Young Activists Sue 32 Nations Over Climate Change

By admin September 27, 2023 No comment

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Claudia Duarte Agostinho vividly recalls the fear she felt during the devastating heatwave and wildfires that swept through Portugal in 2017, claiming over 100 lives. The trauma of those wildfires left her and her siblings anxious about their future. Claudia, aged 24, her brother Martim, aged 20, and her 11-year-old sister Mariana are among a […]

Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

By admin August 8, 2023 No comment

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Amidst soaring temperatures, firefighters in Portugal are working diligently to contain wildfires that have spread across thousands of hectares. An overnight effort near Odemira involved around 800 personnel, leading to the evacuation of over 1,400 individuals. Tragically, nine firefighters have sustained injuries during the firefighting operations. The Iberian Peninsula

Pope Holds Meeting with Clerical Sexual Abuse Survivors in Portugal

By admin August 3, 2023 No comment

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During his five-day visit to Portugal, Pope Francis held a private meeting with victims of clerical sexual abuse. The Vatican described the gathering, which took place on Wednesday, as an occasion of intense listening. A recent report revealed that at least 4,815 children in Portugal had suffered abuse, and the Church had attempted to systematically […]

Over 40 People Killed in Devastating Mediterranean Wildfires

By admin July 26, 2023 No comment

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A deadly wave of Mediterranean wildfires has resulted in over 40 deaths and forced thousands to evacuate in Algeria, Italy, and Greece. The situation remains dire as high temperatures and dry conditions persist, making firefighting efforts challenging. The island of Rhodes has declared a state of emergency, and other regions, including Corfu, Evia, Sicily, and […]

Pope Francis, 86, to have abdominal surgery

By admin June 7, 2023 No comment

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Pope Francis is scheduled to undergo abdominal surgery for a hernia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The Vatican has stated that he is expected to remain in the hospital for several days to recover from the operation. The hernia has been causing recurrent and worsening symptoms, leading to the decision for surgical intervention. […]

Lisbon stabbing: Two women killed at Ismaili Muslim centre

By admin March 28, 2023 No comment

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At a mosque in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, two women were fatally stabbed. The Ismaili Center on Avenida Lusada was the scene of the assault. Police shot the guy in the leg while he was in possession of a big knife. After being detained, he was brought to the hospital. It’s unclear why the attack […]

Bobi breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever

By admin February 3, 2023 No comment

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Guinness World Records has crowned a 30-year-old Portuguese dog as the world’s oldest canine, breaking a record that had stood for a century. Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed with a 12- to 14-year lifespan on average. Australia’s Bluey, who passed away in 1939 at the age of 29 years and 5 months, […]

Legendary surfer Márcio Freire, known as “Mad Dogs,” killed in Portugal’s massive waves

By admin January 6, 2023 No comment

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Márcio Freire, a legend of Brazilian surfing, passed away while riding the massive waves in Nazaré, off the coast of Portugal. On Thursday, the 47-year-old injured himself while practicing. In the 2016 documentary Mad Dogs about an attempt to ride Hawaii’s enormous “Jaws” wave, Freire was one of three pioneering Brazilian surfers featured. In order

Europe heatwave: Thousands escape wildfires in France, Spain and Greece

By admin July 15, 2022 No comment

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As fires are driven up by strong winds and tinder-dry conditions in various nations in Europe, residents and vacationers have left towns and villages in France. In the past few days, more than 10,000 people have been compelled to leave the south-western Gironde region. In Portugal and Spain, where temperatures have soared beyond 40C, dozens […]

Two killed in train accident in Portugal

By admin August 1, 2020 No comment

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At least two have been killed and over 30 others have been injured in a train accident in Coimbra, which is a popular district in the European country of Portugal. The accident has happened at around 15:30. The crashed train is one of the fastest train operating in the country. There were as many as […]