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What is Portugal’s Golden Visa and can Indians apply? Know cost, eligibility criteria and benefits
The government of Portugal recently revised the norms of its Golden Visa programme, making it more accessible and offering wide range of benefits.Portugal has been a major attraction for Indians applying for a Schengen visa. Lakhs of Indians apply...

Understanding Barriers to Nanotechnology Education in Medical Specialty Programs: A Qualitative Nominal Group Study Among Postgraduate Students
Introduction The current era is witnessing a profound scientific revolution, markedly diverging from the First Revolution’s focus on large-scale projects such as expansive operating rooms and skyscrapers. Today, the emphasis lies in developing...

Updates set for engineer’s garage complex
Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson stands in front of the newly-completed storage garage where department trucks will be parked inside off of South Market Street in Lisbon. To his right is the building used for vehicle repairs, which will be...

China stages first ‘Robot Olympics’ to showcase its tech ambition
The crowd holds its breath: a small metallic man crouches, gathers momentum, and tries to execute a somersault. He spins in the air… and crashes onto his back. The stands erupt in laughter. Meanwhile, in the ring, two more skillful humanoids trade...

Dawson prepares to update parts of engineer’s garage complex
This building owned by the Columbiana County Engineer’s Office on South Market Street in Lisbon across from the engineer’s office main garage will get some upgrades and become the new home of the engineer’s paint shop. The work will be part of the...

Nutrition professionals in Spain and Portugal support plant-based dairy alternatives
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) has released the final research reports of its survey exploring how nutrition professionals in Spain and Portugal view plant-based dairy alternatives (PBDAs) such as soy, oat, almond, rice, and...

Grupo Impryma to distribute Spade equipment in Spain and Portugal
Chinese flexo press manufacturer Spande has appointed Madrid-based Grupo Impryma as its agent in the Iberian Peninsula as it launches a mid-term strategic investment plan and global market expansion. Spande has launched a mid-term strategic...

Hope Walks Again with Israeli Science
From ReWalk to lab-grown spinal cords, Tel Aviv University’s breakthrough brings new hope for millions living with paralysis – another shining testament to Israel’s resilience, renewal, and innovation For years, I have been fascinated by the...
Across China: Portuguese TCM enthusiasts pursue study in China
HAIKOU, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- After carefully observing her instructor demonstrate facial acupuncture, Catarina Oliveira uses a mirror to practice on her own face. During the 2025 International Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) study tour, which...

Wall Street opens mixed with tech stocks falling
At 2:45 PM (Lisbon time), the Dow Jones index rose 0.15% to 44,988.63 points, while the broad S&P 500 index fell 0.59% to 6,411.37 points. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 0.57% to 21,193.95 points. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 decreased by...

Laura Wilder comes to life in Lisbon
As part of Lisbon’s 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration, the Lisbon Public Library hosted Laura Ingalls Wilder in the Kitchen on Monday, Aug. 11, where Sarah Uthoff brought the 1890s to life through a live reenactment. Uthoff, a nationally...

CT Interactive to debut new progressive jackpot at SBC Summit Lisbon
iGaming content provider CT Interactive will showcase a new three-level progressive jackpot at next month’s SBC Summit in Lisbon, as the company seeks to expand its global footprint with fresh content aimed at boosting player engagement and...

World Aviation Festival 2025: Global airlines go head-to-head for best app in “Battle of the Airline Apps”
The World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon will host the Battle of the Airline Apps, showcasing leading carriers’ innovations in mobile passenger experience. LISBON, PORTUGAL – The World Aviation Festival (WAF), the world’s largest aviation...

From holding coins to daily profits: Sunny Mining users earn over $2,156 per day
In the past, holding cryptocurrencies often meant passively waiting for prices to rise, leaving investors vulnerable to market fluctuations. Sunny Mining cloud mining uses a daily settlement mechanism, so that holding coins is no longer just...

Cable theft: how big is the problem?
PAUL CLIFTON talks to a security firm which says “high visibility” is the way to tackle what it believes to be an increasing issue on the railway “Cable theft is definitely getting worse,” says Barry Dawson, managing director of security company...
Science Courier Post A 'blood moon' is on its way, but you'll need to travel to see it
Another blood moon is coming in 2025, but you'll only see it if you're traveling internationally this fall. A total lunar eclipse will occur Sept. 7, though it won't be visible in New Jersey skies — or even in the U.S., according to Space.com....

Coalition PPM/PTP nominates monarchist leader in the “true AD” in Lisbon
The Popular Monarchist Party’s (PPM) secretary-general, Paulo Estêvão, announced their candidacy’s aim to elect at least one councilor and establish a municipal group, following the deadline for submitting lists for the local elections on October...

Activate the Heavyweight Experience with GR8 Tech at SBC Lisbon 2025
GR8 Tech is bringing the fight to SBC Lisbon 2025 with a clear mission: Activate the Heavyweight. Building on the momentum of its Heavyweight Club, GR8 Tech will showcase how elite operators turn ambition into measurable results: through mindset,...

Everything You Need to Know About Buying Off-Plan or Off-Market Luxury New Homes in Portugal
The appeal lies in the calibre and variety of opportunities available. Portugal offers everything from sleek coastal developments and gated communities to discreet off-market villas tucked into quieter regions. Meanwhile, the ability to buy...
Science Detroit Free Press A partial solar eclipse will usher in fall; don't expect to see it in person. What to know
You can welcome fall by viewing a solar eclipse, but you'll likely have to settle for watching it online. A partial solar eclipse will occur Sept. 21, though it won't be visible anywhere close to Michigan skies, according to NASA. A day before the...