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UK founders are building their empires in Portugal
Euro Weekly News
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July 8, 2025
Porto’s charm meets real business growth. Credit: Irina Petrichei from Pexels via Canva.com A British AI firm, Humanotion, has picked Portugal for its new European headquarters. It is setting up shop in Porto, building an AI research centre...
EU-funded REDI4Heat project boosts role of heating in national climate and energy plans
Renewable Energy Magazine
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Measures that will encourage renewable heat, such as the support of direct heat production from renewable systems, local heating and cooling plans, and thermal energy as a service, are now referenced in Greece and Portugal’s national energy and...
First five star hotel coming to Portuguese city
The Portugal News
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“The expected completion date is summer 2027”, José Frazão, owner of the “Hotel Lis” brand, told Lusa news agency. He has a hotel unit in Batalha and two in Lisbon, one of which is being completed and is expected to start operating in September....
Britain preparing for blackouts on the scale of power cuts seen in Spain and Portugal, resilience plan reveals
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Their Portuguese pastries sell out fast. At Lusa Bakery, they’re worth the drive
Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Food After shutting its Hintonburg and Gatineau locations, the bakery opened this spring in a Hazeldean Road mall. Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read Andre Esteves and his father Manuel...
Lisbon introduces citywide reusable cup scheme
Packaging Gateway
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July 2, 2025
Lisbon has reportedly emerged as the first European capital to launch a comprehensive reusable cup programme supported by a local deposit-return framework. The project, a partnership between Lisbon’s municipality, TOMRA, and Portugal’s...
Portuguese Company Altri Makes Move Into Textiles With Hugo Boss and Mas Holding
The MDS
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July 3, 2025
The Portuguese group Altri, dedicated to the production of cellulosic-based fibers, continues its incursion into the textile sector with the recent acquisition of AeoniQ, from the HeiQ group, specialized in the production of sustainable cellulosic...
Lisbon mayor talks countywide building department during commissioners meeting
The Review - Ohio
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LISBON — Lisbon Mayor Peter Wilson talked to Columbiana County commissioners Wednesday about establishing a countywide building department. Wilson pointed out how the cities of Salem and Columbiana and the village of Leetonia all use Elevate...
Portugal: TotalEnergies sells 50% of renewables portfolio for €178.5M
Macau Business
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July 3, 2025
TotalEnergies has completed the sale of 50% of a portfolio of renewable assets in Portugal, comprising wind, solar and hydroelectric power plants, to a Japanese consortium for €178.5 million, the company announced on Wednesday. The transaction,...
Fargo Standard publication area records 5 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024
Fargo Standard - North Dakota
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July 7, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...
"With a forecast of 20 tons for 2025, the blueberry from Brittany is gaining ground"
Fresh Plaza
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July 16, 2025
Initiated in 2020, the cultivation of blueberries in Brittany by Prince de Bretagne producers is entering a new phase of development. From the second half of July, the first tubs of blueberries will be appearing on the shelves, to the delight of...
Portugal in the spotlight: Europe’s rising tech star
Tech.eu
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July 3, 2025
TEKEVER Amount raised in 2024: €70M TEKEVER is a technology company specialising in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), satellite communications, and AI-driven surveillance solutions. The company offers integrated "Intelligence-as-a-Service" platforms...
Portugal: Industrial output growth improves in May
FocusEconomics
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July 1, 2025
Latest reading: Industrial output rose 1.9% in month-on-month seasonally adjusted terms in May, which was above April’s 1.3% increase. May’s rise was largely due to faster growth in manufacturing output plus mining and quarrying. In contrast,...
‘The Luminous Life’ Review: A Breezy and Melancholic Portrait of a Portuguese Zoomer Looking for Love, Plus a Steady Job
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 7, 2025
Films about 20-something characters drifting aimlessly through life have a tendency to drift themselves, but that can also be part of their charm. Not every movie needs to be a nail-biter, and not every plot needs to be engineered like a Maserati....
Lisbon Gears Up for a Summer and Autumn of Music, Film and Gaming Festivals
Breaking Travel News
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July 2, 2025
Lisbon is gearing up for a summer and autumn packed with music, film, gaming and cultural festivals. From high-energy concerts and open-air cinema to cutting-edge gaming events and world-class opera, there’s something for every traveller. Here’s...
Portugal’s Record Heat Sparks Tsunami-Like Clouds
Asume Tech
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July 2, 2025
A dark, tsunami-like cloud formation swept across northern and central Portugal, coinciding with record-breaking heat that gripped the nation. This alarming weather phenomenon struck as temperatures soared, raising urgent questions about climate...
Altri SGPS acquires controlling stake in AeoniQ to scale green fibre production
Yahoo Finance
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The investment by Altri, which includes a capital increase, is aimed at developing commercial-scale production capacity for AeoniQ, aligning with its strategy to diversify into high-value, environmentally friendly cellulosic applications. This...
“Portugal chose not to play Ronaldo” - Former IPL star’s scathing attack on India for resting Jasprit Bumrah in ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Former South African pacer Dale Steyn slammed Team India for resting Jasprit Bumrah in the crucial second Test against England at Edgbaston. The 31-year-old bowled almost 44 overs in India's opening Test defeat at Leeds, prompting management to...
COP30 Construction in Belém Uncovers Archaeological Treasures
Folha de Sao Paulo
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July 7, 2025
Construction work for COP30, set to take place in November in Belém, has uncovered remarkable archaeological treasures. Among the finds are a 19th-century boat, underground galleries, retaining walls, Indigenous and Afro-Brazilian ceramics,...
World Aviation Festival reveals line-up of chief exec speakers for Lisbon 2025
Aviation Business News
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July 7, 2025
Annual trade event World Aviation Festival has unveiled some of the headline speakers line-up for this year’s three-day event in Lisbon. WAF returns to the Portuguese capital from Amsterdam and will take place from October 7-9. Among the aviation...