Spain, Portugal and wildfires
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I'm a frequent traveler to Portugal and the Alentejo region, which has beaches, the Alqueva Lake, and charming towns like Moura, is my favorite area.
A man was killed by his bulldozer while helping to fight wildfires in Portugal, officials said on Wednesday. The 65-year-old was trying to escape the flames in the northern municipality of Mirandela when he fell from the vehicle and was run over, according to Commander Paulo Santos of the National Civil Protection Authority.
A new generation is reanimating abandoned Portuguese villages, creating a model of regenerative tourism that preserves heritage and immerses travelers in local life.
A man has died after being run over by a bulldozer he was operating while fighting wildfires in Portugal, bringing the death toll in the country to three, officials said.
Geno Crandall has joined SL Benfica of the Champions League in Portugal. The former Zag has played all over the world in the Czech Republic, England, Germany, and Israel. During his time with the Leicester Riders in England from 2020-22, he was named the back-to-back British Basketball League’s Most Valuable Player.
TRAGIC Irish tourist Mark Kiely’s Algarve death is being treated as accidental, Portuguese police sources said today. The family of the Donegal man had issued urgent appeals on social media after
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The dream of living in Portugal is becoming more attainable for Indians, thanks to the Golden Visa scheme. This program provides an opportunity to gain residency in one of Europe ’s most popular destinations. However, there are several terms and conditions to consider, including the requirement to make investments worth crores of rupees.
On the first weekend, Lisbon ’s Humberto Delgado Airport scrapped more than 70 flights. The second wave from 8 to 11 August brought more headaches with eight flights to Lisbon cancelled. Long delays also held up departures. According to union sources cited by Lusa News Agency, around 25 flights left without passengers’ checked bags, too.