Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email Brazilian singer Vanessa da Mata and British James Morrison are headlining the 4th Douro & Porto Wine Festival, which takes place on 4 and 5 July in Lamego, in the district of Viseu. The festival, launched in 2022 to bring together music, gastronomy and wine, will this year bring together renowned national artists and other emerging talents, in a series of shows that will take place over two days at the Porto Comercial de Cambres. For the first day, July 4th, the program includes presentations by Vanessa da Mata, David Fonseca, S. Pedro and Nena and Joana Almirante, who present the project “2 Pares de Botas”. James Morrison is the highlight of July 5th, in a line-up also consisting of Os Quatro e Meia, João Só with Carolina de Deus and Mônica Teotônio and Margarida. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Douro & Porto Wine Festival (@douroportowinefestival) that the Douro & Porto Wine Festival is designed to take place “in an idyllic landscape between the vineyards and the Douro River” on the banks of Lamego and “with a privileged view of Peso da Régua” the program will once again feature “dozens of wine producers and hundreds of wine labels” and “big names in the region’s wine and gastronomic scene” as well as ‘showcooking’ sessions and sensory experiences seeking to provide “a unique festival experience” the Douro & Porto Wine Festival has welcomed names such as Michael Bolton The Douro & Porto Wine Festival is a registered trademark of the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto to promote the wines and the demarcated region of Douro and Porto Tickets for this fourth edition cost between 30 euros (one day) and 45 euros (two days) We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal The Washington Beer Blog Some images provided in partnership with DepositPhotos.com. Copyright © 2025 The Washington Beer Blog where 400 kids from across the continent experienced four days of joy the city of Porto-Novo welcomed 400 children and 13 coaches from across Africa for the 2025 edition of the African Mini Basketball Convention Following the successful 2024 convention held in Madagascar where the Beninese Basketball Federation hosted this inspiring 4-day event organized by the FIBA Regional Office in Africa with the support of the FIBA Foundation is part of a broader effort to strengthen the Mini Basketball movement across the continent Children aged 5 to 12 took part in a wide range of fun and educational activities learning the importance of good health and well-being and the fundamentals of basketball in a playful and inclusive environment the convention served as a training ground for coaches who were equipped with the tools and philosophy needed to promote Mini Basketball in their home countries Practical and theoretical sessions were led by FIBA experts Guillermo Calvo of Spain and Alkaya Touré of Mali Their guidance provided valuable insights into child-centered coaching and sustainable program development “Their mission is to take what they’ve experienced here and recreate it back home,” said Calvo “That’s how the Mini Basketball philosophy truly grows—by adapting it to local contexts and communities Calvo emphasized the joy the sport brings to young players “It’s about helping kids discover the fun and energy in basketball The real impact of this movement is visible in their smiles the learning continues even after the event Among the participating delegates was Tionge Tracy Kambalame from Malawi who spoke with enthusiasm about her experience: “The kids learned quickly and showed real enthusiasm This camp has been a great opportunity for everyone to grow together I’m grateful to the Malawi Basketball Federation and FIBA for making this possible.” Member of the FIBA Central Board and President of the Development program at the FIBA Regional Office in Africa “We are now in the sixth edition of this convention which speaks volumes about its relevance and popularity,” he said Former French international player Ian Mahinmi proudly attended the convention as an ambassador and valuable tips that inspired and delighted all the participating kids Team sports such as basketball bring communities together and teach valuable life lessons I believe that the more kids play basketball equipment was donated to the Beninese Basketball Federation to support the ongoing promotion of basketball across the country Building on the momentum of the Porto-Novo forum and respective National Federations will keep working together every year to organize regional Mini Basketball Conventions around the globe and to expand the Mini Basketball Movement The FIBA Foundation is the social and legacy arm of FIBA that addresses the role of sports particularly basketball in society preserving and promoting basketball’s values and its cultural heritage The FIBA Foundation believes that basketball has the power to empower and inspire youth and facilitates this by implementing Basketball For Good projects around the world “The bike was already far from stock,” says Sergio including a sportbike mudguard and a dual-headlight front fairing It had already gone through a second engine after blowing the first—clear signs of a rough past that showed throughout the bike.” “I made the ‘mistake’ of saying that anything’s possible with enough time and money,” he quips The 17” supermoto rims that the Yamaha had come with were ditched in favor of 19F/18R aluminum hoops from Morad before wrapping the wheels in Shinko E270 tires for a vintage dirt tracker look The Frankensteined stem was replaced with a custom-made unit A stubby fender hovers over the front wheel Sergio also added shock mounts to the Yamaha’s swingarm, before installing a pair of YSS shocks. “The layout took some inspiration from the Yamaha XT500,” he says “with the shocks mounted more forward and at a steeper angle than usual.” The underside of the tank was modified to clear the oil lines and new mounting points were added to both the tank and frame to mount it in the right spot Sergio also cut out the original filler neck and added a custom mount for a flush-mount pop-up cap A discreet electronics tray sits under the seat hosting a Lithium-ion battery and all the vital electronics—including a custom-made control unit that manages the lighting Sergio simplified the Yamaha’s wiring too with an emphasis on keeping things neatly tucked away The right-hand side of the box holds the ignition and starter button while the left sports mesh-covered ventilation holes Sergio also treated the XT600 to a full stainless steel exhaust system The twin slash-cut pipes exit on the same side in a stacked formation (A hidden bracket holds them in place while sharing mounting points with each pipe’s dB killer.) while a set of low-rise bars are mounted further back This bike isn’t just a showpiece though Sergio also refreshed the engine and carbs replaced a bunch of fasteners with stainless steel items Subtler details include a quick-release button for the saddle and custom-made foot pegs being one of the most challenging projects I’ve tackled to date it gave me the chance to approach problems with a fresh perspective after stepping away from it a few times.” WKND Customs Facebook | Instagram | Images by Craig Stuart GET THE WORLD'S BEST CUSTOMS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX COPYRIGHT © 2008-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) | COLE PUBLISHING | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Leadership support forBAM’s strategic initiatives provided by: Leadership support forBAM Access Programs provided bythe Jerome L Leadership support forBAM programming provided by: Leadership support forBAM Film provided byThe Thompson Family Foundation Major support for programs inthe Lepercq Cinema is provided byThe Lepercq Charitable Foundation Go to the movies just once a month and a BAM 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historic and contemporary architecture — come quietly into view Nuno Melo Sousa | all images © Marc Goodwin the space served as a garage and art gallery ATA Atelier is an architecture practice based in Porto, founded in 2021. The firm works out of a previous retail space in a building designed by Depa Architects Focusing on using analytical methods to guide its design process the team pays particular attention to how architecture relates to place functional responses that align with both project needs and the surrounding urban context Its approach tends toward clarity and warmth balancing sturdy material choices with a sensitivity to surroundings that extends from their residential designs to the everyday atmosphere of its practice Located in Valongo, just outside of Porto, Atelier Local occupies a quietly storied building that once served as a bakery, grocery store, and residence. Renovated by the studio in 2020–2021 the early 19th-century structure now reflects the thoughtful sensibility of João Paupério and Maria Rebelo who founded the practice after formative experiences in Brussels and Porto the studio has continued to deepen the dialogue between research and practice The space echo its architectural approach — grounded in history yet attentive to the subtle possibilities of renewal Located in a former private house dating back to around 1890, colectivo MEL has made its home on Rua Dr Alves da Veiga since 2014. The architecture studio describes itself as a ‘wandering architecture office,’ open to projects that seek to meaningfully improve the world MEL approaches design as a catalyst for collaboration between technicians and users responsible work that respects both people and the environment reflecting a belief that ‘work must signify a pleasure and a creative act.’ In a 19th-century building once home to a school and faculty, CREA — Arquitetos has occupied its compact 30-square-meter workspace at Praça Coronel Pacheco since 2014. As part of UPTEC’s Creative Science cluster, the Porto-based studio sees its space not just as an office but as a ‘daily site of reflection and experimentation.’ CREA has sought to blur the boundaries between architecture and other artistic and social expressions acts ‘as a support where imaginaries and experiences are transmuted into the context in which they are inserted.’ This sensibility carries through their projects which range from collective housing to socially oriented facilities Tucked along Rua Miguel Bombarda in Porto, Diogo Aguiar Studio (DAS) occupies a 1970s building once used as a garage and later as an art gallery. Since moving into the roughly 250-square-meter space in 2022 — shared with Architectural Affairs — the studio has continued to hone its dual practice across art and architecture designing everything from small buildings to immersive installations in public space ‘Our interests lie in the material and sensorial exploration of immersive architectural or artistic spaces,’ the team notes often through abstract and elementary compositions that explore the tensions between light and shadow From within this layered and reflective workspace Diogo Aguiar Studio continues to shape projects that view architecture as both a built reality and a speculative investigation into space itself In a former motorbike workshop on Rua da Fontinha, EXPERIMENTAL operates from a 270-square-meter space that captures the studio’s energetic approach to architecture. Founded in 2020 by Elói Gonçalves and António Mesquita, the Porto-based practice embraces a fast blending the rawness of industrial spaces with a reverence for nature set within a 1978 building of unknown authorship reflects this spirit — pragmatic yet open to invention a fitting backdrop for a team that sees creation At FAHR 021.3, the workspace reflects the studio’s boundary-pushing spirit Founded in 2012 and known for its conceptual work between art and architecture FAHR moved into its new Porto headquarters in 2023 transforming a former garage built in 1976 into a 326-square-meter studio preserves the building’s utilitarian origins while opening it up to experimentation and collaboration True to its name — derived from the German word Erfahrung (experience) — FAHR approaches both its work and environment as a laboratory for new perceptions Set within a renovated 1930s house in the heart of Porto, fala atelier’s workspace embodies the spirit of quiet transformation that runs through the studio’s work. Since moving into the 200-square-meter space in 2018, the team has reimagined the anonymous building with the same playful precision seen across its projects — where everyday materials and layered transparencies redefine familiar structures Known for dissolving conventional boundaries between public and private fala’s approach reveals a fascination with the theatrical potential of architecture offering a gentle yet deliberate framework for experimentation Joaquim Portela Arquitetos approaches architecture as an ongoing laboratory where every project builds carefully on the lessons of past processes the studio has been based on the ground floor of a building designed by Eduardo Souto Moura in Porto’s Rua São Bartolomeu adapting the 247-square-meter space with an interior renovation of their own design the workspace is shaped by a spirit of continuous refinement supported by a team of professionals selected for their alignment with the studio’s detailed standards MAG operates from a compact 90-square-meter space within a former 19th-century house on Rua Raúl Brandão. The workspace was thoughtfully redesigned by the architects themselves The studio carries forward a familial and professional legacy that began in 1997 blending time-honored design sensibilities with contemporary tools like BIM to shape projects that are both precise and personal MAG’s work is rooted in attentive collaboration often leading to long-term relationships with clients who return to ‘challenge us with new dreams.’ The intimate scale of its Porto workspace echoes the team’s measured and responsive ethos MAG – Marques de Aguiar Arquitectura e Urbanismo Inside a modest 1990s office building in central Porto, murmuro operates from a compact 50-square-meter space that reflects the studio’s focused Founded by João Caldas and Rita Breda the group embraces a process-oriented practice rooted in collaboration where discussion becomes a method of discovery rather than consensus Its projects emerge from an openness to reframe the original brief drawing insight not only from architectural discourse but also from curatorial research and interdisciplinary experimentation the studio’s workspace functions less as a static headquarters and more as a site of inquiry which bridges the built environment with the broader cultural contexts that inform it Found inside a former garage in Penafiel, just outside Porto, architect Nuno Melo Sousa has carved out a quiet reflective workspace where drawing remains at the center of architectural thinking Since moving into the 100-square-meter space in 2012 the atelier has gradually become both a testing ground for ideas and a site of collaboration who studied at FAUP and expanded his perspective through time at TU Delft and Balkrishna Doshi’s studio in Ahmedabad approaches architecture with the immediacy of a sketch — his drawings often rendered directly on walls or scattered across tables offer a counterpoint to the slow process of construction whose contrasting rhythms shape the studio’s daily atmosphere the atelier continues to evolve as a space for experimentation Hidden inside a former warehouse on Rua António José da Silva, Oitoo’s Porto studio embodies the practice’s enduring commitment to reuse and reactivation The 1970s structure had stood vacant since 1974 before the architects transformed it in 2017 into a shared workspace with a sunlit backyard garden Founded in late 2017 and operating between Porto and Lisbon Oitoo draws from experience across European cities — London and beyond — balancing design execution with critical spatial inquiry The studio’s work is rooted in an architectural duality: a hands-on office tackling projects of varied scales and functions and an observatory that reflects on overlooked urban and territorial potentials Oitoo navigates the local with a global sensibility advocating for adaptive reuse that meaningfully reintegrates spaces into contemporary life Located in a renovated 1955 warehouse designed by José Júlio de Brito, Paulo Moreira Architectures has made its home at Rua dos Clérigos 44 since 2018. The Porto-based studio with a strong sensitivity to historical contexts and public spaces Its portfolio ranges from residential and educational commissions to urban interventions in areas marked by social deprivation and conflict often in collaboration with an international team site-specific approach that underpins much of its work — thoughtful In a modest 100-square-meter space in a former industrial building from 1980 SUMMARY’s Porto studio reflects the firm’s clear-eyed pragmatism and experimental drive the team has used the setting not only as a workspace but as a testing ground for the prefabricated construction systems that define its architectural approach Founded within the University of Porto’s Science and Technology Park SUMMARY continues to bridge academic inquiry and real-world application developing streamlined building strategies that challenge conventional timelines and construction norms — all from a quiet corner of Rua Monte Cativo in a structure originally engineered with utilitarian precision photographer: Marc Goodwin / Archmospheres | @archmospheres happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Daisy Lester checks in I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The Rebello sits on the bank of the river Douro, looking back towards central Porto from the Vila Nova de Gaia district. The hotel’s position affords it panoramic views of the city and the Dom Luis I Bridge (something a hotel in the city centre could never offer) and the area is full of nods to the city's past as an industrial hub Former wine cargo Rabelo boats – from which the hotel takes its name – are drydocked outside and the area’s most famous port lodges (Grahams Taylor’s and Cockburns) are all within walking distance Boat tours down the Douro and under Porto’s six famous bridges also depart from docks close to the hotel Walk across the postcard-worthy Don Luis I bridge and you’ll land in the Unesco world heritage site Riberia – famed for its colourful buildings, riverside promenade and charming atmosphere. The São Bento railway station with its famous storytelling azulejo tiles the ornate Livraria Lello bookshop (said to have inspired the Hogwarts library) and numerous manicured gardens like the peacock-inhabited Jardins do Palacio de Cristal are all among Porto’s crown jewels The Rebello’s location in the Vila Nova de Gaia district also means you can explore the city’s lesser-known spots Turn left out of the hotel and you’ll pass the quaint fishing village of Afurada before ending up at the Praia Cabedelo do Douro The half-moon-shaped beach is beautifully untouched thanks to the Douro Estuary’s protected dunes Read more: Georgia is Europe’s undiscovered gastronomic haven, with £2 wine and low-cost food The Rebello’s tasteful renovation pays homage to the building’s industrial roots and portside location The lobby boasts exposed piping on the ceiling and the artwork above reception is made using reclaimed materials from traditional Rabelo boats Chain lights dangle over polished concrete floors vibrant upholstery and colourful paintings lift the industrial-style interiors of the communal spaces the lounge and reception aren’t just where you check in and out – there are chess boards and a small late-night bar with a view onto the riverside The apartment-style rooms appeal just as much to digital nomads as the communal areas; ideal as they are for socialising or working in You don’t have to be a guest to sit with your laptop at The Rebello with the hotel’s lounge and bar area appealing to remote workers thanks to high-speed connection The Bello Rooftop bar is the perfect sundowner cocktail spot with tasteful design details such as striped parasols and custom bench seating that don’t distract from the panoramic views Testament to the hotel’s blend of history and modernity You’ll spot families splashing around in the indoor pool a stag-do eating at the restaurant and young partners playing chess in the lobby The atmosphere is buzzy at all times of the day Read more: 8 most beautiful cities and towns to visit in Portugal There’s a round-the-clock WhatsApp service to message any questions book spa appointments and city restaurants and attractions the hotel’s history and suggested places to visit all offered Service was a little slower on the rooftop – possibly because it was a busy Friday evening – but the drinks were served fast once ordered The smallest rooms – the studio and one-bedroom suites – are still generously sized with king-size beds and living areas the bedrooms benefit from the high ceilings and large windows that befit a former warehouse many of the rooms in the new building that connect the former warehouses boast balconies and outdoor patios The interiors contrast the industrial feel with Scandi-inspired wooden kitchen cabinets vibrant soft furnishings like mustard sofas and navy chaise lounges Read more: Why this Portuguese holiday resort visited by Cristiano Ronaldo is perfect for families The mini bar – which includes Porto snacks (tinned sardines two bottles of The Rebello’s wine (white and red) tea and coffee pods – is fully complimentary (yes Most suites have two bathrooms and are fitted with handcrafted crowd-pleasing fare – think crispy tofu burger or tuna melt and surf and turf steak along with classic cocktails and the hotel’s signatures – try the Colosseum a gin-based twist on an old fashioned with a curiously good parmesan top there’s port on the menu and a Portuguese wine list organised by region from the Atlantic to the south and the valleys A continental breakfast of meats and cheeses muesli and more is served in the Pot and Pan restaurant and the pastry section is particularly stellar bread stuffed with meat (an indulgent delight) and pão de ló (Portuguese sponge cake) there’s an à la carte menu with eggs Benedict or pancakes and eggs served however you like Read more: This little-known Croatian region makes wine loved by the royal family – with bottles as cheap as £4 Dinner at the Pot and Pan is an elevated affair with high-end takes on classic Portuguese dishes The octopus and chorizo with rice is a must as is the tender lamb with pak choy and chestnut puree Even the bread feels decadent – one serving comes complete with olive oil from the Douro Valley and walnut butter while the other is stuffed with cured meats The sommelier’s wine pairings are pitch perfect Hidden away at the centre of the hotel is the hotel’s beautiful spa a space seemingly plucked from a Wes Anderson movie and orb pendant lights that cast a warm glow over the indoor swimming pool The pool area is designed in the ancient Roman style a nice nod to the artefacts excavated on the site when it was renovated There are just seven tastefully designed sunbeds Note that there are time slots for adults and children to use the pool area Upstairs are the treatment rooms (the lymphatic drainage massage is particularly rejuvenating) Electric bikes can be hired for €7 (£6) an hour (on a first-come and the staff are happy to suggest routes to explore The hotel also has conference rooms for corporate hire There are parking spaces for those with reduced mobility and a disabled toilet in the restaurant Lifts allow wheelchair users to access the rooftop The hotel welcomes pets with a non-refundable fee of €30 (£26) per night with a maximum weight of 15kg and a medium size limit Two-bedroom apartments have twin beds or family-friendly penthouse rooms High chairs and cots can be provided on request and there are specific children’s hours at the pool and spa Perfect for: Laidback travellers and digital nomads Not right for: Those who want to be in the city centre Instagram from: The rooftop bar or Wes Anderson-style spa Website: therebello.com Read more: Melides has a quiet magic – it’s no wonder Harry and Meghan would want a house here Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies 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University He also obtained his Airframe/Powerplant license from Spartan School of Aeronautics Gene enlisted in the Army in 1985 and retired from the Army National Guard in 2009 and served during both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom having achieved over 4000 flight hours as a Flight Engineer on CH-47 Chinook Helicopters Gene worked as a Reliability/Maintainability Engineer at the Boeing Company for 23 years he developed long and lasting friendships with many amazing colleagues.  He absolutely loved anything and everything Chiefs.  He was also a diehard University of Kansas Jayhawk fan he was a proud member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity– Beta Theta Chapter and remains friends with many of the members to this day.  He was my “Wesley” (The Princess Bride) always telling me “as you wish” His favorite marital advice to any young groom was always always putting family first and foremost in his life.  brothers in law Michael (Annie) Montgomery He was preceded in death by 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H.E.R.O Company Click Here To share a memory of Gene or leave a special message for his family Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinPorto beat Moreirense 3-1 to take back third place in the Primeira Liga | OneFootballPortuGOAL Porto got back to winning ways in the Primeira Liga after earning a hard fought 3-1 victory over Moreirense at Estádio do Dragão Maranhão put the visitors ahead in the 31st minute Francisco Moura equalising before half-time when he headed Fábio Vieira’s cross into the net The Dragons stepped up the pressure after the break and took the lead through Samu Aghehowa's 70th minute penalty The striker sealed the deal nine minutes later when he and Rodrigo Mora took advantage of some ridiculous new age defending Porto temporarily take back third spot in the Primeira Liga with Braga yet to host Santa Clara Chances were hard to come by at Estádio do Dragão, Rodrigo Mora going close in the 30th minute when his shot hit the woodwork. Porto found themselves behind less than 60 second later Moreirense carved up the Dragons from the resulting goal kick Alanzinho sending Maranhão into the box where he stepped inside Nehuén Pérez and placed the ball past Cláudio Ramos Porto equalised before the break when Fábio Vieira cross to the back post was met by Francisco Moura who headed the ball past Caio Secco The Dragons’ defence was caught asleep again when Dinis Pinto’s cross fell perfectly for Godfried Frimpong the left-back looking certain to score but unable to beat Ramos who made a sharp save Porto piled on the pressure and took the lead in the 70th minute. João Mário's cross hit Maracás arm from close range and referee Gustavo Correia showed no hesitation in awarding a penalty, Samu Aghehowa stepping up and drilling the ball into the bottom corner The Spanish striker scored again nine minutes later after Pedro Santos and Pinto decided to stop playing and admire Rodrigo Mora The 17-year-old got the ball to Samu who took a touch and slammed it past Secco Porto cruised to the finish line to complete another unconvincing performance in an increasingly forgettable season The lack of enthusiasm inside Estádio do Dragão may have hit record levels with casual supporters and even the Super Dragões abandoning their team and turning their attentions to summer holidays in the Algarve Related NewsAston Villa eye Spain international as Marcus Rashford Plan B option Aston Villa unlikely to trigger Marcus Rashford’s buy option, looking at Porto’s Samu Aghehowa instead Atletico Madrid receive €5m boost on Samu Aghehowa deal "Would be a disaster" - Middlesbrough FC: Steve Gibson urged to avoid transfer decision on £4.5m man Juventus Loanee Draw Inquiries from Milan & Roma 4️⃣ things to look out for in the Champions League this week The Champions League returns with a bang this week as the finalists will be determined following some tense first leg action.Here is what to look out for...⚔️ Match of the... Wirtz informs Alonso of desire to join Bayern, BILD reports Florian Wirtz has informed Xabi Alonso that he does not want to move to either Real Madrid or Manchester City, BILD reports.Germany's popular tabloid has stated the player said to... Arsenal get major injury boost for Champions League showdown with PSG Disney filed demolition permits this month for the building that previously housed La Brea Bakery in Downtown Disney just steps away from the entrance to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. The site, which currently houses Earl of Sandwich, will be the future home of the seventh Porto’s Bakery location in Southern California. Food The Cuban bakery chain Porto’s has been a Los Angeles favorite for decades and is still going strong Pro tip: You can order any cafe item from any line; pick the shorter one The location gets huge foot traffic. In 2023, at least 27 million visitors streamed through the shopping district known as Downtown Disney to enter Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, according to an annual report by the consulting firm Aecom and the Themed Entertainment Assn Hundreds of fans swarmed Buena Park when the Cuban bakery opened its first Orange County location in 2017. The permit filed with the Anaheim Planning and Building Department calls for tearing down the 2,610-square-foot bakery and restaurant and removing two theme park ticket booths. The utilities will be capped and the foundations removed on each site, according to city records. It is not clear when the Porto’s Bakery location in Anaheim will open its doors. Disney officials and Porto’s representatives did not immediately return emails seeking comment. Hollywood Inc. Already facing a new rival theme park in Orlando Disney must now contend with a more difficult economic environment that could dampen attendance The announcement of a spot in Downtown Disney in 2022 generated much excitement La Brea Bakery shuttered the following year to make way for the beloved Los Angeles institution The delay prompted rumors that Porto’s had abandoned the plan for the site, but the bakery put people’s minds at ease last year with an announcement that it would be arriving at the outdoor shopping mall in 2025. Climate & Environment World & Nation California Business Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map The Dragons stepped up the pressure after the break and took the lead through Samu Aghehowa's 70th minute penalty Chances were hard to come by at Estádio do Dragão Rodrigo Mora going close in the 30th minute when his shot hit the woodwork Porto found themselves behind less than 60 second later Porto piled on the pressure and took the lead in the 70th minute João Mário's cross hit Maracás arm from close range and referee Gustavo Correia showed no hesitation in awarding a penalty Samu Aghehowa stepping up and drilling the ball into the bottom corner during the second leg of the European race will bring The Ocean Race back to Portugal with a strong focus to mobilize action for ocean health.. The Ocean Race Europe will come to Portugal this summer with Matosinhos-Porto set to host an exciting Fly-By with the race teams making a quick stop at the Porto Cruise Terminal on the 20th August and activities on shore highlighting the need to strengthen efforts for ocean health protection and restoration The Matosinhos-Porto event offers racing fans a front-row seat to an exhilarating moment of The Ocean Race Europe flying IMOCA boats charging down the Portuguese coast to the Fly-By finish before restarting the leg three hours later and continuing on to Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean Sea It all happens during the second leg of The Ocean Race UK on the 17 August and takes the fleet to Cartagena and half of the points are awarded at the Fly-By finish making Matosinhos-Porto a significant sporting milestone on the race route “It’s very special to know that The Ocean Europe is stopping in Matosinhos because I know I will feel the warmth of Portugal and the Portuguese people in this extreme and hard competition,” said Mariana Lobato the only female Portuguese sailor who competed in the last round the world race and will now be competing with Team Paprec Arkéa (FRA) “We will not only be racing around Europe but I will also feel at home arriving in Portugal and that is very special to me.” The Matosinhos-Porto Fly-By was confirmed on Wednesday during an event at the Porto Cruise Terminal the same venue where the international teams and sailors will appear this summer “Few competitions can claim to connect Europe more completely than The Ocean Race Europe,” said Richard Brisius “This is a race that truly connects our continent The Ocean Race Europe will also connect Europe to Matosinhos and Matosinhos and Portugal to Europe showcasing a country with a firm commitment to sport “The Ocean Race is built on a tradition that dates back to 1973 but today it is an event at the pinnacle of our sport engineers and designers in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet,” Brisius continued “We make use of the latest technologies and demand the very best of the brave men and women who take on the challenge.” “We are proud to welcome The Ocean Race Europe to our coastline,” said Luísa Maria Neves Salgueiro “There is an obvious relationship between us: the city of Matosinhos promotes blue economy This sports event will complement our strategy and commitment to preserving the marine environment — a cause that is essential for our future.” At the heart of Matosinhos-Porto Fly-By will be activations and engagements that will spotlight local and international efforts to restore ocean health The teams competing in The Ocean Race Europe will be collecting critical ocean science data with specialised onboard sensors and filters which will be shared with international scientists studying the ocean The Ocean Race will be promoting its learning programme and educational outreach to younger generations at all stops on the European race and as part of the announcement today it was confirmed Portugal will host The Ocean Race Summit in 2026 as part of a global series of highly acclaimed ocean health events “I’m happy to say The Ocean Race is looking forward to staying with you a little bit longer,” Brisius confirmed “Our commitment doesn’t end when the fleet sets sail to the next stopover as I am delighted to announce that in 2026 The Ocean Race will host one of our most iconic events here in Portugal: The Ocean Race Summit a high-level event where we will gather scientists youth and academia to discuss and come up with solutions for the ocean’s most pressing challenges I invite all of you to join us in our contribution to the greatest race of all: the Race for the Ocean.” Full event details for The Ocean Race Summit will be confirmed in due course “Hosting The Ocean Race Europe and The Ocean Race Summit is a very important milestone for us in Portugal as they certify and invoke our maritime tradition to invent the astrolabe - an astronomical instrument dating to ancient times that serves as a star chart - and to sail with the wind against us and that is why this race is so important to remember the ambition tradition and the globalization that Portugal started centuries ago” said Pedro Machado Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism The around the world edition of The Ocean Race has previously held stopovers in Lisbon And the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe stopped in Cascais there was a round table discussion around sport with contributions from Mariana Lobato; Sandra Ramos a Senior Researcher at CIIMAR (the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research a leading research and training institution of the University of Porto); and Luís Monteiro the Head of Environment at the Port Authority of Douro Each speaker emphasised the importance of ocean literacy and informed science-based policy to protect and restore ocean health The announcement on Wednesday completes the race route for The Ocean Race Europe 2025 before the fleet races into the Adriatic Sea for the Finale at Boka Bay The Ocean Race Europe 2025 will be an intense immersive and engaging event with a strong focus on competitive racing and ocean health and sustainability all built around the theme of Connecting Europe The foiling IMOCA race boats will ensure fast intense racing in 'fully crewed mode' which means four sailors At least one of the crew must be female and two nationalities must be represented across the race crew Specialised equipment will be carried on board to provide water sampling data to international scientists building on the science programme developed over previous editions of The Ocean Race each host city will have an Ocean Live Park fan experience providing interaction with sailors and teams alongside engaging immersive content around ocean health and sustainable practices This article was originally published at carolinastories.unc.edu Before joining academia, Marisa Porto spent the majority of her career in local newsrooms – first as a journalist, then running newsrooms and finally working in the business divisions of news organizations. She now uses her deep understanding of the industry to lead research that can help news organizations succeed during a time when they face many new and complex challenges. Porto’s research focuses on helping news organizations develop sustainable business models to adapt to technology changes, maintain editorial independence, and use artificial intelligence tools effectively and ethically. This is increasingly important, with at least 70% of newsrooms already using AI in some capacity and the technology rapidly transforming how audiences consume news and other content. A: AI is revolutionizing the news industry. It is transforming tasks like content generation and data analysis, and it can be used to boost production and operational efficiencies in news organizations. AI can improve how data is collected and can be leveraged to improve sales and personalize content for audiences. There are many ways in which journalists are currently using AI. These include using tools to translate and transcribe interviews, outline content, analyze large amounts of data, and even take written content and create podcasts featuring the same information. But as journalists adopt these tools, they still have the responsibility to make certain the content they create is accurate. In my journalism classes, we discuss the ethics of AI use at the beginning of the semester, and students are required to provide a statement describing how AI tools were used in assignments (even basic tools like Grammarly for proofreading services). AI is going to continue evolving. To adapt and remain successful, news organizations will need to have a strategic plan in place for how they can use AI to grow their audience, increase efficiencies, and improve their bottom line, while being prepared to adjust along the way. It will be vital that news organizations have strong leaders who are committed to the ethical use of AI, not just in the newsroom but in the business as well. GettyWe may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.Ever wish you could text the most stylish people in the world to ask them for their lists of things to do in the places they know best Here are insider travel tips for those who would never be caught dead in a tourist trap “Portuguese people value quality over brand names, so skip the flashy logos,” Roberts says. Laid-back, tailored apparel is the way to go here. You can make yourself comfortable in this lived-in, history-filled city. “A raincoat is essential, but make it stylish,” she adds, noting that a rain hat which can be folded into a purse is also a smart item to throw in your suitcase. What to Leave Behind:“Don’t even think of wearing heels—the cobblestone streets don’t work with heels and there’s no need for discomfort or formality,” Roberts says There’s no place to rush in a city that puts careful energy into the slow life Take a deep breath and allow yourself to properly detach Porto is a city that moves at a calmer rate “Porto’s slower pace of life is about valuing family and well-being She also notes that people will make the effort to speak your language “They appreciate kindness and respect but dislike having other cultural ways imposed on them,” Roberts adds I always prefer alternatives which allow me to connect with a city’s history and people in a slightly different way,” says Barros “a stunning converted 19th-century iron warehouse.” There’s also Mo house, a family-owned townhouse “where it feels like you are staying at a friend’s,” the 18th-century townhouse Rosa et Al and Casa do Conto (“think historical building meets concrete architecture,” she offers) “For something slightly more upscale, there is the recently inaugurated Palacete Severo a carefully restored manor house filled with stained-glass windows and wooden interiors,” Barros adds The Largo, a small residence with a focus on local artists, is also a beautiful option. Roberts likes Torel Palace Hotel (“they have a really good spa,” she notes) and Vila Foz which she also recommends for a date night and “a special place for drinks.” For Douro Valley, the Six Senses Douro Valley boasts gorgeous villas and a central location in the heart of the many vineyards Roberts stays at Quinta da Corte when she’s in the area “You can stay in the old vineyard house that was beautifully renovated and furnished by Pierre Yovanovitch,” she says “The pool is perched on the steep mountainside with the most incredible views of the Douro Valley.” a tiny eight-suite hotel with Scandinavian design and “a stunning infinity pool with breathtaking views of the Douro River valley,” she says The 1920s artist hub Majestic Café is still a breakfast staple in Porto “It’s one of my favorite places,” Barros says “The leather upholstery and varnished wood is joined by the decorated ceiling and Flemish mirrors so it’s of course frequented by many travelers but locals still frequent this emblematic café.” Facade of the Cafe Majestic located in Santa Catarina Street in Porto If you like to make breakfast at home, Barros recommends Ogi by Euskalduna noting that all their breads and pastries are sourdough “There’s a real sense of creativity and entrepreneurship in the city’s dining scene,” says chef Mendes who looks to the region’s deep heritage in his own space “I have early childhood memories of being here returning to the region and reconnecting with its ingredients and cooking methods has been truly inspiring I had limited knowledge of the region’s culinary landscape but as I explored its products and reawakened old memories I developed a much deeper connection,” he continues there is a huge passion for tacho (one-pot) cooking and we embraced this with Tacho do Mês—Cozinha das Flores’s lunch menu that changes every month and is always served in a pot featuring a traditional northern Portuguese meal Tacho do Mês has become our guiding concept—a North Star that drives our creativity.” Adega São Nicolau is Roberts’s top pick for traditional Portuguese food in a beautiful environment, and Meia-Nau is her go-to spot for high-quality seafood Finally, when in Douro Valley, Seixo by Chef Vasco Coelho Santos and Toca da Raposa (try the wild boar stew) are fantastic “In Portugal people love to eat!” she says “You’ll be eating an incredible lunch and find yourself salivating at the prospect of eating something else for dinner.” Where to Shop:Porto is known for its thriving independent business and creative culture “One of the things that fascinates me most about Porto is the sense of opportunity that still exists,” Mendes says This space for invention comes through in the city’s many concept shops and artfully designed spaces and cafés where every detail is considered from ethical sourcing to honoring local traditions The care and passion behind these spaces are inspiring.” Some favorites worth checking out include 50:50 Warehouse, a newly opened tableware, furniture and lamp shop Roberts loves; the architect-owned Moopi; and Traço Deluz Barros calls out the concept shop Good Things where you can find an assortment of curated garments and decor objects She says that shopping is all about “strolling the streets and discovering absolute gems in unexpected places “I recently discovered a place called Escovaria de Belomonte with exquisite handmade artisanal brushes and brooms,” Barros says. A final recommendation is the recently restored Bolhão Market “This is one of the city’s most iconic places a monument of public interest and a place which still beats in the heart of the people of Porto,” adds Barros who shares that you can find everything here “With merchants still shouting from stall to stall or teasing the customers Don’t miss the renowned Serralves museum which is worth saving half a day for so you can properly explore the expansive installation-filled gardens Barros and Roberts also recommend Miguel Bombarda Street for galleries. “Highlights for me include the Nuno Centeno Gallery (my favorite and arguably the city's best) and De La Espada,” says Barros For live arts, check out Casa da Música and Rivoli before you come “Their cultural calendars are noteworthy.” She also recommends a stroll through Parque da Cidade for a calm escape without leaving the city The Douro Valley is a true gem of Portugal and the region is rich with breathtaking offerings it’s difficult to highlight just a few,” Barros says Roberts’s favorite is Quinta da Pacheca which you can walk to from the Six Senses Hotel and Spa but also a fearless curiosity that’s shaping the future of Portuguese wine.” “One of the places I go to is Fiasco,” says Barros you’ll find an artistic vibe,” Barros explains “They have a resident DJ and an amazing vinyl collection (jazz indie) with over 100 new and used albums by Luca Massolin She also loves Candelabro for wine tastings and RCA and serves mainly artisanal beer and wines.” Roberts suggests Capela Incomum for wine with friends “It used to be a small church,” she explains it’s a wine bar with a great selection and a great atmosphere.” Another nice option is a drink on the water. “Try the vibe-y Praia da Luz or Lapa Lapa bar in Foz,” Barros says Barros also recommends Maus Hábitos and Pérola Negra for a nightcap “May and June are ideal for skipping rain and enjoying the outdoors,” Roberts notes during which Douro Valley is in the grape harvest season you will witness workers in the fields and perhaps be lucky enough to participate in the winemaking process,” she says Why“Porto has a fascinating interplay between old and new—long-standing traditions blending seamlessly with progressive ideas,” says Mendes “You’ll find a centuries-old shop next to a bold It’s that delicate tension between history and innovation that gives Porto its unique character.” “And what’s even more special is that the people here—both locals and visitors—understand this essence of Porto,” he says Roberts agrees: “It’s the people,” she adds “While the locals in Porto may not seem the warmest initially they are genuine and incredibly friendly once they let you in.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Real Madrid a nightmare for Man City (2:09)Mark Ogden reacts to Manchester City's Champions League playoff draw against Real Madrid Manchester City are weighing up a move for FC Porto midfielder Nico González They are also interested in Douglas Luiz, who could be allowed to leave Juventus on loan before Monday's deadline although they have not yet made formal contact with Porto Nico González scored for Porto in the last game of their Europa League league phase campaign. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Spaniard's former club Barcelona would be owed a percentage of the transfer fee if the 23-year-old moves to the Etihad Stadium González joined Barça's academy in 2013 and progressed to the first team before joining Porto in a deal worth €8.5m in 2023 Barça confirmed at the time they had maintained an option to re-sign González as well as percentage of any future transfer Sources told ESPN the option was fixed at €30m until the summer of 2025 while Barça would also be due 40% of any fee Porto receive The Portuguese side also have an option to purchase an additional 20% at any point cutting Barça's cut on a possible transfer to 20% most notably playing for Deportivo La Coruña and he also spent time working as a coach at City the Premier League side made an attempt to sign the midfielder from Barça "He had offers from abroad, very big offers, a lot of money, but his dream was to play for Barcelona," Fran told ESPN in 2022 who didn't want to go to Barcelona [from A Coruña in 2013] but he fulfilled his dream [of playing for Barça]." Pep Guardiola was asked at his news conference on Friday whether City could bring in more new players before the deadline "Financially we were stable for the last season Even right now with the investment we have done we have a big net profit for the last five seasons "Maybe in the future we will continue to do it because the club have moved financially really well over the last five years in terms of sales but also players who have helped us to win what we want." Information from ESPN's Moises Llorens contributed to this report architecture is not only a matter of design but often one of endurance — of working within constraints and of navigating a built environment marked by permanence and resistance to spectacle Yet within this persistent context, a new generation of architects has been reshaping the field with quiet determination. Often formed in shared spaces, these practices balance autonomy with collaboration and meticulous detailing with broader urban concerns. Their studios tend to reflect this ethos: modest in scale, defined by adaptive reuse and rooted in the material reality of the city architecture unfolds as a process — sometimes speculative sometimes grounded — but always reflective of a practice that is deeply local and increasingly global Marc Goodwin's photographic series offers a rare look into the spaces where architecture is made. In Porto he captured studios that range from repurposed industrial sites to compact ateliers embedded in the city's fabric His images reveal not only the settings in which architects work these spaces portray a multifaceted portrait of architectural production in the city today Related Article Japanese Architecture Offices Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin Nuno Melo Sousa fala atelier lda 4050-286 Porto Year you moved in: 2018 Year building was built: 1933 (renovated by fala in 2016-2018) Previous use of building: house Architect who designed it: anonymous Square metres: 200 m2 Number of people working in studio: 10 Oitoo Porto Year you moved in: 2018 Year building was built: The building was originally built in the 1970s Previous use of building: It used to be a warehouse Architect who designed it: No architect was involved in the original project It was an engineer/draftsman/builder endeavour Number of people working in the studio: 10 SUMMARY 4050-399 Porto Year you moved in: 2019 Year building was built: 1980 Previous use of building: Industrial Architect who designed it: The building was designed by an engineer Square metres: 100 m2 Number of people working in studio: 10 atelier local Valongo Year you moved in: 2021 Year building was built: early 19th century (it was renovated by us in 2020-2021) Previous use of building: it was a bakery Architect who designed it: anonymous Square metres: around 150 m2 Number of people working in studio: 2 ATELIERDACOSTA Póvoa de Varzim Year you moved in: 2016 Year building was built: 2008 Previous use of building: before our studio the space was empty Architect who designed it: The studio was redesigned by us the building was designed by Jean Pierre Porcher Square metres: 120 m2 Number of people working in studio: 9 Architectural Affairs Diogo Aguiar Studio 4050-379 Porto Year you moved in: 2022 Year building was built: 70's Previous use of building: garage/art gallery Architect who designed it: unknown Square metres: around 250 m2 (shared with Architectural Affairs) Number of people working in studio: 8 FAHR 021.3 4050-378 Porto Year you moved in: 2023 Year building was built: 1976 renovated by FAHR in 2023 Previous use of building: Garage Architect who designed it: anonymous Square metres: 326 m2 Number of people working in studio: 3 + 20 shared EXPERIMENTAL EXPERIMENTAL. Image © Marc Goodwin Address: Rua da Fontinha 43 Year you moved in: 2020 Year building was built: 1978 Previous use of building: Motorbike workshop Architect who designed it: Unknown Square metres: 270 m2 Number of people working in studio: 8 Paulo Moreira Architectures Crea - Arquitetos UPTEC Baixa 4050-453 Porto Year you moved in: 2014 Year building was built: 1870 Previous use of building: School and Faculty Architect who designed it: anonymous Square metres: 30 m2 Number of people working in studio: 6 murmuro 4050-570 Porto Year you moved in: 2021 Year building was built: 1990 Previous use of building: offices Architect who designed it: anonymous Square metres: 50 m2 Number of people working in studio: 5 MAG - Marques de Aguiar Arquitectura e Urbanismo Portugal Year you moved in: 2018 Year building was built: 1890 Previous use of building: Housing Architect who designed it: Manuel Marques de Aguiar and Marta Marques de Aguiar Square metres: 90 m2 Number of people working in studio: 5 Colectivo MEL 190 Year you moved in: 2014 Year building was built: around 1890 Previous use of building: Private House Architect who designed it: anonymous Square metres: 400 m2 Number of people working in studio: 3 ATA Atelier Joaquim Portela Arquitetos 4150-671 Porto Year you moved in: 2019 Year building was built: 2016 Previous use of building: We were the first to occupy the space on the ground floor of the building Architect who designed it: The building was designed by architect Eduardo Souto Moura Square metres: 247m2 Number of people working in studio: 8 You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email BOSTON - TAP Air Portugal will be adding three new routes to the United States next year, which will directly connect Porto to Boston Lisbon to Los Angeles and San Francisco to the Azores TAP further strengthens its privileged position in the transatlantic connection for customers who want the best air travel between Europe the Americas and Africa,” said TAP President Luís Rodrigues in a prepared statement The flights between Porto and Boston will start on May 14  The seasonal route will operate four times per week - on Mondays The flights will depart from Porto at 6:05 p.m TAP currently offers daily nonstop flights from Lisbon to Boston and Boston to Lisbon the Portuguese airline will add a new route from Lisbon to Los Angeles and LAX will become TAP’s eighth US gateway Flights between Lisbon and Los Angeles will operate three times per week before an additional flight is added on May 25 The airline’s A330-900neo will serve this new route the Portuguese airline will launch service from Terceira when one of TAP’s weekly flights between Lisbon and the Golden City starts to make a stopover at Lajes airport Flights will operate on Tuesdays through Aug The carrier’s A330-900neo will also serve this route TAP flies from Lisbon to seven US airports: New York “We’re tremendously excited to announce new service from Logan to Porto LAX to Lisbon and SFO to the Azores,” said Carlos Antunes all three new routes include our popular Portugal Stopover program where you can enjoy up to 10 days in Portugal enroute to any of our destinations in Europe For more information, visit www.flytap.com Manchester City have completed the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto The 23-year-old midfielder has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal through to June 2029 with City who agreed a deal with Porto that will total €60million (£49.9m The Athletic reported earlier on Monday that City were attempting to complete a deadline day move for Gonzalez. The Spaniard is capable of playing in both the No 8 positions and fits the profile of midfielder City are looking for “This is the perfect opportunity for me at this stage of my career,” Gonzalez said upon signing for City “I am 23 and I want to test myself in England There’s no better club than Manchester City for me to do that “Look at the squad they have here… it’s unbelievable There isn’t a footballer in the world who would not want to be part of this setup I know the reputation Pep has and I cannot wait.” City had been weighing up a move for a midfielder during the winter window with Pep Guardiola’s squad short on options following the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained by Rodri in September Juventus’s Douglas Luiz was one of multiple options being considered before Gonzalez emerged as City’s primary target Gonzalez is a product of Barcelona’s La Masia youth system and made 37 first-team appearances for the Catalan club before spending 2022-23 on loan at Valencia He then joined Porto in the summer of 2023 Barca have a 40 per cent sell-on clause as part of the €8.5million deal that saw him sold to Porto The midfielder has made 29 appearances in all competitions this season He is yet to make his senior international level but has been capped up to under-21 level by Spain Juma Bah and Abdukodir Khusanov from Palmeiras while also adding forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt Analysis by football data writer Thom Harris and rising through the ranks under the possession-heavy tutelage of La Masia coaches such as Garcia Pimienta it won’t be a surprise to hear that Gonzalez is a technically secure midfielder who can control the tempo of games with his passing ability and ball retention in close spaces have seen the 22-year-old make use of his height and rangy running style to become a more dynamic box-to-box midfielder With six goals and five assists so far this season — already far clear of his previous best attacking return — Gonzalez has made a habit of timing his runs into the box to meet crosses with full momentum he uses his frame well to bounce from challenge to challenge and drive forward through midfield and is difficult to shrug off from a defensive point of view He may not completely solve City’s issues in transition but with more athleticism and natural power his profile makes sense for a team struggling to cover the space in the middle Sam Lee is the Manchester City correspondent for The Athletic. The 2024-25 campaign will be his 10th following the club, having previously held other positions with Goal and the BBC, and freelancing in South America. Follow Sam on Twitter @SamLee Martin Anselmi has been appointed as the new head coach of Porto. Francisco Alvarez/Jam Media/Getty ImagesPorto have appointed Martin Anselmi as their new coach on a 2½ year contract a week after sacking Vitor Bruno following poor form in the Europa League and an exit from the League Cup semifinals The Primeira Liga side are third in the league Porto are also 25th in the Europa League with only two wins from seven matches one place below the cut-off for qualification to the next round Anselmi, 39, led Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle to a Copa Sudamericana title in 2022, and reached the Liga MX final with Cruz Azul last year Porto is the Argentine's first assignment in Europe We're sure you are the leader we needed," Porto president Andre Villas-Boas said at Anselmi's presentation Porto play their final league phase game of the Europa League against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday Extreme weather and climate impacts had a damaging toll on Latin America and the Caribbean last year the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a new report on Friday.  The study also highlights positive developments amid the bleak news such as the growing role of renewable energy in the region and the power of early warning systems to save lives “In 2024, weather and climate impacts cascaded from the Andes to the Amazon, from crowded cities to coastal communities, causing major economic and environmental disruptions,” said WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo “Drought and extreme heat fuelled devastating wildfires Exceptional rainfall triggered unprecedented flooding and we saw the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record,” she added The State of the Climate for Latin America and the Caribbean report reveals that 2024 was the warmest or second warmest year on record Rising temperatures led to the disappearance of the Humboldt Glacier which became the second country in the world after Slovenia to lose all its glaciers in the modern era El Niño conditions in the first half of the year influenced rain patterns areas across the Amazonia and Pantanal regions in Brazil experienced widespread drought where rainfall was 30 to 40 per cent below normal.  were driven by drought and extreme heatwaves Wildfires in Chile resulted in over 130 deaths - the country’s worst disaster since the February 2010 earthquake Floods triggered by heavy rainfall in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul became Brazil’s worst climate related disaster causing billions in economic losses to the agricultural sector.  While timely warnings and evacuations helped mitigate the impacts of the flooding WMO said more than 180 fatalities were reported thus highlighting the need to improve understanding around disaster risks among both authorities and the general public pointing to bright spots in the report.  “Early warnings and climate services from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) are saving lives and increasing resilience throughout Latin America and the Caribbean,” she said renewable energy accounts for nearly 69 per cent of the energy mix Solar and wind energy experienced a remarkable 30 per cent increase in capacity and generation compared to 2023 The UN weather agency and partners are also assisting national meteorological and hydrological services to support renewable energy development and integration through artificial intelligence-based wind forecasting The State of the Climate for Latin America and the Caribbean report was issued at a WMO Regional Association meeting hosted by El Salvador to inform decisions on climate change mitigation adaptation and risk management at the regional level It complements the State of the Global Climate flagship report Glaciers in many regions will not survive the 21st century if they keep melting at the current rate, potentially jeopardising hundreds of millions of people living downstream, UN climate experts said on the first World Day for Glaciers The media cameras are gone from 2024’s inundations but in Valencia 100,000 wrecked cars remain to be disposed of and in both cities there’s a visceral trauma felt each time rain starts falling as residents pick up the pieces in communities where year by year extreme weather makes it harder to live researchers are finding similar patterns of causation in these cities on two widely separated continents — patterns serving as a warning to the world What residents know in their very bones is that repeated massive flooding sweeps away historical and cultural diversity When last year waves of torrential rain fell on both communities — Porto Alegre in the south of Brazil and Valencia on the Mediterranean coast of eastern Spain — they ended up looking much the same many causes were pointed to involving dynamic Earth systems though causation and solutions are proving more complex and daunting than expected Torrential rains began in April and lasted six weeks bringing overflowing rivers and massive mudslides At least 180 people died and half a million were driven from their homes As with all such recent weather disasters, the stories of loss resonate in a warming world, where people have begun asking if their community might be next. Brazil alone has seen a 460% increase in climate-related disasters since the 1990s, according to one landmark study Parts of Porto Alegre remained underwater for weeks It was the worst flood in the history of Rio Grande do Sul state with 1.6 million hectares (2.5 million acres) affected Valencia’s floods in October 2024 impacted 450,000 hectares (1.1 million acres) less than the area flooded in Rio Grande do Sul But size doesn’t define terror: The speed at which the deluge unfolded and toll in human lives was greater than in Brazil At least 205 people died — Spain’s worst disaster in decades “It was absolutely horrific, I don’t think anything can prepare you for seeing it with your own eyes,” Valencia resident Zoe Wilkes told the BBC “Every single street had 50 cars piled on top of each other; they were wedged between tree trunks and up in the branches houses were missing walls — debris was everywhere It was completely bizarre and terrifying.” Rescue teams discovered seven bodies in an underground parking garage According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change extreme weather events causing highly impactful floods and droughts are becoming more likely and severe due to human-driven climate change which has destabilized the historic hydrological cycle scientists continue doing careful forensic analyses of the disasters While the fingerprint of CO2-induced climate change is all over the catastrophes other fingerprints are also being detected — some identified decades ago by a little-known climatologist Scientists agree that the immediate cause of the horrific flooding in both countries was a confluence of extreme meteorological conditions In Brazil, several weather systems collided over Rio Grande do Sul, according to Paulo Brack a professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul’s Institute of Biosciences Unusually high humidity arrived on winds from the west partly due to Pacific Ocean warming during El Niño This ran into a surge of humid air from the Amazon These moisture-laden winds then encountered cold fronts coming up from the south The cold fronts normally travel north without difficulty. But this time, Brack said, they met an obstruction and stalled. “The atmospheric blockage, called a heat dome was related to deforestation and the lack of vegetation [in central Brazil] preventing them from traveling to other states.” the national center for natural disaster monitoring and alerts continued the story: “With nowhere else to go,” he told Mongabay “the rains eventually descended chaotically on Rio Grande do Sul with 420 mm [16.5 inches] of rain falling between 24 April and 4 May.” the flooding was attributed to a “cut-off low pressure storm system,” as cold autumn winds came down from Northern Europe to collide with a heavily warmed mass of air and moisture sitting over the Mediterranean The result was a sudden catastrophic storm with more than a year’s worth of rain — 445.5 mm (17.5 in) — falling in a day Scientists recognize that local changes in land use can make these climate change-driven extreme meteorological events more intensely damaging In Rio Grande do Sul, they point to a loss of about 3.5 million hectares (8.6 million acres) of native vegetation Much of the forest cleared was replaced by soy farms with the crop now Brazil’s leading agricultural export Eduardo Vélez, a researcher at MapBiomas, which uses satellite imaging to track changes in soil use, told BBC News Brasil that a third of this conversion occurred in the Guaíba River Basin Researchers suggest that if vegetation along the banks of the Guaíba had been preserved water levels would have been as much as 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) lower limiting the scale of the Porto Alegre disaster Local land-use change also exacerbated Valencia’s floods. Hossein Bonakdari, an associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Ottawa, Canada, noted: “Rapid urban development … has significantly contributed to flood severity by increasing impermeable surfaces which prevent water from being absorbed into the ground.” practices like soil compaction from agricultural expansion and deforestation have reduced the landscape’s ability to naturally retain water causing rapid runoff that intensifies downstream flooding,” he added Most scientists today agree that while these local land-use changes play a role in flooding increased carbon emissions are the most important causal factor “No doubt about it, these explosive downpours were intensified by climate change,” Friederike Otto from World Weather Attribution at the Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, told Euronews She added: “With every fraction of a degree of fossil fuel warming These deadly floods are yet another reminder of how dangerous climate change has already become at just 1.3°C [2.3°F] of warming [since preindustrial times].” Linda Speight, a lecturer at the University of Oxford’s School of Geography and the Environment, agreed these [violent storms] are no longer rare events Climate change is changing the structure of our weather systems creating conditions where intense thunderstorms stall over a region leading to record-breaking rainfall — a pattern that we are seeing time and time again.” But other scientists suggest that while the focus on increased emissions is valid it gives the false impression that climate change can be combatted solely by reducing emissions conceals another extreme weather intensification fingerprint The health of the planet will only be restored if this complex interrelationship is recognized and the multiple causes dealt with in a more holistic manner land-use change (and the outsized effect it has on the water cycle) could be having a bigger and more immediate impact on climate — especially helping trigger extreme events like flood and drought To properly address the growing crisis, we must repair local ecosystems and reinvent infrastructure (regrowing riverine forests and making cities flood-proof, for example). Likewise, we must also restore national — and even continental — forests, marshlands and other vegetation to stabilize the hydrological cycle This message often runs counter to the world’s dominant economic development paradigm One scientist who spent most of his life warning that ignoring this hydrological truth would threaten the very survival of humanity was Spanish scientist Millán Millán Muñoz When Millán trained as a scientist in the 1960s soil and water played crucial roles in regulating global climate Indeed, scientists believed this for centuries. Greek natural philosopher Theophrastus more than 2,000 years ago demonstrated a keen understanding that when forests were clear-cut weather changed: “The greater part of the district was dried up and put into cultivation,” he wrote “[T]he clearing of the woodlands has opened up the land exposing it to the sun and bringing about a warmer climate.” In 1800, explorer Alexander von Humboldt wrote about devastation due to deforestation in Venezuela: “When forests are destroyed as they are everywhere in America by the European planters The beds of the rivers remaining dry during a part of the year are converted into torrents whenever great rains fall on the heights.” echoed millions of Kenyan women when she warned: “If you destroy the forest the crops will fail and you will die of hunger and starvation.” From the 1970s on she was part of a huge Kenyan women’s movement that nurtured and protected millions of trees Millán’s conviction that land-use change was a key factor impacting Earth’s hydrological cycle and climate was strengthened in 1991 when he and nine other scientists were asked by the European Commission to determine why the weather in Valencia and the entire Mediterranean region was rapidly changing Millán became certain that the droughts and storms were linked calling them “the terrible twins.” He and his team discovered that the rain clouds that came in from the Mediterranean historically no longer contained enough moisture to make rain The clouds had a water content of just 14 grams per cubic meter of air (about 0.01 ounce per cubic foot) while they needed 21 g/m3 (0.02 oz/ft3) to precipitate The research team also determined the reason for the moisture loss: In the past as clouds reached the Mediterranean coasts picking up added grams of moisture as well as cloud condensation nuclei Those moisture-laden clouds would then float above the great rainmaker Those forests did more than send up the needed grams of moisture and cloud condensation nuclei When the westward-flowing clouds then reached a mountain range such as Spain’s Sierra Nevada and as they headed back east toward the Mediterranean Sea Then came the Mediterranean region’s intensive development over the 20th century Coastal marshes were paved over to make way for roads Oak forests were cut for timber and agriculture picked up heat from concrete and compacted soils And for every degree Celsius of warming those clouds experienced they were able to contain 7% more water vapor without making it rain When those clouds hit the inland mountains they rose and returned but still didn’t release their precipitation Day after day the clouds piled one atop the other helping make the Mediterranean Sea one of the hottest in the world These cloud formations could reach 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) in height when cold autumn winds drove down from Northern Europe this immense moisture-laden cloud formation sitting over the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Spain could be triggered to produce a super storm dumping a deluge on a landscape shorn of its forests and wetlands A year’s worth of rain could fall in a day and with no vegetative sponge to soak it up These deluges fell on pavement and hard-packed Spanish soils that had suffered years of intensive industrial agriculture Healthy soils would have absorbed much moisture A vicious hydrological cycle was created and intensified with more deforestation pushing more regional warming and the “terrible twins” of drought and deluge That one-two punch stressed and degraded the remaining forests Add global greenhouse gas emissions to the mix and the puzzle obscuring the causes of the escalating floods in Valencia and Porto Alegre becomes clear Millán emphasized that all elements in the natural world interact and depend on each other soil and vegetation — these were the pillars of life profound changes in land use and freshwater systems could be seen in conjunction with surging emissions and global climate change to fill out the fingerprint of extreme weather events land use and water change were much more dramatic in their effects than increased emissions A case in point at the heart of Millán’s theory: the 2024 Valencia flood Millán’s study was initially well received. He was invited by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to contribute to its Third Assessment Report in 2002 But that was also a time when climate scientists — who built models based on projections of increased global carbon emissions and rising temperatures — were becoming dominant Millán found that the modelers were not interested in his analysis of interacting factors and “questioned every result we presented.” He found himself involved in endless losing arguments and eventually left the IPCC also preferred the modelers’ straightforward analysis to Millán’s complex accounting With countries the world over attempting to improve living standards via rapidly expanded industrial agriculture people were often infuriated when told deforestation and development were seriously damaging the climate and destabilizing the hydrological cycle This framework encompasses and greatly expands on many of Millán’s ideas Today, Millán’s supporters have swelled in number, as they argue for the integration of an Earth systems approach to climate solutions. In a 2024 Mongabay commentary should not be sited on natural forest land ignores that “Earth has developed an exquisitely fine-tuned system for regulating temperature and moisture that is driven by the life that dwells here She goes on: “This does not mean that CO2 concentrations are irrelevant carbon in the atmosphere can be seen as a lever part of an overall climate-regulation system.” Solar power and other renewables can play a part in tackling the crisis but a systems approach balancing all inputs is needed That’s why solar installations should be located “in abandoned industrial sites above parking lots and on warehouse roofs.” faculty professor of geosciences at Utrecht University in the Netherlands told Mongabay that Millán was “absolutely right to point out early the need to look integrally at the total process.” Van Egmond adds that he’s long worried science has become too hyper-focused on single causes with singular solutions “This is the root cause of all our current problems,” he said “As science has progressed — and particularly with the advent of computers — there has been this overvaluation and overconfidence that we can ‘control the world by scientific-technological means.’ But the last few decades have shown that this will not be the case.” some scientists are sympathetic with Millán’s holistic views underlining the existential urgency of landscape-wide forest conservation — ideas unwelcome among policymakers keen to promote economic growth who worked at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) He has argued there is “a profound connection between deforestation in the Amazon and the intensification of extreme climatic events in Brazil such as the catastrophic floods in Rio Grande do Sul and the prolonged droughts in the Pantanal and elsewhere.” he sees droughts and floods as “dreadful twins,” bred in this case by Amazon deforestation and rising global temperatures Nobre stresses the role of the rainforest not only in guaranteeing Brazil’s traditionally benign climate acts as a powerful natural “air conditioner” through the process of evapotranspiration and is associated with a biotic pump that drives moist winds far inland not only cool air at the Earth’s surface but also release moisture that rises high into the atmosphere forming heat-reflecting clouds and triggering rainfall their theory turned traditional textbook thinking about climate on its head by proposing that it isn’t atmospheric circulation that drives the hydrological cycle; rather it’s the world’s forests and the hydrological cycle that drive the mass circulation of air Whether the biotic pump theory is proven out or not, what is clear to scientists today is that forests play a much more complex and comprehensive role in climate regulation than simply being sequesters of CO2 a dynamic and healthy Amazon Rainforest ensured a stable and productive climate system especially in regions dependent on what scientists dubbed the Amazon’s “flying rivers” — massive streams of water vapor formed over the Atlantic Ocean by dominant trade winds which then blow across the Amazon picking up more moisture from the forest until they are finally redirected southeast by the Andes That southeast turn brought regular rains to the farmlands of central and southern Brazil These nations benefited from this reliable precipitation pattern over what Nobre calls the “lucky quadrangle,” an agricultural area still responsible for 70% of South America’s GDP He contrasts this bounty with desert landscapes found at similar latitudes on the other side of the Andes and on other continents like Australia or in Namibia Nobre fears the ongoing destruction of the Amazon is destabilizing this once robust system leading to the formation of a “hot air bubble” similar to the build-up of moisture-sodden clouds described by Millán over Valencia block rain systems and exacerbate droughts and floods while pushing “flying rivers” into uncharacteristic pathways that intensify extreme weather events In recent years, studies have found that the Amazon rains that fed southern Brazil and nations to the south for generations are declining due to intensive loss of rainforest The 2024 floods in Porto Alegre and Valencia have receded concerns are now growing over indications of a new threat: drought the recovery effort continues; not least among the daunting demands is the need to find a final resting place for those aforementioned 100,000 wrecked cars People are dreading the arrival of the hot summer and regular summer rains now a fading memory 2024 was the first year in history in which average global temperatures exceeded preindustrial levels by 1.5°C (2.7°F) — the upper relatively safe limit set by the Paris climate agreement. Soaring temperatures, persistent heat domes, super storms, droughts and fires battered the globe. Modelers have so far been unable to fully account for all of 2024’s heat and a super-energized and unstable hydrological cycle The planet can live with the “new normal.” The question is: Can humans though the scope for recovery lessens each year the crisis runs unchecked with amunas in Chile and eris in India serving similar purposes Millán has helped inspire an international movement based around regenerating land and protecting forests. “While Millán’s predictions are now becoming reality in the extreme weather we’re seeing in the Mediterranean, it’s not too late to stop the feedback loop of nature degradation and climate disaster,” Willem Ferwerda, founder of one such initiative called Commonland “Integrated land restoration can restore the ecological function of degraded landscapes through making agriculture more regenerative reviving forests and wetlands to rebuild natural water cycles and stabilize regional climates The organization is working in Spain to heal devastated landscapes because “You can’t fix the climate crisis without restoring the land It’s like trying to rebuild a house on a crumbling foundation That’s why Commonland is dedicated to supporting local people and organizations to work together.” He goes on: “Through restoring the land life-giving summer rains in the Mediterranean basin but also restore a sense of hope and connection for communities living there.” Nobre also finds hope in nature’s regenerative power He embraces the “miraculous technology” of seeds which encapsulate millions of years of evolutionary intelligence What needs to be changed above all is the way we view the natural world Writer and poet Rob Lewis was regularly in touch with Millán before the latter died in January 2024 in Valencia the city that nine months later faced a catastrophic flood Lewis summarized Millán’s thoughts on water: while [the actively growing parts of trees are] 80 to 90% How much water a landscape can hold is therefore proportional to how much life is in the landscape and soil the more water it can “milk” from ocean flows the result being increased climate cooling and moderation But the reverse is true: Cut down forests and drain the marshes and you dry the land until it becomes lifeless and loses its ability to moderate climate It is the tragic story of civilization and of our time Banner image: More than 200 people were killed in Valencia by the 2024 flood The army joined rescue efforts in the worst flash floods ever to hit Spain leaving victims in the ravaged region begging for aid As global fire risk rises, modern homes become toxic plastic traps Pearce, F. 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Global warming is breeding social conflict: The subtle impact of climate change threat on authoritarian tendencies. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 32(1), 1-10. doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2011.10.002 FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] and Github that makes it easy to find all of the people you used to follow on X (and those who followed you) on Bluesky I tested out another indie developer tool that will also let you transfer over your posting history—that is most of your old tweets—in just a few simple steps The extension is called Porto and it's currently available for Chromium browsers (though plans are in the works to cover Firefox and release the code open source as well) Once you add it to your browser and configure it you can use it to import many of your tweets and posts to the new social app—even those that predate Bluesky's beta release in late 2022 There are some limitations: As of this writing the extension is only able to load your original tweets (and related media) as that would require also importing posts not tied solely to your account Porto currently can't handle importing any external links attached to your tweets so if you ever tweeted a URL with a comment attached only the orphaned comment will appear on your Bluesky profile minus the link to whatever you were talking about and he told me about the work that is already underway to expand its functionality Retweets and replies were initially excluded because "we can't or don't want to import other users' tweets," Bhandari said the developers are exploring a few different options for bringing in quote tweets and to address the issue importing and displaying links support for videos and threaded tweets is coming with the next update Other tweaks include making it so the extension can be paused and restarted or continue running in the background even if you close it out as most folks don't want their past content to vanish," Bhandari said adding that most Porto users seem to be people who are deactivating their X accounts While importing your tweets is a pretty simple process The first thing you'll need to do is request your data archive from X as Porto doesn't work by logging in to your X profile but by importing messages directly from your offline archive consider that all of your tweets are already online and public-facing the extension uploads and analyzes only the "tweets.js" file that stores your posts and doesn't touch your DMs; uploading to Bluesky actually takes place locally log in to the site on desktop and click More in the left-hand sidebar Click Request archive on the next screen and then...wait around for X to send you an email notifying you that it's ready for download (X says this can take up to 24 hours but it took about twice that long for me.) Once you have your archive in hand, add the Porto extension to Chrome and log in to it with your Bluesky username and password (or, for enhanced security, set up an app-specific password via your Bluesky settings) click Select a folder and upload your X archive from wherever you saved it on your computer You can then enter a date range for the tweets you want to import—and you can go all the way back to the day you joined X/Twitter even if it predates the founding of Bluesky the extension will tell you how many posts it found to import as well as how many retweets/replies will be excluded Click Import to Bluesky and you're free to wander away to use the internet as usual—just don't close the extension or shut off your computer until it finishes processing Because it's working from your archive instead of having to access X to find your tweets Porto actually moves pretty fast—I was able to add more than a decade of tweets to my profile in an hour or two It can be a little difficult to figure out whether all your tweets have been brought over since the total number represented in your archive includes replies and retweets that won't make the leap and the number of posts the extension tells you it is going to import doesn't match the number that actually showed up on my Bluesky profile—though this is due to a front-end "data analysis issue" that will be fixed shortly including any photos or screenshots I shared I picked a bunch of tweets at random and checked if they'd been imported (Bhandari also told me that as the extension adds functionality running Porto again will also let you bring in more of those previously excluded posts.) Joel Cunningham is Lifehacker’s Deputy Editor Manchester United have won one of their last 10 games in European competition and none of their last five away matches. Yet every away game continues to sell out, with Porto for Thursday’s Europa League group game the latest to be oversubscribed some empty seats in the 2,500-capacity away section because fans who had tickets could not get to the stadium Instead of spending a day on the banks of the Douro River 180 fans on the official club trip spent the day inside Manchester Airport before their trip was cancelled “We got up at 4.30am and were at Manchester Airport for check-in at 6am,” explains Jon Nield, who travels with his son Alex, 17, who is well known among United’s fanbase. Casemiro had seen Alex at pre-season training in Los Angeles in July and pushed the teenager’s wheelchair over to the rest of the players so that Alex could meet them United’s official trips — run by a partner called Sportsbreaks — tend to be more expensive than travelling independently but they offer the convenience of a day trip only needing a day off work Charter aircraft can also be difficult to source at this time of year when people are still enjoying the Mediterranean sun Though United do not run a trip for every game there are fans who travel on those they put on who have not missed a game for years though we noticed there was a 15-minute delay on the flight,” says Nield Snr “We tend to book through Sportsbreaks because they cover everything especially when travelling with Alex and his additional needs That’s why we use the official club travel everyone knows Alex and it’s usually brilliant “It can be difficult when you travel independently on the day of the game so we appreciate it when the club sorts a trip out We booked our own trip to Bayern Munich last year but flights were late and we missed the youth-team game “Spirits were high before the flight to Porto We called ourselves the ‘Terminal 2 airport Reds’ Then we were told there was an issue with the incoming flight from Rome Nobody had heard of the airline were supposed to use — AlbaStar.” AlbaStar are a Spanish charter company with five aircraft in its fleet Online reviews of the company are poor — it is rated just 1.8 out of five on Trustpilot — but those are similar to the ratings of many budget airlines fans who had gone through security an hour before received a message from Sportsbreaks which read: “We’re sorry to advise that your outbound flight to Porto is significantly delayed due to a technical issue We’ve been reassured that the aircraft will shortly depart its current destination of Rome this will cause a delay in our departure time Please continue to check the departure boards.” “We’re working hard with the airline to obtain a definitive departure time from Manchester at this time 9:00am we have no update on an expected departure time.” We are aware this is a significant delay to your travel plans and most of your time today has been spent in Manchester Airport a bus transfer will drop you at the stadium.” A voucher for food and drink (no alcohol) was given to those affected An email was also sent from Sportsbreaks apologising and saying that fans could make a claim with the airline for flight delay compensation Sportsbreaks also said they would process a “50 per cent refund of your booking value This will be 50 per cent of the £489 cost of the official day trip fans received a message saying: “*Important Update* Fans were then taken by bus to an AlbaStar 737 aircraft in a distant part of the airport “We worked it out that 3pm was the final cut-off point to make kick-off,” says Nield “We sat on the plane with an expected departure of 2.45pm and thought it was on we were told that they were struggling to get a slot to depart Manchester from air traffic control.” “They sourced a plane which flew in from Italy,” explains Mathew Ratcliffe “This was due to land at 1.45pm and leave with us at 2.30pm They’d told us in the airport that 3.30pm departure was cut off to get us to Porto through customs and into coaches to ground “We boarded the plane at 2.55pm and went through all the usual safety checks the pilot made an announcement that we couldn’t get a slot for 30 mins until 3.45pm but bringing steps would mean losing the waiting slot so “They got a take-off slot but couldn’t get a slot in Porto for landing due to weather for a further 30 mins I spent over nine hours at the airport and 90 minutes on a stationary plane.” At 5pm, Manchester United sent the fans a message “We’re sorry to hear that your trip with Sportsbreaks.com was cancelled today next week we’ll send you a complimentary ticket to our UEFA Europa League game against Bodo/Glimt (28 Nov) Thanks as always for your continued support which is very much appreciated — you will still receive a credit for the game.” Eliot Hawkins was on the plane with his father “The most frustrating thing for me is that because I’m a member and not a season ticket holder tickets for games (in the UK) are extremely limited.” There was space for Hawkins and his dad on the plane to Portugal Jon and Alex got home 14 hours after leaving for what turned out to be a day trip to Manchester Airport The Athletic contacted AlbaStar on Thursday for comment and has yet to hear back The Athletic contacted Sportsbreaks on Friday afternoon when we also requested a comment from Manchester United A club spokesman replied immediately saying: “Manchester United is very sorry for the disappointment experienced by the impacted fans They will receive a full refund from our travel partner Sportsbreaks.com and as a thank you for their continued support a complimentary ticket from the club for our Europa League home game against Bodo/Glimt.” The story of the cancelled flight spread on Thursday but scores of other United fans who tried to get to Porto did not make it either With fewer direct flights to Portugal’s second city than where United played European games last season connections were required and many were not made Andy Valentine set off from Manchester the day before the game flying to Barcelona at 9pm for our connection,” he says At 1am they boarded us — boarding took an hour Then they told us all to get back into the terminal “We then got on a flight to Barcelona at 7.30am We’d missed our connection to Porto and the airline wouldn’t forward us another flight We bought a new ticket for €220 (£184; $241) each to Porto and had a day in Barcelona We sat on the plane for an hour before they told us we were going to Lisbon as they couldn’t land at Porto Coaches would be put on for us from Lisbon to Porto the captain said: ‘It’s a short flight to Santiago de Compostela’ Everyone was looking at each other confused We arrived there at midnight but nobody was at the airport to give us news We were quoted €500 to go to Porto in a taxi and some other fans did pay that We stayed in Santiago airport — a second night on the floor “After a few hours’ sleep we were working out how to get to Porto when a diverted flight from Belfast arrived We weren’t allowed on as we weren’t originally booked on that flight let us on and we flew — for 15 mins — to Porto at 7am on matchday When we got there we had two hours’ sleep; we had seven hours sleep in three nights “What I’ve learned from this whole experience is that concrete airport floors are not good to sleep on.” “We were supposed to fly Manchester to Porto via Paris on Wednesday As soon as the doors closed on the flight to Paris everyone got a text to say the Paris to Porto flight was cancelled The airline sorted us a Paris hotel by the airport.” Pye’s return journey was also delayed and he arrived back at 5am on Saturday — five hours late another fan who travels home and away with United He tried and failed to get a connection to Porto on matchday The Athletic spoke to numerous other fans who were seriously delayed and had to buy new flights some got as far as other European cities before running out of time There were some positives. Tickets in the United section cost €40 only thanks to UEFA listening to supporter groups like Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and implementing change They will be lowered next season to €35 in the Europa League and €50 for the Champions League United fans were often charged between €75–€119 on previous trips to Iberia The game wasn’t bad either — at least for neutrals Not that any of the travelling fans would be described as such Porto’s many clouds perhaps had a silver lining for the fans who missed out. While none of the fans went solely for the match, there was still no win in Europe — though Harry Maguire made sure it wasn’t a complete washout (Top photo: Zohaib Alam – MUFC/Manchester United via Getty Images) Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Time Out straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Worldwide Here’s everything we know about the power cutsA massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal yesterday – this is the latest information about travelling and disruptions Power cuts are typically caused by major storms or extreme weather, but on Monday April 28, Spain, Portugal and some parts of France experienced a widespread power outage causing daily life to grind to a halt While power is now almost entirely restored across all affected regions so it’s understandably a concern if you’re currently on holiday or have a trip planned soon. Here’s everything we know about the power outage and its impact on travel it’s been confirmed by Portugal’s government that power supplies have been restored to 6.2 million of 6.5 million households metro systems in Lisbon and Porto are back on track (though there will be some delays) schools are set to reopen and the health service is stable.  the national grid released a statement saying 99.95 percent of power demand has been restored and that they’re still working to reach 100 percent Schools across lots of areas in Spain will remain closed today and a state of emergency is still in place.  Andorra and parts of France were also briefly affected however French grid operator RTE has said the network was operating again by Monday afternoon.  and while a cyber attack has largely been ruled out Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned against spreading misinformation while the situation is assessed.  According to the Guardian Portuguese grid operator REN said the outage was down to a ‘rare atmospheric phenomenon’ with extreme temperature variations in Spain causing ‘anomalous oscillations’ in high-voltage lines It said this ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ led to ‘synchronisation failures between the electrical systems leading to successive disturbances across the interconnected European network’ Spain’s national meteorological office no unusual meteorological or atmospheric phenomena were detected and nor were there sudden variations in the temperature in our network of meteorological stations,’ it said the situation in both Spain and Portugal was chaotic yesterday other businesses and homes across both countries were ‘plunged into darkness’ with reports of people now ‘panic buying’ water due to supply being affected by the lack of power to water pumps.  traffic lights were down and the metro networks in Lisbon and Porto were closed the internet was affected and mobile networks were reportedly down The mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida said the following: ‘I ask all residents of Madrid to keep their movements to an absolute minimum and We want to keep all roads clear.’  It’s been confirmed today that in southern Madrid which is believed to have been started by a candle Five other people are in the hospital.  Flights were widely affected during the power outages, and Lisbon Airport is still undergoing some recovery work. While flights to and from Lisbon Airport, and at other major hubs, are now operating, as many as 500 departures scheduled for today are jeopardised according to the Independent If you have plans to fly in the next few days check your flight status directly with your airline.  Lots of passengers who had tickets for yesterday spent the night sleeping on the platform at Madrid train station, according to the BBC and services across both countries will likely be experiencing major delays today Check your journey status with your provider directly.  The FCDO has just updated its travel advice pages for Spain and Portugal with a statement reading: ‘Power outages which affected Andorra mainland Spain and mainland Portugal on Monday 28 April have largely been resolved but some disruption remains check with your tour operator or airline for more information before travelling Follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local updates.’ You can keep an eye on the Spain travel advice page here, and the Portugal travel advice page here.  Power cuts of this magnitude are extremely rare in Europe but there was another blackout in Europe back in November 2006 and Spain were without power for two hours.  Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest travel news and best stuff happening across the world Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Second cities can be more welcoming and fun than capitals If you walk along the south banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia the scene will be classic Portugal for a while: a lot of waterside restaurants some stalls selling unlikely items made of cork (aprons?) A little further back are the showcase port houses: Sandeman The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Keep on walking westwards along the river, away from the pretty Dom Luís I Bridge and towards the sea, and you reach Afurada, a fishing village. It’s famous for people grilling fish in the street and because it’s apparently not possible to eat badly there, the fish being so fresh and all the restaurants so close together, they’re in a race to the top. Or do we just call that a race? A Margem restaurant has a funny boxy front like an Amazon drop-point and serves incredible polvo à lagareiro (octopus Anyway carry on walking: you’ll pass an estuary and you might see a white flamingo but that will depend on the migration patterns for the time of year a sweet beach in a half-moon shape with water sports You could probably find all this information on the worldwide wondernet but I can’t really get excited about a white flamingo unless I can see the light in the eyes of the person who has seen it Some recommendations really have to be word of mouth This is charm number one of a nation’s second city: people talk to you Paris or London – have you had a sense that people have had enough of your tourist nonsense It’s not that there’s anything wrong with you But Porto has a less excitable property market, which means fewer chains, a more idiosyncratic atmosphere in the bars and restaurants, and a lot more chatting. Lara Salt, who runs Porto Feio Porto has fewer chains, a more idiosyncratic atmosphere in the bars and restaurants, and a lot more chattingThere is space for difference, architecturally, in the second city. There’s heritage all right (the mad, melodramatic tiles of São Bento railway station; and Livraria Lello the beautifully ornate bookshop) but Porto hasn’t been manicured down to the cuticles but it’s also a collective that runs club nights and does linocut workshops to raise money for Gaza everything angled towards a view of the waterfront and none of these areas are further away from each other than a quarter of an hour stroll A country’s second city always has A Thing The big houses loom spectacularly over Vila Nova de Gaia so grand they look as if they might have their own militias It is somehow unbelievable that you’re allowed in let alone that once inside you can do what you like treat it as an educational experience with a tour You can turn white port into more of a session drink by adding tonic You can turn port into an everyday aperitif Free weekly newsletterThe only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns Sandeman It offers tours and tastings and also has a restaurant Photograph: Robert Harding/AlamyIt’s always going to be stronger than wine fortified with extra alcohol to survive the journey to Britain when our links to Bordeaux were severed by the hundred years war It’s probably because of the port that the war lasted the full century creating that impossible dilemma: seek a diplomatic solution Read moreBut there is an abiding simplicity to a lot of the food. It is perfectly plausible for a proprietor-run place to serve nothing but cheese, ham and wine. In the tiny, four-cover Morro d’Amores whose owner loves Bob Marley and sometimes doubles his trade by throwing some cushions on the doorstep the ham and cheese seem to exist just to be polite of being the kind of animal that drinks white wine on its own.” Rip-off restaurants seem to be a late-stage evolution that only beset capital cities We stayed right on the riverfront, at Pestana Vintage Porto hotel overlooking a square in which four bars backed on to each other All the drama is in the scenery – the holiday hedonism is the quiet kind An unexpected morning of good surf is one of the best surprises you can get – when the waves are much better than expected I’d just received an unexpected phone call that El Porto was good. You don’t hear that often. So I hustled down to film what I could on a Saturday. Even with the weekend crowds there was some fun stuff going on out in the water And it actually wasn’t just fun on a longboard Enjoy it and I hope you got out somewhere in Southern California Find more from Brad Jacobson on his YouTube channel.  Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Discover what to see do and eat on a long weekend in Porto with our Portugal local's guide Conveniently compact, with delicious food and drink, beautiful scenery and architecture, and some excellent museums, Porto is the perfect weekend escape.  I live in Lisbon I’ve probably visited Porto more than a dozen times but crossing the Douro River via the Dom Luís I Bridge is always a thrill and it would take me several lifetimes of weekends to taste every barrel of port wine that’s aging in the city.  Simply put, I’m always happy to spend time in Portugal’s graceful northern city, and my frequent visits mean that I now have a go-to list of delicious things to eat and drink and places to see.  When to arrive: Try to arrive early on a Friday and stay until Monday morning – which is when many museums and other attractions are closed.  How to get from the airport: Porto’s metro runs from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport to the city center.  Getting around town: The center of Porto is walkable by foot if challengingly hilly; metro and buses can carry you outside the city center Where to stay: I love the old-world feel – and mega-convenient location – of Hotel Aliados I’ll stay at the even more old-school and admittedly less comfortable Hotel Peninsular so come prepared with a light rainproof jacket and hat Ditch your bag at the hotel and beeline to Padaria Ribeiro for a quick baked snack and a coffee museum and alleged birthplace of the Infante Dom Henrique the monarch during the dawn of Portugal’s maritime expansion a five-story structure thought to go back to the 8th century making it one of the city’s oldest; note the flood markers recording the Douro River's major flooding events Book in advance for lunch at Adega São Nicolau, where you can try one of Porto’s signature dishes, arroz de polvo (octopus rice) ideally paired with a crisp white and if you’re lucky enough to score a seat outside, views of the Douro River. After lunch, head uphill and pick up a unique souvenir at Escovaria de Belomonte a hardware store stuffed with charmingly old-school domestic items ranging from fragrant soaps to wooden toys.  a cozy restaurant specializing in rissoles Start the day with toast and a galão (Portugal’s take on the latté) at the charmingly stuck-in-time A Pérola do Bolhão. Consider a brief pop-in at Mercado do Bolhão Porto’s central market that’s just next door although it must be said that it lost most of its charm during a recent and extensive renovation Set off on a half-day trip to Porto’s sister city, Matosinhos. Take the metro north and stop in at Pinhais a century-old cannery that’s one of the country’s best Book a visit to the factory floor or stop at the pleasant cafe for a taste of sardines or mackerel in spicy olive oil paired with a glass of vinho verde so follow the trail of smoke to the knot of grilled fish restaurants at the northern end of Avenida Serpa Pinto; O Felipe has a solid reputation Burn off lunch via a walk south along the coast passing handsome urban beaches until you reach Foz do Douro it’s easy to catch a bus back to the city center.  Close with boundary-pushing cocktails (sample name: Peanut Macumba) at Torto.  Start the day with a cortado and cardamom roll at Combi Coffee Roasters. Stroll through the adjacent Jardim Marques de Oliveira and the neighboring and graceful Bonfim neighborhood. Reach out in advance to visit the showroom of GUR an outfit that makes quirky rugs from recycled materials an excellent restaurant that specializes in the hearty dishes of the country’s north keeps its doors open for lunch – book ahead Kick off the night with a glass of red from the Douro region at Prova, one of the city’s best wine bars. It’s entirely understandable if you’re still full from lunch; instead proceed directly to dessert at Semea, who do an avant-garde version of rabanadas, Porto’s beloved take on French toast.  Roma’s Zeki Celik scores the opening goal during the Europa League playoff first leg soccer match between FC Porto and AS Roma at the Dragao stadium in Porto Roma’s Paulo Dybala goes to the bench after being replaced during the Europa League playoff first leg soccer match between FC Porto and AS Roma at the Dragao stadium in Porto challenges for the ball with Plzen’s Vaclav Jemelka during a Europa League playoff first leg soccer match between Ferencvaros and Viktoria Plzen at the Groupama Arena stadium Ferencvaros’ Matheus Saldanha challenges for the ball with Plzen’s Svetozar Markovic during a Europa League playoff first leg soccer match between Ferencvaros and Viktoria Plzen at the Groupama Arena stadium Shamrock Rovers’ Michael Noonan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Europa Conference League football match between Molde and Shamrock Rovers at Aker Stadium José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce might have only just squeezed into the Europa League knockout playoff round but it is already on the brink of the round of 16 Fenerbahce dominated to beat Anderlecht 3-0 on Thursday and take a comprehensive lead to Belgium for the second leg next week drew 1-1 in Europe’s second-tier competition Fenerbahce took the lead in the 11th minute Thursday Anderlecht failed to clear a corner and the ball was put back to the area where Yusuf Akçiçek nodded it on for Dusan Tadic to head into the net Edin Dzeko doubled his team’s advantage shortly before halftime following good work from Filip Kostic down the left flank Dzeko’s initial shot was blocked by Anderlecht defender Lucas Hey but the veteran forward fired home the rebound Youssef En-Nesyri added a third with a powerful header in the 57th minute and Fenerbahce missed several chances to extend its advantage Yusuf Akçiçek’s header was deflected onto the post — it would have been the 19-year-old’s first career goal after recording his first-ever assist in the first half Dutch club AZ Alkmaar also has a healthy advantage to take into next week’s second leg after it beat 10-man Galatasaray 4-1 Key Roma forward Paulo Dybala limped off in the first half of the match in Portugal with a knee injury Dybala had yelled out in agony when his knee felt the full force of Porto midfielder Alan Varela’s boot in the 20th minute but the Argentina World Cup winner had played on for another 15 minutes before admitting defeat Roma took the lead with practically the last kick of the first half with defender Zeki Celik scoring his first goal for the club Porto leveled against the run of play in the 67th minute through Francisco Moura’s deflected shot Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante was sent off five minutes later following a second booking with 16-year-old Jorthy Mokio netting his side’s second goal A corner was cleared but only as far as the Belgium Under-21 international on the edge of the area and he volleyed it in for his first goal for the senior Ajax team became the youngest player to score in a knockout stage match in the Europa League Christian Rasmussen had netted the opener in 59th Real Sociedad won 2-1 at Midtjylland and Ferencvaros beat Viktoria Plzen 1-0 Romanian team FCSB came from behind to win 2-1 at PAOK and a stoppage-time penalty saw Twente beat Bodo/Glimt by the same scoreline Sixteen-year-old Michael Noonan netted on his Shamrock Rovers debut to help the Irish team win 1-0 at 10-man Molde Noonan scored from close range in the 57th minute He also forced a red card for Molde defender Valdemar Lund for a last-man foul Víkingur Reykjavík became the first-ever Icelandic club to win a European knockout match by upsetting Panathinaikos 2-1 The match was held in Helsinki as no stadium in Iceland met the requirements to host the game Armandas Kučys scored twice but also missed a late penalty as Celje drew 2-2 against 10-man APOEL Real Betis recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Gent and Jagiellonia won 3-1 at TSC European newcomer Heidenheim fought back to win 2-1 at Copenhagen Omonoia and Pafos drew 1-1 in an all-Cypriot matchup etc.venues 8 Fenchurch Street - 15 May 2025 Air Canada is to launch a new route between Porto in Portugal and Montréal as part of its expanded 2025 transatlantic schedule I accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The North American carrier will launch the Porto-Montréal route on 5 June It will be the first time Air Canada has flown to Portugal’s second city and the seasonal service will operate on three days per week this summer until 30 September will complement Air Canada’s existing services from the Portuguese capital Lisbon to Montréal and Toronto The airline will deploy Airbus A330-300 aircraft on the Porto-Montréal service with economy and premium economy cabins Air Canada has also relaunched its London Heathrow-Ottawa route for the first time in five years The seasonal service from London to Canada’s capital will operate until 25 October using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft fitted with economy Air Canada announced last month that it was also launching a new seasonal service between Edinburgh and Montréal from 27 June As business travel accelerates, Cathay Pacific remains a leader, delivering seamless, end-to-end... KEEP READING with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines... KEEP READING United Airlines is the largest airline in the world by available seat miles, offering flights to more... KEEP READING You've just finished your final training session before the game Now I have tonight and tomorrow morning to decide on the team.” Given the good results you've have been getting lately would you say that Roma are fulfilling their potential And have you had any news about the club's complaint to UEFA who officiated the European Championship final I had him for two games when I was in Ligue 1 and I've never said anything about match officials I always accept everything – I know they do a very difficult job There's no point thinking 'Where would we be if I'd joined earlier?' What matters is what the lads are doing now: playing with confidence helping each other – these are great things And I think our fans are very happy about it too.” Two Italian clubs were knocked out of the Champions League last night Has that made you raise your guard even more about how difficult it will be against Porto tomorrow Football is a beautiful game because there are no foregone conclusions The result is never certain and the best team doesn't always win Porto are an excellent team with a young coach They've played five games with him and not lost any He's scored 13 goals in all competitions but still looks a little out of place at times Sometimes he's a great focal point for us and sometimes we're not able to give him decent service It's an ongoing process and one that needs further honing The only way to iron out imperfections is by working.” you said a friend of yours reminded you of Anthony Taylor in Budapest You've been in charge for nearly 100 days now What's your assessment of this initial period what mistake must you not repeat from the first leg They've been giving me everything since day one They welcomed me in like one of their own and that was really nice I'm happy with everything we did in the first leg both with 11 men and when we went down to ten.” You'll be missing a key player in Alexis Saelemaekers “Tonight I'll weigh up these last few days we've had to prepare and choose who I think can do well on that side.” But could Soulé be an option in that position Soul* impressed me a lot in the game against Napoli It seems that Roma sometimes get caught on the break a bit too easily after set-pieces Is that just a coincidence or is it something you're working on “We're always working and we're always talking but I do think that sometimes there's an element of chance but apart from the goal we played very well against Porto when we stopped them from getting the ball forward quickly “I think sometimes you go through spells where you concede goals from a certain type of situation We'll need to be very careful against Porto tomorrow they're a technically gifted side and they play a very direct brand of football so we'll need to be very Recently Zeki Celik has been used as the right centre-back in a three-man defence Is that where he's going to play from now on?  Sometimes he might misplace a pass or two but he wants to be involved and he wants to improve He scored in Porto from a run that was intentional We all have weaknesses but he's another one who's working hard.” How do you train a team to improve their shooting you had 16 shots and only four of them on goal They covered all the gaps having to play most of the game with ten men It's a bit like what happened to Atalanta yesterday They kept circulating and circulating but couldn't find the right opening That can happen in some games but I think we're doing well in terms of the number of goals we've scored and conceded I don't believe in algorithms but statistics do tell you if you have a certain type of player who's used to scoring X amount of goals You might get a year in which they score a bit less or another in which they score a bit more how many players you have who are used to scoring goals.” Porto's long-time president Pinto Da Costa died a few days ago do you expect Porto to play more defensively “The news about the president is really sad I think he was president for 42 years – an incredible length of time His condition only started worsening a few months ago They'll probably be a bit more cautious but they'll always be ready to hurt us on the counter.” I confirm that I have read the privacy policy – EU VAT IT09305501000 - all rights reserved logos and artwork are registered or unregistered trademarks of Soccer S.r.l All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders The Englishman’s poor form was a continuing theme under Erik ten Hag, and Ruben Amorim was not afraid to act on it, citing off-field issues behind his absence from the first team The Birmingham-based outfit have the option of making his loan move permanent for £40 million it seemed like Unai Emery would love to keep the United star given his resurgence in form The 27-year-old netted four times while also registering six assists from 10 starts across all competitions with his form also ensuring a recall to the Three Lions national team Rashford was also interested in staying but Villa’s exit from the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain and the prospect of Villa missing out on Champions League football seems to have changed his mind Now, the versatile forward is rethinking his position, with dream club Barcelona open to a summer approach while PSG also lie in wait As per The Sun, Villa who are seventh and only a point behind the Champions League places are also having second thoughts given the Carrington graduate’s humongous wage demands Which is why they are scouting Porto sensation Samu Aghehowa, who is incidentally a long-term target for the Red Devils and are unlikely to trigger Rashford’s buy option “ASTON VILLA are stepping up their hunt for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa – as they look unlikely to trigger Marcus Rashford’s £40 million buy-out option Villa sent a scout to Portugal on Friday for another look at Aghehowa who scored twice in a 3-1 win over Moreirense Porto can no longer qualify for next season’s Champions League as the gap to the top two is too large and they may struggle to resist offers in excess of £50m for Aghehowa Boss Unai Emery is keeping his options open over the number nine role at Villa Park for next season “Ollie Watkins will turn 30 in December and the overall cost of making loan star Rashford’s transfer permanent appears a major obstacle Villa currently pay a fraction of the Manchester United’s star’s wages and it would take an overall outlay of over £100m to afford the transfer fee and salary for a three-year deal.” The Porto striker is only 20 and while his initial fee is likely to be more than that of Rashford his resale value and comparatively lower wages means it is a much more easier deal to complete Rashford has not future at United and will be hoping that the Catalans or the Parisians actually come knocking given his improved form Feature image Mike Hewitt via Getty Images Porto have completed the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion for €15million (£12.7m; $16.8m) — just weeks after his proposed €40million move to Chelsea collapsed Atletico have retained a 50 per cent sell-on clause as part of the Porto deal The Portuguese club say they also have the option to reduce that by a further 15 per cent for another €5million by July 2025 and the same again a year later has signed a five-year contract with Porto which contains a €100m release clause Chelsea had agreed a deal to sign Omorodion earlier this month but that deal broke down due to major problems finalising his contract He had been expected to sign a seven-year deal with the option of a further 12 months at Stamford Bridge Chelsea then moved to sign forward Joao Felix from Atletico for a fee of approximately £44.5m. That deal allowed Atletico’s €42m move for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher to proceed with the England international signing a five-year contract with the Spanish side earlier this week Gallagher and Joao Felix moves speak for Chelsea's attraction to mystery boxes Porto have won both of their opening Liga Portugal matches and face Rio Ave at home later on Saturday Omorodion is Vitor Bruno’s side’s first summer signing Luke Bosher is a deputy news editor for The Athletic, based in London. He joined the company in 2020. Follow Luke on Twitter @bosherL PORTO-NOVO (Benin) – A group of fifteen coaches from twelve African countries will gather in Porto-Novo from April 24-27 to take part in the first African Mini Basketball Forum of the year The event is organized with the support of the FIBA Foundation Located in the southern part of the country Porto-Novo will host for the first time a major event dedicated to the promotion of mini-basketball a key discipline in introducing young children to the sport 15 coaches - eight men and seven women - have been selected by FIBA Africa Representing twelve nations from across the continent they will take part in four days of intensive training under the guidance of two experienced FIBA experts: Guillermo Calvo of Spain and Alkaya Touré of Mali Touré is well known in the West African basketball scene He currently works for the Benin Basketball Federation where he is the national technical director These instructors will be tasked with teaching the basic principles of Mini Basketball to the participating coaches Upon returning to their respective countries participants will be expected to establish grassroots structures within their national federations to promote the development of Mini Basketball each coach must organize at least two training sessions before the end of the year including 200 girls between the ages of 6 and 12 will participate in the Forum's activities they will be introduced to Mini Basketball through fun and educational workshops led by the newly trained coaches and FIBA experts The focus will be on learning through fun in a friendly and energetic environment Mini Basketball plays a critical role in the early athletic development of young children It is often the first introduction to basketball helping to develop not only physical skills which is overseeing the organization of the forum aims to expand the initiative by holding up to three such gatherings a year across the continent The long-term goal is clear: to encourage national federations to organize regular Mini Basketball activities and lay a strong foundation for the future of African basketball The Giallorossi will travel to the Estadio do Dragao for the first leg on 13 February before hosting the Portuguese at the Stadio Olimpico on 20 February for the return Roma have faced off against Porto on six times before in the Cup Winners' Cup (1981/82) and the Champions League (2016/17 and 2018/19) Those previous encounters have yielded one Roma win Tickets for the return leg at the Olimpico will go on sale in the afternoon on Friday 31 January “Aging with Balance: Preventing Dependencies in the Elderly” was the theme of the second edition of “Estamos Juntos – Capacitação,” a project aimed at increasing the knowledge of social intervention agents and the general community The strong participation of registrants – from both within and outside the municipality of Porto – reflects the involvement and dedication of local organizations as well as key partners of the Action Plan Promoting dialogue and active participation around aging is essential to address the challenges of a transforming society,” emphasized the Councilor for Social Cohesion during the closing of the initiative Councillor for Education and Social Cohesion of the Porto City Council reminded that “the aging of the population is not just a demographic phenomenon but a call to action to create more inclusive supportive communities prepared to ensure quality of life for all generations Recalling these participatory forums as concrete examples of the strategy outlined in the “Porto Age-Friendly City” Action Plan the councilor considers these spaces crucial for “identifying problems and building responses tailored to real needs.” “the topic of aging is particularly relevant in the national context where changes in family models and the decline of traditional support networks make technical and social empowerment even more urgent.” “recognizing the potential and challenges of aging requires not only a holistic vision but also collaborative efforts between specialized technicians By providing training and debate spaces like this aging is also synonymous with inclusion and citizenship,” concluded the Social Cohesion Officer The “Estamos Juntos – Capacitação” event featured clinical psychologist Andreia Ribeiro an expert in Addictive Behaviors and Dependencies (CAD) who works at the Integrated Care and Referral Unit of the Integrated Intervention Department of ICAD in the Treatment area and is part of the national team of the CAD Referral/Coordination Network the scientific coordinator of the “Porto Age-Friendly City” Action Plan focused on the theme “The elderly and problematic use of the internet and gambling.” See the original news article here: https://www.porto.pt/pt/noticia/cidade-amiga-das-pessoas-idosas-promove-formas-de-envelhecer-com-equilibrio Advanced Search World report on ageing and health 2015 Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health 2016-2020 providing an assist as his team climbed the table into third Porto have already missed out on Champions League qualification so the remainder of their season is focused entirely on securing a third-place finish and Europa League football for next season Their task was made more difficult in the early stages of Friday’s game against Moreirense with Yan Maranhao giving the away side the lead But Arsenal’s Vieira got his team back into the contest by assisting Francisco Moura’s equaliser in the 40th minute It was a nicely-weighted cross off Vieira’s weaker right foot to the back post giving Moura a simple headed finish for 1-1 Terceiro golo para Francisco Moura⚽️Quinta assistência para Fábio Vieira🅰️#FCPortoCam 👀 #FCPMFC pic.twitter.com/u87iT22whp Porto went on to score twice in the second half and win 3-1 With SC Braga then drawing against Santa Clara on Saturday Porto remain third in the league on goal difference Vieira now has five goals and five assists for Porto this season putting him in double figures for direct goal contributions The 24-year-old has had a consistent run of starts lately and he’ll want to help his loan side over the line in their final two league fixtures.