Lisbon funicular crash caused by faulty cable

The Glória funicular accident, which occurred on September 3, resulted in 16 deaths and around two dozen injuries, including Portuguese and foreign nationals of various nationalities. In the preliminary accident report, the Aircraft and Railway...

URI on finalist team of National Science Foundation in Regional Innovation Engines competition

Photo, top: Fiber optics – At the heart of the NSPIRE strategy is mobilizing technological innovation like that found at URI; here Alexandra Runyan ’23, a former URI ocean engineering graduate student, views the seafloor in real time using a novel...

Barcelona Deep Tech Summit 2025: Shaping a Better Future Through Innovation

The Barcelona Deep Tech Summit (BDTS), promoted by Barcelona Activa, will hold its fourth edition from November 4 to 6 with a clear theme: ‘Deep tech for a better future’. The event aims to become the benchmark congress for the sector in Southern...

Scientists destroy cancer cells with LED light and tin nanoflakes

A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto have created a new way to target cancer—tin-based nanomaterials combined with near-infrared light. Their work has the potential to result in less toxic, cheaper...

Lisbon funicular accident linked to uncertified cable, maintenance failures

LISBON, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- An uncertified cable and accumulated maintenance failures caused the Sept. 3 Gloria funicular accident that killed 16 people, according to a report released Monday by the Aircraft and Railway Accident Prevention and...

Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings

A preliminary report into last month's funicular crash in Lisbon that killed 16 people has detailed a litany of failings. Portugal's Air and Rail Accident Investigations Bureau said an underground cable - which acted as a counterweight between two...

Co-founder exit, tech team collapse: Inside Lidya’s final months before shutdown

Lidya, the Nigerian digital lender that once promised to transform SME financing, the final act played out not in boardrooms or investor calls, but in unpaid salaries, silent codebases, and a string of high-profile departures. BusinessDay learnt...

Scientists Create LED Light That Kills Cancer Cells Without Harming Healthy Ones

Scientists have developed a promising cancer therapy that uses LED light and ultra-thin flakes of tin to eliminate cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue. Unlike traditional chemotherapy and other invasive treatments, this new method avoids...

Robots invading Lisbon!

This free exhibition will introduce the public to robots, offering a unique experience of human-machine interaction. Among the attractions, visitors will find: • A functional humanoid robot, capable of walking, running, waving, and shaking hands;...

Lisbon cable cars ordered out of service after deadly crash: report

An official inquiry on Monday urged that all Lisbon cable cars remain suspended for urgent safety modifications following a deadly September crash blamed on a faulty cable. The Sept. 3 crash when the funicular came off the rails and hurtled into a...

Portugal's doors 'wide open' as Türkiye eyes $75B infrastructure boom

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat on Monday highlighted significant opportunities as Portugal plans to invest billions of dollars in new infrastructure projects, with the southern European country saying its doors are "wide open" to Turkish firms. Bolat's...

Beyond real estate: New business investment pathways for the Portuguese Golden Visa

Steady residency planning works best with calm structure. Many seekers now look beyond property toward productive business routes that build value over time. Clear criteria help you compare options while staying aligned with program rules. This...

The Mill Adventure secures certification in Portugal to continue expansion across Europe

Technology-focused platform provider The Mill Adventure has expanded its reach in regulated markets across Europe by passing its platform homologation in Portugal. The Portuguese homologation of The Mill Adventure platform was conducted as part of...

Lisbon Funicular Crash Probe To Publish First Report

An investigation into the Lisbon funicular crash will publish its first report on Monday into the causes of the derailment, which killed 16 people in early September. The accident, which saw the picture-postcard 19th-century Gloria tramway hurtle...

Portuguese Universities Reaching for the Stars

Their role goes far beyond teaching, as they are now key players in research, innovation, and international collaboration. The latest example comes from the Instituto Superior Técnico, which has joined a European consortium to tackle one of the...

Indonesia To Include Portuguese As Priority Language In Education System

Jakarta: Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday announced a policy plan to include Portuguese as a priority language in the Indonesian education system. The decision was announced as Indonesia and Brazil concluded the signing of four...

Book | Translating from the Portuguese: A Life Translated | By Elizabeth Lowe – Editor’s Note

Posted on 23 October 2025. Elizabeth Lowe charts her journey to becoming a translator through a series of vignettes relating her life as a “third-culture kid” and living and working abroad in a kaleidoscope of cultures and languages. She lived in...

Rainy Days in Portugal: How Expats and Tourists Stay Entertained Indoors

Digital Pastimes for a Cozy Day In For those who prefer to stay warm and dry, tech-savvy options provide hours of engagement without leaving the house. Online platforms have become a go-to for both locals and newcomers when the rain sets in. One...

New Trends in 2025 Attracting Digital Nomads in Portugal

Digital nomads choose Portugal as their new home because the country offers benefits which extend past its attractive weather conditions. The nation offers reliable internet services, flexible work settings and affordable housing costs that...

New Lampion Stealer Uses ClickFix Attack to Silently Steal Login Credentials

Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign leveraging the Lampion banking trojan, a malware strain that has operated since 2019 with a renewed focus on Portuguese financial institutions. The threat actor group behind these operations has...