O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com Metrics details The productivity of beans is greatly influenced by the different edaphoclimatic conditions in the Agreste-Sertão region requiring the identification of adapted and stable genotypes to minimize the effects of the interaction between genotypes per environments (GxE) The objective of this work was to analyze the adaptability and stability of carioca bean pre-cultivars in three municipalities in the Agreste-Sertão of Pernambuco using the AMMI model in its Bayesian version BAMMI and compare the results with the frequentist approach the BAMMI analysis showed better predictive capacity as well as better performance in the study of adaptability and stability The cultivar BRS Notável stood out in terms of main effect and stability Adaptability of genotypes to specific locations was also observed enabling the use of the positive effect of the GxE interaction which was more evident with the BAMMI model the flexibility of BAMMI model to deal with data resulting from multi-environmental experiments can be seen overcoming limitations of the standard analysis of the AMMI model there are still few studies exploring the predictive power of BAMMI in relation to frequentist AMMI for the inference process with the BAMMI model this work aimed to analyze the adaptability and stability of carioca bean pre-cultivars in the Agreste-Sertão of Pernambuco using the AMMI model (Additive Main effects and Multiplicative Interaction analysis) in its Bayesian version BAMMI (Bayesian AMMI) and comparing the results with the frequentist approach Graph of the climatic conditions of the municipalities of Pernambuco where the carioca bean genotypes were evaluated The genotypes used consisted of 10 lineages and four cultivars, from the National Rice and Beans Research Center (CNPAF) from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Rice and Beans) (Table 2) The cultivars were used as witnesses in the experimental tests since they are recommended for cultivation in the state of Pernambuco The experimental design was in randomized blocks The experimental plots consisted of four rows spaced 0.5 × 0.1 m between and inside and the useful area consisted of the two central rows Soil preparation was done in a conventional way with chemical fertilization with 40 kg ha-1 of N 60 kg ha-1 of P2O5 and 30 kg ha-1 of K2O before the implementation of the tests Irrigation was performed when necessary for cultivation in Belém de São Francisco because in the others the rainfed system predominated Weed plants control was done by hand weeding and for pest control application of Metamidophos Fersol (600 at a dose of 0.5 L ha-1) was promoted The measurement of the grain productivity variable grain productivity experiment and the harvest was carried out 90 days after planting being \({\mathbf{y}}_{n \times 1}\) the vector composed of phenotypic response the number of genotypes and the number of environments \times 1}\) and \({\varvec{g}}_{r \times 1}\) contain the effects parameters of hierarchical blocks within environments and main effects of genotypes \({\boldsymbol{\alpha }}_{{\varvec{k}}}\) and \({{\varvec{\gamma}}}_{{\varvec{k}}}\) are the multiplicative or bilinear components of model (1) and denote the singular value and the singular vectors associated with the k-th principal component with \(k = \,1,\,...,\,t\) being \(t = \min \,(r,\,c)\) the rank of the "GxE" interaction matrix Bilinear components are also subject to order restrictions (\(\lambda_{1} > \lambda_{2} > \cdots > \lambda_{t}\)) and orthonormalization \(\left({\boldsymbol{\alpha }}_{k}^{\top }{\boldsymbol{\alpha }}_{k}={{\varvec{\gamma}}}_{k}^{\top }{{\varvec{\gamma}}}_{k}=1 e{\boldsymbol{ }\boldsymbol{\alpha }}_{k}^{\top }{\boldsymbol{\alpha }}_{{k}^{^{\prime}}}={{\varvec{\gamma}}}_{k}^{\top }{{\varvec{\gamma}}}_{{k}^{^{\prime}}}=0;k\ne {k}^{^{\prime}}\right)\) \({\mathbf{X}}_{2}\) and \({\mathbf{Z}}\) are design matrices associated with \({\varvec{\beta}}\) \({{\varvec{\upgamma}}}_{k}\) and \({\varvec{g}}\) The term \({\varvec{\varepsilon}}\) is the error vector with \(\user2{\varepsilon \sim }N_{n} ({\mathbf{0}},\,\sigma_{e}^{2} {\mathbf{I}}_{n} )\) where \({\mathbf{0}}\) represents the null vector and \({\mathbf{I}}_{n}\) the identity matrix of order n The conditional distribution of \({\mathbf{y}}\) is multivariate normal \({\varvec{y}}|{\varvec{\alpha}},{\varvec{\gamma}},\lambda {\varvec{g}},{\varvec{\beta}},\sigma_{e}^{2} \sim N_{n} \left( {{{\varvec{\upmu}}},{\mathbf{I}}_{n} \sigma_{e}^{2} } \right)\) with \({{\varvec{\upmu}}} = {\mathbf{X}}_{1} {\varvec{\beta}} + {\mathbf{Z}}{\varvec{g}} + \mathop \sum \limits_{k = 1}^{t} \lambda_{k} diag({\mathbf{Z}}{\varvec{\alpha}}_{k} ){\mathbf{X}}_{2} {\varvec{\gamma}}_{k}\) being \(\sigma_{e}^{2}\) the residual variance \({{\varvec{\upbeta}}}{|}\,{{\varvec{\upmu}}}_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}} ,\,\sigma_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}}^{2} \sim \,N\left( {{{\varvec{\upmu}}}_{\beta } ,\,\sigma_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}}^{2} } \right)\,\); \({\mathbf{g}}|{{\varvec{\upmu}}}_{{\mathbf{g}}} ,\sigma_{{\mathbf{g}}}^{2} \sim N({{\varvec{\upmu}}}_{{\mathbf{g}}} ,{\mathbf{I}}\sigma_{{\mathbf{g}}}^{2} )\); \(\lambda_{k} |\mu_{{\lambda_{k} }} ,\sigma_{{\lambda_{k} }}^{2} \sim N^{ + } (\mu_{{\lambda_{k} }} ,\sigma_{{\lambda_{k} }}^{2} )\); \({\varvec{\alpha}}_{k}\) ~ uniform spherical distribution; \({\varvec{\gamma}}_{k}\) ~ uniform spherical distribution; being referred to by BAMMI (Bayesian-AMMI) \({{\varvec{\upbeta}}}| \ldots \sim N\left[ {\left( {{\mathbf{X}}_{1}^{{{\top}}} {\mathbf{X}}_{1} + {\mathbf{I}}\frac{1}{{\sigma_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}}^{2} }}} \right)^{ - 1} {\mathbf{X}}_{1}^{{{\top}}} {\mathbf{M}}_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}} ,\;\left( {{\mathbf{X}}_{1}^{{{\top}}} {\mathbf{X}}_{1} + {\mathbf{I}}\frac{1}{{\sigma_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}}^{2} }}} \right)^{ - 1} } \right]\) where \(\sigma_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}}^{2} = 10^{8}\) and \({\mathbf{M}}_{{{\varvec{\upbeta}}}} = {\mathbf{y}} - {\mathbf{Zg}} - \sum\nolimits_{k = 1}^{t} {\lambda_{k} diag({\mathbf{Z\alpha }}_{k} ){\mathbf{X}}_{2} {{\varvec{\upgamma}}}_{k} }\) \({ }\lambda_{k} | \ldots \sim N^{ + } \left[ {\left( {{{\varvec{\Lambda}}}_{k}^{{{\top}}} {{\varvec{\Lambda}}}_{k} + \frac{{\sigma_{e}^{2} }}{{\sigma_{{\lambda_{k} }}^{2} }}} \right)^{ - 1} {{\varvec{\Lambda}}}_{k}^{{{\top}}} {\mathbf{\rm M}}_{k^{\prime}}^{{{\top}}} being \({{\varvec{\Lambda}}}_{{{{\varvec{\upalpha}}}_{k} }} = diag\left( {{\mathbf{X}}_{2} {{\varvec{\upgamma}}}_{k} } \right){\mathbf{Z}}\) being \({{\varvec{\Lambda}}}_{{{{\varvec{\upgamma}}}_{k} }} = diag\left( {{\mathbf{Z\alpha }}_{k} } \right){\mathbf{X}}_{2}\) the complete a posteriori conditional distribution for the residual variance is inverse scaling chi-square: The joint analysis showed a significant effect of the interaction, indicating non-additivity of the main effects, justifying the application of the AMMI analysis (Table 3) According to Cornelius' Fr test, the model that best described the data set was AMMI-4, that is, the model that presents four main components retained to explain the effect of the GxE interaction. In this model, 98% of the variation of the GxE interaction is explained (Table 4) AMMI2 model biplot with average genotypic and environmental scores for data from competition trials with carioca beans in the Agreste-Sertão region of Pernambuco In relation to the Arcoverde municipality, the genotype CNFC 15497 (G7) showed specific adaptability, in the year 2014 (E1), while in 2015 (E4) there was no significant contribution from the environment to the interaction (Fig. 2) The genotypes CNFC 15475 (G5) and CNFC 15513 (G10) showed specific adaptability to the municipality São João in 2014 (E3), which in turn did not contribute significantly to the interaction in 2015 (E6). In addition to the stable genotypes, CNFC15513 (G10) would be the most interesting for this specific location in terms of recommendation (Fig. 2) In the graphs of traces and densities of the MCMC chains, it was observed that the distributions were stationary, corroborating the results obtained by the applied convergence tests. For examples, Fig. 3 shows the plot of traces for the genotypic and residual variance of the BAMMI-1 model, which was the model that best fitted the data in the selection stage. Trace plots and MCMC chain densities for genotypic and residual variance of data from competition trials with carioca beans in the Agreste-Sertão region of Pernambuco In Table 5 point and interval estimates related to singular values are presented for BAMMI models as a function of the number of bilinear components retained it can be stated that the first axis explains 42.8% of all the variation in the interaction BIC and AICM information criteria for selecting the BAMMI model for data from competition trials with carioca beans in the Agreste-Sertão region of Pernambuco Table 6 presents point and interval estimates for genotype effects referring to BAMMI as well as the minimum squares estimates obtained by the frequentist AMMI adjustment for comparison purposes the predictions of the BAMMI model are slightly smaller than the respective minimum squares solutions The genotypes that stood out the most regarding the main effect were CNFC 15480 (G6) Overlaps between the HPD intervals suggest similar effects, however the lineage CNFC 15480 (G6) and the cultivars BRS Estilo (G12) and BRS Notável (G13) did not include negative values in their credibility regions and, therefore, are the most interesting in terms of the main effect (Table 6) Positive HPD values indicate that these genotypes contributed the most to the population average and consequently are the ones with the highest productivity Biplot of the BAMMI model: a Average genotypic and environmental scores and b Regions of bivariate credibility (95%) for data from competition trials with carioca beans in the Agreste-Sertão of Pernambuco To simplify the interpretations, only the credibility regions that do not encompass the origin (0,0) were represented, and the respective genotypes (or environments) are considered not stable, in other words, they have a significant contribution to interaction (Fig. 5b) The bivariate regions of credibility for the genotypic and environmental scores are used to analyze the effect of the GxE interaction in which overlaps between them are used to interpret the adaptability and stability of the materials Spearman Correlation (CorS) and PRESS for EM-AMMI and BAMMI models (10% unbalance) Spearman Correlation (CorS) and PRESS for EM-AMMI and BAMMI models (20% unbalance) The distinction of genotypes that showed specific interaction with the municipality of Belém de São Francisco it may have occurred due to operational problems during the the management of crops. It is worth noting that the average yields in Belém de São Francisco in both years were the highest among the other environments (Table 7) fact possibly linked to the number of genotypes with specific adaptability to this municipality and to having an irrigation system A similar consideration can be made in relation to the Arcoverde municipality since the experiments at this location were conducted under rainfed conditions the municipalities have different types of soil and the cultivation in São João depends of the amount of organic matter put in each year When considering the effects of genotypes as random it allows for variance components to be estimated and for kinship coefficients to be incorporated in the AMMI analysis This leads to more accurate estimates of the genetic values of the genotypes and it offers more realistic estimates of the true genotypic value Among the genotypes that stand out in terms of the main effect only BRS Notável can be considered stable and, therefore, has a wide recommendation (Fig. 5b) This interpretation is not direct with respect to the biplot of the frequentist model and would be a risky assumption in the context of classical analysis using the 95% credibility level of the Baysean model it is possible to safely identify G13 as stable this genotype has no important contribution to the GxE interaction The cultivar BRS Notável was used as a witness in the experiments because it has a recommendation for cultivation in the state of Pernambuco as well as the other three cultivars mentioned in this work BRS Notável was the only one that combined positive genotypic effect and stability reinforcing its viability and potential for the Agreste-Sertão region of Pernambuco it is therefore pertinent to indicate these materials for the places that had good interaction according to the adaptability analysis through the credibility regions The configurations of the midpoints of genotypic and environmental scores in the biplots of the AMMI frequentist and AMMI Bayesian models were similar the analysis of the credibility regions by the biplot of the BAMMI model provided a clearer organization of the specific interactions of the genotypes with certain environments allowing you to relate materials more firmly to specific locations despite the differences perceived in the different years which were probably caused by the edaphoclimatic variations of the municipality the incorporation of inference to the biplot allowed us to identify environments and genotypes that do not have important contributions to the GxE interaction the EM algorithm is great for imputing missing data since its iterative process is done in the GxE matrix converging the imputation of the interaction in a few steps which could justify the good performance of the EM-AMMI models in scenarios with losses of up to 33% allows the user of the statistical program to perform the entire inference process in a reasonably simple and practical way The cultivar BRS Notável (G13) is able to capitalize on positive interactions with the environments being classified as stable and recommended with wide adaptation for the Agreste-Sertão of Pernambuco; Arcoverde and São João are the municipalities that present greater stability for the effects of the GxE interaction evidenced by the BAMMI analysis through the credibility regions The recommendation of cultivar IPR 139 (G1) allows exploring the positive effect of GxE in Arcoverde while in Belém de São Francisco the pre-cultivars CNFC 15480 (G6) and CNFC 15534 (G11) are used; in São João the genotype CNFC 15513 (G10) shows greater adaptability The BAMMI analysis is more capable of identifying environments and genotypes that do not have important contributions to the GxE interaction; this model exhibits superior predictive ability compared to the EM-AMMI model All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this published article Lima, T. 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Plant Sci. 11, 1168. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.01168 (2020) Download references The authors are grateful to the Postgraduate Program in Agronomy—Plant Genetic Improvement (PPGAMGP) to the Pernambuco Agronomic Institute (IPA) for the experimental data and to the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) for granting the scholarship Damião Ranieri Queiroz & José Wilson da Silva Luciano Antonio de Oliveira & Alessandra Querino da Silva Universidade Estadual Do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro and A.Q.S.: analyzed the data from the experiments; G.G.M.: wrote the draft manuscript; D.R.Q. and R.J.S.G.: revised the draft manuscript All authors made contributions and approved the final manuscript The authors declare no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-31768-5 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Lisbon's parish councils are one of the most important pillars for the city's dynamics And there are many things they organize that you have no idea about Now that you know what to do throughout the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, it’s time to find out what Lisbon’s parishes are up to when a new administrative map was defined for Lisbon the city has been divided into 24 parishes (previously 53) which have been given new powers and greater financial autonomy The small administrative units that are these Lisbon parishes are central to the dynamics of our city being responsible for various services such as education for much of the entertainment that you often enjoy without knowing it So if you also want to know where your parish is spending its money to entertain you follow our guide to some of the most incredible initiatives promoted by these Lisbon parishes ℹ️ Check out the Ajuda Parish Council’s events calendar on the website. 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Also known as the Basilica or Cathedral of Santa Maria Maior the Lisbon Cathedral is considered to be the oldest church in Lisbon having been built at the beginning of the second half of the 12th century after the city was reconquered from the Moors by King Afonso Henriques ℹ️ Check out the Santa Maria Maior Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. The parish of Santo António is the result of the merger of three Lisbon parishes: São José but the history of these parishes goes back much further and is full of stories ℹ️ Check out the agenda of events of the Santo António Parish Council on the website. The parish of São Domingos de Benfica was created by the transfer of land from the parish of Benfica and is located in the west of Lisbon The parish of São Domingos de Benfica encompasses Lisbon’s largest green area ℹ️ Check out the São Domingos de Benfica Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. in the north-eastern part of central Lisbon is the result of the merger of the former parishes of São Vicente de Fora ℹ️ Check out the São Vicente Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Mais de 20 sítios para ir logo a partir do dia 1 de janeiro Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article Belém , City (pop., 2000 prelim.: metro. area, 1,271,615), northern Brazil. The capital of Pará state, the port of Belém lies on the Pará River in the vast Amazon River delta 90 mi (145 km) from the Atlantic Ocean It began in 1616 as a fortified settlement; as it gradually became established it helped consolidate Portuguese supremacy in northern Brazil It enjoyed prosperity in the late 19th century as the main exporting centre of the Amazon rubber industry it continued to be northern Brazil’s commercial centre and a main port for Amazon River craft From Portugal and Britain via Hong Kong and Macau this trendy pastry has traveled a long way to pop up in the Bay While pastry-spotting in London over the summer which looked like the dan tat or Chinese egg tarts you see swirling on dim sum carts in San Francisco but distinguished itself with a browned top A baker friend quickly corrected that these were pastéis de nata or Portuguese egg tarts I found a new appreciation for our local version and started to keep an eye out for their close cousins which have been making an appearance around town with a crumbling crust often made from lard (though some use Chinese-style puff pastry) filled with an eggy custard that shudders on nudge pastéis de nata have a laminated crust made from butter and it’s blitzed in a hot oven until blistered on top the pastéis de nata is a juxtaposition of creamy and crunchy textures and few can resist the charms of a hand pie But it begs the question — who stole the tarts A mini history of mini tarts: Portuguese egg tarts date back to the 1800s when monks who used egg whites to starch their clothes were looking for ways to use up the yolks Guangzhou and Hong Kong restaurants catering to British businessmen started making the Chinese style with a lard crust and wiggly custard Macau picked up the Portuguese’s finishing touch But whether it’s a Portuguese tart routed through Macau, or a British custard by way of Hong Kong, egg tarts have crossed oceans twice to reach San Francisco. First, thanks to Chinese immigrants who established bakeries such as Golden Gate Bakery in Chinatown, an institution known for both excellent dan tats and erratic hours the Bay Area is experiencing a second wave of egg tarts as pastéis de nata are becoming increasingly popular due to the opening of several Portuguese restaurants From Noe Valley and the Sunset to San Jose here’s where Portuguese egg tarts are popping up the Bay Area Pastéis de nata have been on the dessert menu since day one Unlike a standard puff pastry or croissant dough that rises up these cut edges are flush with the bottom of the pan Sometimes guests try to order six or a dozen tarts to go But they’re a sweet ending to a dinner of salt cod fritters and piri-piri chicken Boavida is a new Outer Sunset project from the former owner of Cafe St Andrea de Francisco’s family is originally from Portugal and she wanted to get back in the food business with a laid-back neighborhood market slash cafe That means that Portuguese egg tarts are now kicking it at the beach and they go great with either a cup of coffee in the morning or with a glass of wine to wind down the day De Francisco hopes to bake her own eventually: “They’re tricky to make,” she admits but we’re still perfecting the crust.” Fortunately comes from the same Portuguese island as de Francisco’s family with a rustic pastry crust and good custard Adega, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in San Jose, calls the city’s Little Portugal immigrant neighborhood home. It hosted a viral pastéis de nata event this year: The restaurant tried a Saturday morning pop-up, and promptly sold 1,000 egg tarts in the first hour, according to Mercury News It opened a sister bakery called Pastelaria de Adega a few months ago and the layers of the laminated dough are perfect If any bakeries try to get away with making the crust with repurposed croissant dough it’s worth giving one of these little tarts a two-bite test The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Standing at the entrance to Lisbon harbour the Monastery of the Hieronymites – construction of which began in 1502 – exemplifies Portuguese art at its best built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world À l'entrée du port de Lisbonne le monastère des hiéronymites dont la construction commença en 1502 témoigne de l'art portugais à son apogée construite pour commémorer l'expédition de Vasco de Gama rappelle les grandes découvertes maritimes qui ont jeté les fondements du monde moderne عند مدخل مرفأ لشبونة، يشهد دير الرهبان الدومينيكيين الذي بدأ تشييده عام 1502 على الفن البرتغالي في ذروته أما برج بيليم المجاور الأنيق الذي ارتفع احتفاءً بذكرى بعثة فاسكو دي غاما، فيذكّر بالاكتشافات البحرية الكبيرة التي أرست أسس العالم الحديث 哲罗姆派修道院位于在里斯本海港入口处,始建于1502年,它是葡萄牙艺术颠峰时期的最好例证。它旁边的贝莱姆塔,则是为纪念航海家瓦斯科·达·加玛的航行而建立的,它向人们讲述着那段奠定了现代世界基础的大航海时代。 Стоящий при входе в лиссабонскую гавань монастырь иеронимитов наиболее ярко иллюстрирует португальское искусство воздвигнута в память об экспедиции Васко да Гамы и напоминает о великих морских открытиях заложивших основы современной политической карты мира el Monasterio de los Jerónimos se yergue a la entrada del puerto de Lisboa y es la ejemplificación misma del arte portugués en todo su apogeo erigida para conmemorar la expedición de Vasco de Gama trae a la memoria los grandes descubrimientos marítimos que echaron los cimientos del mundo moderno This serial World Heritage property comprises the Monastery of the Hieronymites and the Tower of Belém located on the shore of the Tagus River at the entrance to the port of Lisbon The Monastery of the Hieronymites is a royal foundation that dates back to the late 15th century Manuel I and donated to the monks of Saint Hieronymus so that they would pray for the King and pay spiritual assistance to seafarers that left the shores of Lisbon in quest for the new world The monastery was also built to perpetuate the memory of Prince Henry the Navigator Its very rich ornamentation derives from the exuberance typical of Manueline art Being symbolically linked to the Age of Discoveries the monastery still preserves most of its magnificent structures Francisco de Arruda constructed the famous Tower of Belém around 1514 which commemorated the expedition of Vasco da Gama and also served to defend the port of Lisbon The cross of the Knights of Christ is repeated indefinitely on the parapets of this fortress while the watch towers that flank it are capped with ribbed cupolas inspired by Islamic architecture Created by the royal dynasty of Avis at its height the complex of Belém is one of the most representative examples of Portuguese power during the Age of Discoveries Criterion (iii): The Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém are a unique and exceptional testimony to a 15th and 16th-century civilization and culture knowledge and courage of the Portuguese people at a time when they consolidated their presence and domain of intercontinental trade routes Criterion (vi): The complex of Belém is directly associated with the Golden Age of the Discovery and the pioneer role the Portuguese had in the 15th and 16th centuries in creating contacts dialogue and interchange among different cultures comprising the complex of Belém that includes the Monastery of the Hieronymites and the Tower of Belém Despite the changes that both monuments went through over time they have succeeded in preserving their physical integrity the church maintains its religious services as the parish of Santa Maria de Belém The Tower of Belém has preserved its original layout despite the large changes in the surrounding area caused by landfills and by the silting of the river Tagus The 103 ha buffer zone around the serial property serves to increase the protection of the settings of the two monuments but the wider setting still warrants additional protection to ensure that the visual characteristics are maintained The complex of Belém testifies to Portugal’s cultural apogee in the 16th century and has retained its authenticity in terms of materials Of particular mention is the stone workmanship of the Monastery and Tower where building materials are those used in the original construction Restoration projects implemented by national and local organisations have strictly respected original materials and techniques The properties maintain their predominant position from an urban point of view Authenticity has also been maintained in terms of location and setting as there are no major changes to the original plan social significance and relationship with the urban setting The Monastery of the Hieronymites and the Tower of Belém are classified as national monuments by a Decree published in the Government Journal no In order to ensure enforcement of the Law as the basis for the policy and regulatory system for the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage (Law no 140 of 15 June 2009 established the legal framework for studies works or interventions carried out for classified cultural assets the need for a prior and systematic assessment monitoring and careful analysis of any works that are likely to affect the property’s integrity so as to avoid any disfigurement This is ensured by appropriate and strict planning and by careful supervision of any techniques methodologies and resources to be used for implementation of interventions on cultural properties 309 of 23 October 2009 equates buffer zones with special protection zones which benefit from adequate restrictions for the protection and enhancement of cultural properties The key goal of the management arrangements is to preserve the authenticity and integrity of the property as a whole monumental complex through the implementation of a work plan that involves the local community All the interventions that have been implemented or are programmed comply with current legislation as well as with strict technical and scientific criteria Attention is given to the treatment and rehabilitation of the area surrounding the monuments as these works are to be ensured by local organisations involving both the municipality and the local community Management of the property is ensured by the decentralised services of the Directorate General for Cultural Heritage (DGPC) the national administration department responsible for cultural heritage enhancement and safeguarding measures are ensured by DGPC that is responsible for drawing up an annual programme and implementing it so as to secure the continued future maintenance of the monuments The creation of a single protection zone for both monuments as well as the enlargement of the buffer zone have been crucial for the integral protection of the property the wider setting in terms of the important views of the property from the sea will also require careful monitoring and additional protection to ensure that integrity is maintained After residents were surprised by an inspection by the Municipal Police the Belém Parish Council has decided to install signs in the Restelo neighborhood where parking on the sidewalk is traditionally legal The council says the measure will be temporary has had a solution to regulate parking in the neighborhood increase the supply of spaces and get cars off the sidewalks once and for all Days after the Municipal Police showed up in the Restelo neighborhood to fine cars parked on the sidewalk the Belém Parish Council took action: instead of moving forward with the painting of parking spaces that would safeguard pedestrian mobility chose to legitimize the situationThis is an informal practice that has been going on for decades but which until now had no legal framework Parking with two wheels on the sidewalk and the other two on the road is now legal on three streets in Restelo These three streets - the Rua Dom Cristóvão da Gama Tristão da Cunha Street e Rua São Francisco Xavier - are three longitudinal roads that cut through the neighborhood from one end to the other intersecting with three main streets: the Soldiers of India Streeton the westernmost side; the Duarte Pacheco Pereira Streetin the center where you'll find the neighborhood's local shops and the popular Careca pastry shop with its croissants; and the Belém Tower Avenueon the opposite side the number of cars in Restelo's households has increased Although there is parking inside the houses many people prefer to keep their cars on the street in order to optimize the space inside their homes There's another problem: with irregular parking on the street maneuvering the cars onto private land becomes difficult or even impossible in many situations What is certain is that parking on the sidewalk, common not only in Restelo but in other parts of Belém and the city, is detrimental to pedestrian mobility and even makes entire neighborhoods inaccessible to many people with strollers or wheelchairs - as is the case with Catarina, "a rare species on wheels", content creator on Instagram "Various configurations were first studied including those that legitimized parking on the sidewalk that any proposal with parking on top of the sidewalk would seriously damage the number of spaces available once they were ordered"the proposal document states The reason why parking on the sidewalk is not advantageous - apart from seriously impairing pedestrian mobility and accessibility - is that there are obstacles such as lamps fire hydrants and electricity boxes that would force several spaces to be removed That means that more than 30 places are lost"identified the neighbors The citizens' proposal calls for 874 orderly places throughout the neighborhood The three streets where parking has now been legitimized over the sidewalk would have spaces only on one side of the street and circulation on the other - this parking would be on the side of the street where there are fewer garage doors allowing for not only the greatest number of spaces possible but also a calming measure within the neighborhood a traffic lane would be removed to create a spine-shaped parking lot The neighbors I could even go further and suggest spine parking on Avenida da Torre de Belém where the circulation space is too wide and could easily be reduced The residents' group counted 452 houses in the neighborhood 72 of which are corner houses and therefore have two parking spaces inside; the remaining 380 have just one space there are 524 seats in the grounds of the houses there will be a total of 904 cars in the neighborhood the counts made by the neighbors showed that demand is lowerIn the middle of the pandemic when people would be at home and travel would be minimal an average of 607 cars were parked in the Restelo neighborhood; at most the 874 seats proposed would be more than enough for all Restelo residents and there would still be more than 200 seats left over for visitors the Neighbors of Bethlehem would create spaces on the street for all residents But those who didn't want to park further away from their homes (even though we're only talking about a few meters) could put their car in the space they have in their house benefiting from the space needed on the street for entry/exit maneuvers since there would no longer be vehicles on both sides of the road to complicate this process "The residents worked hard to draw street by street on an aerial plan of each artery"is highlighted in the document involving counts of parked cars at different times of the day rigorous design for the preliminary study of the horizontal signage to be implemented and several long meetings with all the stakeholders." The Neighbors of Bethlehem presented the proposal to the Junta and also to the Lisbon City Council during the previous term the idea was never implemented and the discussion was lost among the offices with the Belém Council and the Town Hall aligned on the same political color (PSD) progress has been made on regulating two-wheeled parking on the sidewalk - a situation that is permitted by the Highway Code and the Traffic Signs Regulations Tristão da Cunha and São Francisco Xavier streets On March 25, the Junta de Belém announced on social mediaI am in the process of "planning parking in the Restelo district" with "installation of suitable temporary signs to allow vehicles to park on two-wheeled kerbs on both sides of the road"in the three streets mentioned He added: "In view of this provisional adjustment which is now being carried out urgently due to the difficult parking conditions in the area vehicle drivers are asked to take the necessary precautions and care to leave space (about 1.20 meters) for pedestrians to circulate safely on the sidewalks especially those in wheelchairs or pushing baby carriages." But the 1.20 meters, the minimum legal width of a sidewalk in neighborhood streets (Decree-Law no. 163) Many drivers put their cars up against the walls of the houses more than is necessary perhaps for fear of being scratched on the side of their vehicles facing the road there are other obstacles on the sidewalks which make the neighborhood more difficult to access The result is that it's better to walk along the road where the maximum speed allowed is 40 km/h - even if you're in a residential area the Junta de Freguesia believes that legalized parking on the sidewalk is a temporary measure while they work on a definitive solution It was with this in mind that Fernando Ribeiro Rosa called the residents of the neighborhood to a public session last Thursday evening in the auditorium of the Centro Social de Belém It was a six-hour session that lasted well into the night Ribeiro Rosa reiterated that the Junta had to "to take a provisional and urgent measure because the Municipal Police have started fining people" and has always parked on the sidewalks of Restelo The mayor regretted not having had any answers from the Medina-led council about this situation and criticized the neighbors' proposal for "take away half the parking lots"This is only true if you look at the three streets once again presented the residents' group's proposal stressing that "there's no point in ignoring the fact that there are different opinions on this situation and that there's only one way forward Gonçalo explained that the study that came out of the Neighbors of Bethlehem was made with "residents of the neighborhood and only with residents of the neighborhood" and that "it represents the stakeholders who have shown a willingness to contribute" to this issue "These are just contributions from citizens It's not an administrative decision or an opinion a well-intentioned contribution focused on the future"he said adding that understands the measure now taken by the Junta as "transitional measure"while there is no consensus between the population for "to stop the enormous friction that existed with people on a daily basis" "We expressed our agreement in the expectation that the path will continue." Gonçalo had a "small victory"A consensus was reached between the Parish Council and Lisbon City Council represented at the meeting by both the Municipal Mobility Department and the Council responsible for this area to move forward with vertical and horizontal parking signs in a part of the Restelo neighborhoodThis will be done on Rua Duarte Pacheco Pereira and Rua Soldados da Índia two of the crossroads; and also on the whole of Rua Dom Francisco de Almeida and its respective squares (Damão and the circular Rua Fernando Lopes de Castanheda The aim will be to get cars off the sidewalks on these streets which in the particular case of Rua Dom Francisco de Almeida will be very positive as it gives access to EB Bairro do Restelo and other educational establishments If the neighbors moving forward as designed 175 spaces will be created on Rua Dom Francisco de Almeida (including the squares) 154 on Rua Duarte Pacheco Pereira and 229 on Rua Soldados da Índia Counts carried out by residents on these streets identified 242 stalled vehicles at least - the three streets where parking on the sidewalk has now been legalized and where in order to clarify the 1.20 metres of channel space markings can be made on the sidewalk (similar to what has been done on Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho Gonçalo believes that we shouldn't wait for a major redevelopment of the public spaces in the Restelo neighborhood not only because of the financial cost that this would represent but essentially because there are other areas in the parish of Belém and in the city of Lisbon that have higher priorities and money is scarce The public session promoted by the Junta was marked by many voices against the solution implemented One of the fears that people raised most was that it was now confusing to understand where you can park on the sidewalk with two wheels and where you can't Fernando Ribeiro Rosa said that there was nothing he could do about it and that it was legal for people to look at the signs Fernando Ribeiro Rosa said that there was nothing he could do about this and that what is signposted is legal and people should look at the signs MB Way: 933 140 217 (indicar “LPP”) Ou clica aqui Podes escrever-nos para [email protected] O LPP / Lisbon For People é um jornal local dedicado à cidade e à área metropolitana de Lisboa editado de forma totalmente independente e sem fins lucrativos ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " new crowds have descended upon the cobbled streets at a rapid pace the openings aren't set to slow down any time soon So, where should you eat in Lisbon? Before I visited the city for the first time, I knew very little of Portuguese cuisine (aside from pastel de natas having been lucky enough to know the city intimately and learn its traditions I am a keen champion of everything on offer whether that's traditional dishes or a new twist Most people visiting Lisbon will want to try some form of traditional food at one of the city’s tascas – typical casual eateries serving very local dishes such as bacalhau (salted cod) and prego or bifana (beef or pork sandwiches) Those who are more familiar with the city or want to experience everything on offer might prefer one of the many modern or Michelin-starred restaurants on offer Lisbon’s food scene is varied and exciting – and you can go from knocking back ginjinha (cherry liqueur) with locals to sipping wine at a tasting menu within the space of 24 hours these are the Lisbon restaurants I have personally tried and tested and would recommend to anyone visiting the city (in no particular order) Every restaurant on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has eaten at that restaurant our editors consider both high end and affordable eateries that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination We're always looking for stand-out dishes a great location and warm service – as well as serious sustainability credentials We update this list regularly as new restaurants open and existing ones evolve O Velho EuricoBest Lisbon restaurant for: hanging with the locals Walking into O Velho Eurico almost feels like you’ve stumbled upon a local secret; until you see the queue forming hidden in a corner on the way to São Jorge Castle is now filled to the brim every night with locals and tourists keen to enjoy a twist on classic Portuguese dishes such as bacalhau (salted cod) and polvo (octopus) but dishes are updated or changed relatively recently; on my most recent visit I was particularly taken with the pastel de leitão (suckling pig pastry) and Borrego e castanhas (lamb and chestnuts) Best enjoyed with a group of friends so you can order at least one of everything settle in for the evening and soak up the fun relaxed atmosphere alongside the young chefs and owners Price range: £Where? Central, near São Jorge CastleAddress: Largo São Cristóvão nº3, 1100-179 LisboaWebsite: @ovelhoeurico on InstagramShould I book Yes (in advance) via the email listed on their Instagram page Named as one of the Best New Restaurants in the World in CNT’s 2024 Hot List Canalha is undoubtedly one of the hottest tables in Lisbon despite only opening its doors in late-2023 the hype hasn’t affected this restaurant’s ability to put out a creative Portugal is a place with impeccable produce chef João Rodrigues thinks good ingredients are key which is why you’ll see influence from around the world Rodrigues told CNT: “I’m not attached to any one cuisine; I like what I like What you cook is what you are – your experiences and your life” This shows in everything from the menu to the old-school Portuguese canteen design of the restaurant (when we dined there were TVs showing a Portugal football game a touch I felt added a sense of camaraderie to the evening) the star of the show was undoubtedly the Iberic pork presa cooked with slightly crunchy edges and served simply with chips (a theory of mine: it’s impossible to find bad chips in Portugal) from the tuna sashimi with trout roe to asparagus served with island cheese and a buttery lemony sauce – and almost everything is sourced as locally as possible The reality is that this is a simple restaurant with good dishes and it’s clear the chefs are having as much fun building their dishes as diners do eating them Price range: ££Where? BelémAddress: R. da Junqueira 207, 1300-338 Lisboa, PortugalWebsite: @restaurantecanalha on InstagramShould I book Absolutely: you’ll struggle to get a table last-minute BelcantoBest Lisbon restaurant for: a special occasion Recently awarded number 31 on the annual list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants Belcanto was the first restaurant in Lisbon to earn two Michelin stars Chef Jose Avillez is practically a celebrity in Lisbon so expectations are high – and Belcanto doesn't disappoint service is impeccable; the wait staff are friendly but not overbearing and share information about each dish without disturbing your evening Diners can choose from three tasting menus or a la carte – but the former is the real treat The Evolution menu combines Portuguese flavours with new textures; expect plump scarlet shrimp served in a curry sauce with apple delicate minced squid housed in incredibly crunchy roasted chicken skin and perfectly-cooked crispy suckling pig with puffed potatoes all served with impeccable Portuguese wines If you want to splurge on one of the best meals in Lisbon Price range: ££££Where? Bairro AltoAddress: R. Serpa Pinto 10A, 1200-026 LisboaWebsite: belcanto.ptShould I book Cervejaria RamiroBest Lisbon restaurant for: seafood When Anthony Bourdain visited Ramiro in 2013 during filming for his show No Reservations he turned the local cervejaria (beer bar) into a must-visit restaurant for tourists and locals prawns and crab – all served by the kilogram (and therefore best enjoyed with a larger group) Most diners skip dessert and instead opt for a Prego – a beef sandwich served with mustard – which is but you should expect to queue before you manage to score a table Price range: ££Where? IntendenteAddress: Av. Alm. Reis 1 H, 1150-007 LisboaWebsite: www.cervejariaramiro.comShould I book Ofício Tasco AtípicoBest Lisbon restaurant for: unique dishes Ofício is so popular with locals that it’s booked up weeks in advance but it’s well worth trying to get hold of a table to sample the inventive cuisine and soak up the fun atmosphere The menu has more ‘must-try dishes’ than most in the city; the sea vegetable taco while crispy crackling and veal and marrow tartare shouldn’t be missed if you can manage it) of the cheese tart; a dense slightly sweet and entirely creamy dessert dreamt up during the second lockdown by chef Hugo Candeias Despite the fact that they're full to the brim with diners staff will be only too happy to talk passionately about the flavours and ingredients in the dishes or share a wine pairing recommendation – make the most of their knowledge and pick their brains as they bring your plates Price range: ££Where? Bairro AltoAddress: R. Nova da Trindade 11k, 1200-301 LisboaWebsite: oficio-restaurantShould I book SEMBest Lisbon restaurant for: creative cooking There’s no shortage of tasting menus available in Lisbon but few offer the creativity of rececently-Michelin-awarded SEM; where dishes are created specifically to combat food waste and ingredients are chosen according to seasonality peppers and artichokes line the walls alongside bottles of natural wine and syrups created for cocktails and from the minute you sit down you'll be absolutely intrigued there's not a single dish that could disappoint; whether it's egg white garum crunch which somehow manages to transform regular egg white into something completely new (like a cross between tempura and a really delicious crisp) or sourdough bread served with leftover sourdough bread miso butter (truly wondrous) everything is memorable And while ingredients are undoubtedly sophisticated and dishes are beautifully presented this is an extremely affordable tasting menu compared with other local offerings Add the wine pairing to put the cherry on top Price range: ££Where? AlfamaAddress: R. das Escolas Gerais 120, 1100-220 LisboaWebsite: restaurantsem.comShould I book BAHRBest Lisbon restaurant for: impeccable flavours The Bairro Alto Hotel is one of the best hotels in Lisbon and while hotel restaurants can be hit or miss cosy corners and oversized wooden bar – is immediately welcoming but some diners may prefer to skip the interiors and instead dine on the terrace your attention will soon be drawn back in by the menu which features a twist on classic Portuguese cuisine resulting in dishes such as garlicky grilled squid with runner beans and turnip raw beef ‘pica-pau’ taco with just a hint of pineapple and buttery wild turbot with green kale sauce and chorizo – the latter of which comes highly recommended Price range: ££Where? Bairro Alto Address: Praça Luís de Camões nº 2, 1200-243 LisboaWebsite: bahr.pt Should I book ArkheBest lisbon restaurant for: vegetarians it feels a shame to introduce Arkhe as a vegetarian restaurant The tasting menu is so varied here that if you weren’t to know beforehand you’d probably reach the desserts before realising that you hadn’t eaten a morsel of meat or fish given that Portuguese cuisine sways heavily towards carnivorous dishes after a few days of (delicious) local meals it can feel like a breath of fresh air to leave a restaurant without the heavy feeling that can come from overindulging in meat That’s not to say you won’t feel suitably full after your tasting experience at Arkhe; you’ll choose between a five- or seven-course menu Expect melon and cucumber soup with homemade basil oil bell pepper with hollandaise sauce and homemade tortellini stuffed with different types of mushrooms It’s well worth asking if you can choose a cheese plate from the produce stored in the wine cellar – not only are the cheeses (a mixture of local Portuguese and French who is passionate about his produce) delicious but here you can fully appreciate the vibe of the restaurant arches and corner stuffed with food-related books all designed to make you feel incredibly at home as the restaurant’s welcoming staff introduce you to their vast selection of wines this is a unique gem in Lisbon and a restaurant that’s gone straight to my recommendations list Price range: £££Where? RatoAddress: Rua de São Filipe Néri 14, 1250-227 Lisboa, PortugalWebsite: arkhe.ptShould I book TrincaBest Lisbon restaurant for: a small but perfectly-formed menu There’s something incredibly satisfying about wandering the streets of a new city and finding a great eatery and this little-known secret is one I’m only too willing to share Hidden away on a residential street in the Anjos area of Lisbon Trinca is a modern small plates restaurant in a traditional building Serving up world dishes heavily inspired by South American diners can expect dishes such as prawn ceviche and the friendly and passionate staff help to make an evening here feel like a night with friends Price range: £Where? AnjosAddress: Rua dos Anjos 59C, 1150-034 LisboaWebsite: @restaurantetrinca on InstagramShould I book PradoBest Lisbon restaurant for: farm-to-table cooking Ideally you'll want to bring a few friends so that you can sample them all and soak the creative hip and fun atmosphere as part of a crowd – plus indulge in a bottle of wine or two Price range: ££Where? SantosAddress: Tv. Pedras Negras 2, 1100-404 LisboaWebsite: pradorestaurante.comShould I book O FradeBest Lisbon restaurant for: date night Sitting at a counter overlooking the kitchen it's not hard to understand why O Frade is a local favourite The small but perfectly-formed restaurant sits just 18 people inside (with an extra 20 now able to dine outside) and its semi-circular seating means that it naturally feels like an intimate experience where you have the opportunity to talk with the chefs as they serve their plates or befriend a fellow diner who might just share a fascinating story it's a restaurant of opportunities and experiences – a sentiment that becomes clearer when you find that the restaurant now has a second outpost in the ever-popular Time Out market The owners were inspired by their grandparents who had a restaurant by the same name in the Alentejo since the 1960s and dishes are hearty Portuguese fare with a modern twist; rissols filled with razor clams flavoursome rabbit with pickled onions and coriander and a memorable mushroom rice from their own vineyards in Vila de Frades – be sure to try the excellent white Price range: ££Where? BelémAddress: Calçada da Ajuda 14, 1300-598 LisboaInstagram: @restauranteofradeShould I book MagnoliaBest Lisbon restaurant for: small plates a quietly buzzing part of Lisbon where locals have dinner and spill out into the park with glasses of wine to finish their evenings Magnolia is the type of place that makes you stop and think about how lucky you are to experience Lisbon and its beauty the restaurant's owners are from Brazil and Belgium and bring their love of travel and world flavours to the menu whether that’s creamy camembert in puff pastry with thyme honey tuna tartare with avocado and mango or moreish croquettes de crevette and there's a wide selection of local natural wines available to pair Magnolia serves up warming tomato soup with cheese toast endless coffee and possibly the best pistachio croissant you'll ever have You might even catch the owners enjoying tea Price range: ££Where? Príncipe RealAddress: Praça das Flores 43, 1200-192 LisboaInstagram: @magnolia_lisboaShould I book CuraBest Lisbon restaurant for: gourmet dining in an intimate space that can technically be accessed via the street (but the more fun entrance takes you through the grandeur of the hotel's lobby) is Cura; a restaurant that takes its name from the expression curadoria (the curators who take care of art) And both the food and interiors live up to the name; the warming gold and blue palette of the restaurant is accented by Madeira wood panelling and bevelled mirrors and the open kitchen is wondrously calm and fascinating to watch is where chef Pedro Pena Bastos and his team put the finishes touches to their dishes There are three tasting menus available; Meia Cura All three make the most of Portugal’s wonderful ingredients resulting in dishes such as freshly caught sea bass garnished with parsley and saffron roasted seaweed butter and caviar or flavourful pumpkin with chanterelles Worthy of mention in itself is the bread dish which showcases the flavours of Portugal with butter from the Azores The wine pairing is not to be missed; an ideal way to quickly zip around the country's many wine regions without once having to leave the comfort of your seat Price range: ££££Where? Marquês de PombalAddress: R. Rodrigo da Fonseca 88, 1070-051 LisboaWebsite: fourseasons.comShould I book A Taberna da Rua das FloresBest Lisbon restaurant for: traditional Portuguese dishes Often considered to be one of the best Portuguese restaurants in Lisbon relaxed and local while the menu is a twist on traditional; order the tuna tataki sardines on toast and fried eggplant with Madeira honey You’ll also want to sample the impressive wine list so you’ll almost certainly need to put your name on a list when you arrive and come back at a later time Price range: ££Where? Bairro AltoAddress: Rua das Flores 103, 1200-194 LisboaWebsite: tberna.com/Should I book but arriving early is the best way to secure a table 2MonkeysBest Lisbon restaurant for: an intimate dining experience There’s no shortage of tasting menus in Portugal, but it’s still one of my favourite ways to experience all the flavours of local cuisine, and you can’t beat the experience of whiling away an evening as various plates are placed in front of you, each one beautifully presented. 2Monkeys is found in the former wine cellar in Torel Palace (one of the best hotels in Lisbon welcoming vibe and creative dishes from chefs Vítor Matos and Guilherme Spalk who are so full of ideas that they change their menu almost consistently dishes included juicy shrimp from the Algarve with buttermilk and dill oil langoustine with textured carrot served with white wine port and lemongrass sauce and foie gras with brioche and rhubarb One of the best things about 2Monkeys is that it introduces high-quality fine dining in an environment that’s not stuffy or overly formal – there are just 14 seats watching every dish being carefully created Chefs are only too happy to talk through each dish as they plate up which almost makes the evening feel like an immersive experience Price range: £££Where? PenaAddress: Torel Palace Lisbon, R. Câmara Pestana 45, 1150-082 Lisboa, PortugalWebsite: 2monkeys.com.ptShould I book Café do PaçoBest Lisbon restaurant for: an authentic experience It’s highly unlikely that you’ll come across English-speaking tourists as you dine here Café do Paço is something of an institution for locals somewhat hidden on an unassuming street outside of the hustle and bustle of Baixa or Bairro Alto You’ll need to ring a doorbell to gain entry and the speakeasy feel continues when you see the interiors; all plush red booths and vintage pictures hung on the walls Start with a very classic Portuguese couvert: bread then follow up with some of the most-loved dishes in the country: an eggy moreish Bacalhau à Brás (a dish made with salt cod potatoes and eggs) and a Bitoque (steak topped with a fried egg) served with a creamy sauce the Encharcada (soaked eggs) from Alentejo are a beautiful way to end the meal Wash everything down with a glass of local wine or ask your waiter for their recommendation – they’ll be only too happy to help LocoBest Lisbon restaurant for: top-notch service From the moment you step into Michelin-starred Loco who take the time to greet you by name and talk you through the menu is one of the best in Lisbon thanks to its impeccable attention to detail and inventive dishes Diners work their way through an impressive 16 courses since everything has been designed to be just right from the snacks you start the meal with (oyster with coconut cream and chilli granita is undoubtedly one of the fanciest snacks I’ve eaten but I certainly wasn’t mad about it) to the varied plates that just keep coming If your goal is to try as many flavours as possible in one meal this is the place for you – we ate everything from an ash pillow filled with potato to snails to wild lamb to octopus The restaurant focuses on ‘micro seasonal’ ingredients everything is made using what’s most in-season at that time which contributes to the restaurant’s zero-waste ethic This also lends itself to an excellent drinks menu; while the wines are local and delicious there’s a great selection of juices and fermented drinks made in-house with leftover ingredients and you’ll leave feeling fed in more ways than one Price range: £££Where? EstrelaAddress: R. Navegantes nº53-B, 1200-731 Lisboa, PortugalWebsite: www.loco.ptShould I book Restaurante BrilhanteBest Lisbon restaurant for: old-school glamour you’ll almost certainly be spending time around the square that houses Time Out Market Cais do Sodre train station and plenty of eateries It can be hard to sort through the more tourist-focused options in this area which is “reminiscent of the refinement of Lisbon's nineteenth-century cafés” It is a perfect escape from the busy streets; stepping inside here feels a little like going back in time Most of the seating occupies an oval shape around the kitchen in the centre of the room but there’s none of the chaos that you might expect – in fact it’s almost therapeutic to watch the chefs methodically preparing their dishes two-person booths line the walls along the windows with delicate fringed lampshades sitting above I had possibly the most memorable butter of my life – perfectly smoky in flavour with a hint of salt scattered on top – followed by a Bacalhau dish made with great chunks of cod as opposed to the smaller scraps you find in some dishes a dish inspired by the classic Bife à Marrare that was served at Lisbon’s famous cafés in the 19th century Finish with the Piemonte hazelnuts and chocolate soufflé; you might need to have a nap after Price range: ££Where? Cais do SodreAddress: R. Moeda 1H, 1200-275 Lisboa, PortugalWebsite: restaurantebrilhante.ptShould I book Pica-PauBest Lisbon restaurant for: classic Portuguese dishes in a modern setting chances are they'll be lost in memories of their childhood as they eat the classic dishes it's a great place to try Portuguese food in a non-intimidating setting; the restaurant's interiors are modern and minimalistic with friendly staff and a creative cocktail list The pica pau (small pieces of beef in a gravy made with beer but the pasteis de bacalhau (codfish cakes) and wonderfully crunchy and salty while the polvo à lagareiro (octopus with olive oil garlic and potatoes) is cooked to perfection It's also worth noting that the bread for the table is served with gravy for dipping – perfection if ever we saw it Price range: ££Where? Principe RealAddress: R. da Escola Politécnica 27, 1200-244 LisboaWebsite: restaurantepicapau.ptShould I book Casa ReîaBest Lisbon restaurant for: beachside dining Is there a better setting for a restaurant than the beachfront there's something extra special about dining with the sound of the waves and this new opening has taken that sunshine feeling and enhanced it and move on to sharing plates; zucchini baba-ganoush with mint and raspberries celery and fennel and a green summer salad with nectarines is the stand-out dish on the menu from chef Pedro Henrique Lima so you can head towards the water after your meal with a cocktail in hand Price range: £££Where? Costa da CaparicaAddress: Praia da Cabana do Pescador, 2825-491 Costa da CaparicaWebsite: casareia.comShould I book Gunpowder LisboaBest Lisbon restaurant for: modern Indian cuisine Londoners will likely know and love Gunpowder where the brand already has three restaurants But rather than move to another British city – Manchester or Birmingham maybe – the brand decided to expand into a different country entirely opening a Lisbon restaurant makes total sense when you see the menu which is similar to the British one but with a Mediterranean twist; think Algarve oysters with pickled kachumber big juicy wild Madagascar prawns with moreish roasted garlic & tomato dressing and grilled stone bass with green coorgi sauce all available for you to select from the window display of fish there are the classics available too – their delicious crispy prawn toast and show-stopping spicy lamb and vermicelli doughnut Served with a selection of stunning local wines it's a place for you to spend long evenings with friends mopping up sauces and snacking on chaat Price range: ££Where? Bairro AltoAddress: R. Nova da Trindade 13, 1200-303 LisboaWebsite: gunpowderrestaurants.ptShould I book We'd recommend you do – as a new opening Sala de CorteBest Lisbon restaurant for: steak If you’re hungry for steak, you won’t find better than the impeccable cuts at Sala de Corte, which recently ranked number 34 in the list of the 50 World's Best Steakhouses There’s an impressive offering available – from Chateaubriand to Japanese Wagyu all selected from from bovine breed producers with certified origin – and each is cooked to perfection on the restaurant's Josper grill With steaks as the focus of the restaurant (and no other meat dishes available) it would be easy to neglect starters and side dishes but Sala de Corte manages to make everything on the menu as memorable as their wonderful steak cuts The baked rice with smoked sausages is a must-try; rich it's the ideal accompaniment alongside the asparagus and mushrooms RoccoBest Lisbon restaurant for: a touch of theatrics Inside The Ivens, one of the best hotels in Lisbon where you’re immediately greeted by a central bar stacked ceiling-high with colourful bottles thanks to Barcelona-based designer Lázaro Rosa-Violan best known in Lisbon for his work on local favourite JNcQUOI Avenida and guests can expect a clash of themes; old-school glamour in the main bar nautical stripes and an inspiring amount of wall art in the sidebar or it’s not all about the decor – although that’s undoubtedly why some locals frequent Rocco scarlet prawn risotto and rigatoni all'amatriciana A highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the tiramisu which is made in front of you and served fresh And fans of a negroni will be cheered to know that there’s an entire menu dedicated to the cocktail; for me Price range: ££Where? Bairro AltoAddress: R. Ivens 14, 1200-227 Lisboa, PortugalWebsite: www.rocco.ptShould I book Lota Sea & FireBest Lisbon restaurant for: modern seafood It's fair to say that there hasn't been a lot of competition for Lisbon's seafood king most restaurants serve up some version of oysters and prawns but finding a place with a pure seafood menu isn't as easy as you'd imagine So Lota Sea & Fire is very much welcome in Campo Pequeno a neighbourhood on the outskirts of town where locals live and dine and with a menu headed up by superstar chef Hugo Candeias (whose work at Oficio has left a lasting impression) Lota Sea & Fire is an unusual juxtaposition of styles; from the interiors which are styled like a seafood market and beach bar with chic interior touches including striped sofas and hanging lamps to the dishes which are a deliberate balance of new and traditional then follow up with the impeccable squid ink paella And much like Oficio has done with its cheesecake this place is making a name for itself in the dessert space too; the chocolate mousse with Madeira wine shouldn't be missed Price range: ££Where? Campo PequenoAddress: Av. Duque de Ávila 42B, 1050-053 LisboaWebsite: www.lota-seafire.comShould I book Palacio do GriloBest Lisbon restaurant for: something totally unique There’s nothing quite like Palacio do Grilo in Lisbon If you're the type to gravitate towards new and unexpected experiences when you travel this 18th century palace should be top of your must-see list Parisian Julien Labrousse bought the palacio in 2020 and knew he wanted to do something different He set to work creating a restaurant in the middle of a living theatre and there’s a good chance your dish will become almost-forgotten as you watch the show That's not to say the food isn't memorable; burrata and pumpkin with crispy sage is a stunning way to start the meal followed by lamb loin with pistachio paloise and goose fat potatoes Just be sure you leave time after dinner to explore the other rooms in the palace where you'll find a small discotheque or a bar serving cocktails to Lisbon's coolest crowds Price range: ££Where? GriloAddress: Calçada do Duque de Lafões 1, 1950-207 LisboaWebsite: palaciogrilo.comShould I book BouBou’sBest Lisbon restaurant for: tasting menus Opened in 2018 by couple Agnes and Alexis Bourrat BouBou’s is a family affair – Alexis’ sister Charlie Bourrat hand-picks wines for the restaurant while his other sister Louise heads up the kitchen casual fine dining restaurant in arguably the most food-focused district in Lisbon with a focus on seasonal produce and zero waste but there’s a tendency to lean toward veggie-heavy dishes – expect sweet potato served with coconut tiger milk and kaffir lime and a nori taco with kimchi rice and glazed seitan – although it’s one of the few times checking out the menu beforehand isn’t advised so you can be pleasantly surprised by each dish The wine pairing is also highly recommended; our sommelier carefully talked us through every glass (all Portuguese Tip: grab a table overlooking the open kitchen to watch the slick kitchen action – and work up more of an appetite Price range: £££Where? Príncipe RealAddress: R. Monte Olivete 32A, 1200-280 LisboaWebsite: boubous.comShould I book DavveroBest Lisbon restaurant for: fine dining Italian fare classic Italian restaurants are still relatively few and far between in Lisbon so this new opening will be warmly welcomed by locals Chef Isaac Kumi joined Sublime Lisboa after working for the Cipriani brand and he brings an obvious passion for ingredients; both local and quality Italian It's difficult to pick a stand-out dish – starters mains and puddings are all wonderfully consistent – but steak is cooked to perfection and the lemon tart is a delicious way to end your meal Price range: ££Where? AmoreirasAddress: R. Marquês de Subserra 10, 1070-012 LisboaWebsite: davvero.ptShould I book 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English UN study names the Brazilian cities that dispose of the most plastic waste and the rivers that transport it Towns and river networks in the interior of Brazil have been examined in an attempt to determine the origins of the plastic bottles and other plastic materials polluting the sea along the Brazilian coastline In an analysis released in October by Blue Keepers a project that is part of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact’s Water and Ocean Action Platform in Brazil seven cities without marine beaches—Manaus and Contagem—were identified as the biggest sources of plastic waste that reaches the sea In addition to these are coastal cities from Belém in the North to Porto Alegre in the South including two state capitals near the coast: São Paulo and Curitiba which took a number of factors into account and other indicators detailed in an article published in the Journal of Environmental Management in October identified northern Brazil as one of the biggest sources of plastic waste in the environment One potential explanation is a lack of recycling centers and the vast hydrographic network in the region in addition to parts of the Midwest and the South “The movement of plastics towards rivers and the sea depends a lot on rainfall a researcher at IO and UNESCO Chair for Ocean Sustainability at the IEA when the preliminary results of the survey were presented at the Oceanic Culture Dialogues conference held in Santos the wind can carry waste from sanitary landfills situated on riverbanks “The problem is not just with coastal populations, but also with the interior of the country; we need to take this information into every Brazilian’s home to prevent plastic waste from reaching the sea,” said Gabriela Otero, coordinator of Blue Keepers. The two main goals of this UN project are to reduce the amount of plastic reaching the coast of Brazil and to strengthen solid waste management in 100 Brazilian municipalities by 2030. Alexandre AffonsoPriority cities The first city to be monitored is Rio de Janeiro Measures to reduce the amount of plastic waste are part of the Ocean Decade objectives established by the UN in 2020 It is estimated that 150 million tons of plastic are circulating in marine waters worldwide today each Brazilian throws out an average of 16 kilograms of plastic per year much of which presents a high risk of reaching the sea Higher volumes were recorded in municipalities on the South and Southeast coast with large populations that increase during the summer months and public holidays The survey also found that 3.4 million tons of plastic discarded by Brazilians reach the ocean each year equivalent to 47.8% of the 7.1 million tons of plastic processed in the country in 2021 according to the Brazilian Association for the Plastic Industry (ABIPLAST) The study indicated that plastic waste collection should be considered regionally rather than at the level of the municipality but could be the destination of unwanted materials environmental secretary for the city of Santos We need to work together with the other nine municipalities in the Baixada Santista region.” the population of Santos increases from 433,000 residents to around 1.5 million in the sunny summer months with the volume of plastic products reaching the sea also increasing as a result In campaigns carried out between autumn 2019 and summer 2020 a team of researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and the Blue Sea Institute (IMA) picked up 62,638 items of litter from the city’s beaches including polystyrene foam used in packaging as described in a study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin in February 2021 and disposing of waste in an environmentally friendly manner over the next 20 years 74.4% of Brazilian municipalities had implemented recyclable waste collection to some extent which is one way to achieve these objectives but 25.6% continued to dispose of all waste without any sorting according to the 2021 Solid Waste Report by the Brazilian Association of Public Cleaning and Special Waste Companies (ABRELPE) and Geosciences at Brazil’s Ministry of Science highlights that there are still no rules on managing plastic already dumped in the environment © Revista Pesquisa FAPESP - All rights reserved Latin America holds the ignominious distinction of having the most cities on Mexico's Citizens' Council for Public Security's annual ranking of the world's most violent cities for 2016 The council's ranking contains cities with populations of more than 300,000 and does not count deaths in combat zones or cities with unavailable data so some dangerous cities don't appear on the list the Council has determined homicide rates through estimates based on incomplete data the government has not consistently released homicide data (though it did this year) the Council made an estimate based on entries at the Bello Monte morgue — though that morgue receives bodies from an area much larger than Caracas itself Armenia was the home of Carlos Lehder — a cocaine-addled neo-Nazi who helped start the Medellin cartel Read more about the cartel-related violence plaguing Ciudad Juarez Cocaine seizures in Guatemala, a major drug transshipment point, recently hit a 10-year high Over the last two years, Tijuana has seen a spike in homicides Acapulco, and Guerrero state as a whole, has been shaken by spiraling narco violence for more than a year released by the Venezuelan government for the first time in several years put Venezuela's 2016 homicide rate at at 70.1 per 100,000 inhabitants one of the highest in the world and up from 58 in 2015.  Another estimate from a nongovernment organization put the national homicide rate at 91.8 per 100,000 people Read more about life in Caracas here Healthcare workers are on the front lines of the global effort to care for patients with COVID-19 while putting themselves at risk for infection and more — fresh on the job or retired — they are all remembered here we include names of people who did not die from COVID-19 but whose deaths were clearly related to the stress and demands of the pandemic This list is not yet complete, and we need your help to keep it up to date. Please submit names through this form with as much information as possible We rely on the links you include to verify each case We are unfortunately unable to include names without confirmation of their death related to COVID-19 To all who have submitted the names of colleagues this list includes more than 1800 names from 64 countries Capt. César Antonio Carrillo Védova (retired) Bishop Bruce Edward Davis, 57 Shift Leader/Central State Hospital Forensics Lt. Col. Ramón Galué Arévalo South Africa (worked at Isipingo Rail for 50 years and retired in 2015; dedicated his life to his community and his family) Commodore (retired) Jeanne P.M.R. Winaktu Former Director of Indonesian Navy Hospital Former Head of Indonesian Navy Health Service Cite this: In Memoriam: Healthcare Workers Who Have Died of COVID-19 - Medscape - Apr 01 Click the topic below to receive emails when new articles are available You will receive email when new content is published The fashionable city of Lisbon / Wikicommons Editorial Team 26 September 2018, 17:20Lisbon, the capital of Portugal known as the ‘City of Seven Hills’, is an up and coming European destination these days. Portugal is in fashion, and nowhere more so than Lisbon, so today idealista/news is running down the 10 things you absolutely cannot afford to miss while you’re there. Parque Eduardo VII / WikipediaNamed after King Edward VII of England to strengthen ties between the two countries, the park is located next to the Marquês de Pombal square is a great starting point for any tour of the city. It is well worth a walk through its landscaped gardens and grounds, as well as its beautiful Estufa Fria greenhouse. Avenida da Liberdade / WikipediaThe main thoroughfare in the centre of Lisbon is the tree-lined ‘Liberty Avenue’, an unmissable stop on your visit. On this landmark street, luxury shopping outlets meet 19th-century palaces and Art Nouveau constructions all the way from the Praça Marquês de Pombal square to the Rossio. Plaza del Comercio / WikipediaFrom the Rossio, also known as the Pedro IV Square, make your way down to the Praça do Comercio, Lisbon’s main plaza where the royal palace once stood. Today, this impressive square is framed on one side by the estuary of the Tagus river and on another by the awesome Rua Augusta arch, with a statue of King Joseph I of Portugal standing proud in the middle. Río Tajo / WikipediaBy the time it reaches Lisbon, the enormous Tagus estuary itself is already half sea, and sometimes you can even spot dolphins leaping through its waters. It is the very life of the city, where the people of Lisbon come to walk, fish, cycle and meet up to socialise. The 6-mile, 10-kilometre, walk from the Praça do Comercio to the Belém Tower is priceless and a great way to see the city. Tranvía de Lisboa / WikipediaAfter all that walking up and down central Lisbon, you might be tired. Luckily, the city bears a resemblance to San Francisco in more than just its bridge – it too has a network of beautiful, old trams to take you from one end of the spectacular city to the other via the steep slopes, wondering at the sights and sounds from the comfort of your seat. A particularly recommendable route is to go from Estrela Park in the direction of St. Jorge Castle. Castilo de San Jorge / WikipediaThe medieval castle of Saint George in Lisbon, standing halfway between the Rossio and the Praça do Comercio, provides a great 360-degree vantagepoint over the whole city from its Tower of Ulysses, plus the chance to walk through the historic neighbourhoods of Alfama and Morería. Mirador San Pedro de Alcántara / WikipediaAlso near the Rossio, but on the opposite side from the castle, is the Miradouro Alcântara in the São Pedro Gardens. Go at any time of day to take in some unbeatable views from these beautiful and luxurious green spaces. Other recommendable viewpoints in the city include the Graça and the Senhora do Monte. Museo Fundación Gulbekian / WikipediaDouble back to this museum, just to the north of the Eduardo VII Park, which houses spacious and secluded gardens and is the perfect place for an outing with the children. The various museum spaces host ancient and modern works of art both indoors and out, and the auditorium always has something interesting to see or a new concert to listen to. The monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon, near to the Belém Tower, is a great example of the Manueline architectural style. Instead of the usual crosses and saints, you can admire ropes, plants and navigational instruments intricately carved into the stonework of this calm and attractive monument in the city centre. The best hikes in Portugal: trails you can’t miss Portugal may be famous for its golden beaches and historic cities but it’s also a dream destination for hikers From rugged coastal paths to mountain adventures Portugal offers trails for every level of experience here’s your guide to the best hikes in Portugal.