10 November 2023
By Len Port The dissolution of the Portuguese government following the resignation of Prime Minister António Costa is not expected until mid-January. According to the latest reports, the speaker of parliament said on Friday that parliament would “continue to scrutinize” the Socialist government until it is dissolved. Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has called […]
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08 November 2023
Terceira Island, in the Azores, has been chosen to host the first analogous space mission to Mars, in Gruta do Natal or Nativity Grotto. This initiative aims to replicate the extraterrestrial challenges faced by astronauts on the Moon, paving the way for future manned missions to Mars. A team of seven astronauts, including three women, […]
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08 November 2023
The Portuguese Literary & Cultural Studies (PLCS) journal has announced a call for papers on the theme of “A música popular no mundo lusófono: política, história e mudança social” or “Popular Music in the Lusophone World: Politics, History, and Social Change”. From protests against military dictatorships and the denunciation of various social issues, popular music in the […]
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07 November 2023
By Len Port António Costa has resigned as Portugal’s prime minister amid suspicions of corruption in his administration’s handling of lithium mining and hydrogen projects. Mr. Costa announced his resignation on Tuesday in a televised statement just hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff over the corruption allegations. “The duties of the prime minister […]
05 November 2023
Azores Airlines, the flagship carrier of the Azores, is set to introduce new destinations in 2024, enhancing its current 11 operations in North America and various European cities. CEO Teresa Gonçalves announced the expansion, emphasizing its benefits for Azores-based passengers and connecting travelers. The airline plans to introduce transatlantic flights from Ponta Delgada, Funchal, and […]
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31 October 2023
An artificial intelligence review of strange footprints and circular patterns on the roof of a home in Portugal agrees that it is baffling to the homeowner and others who have looked into the mystery. The imprints were discovered by Odilia Marques Fernandes on a flat portion of the roof she had installed a year ago […]
