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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-10 > investing-in-solar-energy-solutions > 1004754

Investing in solar energy solutions

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (618+ words) Based in Loul, it's the dawn of a new era for Soren Renewable Energy Consulting, as they've attracted the attention of a prolific angel investor who's set on laying the foundation to help them reach new heights." By Kate Sreenarong,…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-09 > eu-announces-transition-to-digital-schengen-visa > 1004907

EU announces transition to Digital Schengen Visa

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (691+ words) The European Union has officially announced a landmark change in how it manages its borders, including the transition to a fully digital Schengen visa. By "ris Mar'al, in News " 09 Apr 2026, 19: 03 " 0 Comments Beginning in 2026, the familiar paper-based visa sticker will be…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-11 > study-reveals-that-loneliness-increased-among-young-portuguese-people > 1005455

Study reveals that loneliness increased among young Portuguese people

5+ hour, 32+ min ago  (554+ words) Portuguese people have fewer friends today than 10 years ago, and it is younger, poorer people who socialise the least. By TPN/Lusa, in News, Portugal " 11 Apr 2026, 18: 04 " 0 Comments This conclusion comes from a study released by ISCTE, which argues for the…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-11 > automotive-momentum > 1003190

Automotive Momentum

6+ hour, 25+ min ago  (209+ words) Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining ground in Europe, with market share rising and exports accelerating." By TPN, in Asia, World, Business " 11 Apr 2026, 16: 31 " 0 Comments Chinese cars have reached record levels in both the EU and UK, driven by competitive pricing, diverse…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-10 > lidl-portugal-makes-recycling-easier-with-new-digital-refund-system > 1004890

Lidl Portugal makes recycling easier with new digital refund system

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (556+ words) Lidl Portugal is stepping up its commitment to sustainability by introducing a more convenient, fully digital way for customers to return bottles and cans and receive their refunds. By Tereza Pedro, in News, Environment " 10 Apr 2026, 08: 03 " 0 Comments The retailer has rolled…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-11 > carbon-conservation > 1003174

Carbon Conservation

7+ hour, 57+ min ago  (263+ words) A South African reserve is demonstrating how carbon financing can support large-scale rewilding by restoring degraded land and reintroducing native species." By TPN, in Africa, World, Environment " 11 Apr 2026, 15: 31 " 0 Comments At Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, conservation efforts are boosting soil carbon storage…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-11 > the-teaching-of-portuguese-abroad-will-go-through-changes > 1004024

The teaching of Portuguese abroad will go through changes

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (267+ words) The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, announced in parliament that there will be a revolution in the teaching of Portuguese abroad. By TPN/Lusa, in News, Learning " 11 Apr 2026, 12: 03 " 0 Comments The Minister, in a regulatory hearing before the…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-11 > heat-innovation > 1003169

Heat Innovation

12+ hour, 20+ min ago  (209+ words) Finland is pioneering a sand battery system to decarbonise industrial heat by storing renewable energy as high-temperature heat." By TPN, in Europe, World, Environment " 11 Apr 2026 " 0 Comments The technology captures excess electricity and stores it in heated sand, delivering fossil-free steam…...

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-11 > eco-reform > 1003166

Eco Reform

15+ hour, 20+ min ago  (180+ words) Ireland is moving to strengthen biodiversity protection through new national measures aimed at reversing environmental decline." By TPN, in Europe, World, Sustainability " 11 Apr 2026, 08: 31 " 0 Comments The plan focuses on restoring habitats, protecting native species and integrating conservation into land use policy....

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theportugalnews. com > news > 2026-04-11 > calls-for-using-cooking-oil-to-replace-fossil-fuels-in-portugal > 1004008

Calls for using cooking oil to replace fossil fuels in Portugal

14+ hour, 48+ min ago  (366+ words) The environmental association Zero has called for the collection of used cooking oils as an energy resource to replace fossil fuels. By TPN/Lusa, in News, Environment " 11 Apr 2026, 09: 03 " 0 Comments The association also warns that, currently, less than 4% of this resource's…...