Seahorses released in Ria Formosa to halt population decline

SEAHORSES RELEASED IN RIA FORMOSA TO HALT POPULATION DECLINEThe animals were released in one of the two sanctuary areas recently created in the estuary, between Faro and Olhão, where artificial reefs were placed that recreate their natural habitat, so that they can settle there.

EDP is recognised as the world's most sustainable electric utility

EDP IS RECOGNISED AS THE WORLD'S MOST SUSTAINABLE ELECTRIC UTILITYEDP has been recognised as the world's most sustainable electric utility in the Dow Jones index, with its highest classification ever, EDP stood out among 103 evaluated electrical utilities.

Law is passed banning bosses contacting employees outside of working hours

Law is passed banning bosses contacting employees outside of working hours.Earlier this month, following an increase in people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, the Portuguese government passed new labour laws which include a ban on bosses contacting employees outside of working hours.

Covid-19: PM foresees no need for new state of emergency

COVID-19: PM FORESEES NO NEED FOR NEW STATE OF EMERGENCYPrime Minister António Costa has called for a meeting of specialists and politicians this Friday at Infarmed, concerning the evolution of the epidemiological situation of Covid-19 in Portugal.

Emergency Medical Card for Foreign Residents & Tourists

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARD FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS & TOURISTSTo improve the communication process with the emergency medical services in case of a serious accident, Association Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) has developed an Emergency Medical ID card for tourists and foreign residents.

Over 65's flock to receive their Covid-19 booster jab

OVER 65'S FLOCK TO RECEIVE THEIR COVID-19 BOOSTER JABThis weekend in Portugal, nearly 45 thousand over 65's received their booster dose of the vaccine against Covid-19, bringing thet total to more than half a million booster doses administered, according to the General Directorate of Health.

First vertical rotating vegetable garden in Europe is Portuguese

FIRST VERTICAL ROTATING VEGETABLE GARDEN IN EUROPE IS PORTUGUESEThe City Museum in Lisbon is the home for Europe's first rotating vertical vegetable garden measuring six metres high, with close to 900 plants, enough to feed 40 people a day.

Porto researchers develop edible vaccine against Covid-19

Dr Photo - PORTO RESEARCHERS DEVELOP EDIBLE VACCINE AGAINST COVID-19Vaccines are synonymous with needles, however, a team of researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (IPP) decided to break the rules and produce an edible Covid-19 vaccine, in the form of yogurt and fruit juice.