Portugal’s Democratic Paradox: How A Democracy Confronts The Crisis Of Trust

Portugal occupies a unique position in Europe’s democratic landscape. As a late democracy established just fifty years ago after more than four decades of dictatorship, it finally consolidated its democratic institutions and welfare state...

Does Belgium's small size prevent it from using its new fighter jets?

Belgium has found itself the butt of several jokes online, after various French media outlets reported that the country bought a fleet of F-35 fighter jets that it won't be able to use, because its airspace is too small. The articles all begin...

Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, Department of Municipalities and Transport, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, Aldar Properties and BEEAH to steer leadership summits at Big 5 Global

More than 100 speakers from countries including, Australia, China, Italy, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, The Netherlands, the UAE and the US to share thought leadership and strategic takeaway across four leadership summits Renowned leaders...

Lisbon transport board resigns over deadly funicular crash

The board of Lisbon’s public transport company has resigned in the wake of a report on the funicular crash that killed 16 people, including three Britons. The crash happened when a cable snapped on the 140-year-old Glória tram and a carriage...

Portugal: Fado is ‘most genuine, universal music’ of Lisbon – researcher

Portuguese Fado is “the most genuine and universal music” of Lisbon, says researcher Sérgio Luís de Carvalho in his book “Lisboa Fadista”, drawing an analogy with the fado song “A Casa da Mariquinhas”. “A Casa da Mariquinhas”, by Silva Tavares and...

Replacing the Portuguese rescue model “will be a serious mistake, paid with lives”

The coordinators of 42 Medical Emergency and Resuscitation Vehicles (VMER) and the Rapid Intervention Medical Team (EMIR) from Madeira have issued a warning about the potential dismantling of Portugal’s Integrated Medical Emergency System (SIEM)....

Porto attracts international investors

In a statement, the consultancy firm stated that the city "is experiencing economic and tourism growth, accompanied by demographic changes, but urban space is experiencing limited expansion." This limitation has consequences such as "increasing...

How Do You Make Every Step Count? Buildner Announces Stair Competition Winners and Launches New Edition

Third Prize Winner: Plumb Line Staircase. Image Courtesy of Buildner Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

Ruben Amorim hits back at Sean Dyche claim that he would win more at Man United

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...

Working Worldwide: Offshore Relocation and the New Travel Lifestyle

Moving abroad used to be a big deal. You sold the house, packed everything, said goodbye, and maybe visited home once every couple of years. A one-way decision. But things don’t look like that anymore. Work isn’t tied to one office. Business...

DOGE’s Death Cross & AVAX’s Collapse Push Traders Toward BlockDAG’s Proven $435M Presale

This search naturally leads to BlockDAG (BDAG), a project that has earned attention for its academic and technical foundation. At its core stands Dr. Maurice Herlihy, recipient of the Gödel and Dijkstra prizes, two of the highest honors in...

Technology futurists to converge on Barcelona for Barcelona Deep Tech Summit in November

Thousands of investors, corporations, startups and technology experts from around the globe will convene in Barcelona in November for the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, a three-day summit that promotes science and technology-based entrepreneurship....

Tanks, Drones and Big Guns: Croatia’s €2 Billion Military Makeover!

Croatia’s army is gearing up for its biggest modernisation push in decades, with the green light given for four major defence projects worth almost €2 billion. From cutting-edge anti-drone systems to new tanks, howitzers, and heavy-duty trucks,...

9 Contemporary Artists Conjuring Ghosts

Forget haunted houses—this Halloween, the ghosts are in the galleries. This fall, a couple of standout exhibitions are gathering artworks celebrating the ghost in many forms. At Kunstmuseum Basel, “Ghosts: Visualizing the Supernatural” traces...

Documentary gives voice to Azorean sea women to protect the ocean

“We see more and more women working at sea, developing businesses, providing training, and advancing technological and scientific development. The project ultimately gives a voice to women. Women are naturally caregivers, and it is necessary to...

In Memory: Oct. 30

From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory Robert “Bob” Lund, 74, Florida January 21, 1951 ~ October 09, 2025 Captain Robert “Bob” Lund signed off for the last time on October 9, 2025, completing his final solo flight. The sky was his second...

Scientists at University of Brighton crack the genetic code behind nature’s greatest transformation

Researchers at the University of Brighton have uncovered the molecular secrets behind the caterpillar’s astonishing transformation into a butterfly – offering new hope for conservation and human health. The transformation of the caterpillar into a...

Can Portugal be more by investing in people and simplifying the country?

The words of the head of McKinsey are clear: Portugal can double its GDP by 2040, grow at five percent per year and converge with Europe again. But for this it needs a new collective attitude, a profound and structural change in the way we face...

Inside ‘wild west’ of black market bookies targeting vulnerable punters as fears grow use will soar if betting tax rises

AS a one-time “hyper-prolific fraudster”, Alex Wood is maybe the ideal person to investigate the murky world of black market gambling. The 43-year-old, who advises police forces, the Home Office and major banks, has the con artist’s eye for a...

Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2025 Examines the Technosphere and Human Impact on Earth

Iwan Baan's "Petroleum", at FLUXES. Image © Romullo Baratto Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035135/lisbon-architecture-triennale-2025-examines-the-technosphere-and-human-impact-on-earth Thirty...