30 January 2024
By Len Port Wind farms in Portugal are continuing to break records with more energy being generated on January 16 than on the previous all-time record day, October 17, 2023. The energy produced from wind on January 16 accounted for 63% of Portugal’s total electricity needs, according to REN, the national grid operator. On the […]
25 January 2024
The Portuguese passport was ranked 4th in the world, according to the latest release by the Henley Passport Index (HPI), allowing visa-free access to 191 destinations worldwide without needing a tourist visa. Portugal shares the ranking with Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and the United Kingdom, while Greece, Malta and Switzerland ranked 5th. Last year, the London-based […]
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23 January 2024
The exact birth date of Luís Vaz de Camões, the author of Os Lusíadas, (The Lusiads), is not definitively known. Still, it is believed he was born on January 23, 1524, which marks a yearlong national celebration of his 500th anniversary. Camões is widely regarded as the greatest poet of the Portuguese language, best known […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World
15 January 2024
The Prehistoric Rock Art of Portugal presents significant interpretive perspectives in Portuguese rock art research and offers an excellent representation of core rock art areas, along with current thinking and interpretations. The various chapters deliver a personal approach to the many issues, themes and approaches that are embedded within the rock art of the outpost of […]
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14 January 2024
Portugal, situated at the westernmost edge of Europe, stands as one of the oldest sovereign states on the continent, adorned with a rich history and captivating architecture shaped by centuries of invasions. With a population of 10,291,027 and covering an area of 92,212 km2, Portugal is not just a land of cultural richness but also […]
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10 January 2024
Portugal is forging ahead with phasing out fossil fuels to help save the planet from global warming. Thanks to strong winds, plenty of bright sunshine, and even lots of rain in parts of the country, Portugal is in the forefront of expanding the use of renewable sources to produce electricity. The United Nations COP28 summit […]
