dangerous period. According to advice from the Foreign Office, Portugal is...

Milwaukee residents share feedback on planned Walnut - Lisbon protected bike lane project
MILWAUKEE — Residents in Milwaukee are sharing feedback on a federally funded project that aims to add protected bike lanes along Walnut/Lisbon streets between 20th and 40th streets. It's called the Walnut - Lisbon Protected Bike Lane project. The...