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The aim is to make the process less bureaucratic and costly for Member States and applicants, as well as to increase security in this area.The European Commission wants the digital process of granting visas to enter the Schengen area to be…

Posted April 25, 2022. Every year since 1974, Portugal has commemorated April 25 as the nation's "Freedom Day", with a national holiday celebrating the values ​​of democracy, the fight against fascism and the end of…

The fastest way / Tyler Brule Roll the ball You may have noticed that most of the high-profile events that have been shelved, paused and packed…

Sailing in the coldest waters on the planet is becoming more and more popular. But finding a yacht suitable for sailing in high latitudes requires additional – and sometimes very different – ​​considerations. So where do you start when…

A teenage gorilla at a Chicago zoo is addicted to smartphones. He's obsessed with visitor devices he can see through his glass enclosure…

The Cork coast may not have seen anything like it since the epic film Moby Dick was filmed around Youghal in 1956 - and this time it's a real-life great white whale that may soon be seen in our waters . Whale watchers and fishermen along!-->…

BURRILLVILLE, RI (AP) — Republican Rhode Island State Senator Jessica de la Cruz has ended her candidacy for Congress about a month after her campaign officially launched.“While I have been encouraged by the strong grassroots support my…

The Portuguese skincare company dates back to 2009. It was founded by Miguel Pombo, who previously worked in the cosmetics industry and dealt with regulations. Pombo, originally from the Azores, has developed its range of skin care…

Philosopher Peter Singer at Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, New York.Derek GoodwinPeter Singer is the man who convinced half the planet that animals feel pain, the philosopher who pushed parliaments to legislate on animal welfare, the…

We look at the Pembrokeshire Meyrick family and must, for a moment, look at Lamphey Bishop's Palace, an important and grand mansion and court, which for centuries belonged to the Bishopric of St Davids. Here, MARK MULLER tells…

The company has strengthened its service in the UK after successfully extending its license to operate in London. If the new services prove popular, there are plans to expand them to other countries.Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber, has…

Disruptions to global hydrogen and helium supplies have forced the National Weather Service to scale back weather balloon launches, which could impact climate forecasting and research, The New York Times reports. To replace dwindling…

This weekend marks the anniversary of the first flight of the Venezolana Internacional de Aviación Sociedad Anónima (VIASA). The operator was Venezuela's national carrier until it ceased operations in January 1997. Strong!-->!-->!-->…

The President of the Bar Association demanded government intervention to solve the "very complex" problems caused by "little uncontrolled" immigration in the municipalities of Odemira and Aljezur."We believe that the state must intervene",…

The number of earthquakes recorded on the island of São Jorge, in the Azores, recorded "a significant reduction", with "a change in the location of the epicentres"."It should be noted a significant reduction in the number of recorded…

Mon 28 March 2022, 22:00 10:00 p.m. | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORSMap of today's active volcanoesSeismic trace of the ROSA station on the island of São Jorge, showing small earthquakes and what could be an episode of tremor (image:Distribution…

Global Solo Challenge - Route to the South and the Azores High: tactical choices by Global Solo Challenge Mar 26 06:54 PDT…

Prime Minister António Costa said he "shared the same irritation" as the President of the Republic regarding the "leak of information" on the composition of the new government and dismissed the existence of unease between São Bento and…

Satellite map shows seismic activity on the island of Sao Jorge after around 1,100 small earthquakes shook one of Portugal's central Atlantic volcanic islands in less than 48 hours in the islands of Azores, Portugal. March 21, 2022. CIVISA…

With the Easter holidays approaching next month, vacationers are already planning their must-have getaways. And with all of England's COVID-19 travel rules now scrapped, travel has gotten a little easier for passengers. The new rules!-->…

Saturday is expected to be mostly dry before the rain returns. Lisbon: Hazy sunshine is expected on Saturday before rain returns on Sunday when temperatures peak at 20 degrees with lows of 12 degrees. It should still be wet on Monday, but…

On Saturday evening/Sunday morning, Portugal became the last country to select its candidacy for Eurovision 2022. Maro won the Festival da Canção 2022 with “saudade, saudade”, which will represent Portugal in Turin in May. Today RTP…

Car transporter Felicity Ace, which caught fire with nearly 4,000 VW Group vehicles on board near the Azores coast last month, has sunk according to reports from Automotive News Europe. It is believed that the shifting of cargo or the…

Education is the key to success; it is an idea challenged by many Mavericks throughout history. American billionaire, businessman, pilot and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman is living proof of this. The high school dropout never…

You could say that the exciting and adventurous life of Fred Hulsey began when he was 13 years old. Fred had to drop out of school to help his mother and eight siblings after their father died.He picked cotton and plowed a mule on their…

Portugal's golden visa has become even more attractive for expats trading cryptocurrencies.Portugal has always attracted expats, with 60,000 Britons already living there.The country has become even more popular in recent weeks. The…

Portugal has registered in the last 24 hours 10,066 other confirmed cases of Covid-19, 17 more deaths from the disease and an increase in hospitalizations, according to the daily bulletin of the Directorate General of Health (DGS).According…

PONTA DELGADA - The government of the Azores foresees "constraints" in the passenger check-in, security and arrival areas at Ponta Delgada airport this summer, considering it necessary to relaunch investments that "in recent years have…

The president of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, assured that he would continue to "pressurize" the Spanish central government to carry out the works of the high-speed rail link between the Algarve and…

The airline has threatened to withdraw three planes from the Lisbon base if the Prime Minister does not act by Friday March 4.According to a Públituris report, Ryanair is insisting on distributing TAP slots in time for the summer and has…

After three months on dry land in Richards Bay, the open sea awaits French-Canadian Claire Valade, who set sail last Tuesday for Cape Town. The 25-year-old sailor and water sports enthusiast arrived on South African soil in East London…

Nineteen Portuguese municipalities are this week below the maximum level of contagion to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, with the municipality of Vimioso being the one with the lowest value, reveals the DGS epidemiological report published…

Twitter has permanently suspended the Chega party leader's account for violating the social network's rules regarding "hate-spreading conduct".According to a message shared by André Ventura with the Lusa agency, the social network informed…

Rita Parai, Assistant Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, explains how her lab's gas extraction line works. (Photo: Sean Garcia) Rita ParaiAssistant Professor of!-->…

Even in the midst of a pandemic and with stadiums devoid of supporters, Portuguese professional football was able to generate €792 million during the 2020-2021 season, contributing around €550 million to Portuguese GDP, which represents an…

Photos show the Felicity Ace, a freighter carrying thousands of cars, on fire in the Atlantic Ocean.The huge boat caught fire on Wednesday near Portugal. The 22 crew members were rescued by the Portuguese Navy.The ship was carrying around…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A large freighter was drifting near the mid-Atlantic islands of the Azores on…

Admittedly, the past few years have been busy for the studio. Founded in 2000 by American designer Matt Cottam, Tellart's work combines product design and prototyping with film, video and physical computing. Prior to Expo 2020, Tellart…

Published: 00:00 February 14, 2022 The end of the seventh week of the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge 2021, the World's Toughest Row, organized by Atlantic Campaigns, saw two more arrivals but twelve boats remain at sea. The!-->!-->!-->…

The tribal shield hanging on the wall of my workshop is not a tribal shield at all but the shell of a loggerhead turtle about 60 cm long. Its warlike look is enhanced by bony spikes around the edge…

Portugal today recorded 27,651 new infections, 47 more deaths linked to Covid-19 and a reduction in hospitalizations, the Directorate General for Health (DGS) said today.According to the daily epidemiological bulletin, 2,366 people are…

Tuesday 08 February 2022 Rebello Funeral Home and Crematorium View larger + Catarina J. (daRosa) deVargas, 93 of Pawtucket, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home.She was the wife of the late Jose C. deVargas.Catarina was born…

Portugal has recorded 31,431 new infections, 51 additional deaths linked to Covid-19 and 102 hospitalizations, indicates the General Directorate of Health (DGS).According to the daily epidemiological bulletin, 2,511 people are hospitalized…

Maria E. (Camara) AlvesDartmouth - Maria E. (Camara) Alves, 93, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Armando D. Alves.Maria was born in…

Donatilde AmaralNew Bedford - Donatilde (Pacheco) Amaral, 85, of New Bedford died Monday, January 31, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Antonio DeAmaral. She was born in Feteira Pequena, St. Michael, Azores to the late…

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (12-9, 4-5 Sun Belt) at UT Arlington Mavericks (9-12, 5-5 Sun Belt)Arlington,…

It turns out that Melissa Clark's latest book, 'Dinner in One', was in one of the containers en route to the United States on the Madrid bridge freighter. According to The shooting star, the ship had (for some undisclosed reason)…

The first officer took control immediately and declared 'mayday' before landing safely on the Portuguese island With seven planes in its fleet - four Airbus A330s and three Boeing 747s - the French airline Corsair operates frequent…

BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor said a short-lived weather system will bring milder air to the UK, pushing thermometers up to 15 degrees for some this weekend. But he warned conditions were expected to turn colder again as another front…

Visit Portugal is hosting a new virtual exhibition for travel advisors starting tomorrow, January 25 through Wednesday January 26, with informative talks and even opportunities to win prizes.From destination marketing organizations…

The government of the Azores is preparing a program with the necessary support for the resurfacing of rural and forest roads affected by bad weather, whose damage "already exceeds 10 million euros", it was announced on January 21.According…

UT Arlington Mavericks (8-10, 4-3 Sun Belt) at Little Rock Trojans (6-9, 1-2 Sun Belt) Little Rock, Arkansas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Isaiah Palermo and the Little Rock Trojans host David Azore and the UT Arlington…

(January 17, 2022; Day 10) – Twenty-one teams are still in the running in the RORC Transatlantic Race for overall victory and to claim the RORC Transatlantic Race Trophy. Racing under the IRC rating rule, the Comanche record has now set…

The week started promisingly with the discovery of a mysterious "ghost ship" adrift in the Gulf of Thailand with no crew, cargo or documents on board - not even defiant rodents. First spotted by Chevron oil rig…

The Makah and Coast Salish people kept two distinct types of dogs in their communities. One was the so-called "village" dog - with short brown hair and resembling a coyote. The other was a smaller, long-haired dog known as a "wool" or…

Filomena (Pascoal) Leal, 69, of Wareham, died on January 9, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Beloved wife of the late Tiberio Leal and daughter of the late Manuel Gonsalves and Alcidia Lopes (DaSilva) Pascoal. She was born…

If your day only starts when you're up to date with the latest headlines, let us introduce you to our new morning patch. New Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala will meet his counterpart Eduard Heger, President Zuzana!-->…

Travelers from more countries in the European Union and the Schengen area will be subject to quarantine obligations upon arrival in Norway, as of January 10, 2022. In a statement released Friday, January 7, the Norwegian Ministry of Health…

Weather maps show snow could hit the southwest this week as the Met Office predicts sub-zero temperatures for the area. Winter has so far been exceptionally mild for the season, with record high New Years Day temperatures of 16.3C recorded!-->…

Heavy rains and strong winds hit parts of England and Wales as thunderstorms replaced the mild, record-breaking New Years weather.The Met Office, which had issued a weather warning for thunderstorms for Sunday afternoon, said heavy showers…

The 27 Member States of the European Union celebrated the New Year by lighting the sky with fireworks, just like other countries around the world. "For a new year of hope and solidarity. Good year! "the European Commission wrote on…

Heavy rain is expected in Blackburn, Blackpool, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire, with flood warnings in effect for the River Wyre and the River RibbleThe Met Office predicted severe flooding in the northwest…

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Rebello funeral and crematorium Enlarge + Maria F. (Furtado) Realejo, 84, of Russell Avenue, East Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the home surrounded by her…

DARTMOUTH - In 2021, Portuguese cookbook author and food blogger Maria Lawton went national on PBS with her show "Maria's Portuguese Table" - which has now paved the way for an exciting 2022.“It's been really humbling and…

The monument near Fort Phil Kearny In historical research, it is often difficult to find the true story. Over time, stories are told and repeated like facts, and the facts are often lost in the mists of time. So it is with John's…

Portugal today recorded 17 additional deaths linked to covid-19 and 10,549 infections, the highest number of new cases since February 3, says the Directorate General of Health (DGS). The number of new infections recorded in the last 24…

A Loulé football club and a sports director have been accused of aiding the illegal immigration and irregular stay of young players from Africa and America. In a statement, the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) indicated that during the…

There is no such thing as a “typical” Atlantic rally for cruisers (ARCs), and 2021 has proven once again why sailing the same route at the same time of year can produce so many different experiences. The ingredients of the RCAF,…

We've spent much of the last week chronicling a crazy surf race in Europe. It was Atlantic Overdrive. (Live coverage here.) Now that the dust has settled a bit, as usual with these swell events, we've rounded up the best of the best to tie…

Portugal has lost 2.1% of its population over the past ten years; however, the number of expatriates has increased, which now represents five percent of the total population.According to the latest 2021 census data, published on December…

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Rebello funeral and crematorium Enlarge + Maria dos Anjos "Angie" Andrade, 69, of Riverside, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born April 6, 1952 in Faial,…

A private superyacht that was once a floating restaurant where celebrities dined has docked in Bristol. The 40-meter-long ship "Miss Conduct" was originally built in Florida and is now owned by two anonymous Bristol businessmen, who!-->…

Percentages: FG .258, FT .846. 3-point goals: 4-20, .200 (Buster 3-10, Senigaur 1-1, Brooks 0-1, Smith 0-1, McClure 0-2, Roberts 0-2, Ledet 0-3). Team rebounds: 3. Team turnovers: 1. !-->!-->…

Britain will be hit by a "tropical" plume from the Azores this weekend, bringing mild temperatures of 58F after weeks of destructive storms.Mercury is expected to rise from tomorrow, with weather experts predicting that mild, steady weather…

Gil S. PimentalNew Bedford - Gil S. Pimental, 57, of New Bedford, died in his home following a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susan M. (Avila) Pimental.Gil was born in…

ARLINGTON, Texas Nevada (4-4) vs. Texas-Arlington (2-5) College Park Center, Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Grant Sherfield and Nevada take on David Azore and Texas-Arlington.…

Almargem welcomes the decision of the ICNF on Lagoa dos Salgados, which will protect this area. However, the association is still concerned about the Praia Grande resort projects.After more than 20 years of complaints, the Institute for…

The latest InterNations Expat City ranking placed Lisbon 18th out of 57 cities in the world.Where Lisbon has particularly shone is when it comes to assessing a city's ease of settling as an expat, and in this category, Lisbon is ranked 7th…

The Met Office also issued several yellow warnings for ice across much of Scotland and the east coast of England for Wednesday evening, until 10 a.m. Thursday. Another warning has been issued for the south-east of England and Wales,…

The prizes awarded to voters ... 1. One week stay in a trullo villa in Puglia, ItalyA voter and five friends will spend a week in the beautiful Trulli Olea, one of Puglia's distinctive conical roof houses with a private swimming pool.…

Mild days will turn to cool nights across the country. Lisbon: The weekend should be dry and bright with temperatures peaking at 15 degrees and dropping to lows of 8 degrees, but the north wind will make it cooler. The rest of the week…

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James H. Scoggins, 86, of Cleveland, Tennessee, died on November 21, 2021. He was the son of the late James Charlie and Rosa Scoggins. The siblings who preceded him in death were brothers Bob Scoggins of Chattanooga,…

Antonio "Tony" GomesJanuary 12, 1938 - November 10, 2021Union City residentAntonio "Tony" Gomes passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 10, 2021, at the age of 83. Antonio was born on January 12, 1938 in Pedro…

Fundraising for the Portuguese DayDue to their inability to host our annual fundraiser last year, combined with the need to improve the venue this year, the Portuguese Council of Freeport / Clarksburg will launch their very first online…

Tropical-Atlantic weather for Thursday, November 18, 2021—————Calm in the AtlanticThe Atlantic remains…

The main weather info should be “it's going to get colder” but of course it does, it's November and it's been very mild, for quite a while. We are heading into winter and by now there would have generally been more morning car scrapings…

23rd Mini Transat EuroChef Stage 2 Day 13 - The final sprint by Mini Transat EuroChef 10 Nov 21:52 UTC November 10, 2021 With the first now less…

The accident rate on Portuguese motorways fell in the first nine months of the year, despite an increase in traffic, the Portuguese Association of Toll Highway or Bridge Concessionaires (APCAP) said. In a press release, the APCAP underlines…

This year, the Pine Tree Society brought back one of their most popular greeting cards, featuring “Schooner in the Harbor” by Maine artist Richard Hasenfus. His first greeting card design for the Pine Tree Society dates back to 1969. This…

Portugal now has 1,289 confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, nine deaths associated with Covid-19 and a reduction in hospitalizations in service and intensive care, according to official data.According to the epidemiological…

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - We are tracking colder weather in the Midlands over the next few days.WIS(WIS)First weather warning headlines:· Tonight we expect cooler weather. Low temperatures will be in the mid-1940s under a mostly cloudy sky. A…

It's election day. Polling stations are open until 9:00 p.m. in central New York City.There are several statewide initiatives on the ballot. Utica College Professor of Political Science Luke Perry, Ph.D. is very interested in two of the…

EDITOR'S NOTE: To suggest a veteran for this series, which runs throughout Veterans Day, email Metro Editor-in-Chief Marly Reichert at [email protected] STRUTHERS - Brothers…

Portugal today records 844 other confirmed cases of infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, four deaths associated with Covid-19 and a further increase in hospitalizations, according to official data.According to the epidemiological…

The Azores were honored with the title of Europe's leading adventure tourism destination to World travel price. Here, Breaking Travel News speaks with Luís Capdeville Botelho, Director General of the Promotion Council of the Azores, to…

Human calculator Scott Flansburg's dream of playing semi-professional basketball in Herkimer comes true on Saturday. The Herkimer Originals open their home season on Saturday night at Herkimer College against the Rochester Roc City…

Hammered by rising sea levels, extreme weather events and increasing ocean acidity, headlines talk about climate change giving the ocean another punch. "Crucial ocean current system weakens" or "Critical ocean system could…

For the eighth consecutive year, Madeira received the World Travel Award as the best island destination in Europe. In the World Travel Award, a total of 11 other archipelagos / islands voted, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com. The award was…

Cool fall temperatures signal many changes. Among the less visible, but the most incredible, is the…

Posted: 10/21/2021 16:36:26 PM Having a passion for animals and making the world a better place for them has led Gold Award Girl Scout Tabitha Nugent to pursue a career as a veterinarian and educate others…

Finally, a medieval Nordic settlement in Newfoundland is exactly dated. Apart from two medieval settlements in West Greenland, this winter settlement in present-day Canada is the only place in North America where the presence of the…

The Portuguese Investment and Foreign Trade Agency (AICEP) aims to bring more than 100 companies to the German industrial fair Hannover Messe 2022.The first edition after the pandemic of the fair in the city of Hanover, is scheduled for…

United Airlines has announced the largest transatlantic expansion in its history, with 10 flights and five new destinations expected to be added to the carrier's network next year, while services disrupted by the pandemic will resume.From…

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden death of our beloved husband, Dad and “PopPop”.Rich was born in…

Posted on October 15, 2021. The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, today received the representatives of all the Casas dos Azores from all over the world, expressing words of…

A third of Europe's birds have declined in recent decades, with one in five now threatened with extinction. The European Red List of Birds has revealed that many of the 500 species living on the continent are increasingly close…

The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. If the court retains the final say on whether the UK and Northern Ireland implement EU competition law in the single market, then the EU decides its own case.The role of the ECJ is not some sort…

Courtesy of Economedia The most exotic or farthest destinations Romanians seek for New Year's Eve Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador & Galapagos, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Morocco and Tunisia, say representatives…

Registration for the Bermuda Portuguese School's after-school program is now open and the school is preparing to welcome new Portuguese teacher Lidia Silva.A spokesperson said: “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda would like to…