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Latest news and stories from Figueira da Foz.
The phenomenon of bioluminescence is one of the most impressive natural spectacles. It is common, but not in Portugal, where it only happens occasionally if several conditions are met.
Four or five hundred people—Germans, Spaniards, Dutch, Americans, and Portuguese—gathered to say out loud what 'old' Europe has been thinking quietly for thirty years.
Faced with vague responses and extended deadlines from CP regarding the rehabilitation of railway buildings, the Figueira da Foz City Council proposes to recover and take control of that heritage for 20 years.
A surf baptism brought together more than 100 primary school children of various nationalities at Cabedelo Beach, in Figueira da Foz. The initiative's motto was Unity and Sharing.
The athlete was convicted for a robbery at a jewellery store in Figueira da Foz.
The athlete was convicted for a robbery at a jewellery store in Figueira da Foz.
Remigration. They wear suits and ties, share neo-Nazi ideas, and are monitored by intelligence services. A report on hatred against immigrants at a European summit in Figueira da Foz.
In the presence of the PSP, the young man “adopted a hostile stance” and, in addition to “not complying with any order”, insulted and threatened the police officers present.
The Remigration Summit was organised by Afonso Gonçalves, leader of the political movement Reconquista, who is currently under investigation for hate speech.
21-year-old man arrested in Figueira da Foz
Although the bathing season in Figueira da Foz begins on June 12, the two saltwater pools on the beach will only open at the end of the month.
In the presence of the PSP, the young man “adopted a hostile stance” and, in addition to “not complying with any order”, insulted and threatened the police officers present.
Although the bathing season in Figueira da Foz begins on 12 June, the two saltwater pools on the beach will only open at the end of the month.
The Remigration Summit brings together figures associated with the European far-right and movements that advocate for mass deportation policies. A symbol of Trump's anti-immigration policy will be in Portugal.
The event, originally scheduled for Porto, has been moved to Figueira da Foz.
In the Giro d'Italia, the Portuguese cyclist Afonso Eulálio wore the pink jersey, the symbol of the general classification lead, for nine stages. In the cyclist's hometown of Canosa, in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, his performance in the Giro has been followed with pride.
The story of two siblings from Figueira da Foz who secured the opening act spot for Bad Bunny's performances in Portugal.
The French company Elyse Energy is taking the first steps to install an energy project in Figueira da Foz. It is in this Portuguese city that it intends to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to Expresso, the preliminary phase of environmental licensing for the Elyse Energy project has begun, which is expected to require...
Elyse Energy has already established contacts with the Government, AICEP, and the Figueira da Foz City Council to move forward with a sustainable fuel project, which is expected to consume the equivalent of 3.8% of Portugal's annual electricity consumption and 6% of Lisbon's annual water consumption.
French investors expect to invest between 800 and 1,200 million euros. The facility, built from scratch, focuses on biomass as a raw material to produce SAF, sustainable aviation fuel.
The first edition of the Orla Festival, an exhibition of citizen science projects, takes place this Saturday in Figueira da Foz. “We want to make citizen science visible,” says the person in charge, Filipa Bessa.
The recovery of territories affected by the low-pressure system Kristin and the challenges of the post-fire period were highlighted in the second part of the meeting 'Forest Fires: The fire is changing – and us? Science, territory and management in the construction of new landscapes', promoted by The Navigator Company, which Expresso joined as a media partner.
The Minister of Internal Administration said he is “very satisfied with the progress made so far”, but warned that not everything is resolved. “It will take years, but we will make this paradigm shift”.
Luís Neves highlighted that the safest territories are those where there is continuous prevention, active management, and early intervention capacity.
The Minister of Internal Administration (MAI) said this Thursday that the flow of passengers at Portuguese airports has increased by almost 70% in 10 years, but the facilities have remained the same, human resources have been limited, and there have been technological constraints. “In ten years, the passenger flow has increased by almost 70%. This is a wealth for the country, because we live...
The Portuguese forest was under discussion this Thursday in Figueira da Foz at the event “Forest fires: The fire is changing – and us? Science, territory and management in the construction of new landscapes”, promoted by The Navigator Company. Expresso joined as a media partner.
Ribau Esteves also defended the idea that, in Portugal, the fire business must become less important than the forestry business.
The suspect allegedly started the fires “using direct flame, near forest paths, in areas with vast forest cover and adjacent to urban zones.”
The arrested suspect allegedly started fires using direct flame near forest paths in Figueira da Foz. The rapid intervention of firefighters prevented the fire from reaching larger proportions.
The suspect allegedly started the fires “using direct flame, near forest paths, in areas with vast forest cover and adjacent to urban zones.”
