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Why Porto Became the Perfect Choice
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Parishes in Paredes long for the expansion of the Arreigada wastewater treatment plant in Paços de Ferreira to resolve the chronic pollution of the Ferreira River.
Mayors aim to clean and stabilise the banks of the Ferreira river, eliminate illegal connections and transform the valley into a nature tourism destination.
The initiative sparked controversy, but today it serves as an inspiration. Residents of Travessa das Águas, in the Bonfim parish, have turned the street into a garden.
On the International Day of Action for Rivers, the Ferreira river reminds us that this cause is not merely symbolic. It is one of the most serious cases of environmental degradation in the Porto district. For how much longer? Opinion by Nadine Gonçalves.
The Alto Tâmega, Daivões, and Gouvães dams 'play a decisive role in flood management,' according to the Portuguese Environment Agency. Expresso visited Iberdrola's Tâmega 'cascade,' which helped prevent the city of Amarante from being submerged this year.
The President of the Republic stated this Tuesday, March 10, that Portugal is a whole, a country where everyone counts and no territory can be dispensed with, adding that territorial cohesion is not just a buzzword. During his inauguration programme, Seguro visited Mourísia, Guimarães, and Porto, highlighting his commitment to the country's interior and its diverse regions. He emphasised that Porto is a city that has helped write the nation's history and continues to reinvent itself. The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including the Bishop of Porto and the Rector of the University of Porto.
The inauguration programme for António José Seguro as President of the Republic continues this Tuesday in Arganil, Guimarães and Porto, following Monday's official ceremonies. At 11:00, the new President will visit the village of Mourísia, in the municipality of Arganil, which was surrounded by flames in 2025 and which he visited last summer. In the afternoon, he will visit the Landscape Laboratory in Guimarães, the European Green Capital for 2026. The day concludes in Porto with a reception at the City Hall and a concert at Casa da Música. Seguro, who was elected with a record 66.84% of the vote, has pledged to be a president for all of Portugal, focusing on social justice and political stability.
The inaugural day of hydrogen bus operations in Porto saw a significant turnout of curious spectators, highlighting public interest in sustainable transport solutions. Despite the official launch, the transport channel remains utilized for various other purposes, raising questions about compliance with regulations.
This article discusses Portugal's recent progress in developing wave energy technology. Specifically, Portugal has approved the construction of the world's first 1-megawatt onshore wave energy station in Porto, located at the Barra do Douro breakwater. Eco Wave Power, a Swedish company, is leading the project, which aims for grid connection in 2026. The project has completed detailed ocean condition assessments and submitted its full execution plan to the local port authority, marking a significant step toward construction. The station will be embedded into the existing maritime infrastructure, reducing environmental impact and costs. Portugal's leadership in renewable energy and the project's milestone status highlight the country's commitment to diversifying its clean energy sources. The Porto wave energy project is seen as a pioneering effort that could demonstrate the commercial viability of onshore wave power when integrated with coastal infrastructure.
Five hydrogen buses will connect Casa da Música and Praça Império.
UPWIND Energy, a spin‑off from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), is developing a portable high‑altitude wind energy generator for 'areas affected by natural disasters and isolated economic activities'. The solution can replace diesel generators, which are 'characterised by being expensive, polluting and logistically complex', notes ...
High pollution levels and the associated risk to public health are at issue. The beach was closed 18 times during the last bathing season.
Matosinhos Beach faces possible removal from the official list of bathing waters after persistent water pollution and associated public‑health risks. The beach was closed 18 times during the last bathing season; the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) is awaiting the adoption of remedial measures and a final decision is expected in April. Local authorities warn that failure to address contamination could cost Matosinhos its bathing‑area designation and further restrict public access.
Serpentina was born in Porto to reclaim something that seems simple but has become rare: children playing in the street. The movement, created by Maria João Macedo and Patrícia Costa, has been transforming small urban spaces into new ways of socialising in a city dominated by cars. Listen to Mobi Boom here.
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The proposal is intended as a complementary measure to the toll exemption on the CREP/A41.
Where an old milling factory once operated, a new luxury hotel, Evolution Gaia, will be established in Vila Nova de Gaia by 2026, enhancing the tourist accommodation offerings in the northern region. With a privileged view of the Douro River, the 4-star hotel will be built by Intra Douro – Investimentos ...
The Spanish company Zunder will install 44 new charging points for electric vehicles in Portugal, including five designed for trucks. At least six will be ultra-fast stations to 'enhance connectivity in key logistics corridors, border areas, and regions with high daily mobility': Valença, Esposende, Vila Nova de Gaia, São Mamede de Infesta (Matosinhos), Caldas ...
