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Gondola-esque vessels supersede vintage trams. And ovos moles, the local nun-devised eggy sweet treat, push pastéis de nata (custard tarts) out of the picture. All of this makes it an endearing change of scene between Lisbon and Porto.  That’s not to say Aveiro eschews the country’s classics hand-painted porcelain and provincial wines (or a seaweed-infused beer?) to keep this university city undeniably Portuguese Here’s how to experience the best of Aveiro high-prowed moliceiro boats might have earned the city a cliché comparison with Venice they were locally designed in the 19th century to gather moliço (aquatic fertilizing plants) from the Ria de Aveiro Sporting four painted panels depicting anything from religious symbols to questionable humor – the decor brightened the boats for the workers who often slept aboard – there were once thousands of these vessels scattered across the lagoon a far cry from their 2025 nomination to UNESCO’s urgent cultural safeguarding list So, while some would argue that gliding along the canals under ribbon-dangling bridges by moliceiro has become a little touristy, I’d say who cares. It’s a fun and picturesque introduction that helps keep the time-honored boat-building industry alive. Most leave Canal Central on 45-minute trips along the four main urban channels – for a more typical lagoon experience, depart from Murtosa with Terra d'água.  Detour: To glimpse a moliceiro master and be part of their preservation, make an appointment with José Rito at the Monte Branco Shipyard one of only five workshops still operating Salt has shaped Aveiro’s story since Roman times. From conserving Newfoundland’s bacalhau (cod) odysseys in the 16th century to a booming colonial trade with Brazil, the city’s salinas have worked overtime. Today’s task? Take your pick. For a curtain-raiser, creep atop the ridges of the open-air Ecomuseu Marinha da Troncalhada watching the marnotos (salt workers) and learning about the ancestral methods on panels Then, choose how to get stuck in. Fancy a float? Or a full-body salt scrub or mud spa? Cale Do Oiro and Marinha da Noeirinha (complete with a sandy “beach bar”) offer seasonal bathing and wellness experiences alongside more in-depth tours book a stay in a cabin-like houseboat stilted above the salinas Planning tip: Salt harvesting is seasonal due to rains; preparation work usually starts in March and is completed around September Adorned with 59 blue and white azulejo panels illustrating Aveirense and national landscapes Most were painted in 1916 at the Fonte Nova Factory – now Aveiro’s redbrick congress center on the fringes of the former olaria (pottery) neighborhood – with two more recent editions on the platform side The tourism office within has further details Detour: Take a 30-minute train ride north to tile-renowned Ovar to walk the Rua do Azulejo trail pause at Válega and Cortegaça to appreciate two churches clad in astonishing azulejos – Válega’s multicolored scene-depicting tiles are particularly snazzy Set inside a 15th-century Dominican convent, the Museu de Aveiro (not to be confused with the far-less flamboyant Museu da Cidade do Aveiro) sparkles azulejos (painted glazed tiles) and elaborate wooden paneled ceilings and you’ll be perplexed by the nuns’ prestige The affluent answer is found in the interior choir dominated by the brightly embellished baroque marble tomb of St Princess Joana classical canvases and wood-carved sacred statues Detour: Other religious buildings worth a peek are the Catedral de São Domingos the heavily gilded Igreja de São João Evangelista and the solemnly-tiled Igreja da Misericórdia Where better to have your grilled robalo (bass) or shellfish platter than in the old fishing neighborhood, Bairro da Beira-Mar? Located around the long-dubbed Mercado do Peixe (officially known as Mercado José Estevão) – where local fishmongers sold their daily wares until 2022 – the district is characterized by vivid which are incredibly photogenic along the often mirror-like canal.  Aveiro abounds with arte nova (art nouveau) a reminder of the city’s early 20th-century affluence as returning colonial émigrés flaunted their wealth Hunting out these pastel-hued facades embellished with floral motifs is a delight Start your self-guided tour at the Museu Arte Nova occupying the city’s prettiest period building Though the museum is underwhelming – the entrance hall and courtyard cafe Casa de Chá (arrive early to snag the cute turret-like corner table) are the standouts – you can collect a map pinpointing the principal sights Planning tip: To make the entrance fees of the Museu Arte Nova and equally undersized Museu da Cidade better value buy the €10 (US$10.30) four-museum pass at one of the museums' information desks including the Troncalhada Saltworks and Museu de Aveiro (which is €7/US$7.21 alone) Since being anointed a Royal Factory in the 1820s porcelain-producing Vista Alegre has become a household name with retail branches nationwide it’s best to bypass the downtown store and head straight to the kiln-firing source: the company’s original factory in Ílhavo Alongside an outlet retailing all the regal-quality pottery you’ll instantly want in your home, the Vista Alegre Museum documents the evolution of Portuguese ceramics porcelain and glassware across a vast complex including a chapel Watching the adept painters at work is mesmerizing – even more so if you join them for a masterclass.  Planning tip: Buy museum tickets on the day or book pottery workshops in advance. Details are listed on the Portuguese section of the website – most classes aren’t bilingual.  Planning tip: Aveiro’s BUGA bike-sharing scheme is an affordable (no longer free) way to explore the city and its pathways Download the app to collect and drop off bikes at any station.  Forget about pastéis de nata – Portugal’s beloved custard tarts – in Aveiro these “soft eggs” are doçaria conventual (conventual sweets) sugar syrup is whisked with egg yolk and then encased in delicate wafers shaped like shells You’ll find them everywhere. Fanciful Confeitaria Peixinho is the oldest retailer, reportedly using the original recipe, but I’m a fan of unpretentious M1882’s version and its other local baked treats. Better still, spend 30 minutes at Oficina do Doce (email ahead to book an English language workshop) Planning tip: If you’re in Aveiro for the Festas de São Gonçalinho (around January 10) you’ll discover another tasty tradition when cavacas (iced hard cakes) are tossed from the Chapel of Saint Gonçalinho’s roof into awaiting crowds Just 20 minutes' west by bus, Costa Nova is Aveiro’s easy beach escape. Popular for its palheiros – regional fishing cottages painted in saturated stripes – the coastal village thongs in summer when sunbathers flit between dune-backed Praia da Costa Nova and wait-list seafood restaurants Surfers and keen amateurs (there are a handful of schools) should head to Praia da Barra year-round while SUP and kayak rentals are best on the calmer Barrinha Lagoon.  Detour: For a less congested beach experience, head south along the Costa de Prata (Silver Coast) to Praia da Mira. Endless dune-backed sands, surf and lagoon-stilted bungalows make it a favored local bolthole The often unforgiving Atlantic Ocean has shaped Aveiro’s way of life and landscapes Most pivotal were 1575’s winter storms that shifted sandbars and essentially ended ocean trade for centuries These seafaring stories and more are recounted in the contemporary Museu Marítimo de Ílhavo information on Arte Xávega – a local fishing method of pulling nets to land by rope – and a baffling bacalhau (cod) tank There are two further outposts: nearby Centro de Religiosidade Marítima exploring the ancestral link between ocean and devotion a former cod fishing trailer (a 15-minute drive).  Detour: To see the final fishers using the Arte Xávega method, plan a morning visit to Praia do Areão or Praia da Vagueira downcoast from Costa Nova. Ria Viv'arte can arrange more hands-on experiences.  dune-laced nature reserve webbed with trails Start at the diminutive interpretation center to hear about recent sightings and resident species before tracking the 8km (5-mile) looped route the shoreline isn’t accessible via the park Planning tip: Ferries depart from Forte da Barra in Ílhavo a dozen times daily with guaranteed connections to Busway's line 36 from the city center though there’s no docking station in São Jacinto You could sip the bold Baga reds or espumantes (sparkling wines) of the local Bairrada DOC wine region along Aveiro’s canals, but you’d be missing out on some subterranean surprises. Instead, venture 35 minutes' southeast to the Aliança Underground Museum guides don’t only cover the expected bottling blending and end-of-tour tasting but also whisk you through eight extensive and unexpected cave-embellishing art collections the 90-minute tours are an unanticipated whirlwind Detour: Continue by rail to Curia, where the train station houses the Rota da Bairrada Association, providing wine route information, reservations and a small shop. The more in-depth Museu do Vinho da Bairrada is in neighboring Anadia Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto via Getty Images As part of a design competition, Portuguese architecture studio nu.ma proposes a new bar in Aveiro that seeks to blend into its context rather than dominate it Planned for a garden area with the historic Aveiro Seminary in the background the project prioritizes minimal intervention The goal is to preserve the open feel of the site while adding a functional space that supports social and cultural activities nu.ma’s approach to its bar in Aveiro combines structure and openness Two opaque volumes house the bar’s technical functions while the main seating and terrace areas remain visually and physically accessible A lightweight rooftop is perched atop the structure its deep coffers adding depth to the luminous seating area The open organization ensures the new addition does not act as a barrier but instead maintains a natural flow between the garden and its surroundings The team at nu.ma positions its proposed bar at the convergence of three key pedestrian paths in Aveiro Two of these connect major access points to the nearby University of Aveiro while the third runs through Avenida da Universidade toward the Hospital and Aveiro Center By situating the project within this network the architects ensure the bar becomes an integrated meeting point rather than an isolated structure The building is designed with adaptability in mind allowing adjustments based on different needs and events the space will feature organic vegetable gardens This flexibility ensures it can serve as more than just a hospitality venue evolving into a dynamic cultural hub for the community nu.ma designs a new bar within a garden in Aveiro minimal intervention is a priority to maintain the site’s open feel and character two opaque volumes house technical functions while a central open area creates permeability deep coffers add depth to the luminous seating area the site is backdropped by the historic Aveiro Seminary architect: nu.ma | @numa_arq AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. where tradition is as rich as the history that surrounds it a legal battle has been brewing over one of the country’s most cherished delicacies: Ovos Moles de Aveiro known for its delicate shell and rich egg yolk filling with European Union protected geographical indication (PGI) status this protection was put to the test in a case that has sparked debate over the limits of geographical indications and the protection of traditional products The controversy began when the Associação de Produtores de Ovos Moles de Aveiro (APOMA) a group dedicated to preserving the authenticity of this regional sweet filed a lawsuit against Calé – Indústria e Comércio The association accused the defendants of infringing on the PGI by producing and selling sweets named ‘Sardinhas de Peniche’ and ‘Carapaus Doces da Nazaré’ which APOMA argued bore a striking resemblance to Ovos Moles de Aveiro these sweets not only imitated the unique shape and presentation of Ovos Moles but posed a threat to the integrity of the PGI designation The association demanded the immediate cessation of the production along with the removal of existing stocks from the market arguing that the defendants were unjustly enriching themselves by capitalising on the reputation of Ovos Moles de Aveiro Calé—Indústria e Comércio defended its creations claiming that the ‘Sardinhas de Peniche’ and ‘Carapaus Doces da Nazaré’ were not imitations but rather innovative products inspired by local traditions It argued that its sweets were distinct in both flavour and appearance differing significantly from Ovos Moles de Aveiro and therefore did not infringe on the PGI protection The defendants also highlighted that their products were region-specific representing the culinary heritage of Peniche and Nazaré two coastal towns with their own rich traditions The ‘Sardinhas Doces de Peniche’ and ‘Carapaus Doces da Nazaré’ were designed to evoke the image of these fish and were sold in packaging that clearly identified their origin The case raised fundamental questions: should a PGI extend to the visual elements of a product or is it confined strictly to the name and specific geographical origin Could the creation of new products that draw inspiration from traditional ones be considered an infringement or should such creativity be encouraged as a way to keep culinary traditions alive These were the issues that the Portuguese courts had to grapple with as the case made its way through the judicial system The lower courts sided with the defendants ruling that the visual similarities alone were not sufficient to prove that the PGI had been infringed Unwilling to accept the lower courts’ rulings APOMA appealed to the Portuguese Supreme Court the Supreme Court upheld the previous decisions delivering a clear message on the scope of PGI protection The court concluded that while the PGI does protect the name and reputation of Ovos Moles de Aveiro it does not extend to every possible visual or thematic element associated with the product The court emphasised that the defendants’ products were sufficiently distinct in both their regional identity and their market presentation The Supreme Court also noted that the products in question were not likely to cause confusion among consumers and overall presentation of ‘Sardinhas de Peniche’ and ‘Carapaus Doces da Nazaré’ were tailored to their respective regions making it clear that these sweets were not trying to pass themselves off as Ovos Moles de Aveiro For producers like Cale—Indústria e Comércio the decision is a victory for creativity and regional diversity It allows for the continued development of products that celebrate local traditions while maintaining clear distinctions from those already protected by PGIs For APOMA and other defenders of traditional products the ruling serves as a reminder of the importance of the scope of protection sought under PGI status This ruling could influence how other regions approach the protection of their products particularly when it comes to balancing tradition with innovation It underscores the need for clear guidelines and definitions within PGI designations to avoid future conflicts and ensure that both tradition and creativity can coexist in the marketplace The Ovos Moles de Aveiro case is more than just a legal battle over sweets; it is a reflection of the broader struggle to preserve cultural heritage while embracing the new As regional products gain prominence in the global market cases like this one will likely become more common challenging courts to find the delicate balance between protection and innovation This is a co-published article which was originally published in the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of Cookies.   Learn more.   I understand One of the university’s main objectives was to start carrying out more frequent volunteering activities as a team which really made a difference in the lives of others the new Aveiro de Todos (Aveiro of Everyone) sub-project was born with its starting point being a collaboration within the community to prepare and distribute meals to the homeless the team will come together and participate in these symbolic but very enriching volunteering moments In partnership with the University of Aveiro An event that included various presentations debates and practical workshops on topics such as climate change It was also part of one of the seminars celebrating the AAUAv's 45th anniversary entitled "Sustainability and the Environment This initiative had a very positive impact on the community and was attended by students from various areas For more information about The University of Aveiro: Website   |   Facebook   |   YouTube   |   X   |   Instagram Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Residents leave the village of Almofrela by car during a wildfire in Baiao 2024 at 4:16 AM EDTUpdated on September 17 2024 at 4:02 PM EDTBookmarkSaveFirefighters continue to battle blazes in the region of Aveiro and other areas of northern Portugal after temperatures increased in the last three days More than 4,000 firefighters as well as aircraft were facing active wildfires as of 8 p.m. in Lisbon, according to the website of Portugal’s civil protection authority From Tubes To Turns, Jai Glindeman's Surfing is a Treat to Behold Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast Spot Guide: Rincon Queen, of the Coast NewsAll NewsEventsBig Wave NewsWorld Surf LeagueEnvironmentalIndustryWave PoolsPosts List Hawaiian Big Wave Icon Clyde Aikau Passes Away at 75 Winners of SURFER's Emerging Brands Grant Announced LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Nic von Rupp's series about surf travel, “Portugal Back to Back,” is has us hooked when season two launched about a month ago The Portuguese big wave surfer just released the fifth episode and this time around he's continuing his quest for beautiful places and epic waves in a national nature reserve called Ria de Aveiro von Rupp surfs fun and super glassy waves in a beautiful place with “perfect peeling lefts and rights.”  Aveiro is a mesmerizing surf expedition where Nic Von Rupp gets off the beaten track and escapes usual spots to explore these often-overlooked waves “This new Portugal Back-to-Back ride takes Nic along the region’s beautiful estuary — a national nature reserve called Ria de Aveiro — and through the gorgeous architecture of the town and quaint canals that have earned its “Portuguese Venice” moniker Von Froth investigates one of Portugal’s last great surfing secrets finding perfect beach-break peaks with no one around.” a lot of people don't take Aveiro as a surfing destination It's a little bit off the track of the usual surf trip.” although he says Aveiro isn't really known for surfing he says it's not because lack of the waves There's plenty of beach breaks equivalent to some of the best beach breaks in Portugal,” he explained Now press play above for a 10-minute trip to a place you'll probably want to add to your bucket list Don't miss another headline from SURFER! 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Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch high-quality surf videos The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles Cushman & Wakefield represents Abreu Logistics in the leasing of a logistics warehouse with approximately 19,500 sq.m in Palmela Miguel Sena • 29/04/2025 has started marketing the Castilho 26 office building in Lisbon Miguel Sena • 11/04/2025 Thousands of firefighters continued their efforts to extinguish over 100 wildfires in northern Portugal on Wednesday (AP video by Helena Alves and Bruno Fonseca) A fire rages on the hills around Sever do Vouga a town in northern Portugal that has been surrounded by forest fires Fires rage on the hills around Sever do Vouga A car drives past a road closed by police as a wildfire burns close to it Vehicles drive past a fire burning by the road near Sever do Vouga Firefighters work to control a fire next to warehouses in Sever do Vouga a town in northern Portugal that has been surrounded by wildfires fires A woman tries to extinguish the flames near Sever do Vouga A fire burns on a hillside near Sever do Vouga Clouds of smoke drift with the strong wind as fires rage on the hills around Sever do Vouga Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro declared a state of calamity for the hardest-hit areas late Tuesday invoking powers to mobilize more firefighters and civil servants He also called on police investigators to redouble their efforts to find those who started the fires and pledged help for those who have lost their homes or have been evacuated “We are well aware that these difficult hours are not over yet,” Montenegro told the nation in a televised address “We have to continue to give everything we have and ask for help from our partners and friends so that we can reinforce the protection of our people and property.” The European Copernicus satellite service said that over 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) were scorched and a combined 13 kilometers (8 miles) of fire fronts were detected as of Tuesday night It added that an area home to 210,000 people was exposed to the fire risk Spain’s military sent 240 soldiers and vehicles from its emergency response battalions specialized in combating fires to its neighbor two from Spain and two from Italy were deployed after answering an appeal to help their fellow EU member Morocco likewise responded to a request by Portugal with two water-dumping planes that arrived Wednesday “The thick smoke produced by most of these fires is making it very difficult for air units to operate,” said Civil Protection official André Fernandes “We are still at high risk for forest fires over the next 48 hours.” Thick grey smoke and the smell of burnt wood reached some 85 kilometers (50 miles) across the border into northwest Spain Montenegro made a special call for security forces to pursue both arsonists and any individuals who started a fire out of negligence Portuguese national police said they arrested seven men suspected of starting wildfires in recent days Authorities have prohibited the use of heavy farming equipment to reduce the risk of inadvertently starting a blaze Among the hardest-hit areas is the district of Aveiro but several major blazes were also raging out of control in other wooded areas Authorities have yet to release figures for property damage or the number of evacuees but Portuguese state broadcaster RTP has shown charred houses in rural villages and local residents trying to battle flames with buckets of water Other televised images showed visibility reduced to a few meters (yards) as orange smoke enveloped the terrain Three firefighters died Tuesday in their vehicle while another succumbed to what authorities called a “sudden illness” while on duty over the weekend Health services attended to 10 seriously wounded people and another 49 people with minor injuries Experts link the fires to both climate change and the abandonment of traditional farming and forestry professions that helped keep rural areas clear of underbrush that is now fuel for fires Teresa Medrano contributed from Pontevedra Biomedical and biological research laboratories produce substantial amounts of plastic waste Estimates indicate that each researcher may produce up to 0.95 tons of waste per year and ~1.8% of plastic waste worldwide is derived from research laboratories(1) Sustainability measures are often adopted in our daily routine and the society is increasingly aware of the necessity to adopt measures to decrease the carbon footprint at home how many of us adopt sustainability measures at work Director of Green Lab Associates and a pioneer in sustainability measures in biomedical research estimates that “depending on your research area your impact on the environment is 100 to 125 times more than at home” The Institute of Biomedicine (iBiMED) is a Life Sciences and Health research center dedicated to biomedical and clinical research and advanced training, located at Department of Medical Sciences (DCM), at the University of Aveiro researchers investigate key aspects of molecular mechanisms of several pathologies often using cellular models of experimentation in dedicated facilities The use of cell culture and manipulation of biomedical samples requires adherence to safety and sterility standards leading to the consumption and production of great amounts of disposable plastic materials Scientists are increasingly aware of the disproportionate environmental footprint of their research and several green grassroots groups in research organizations are stepping up implementing better waste-management practices As researchers and citizens, we became increasingly concerned on the substantial ecological impact of science-related activities and the carbon footprint of iBiMED. Environmental sustainability is now a priority as recognized by United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and an area of active effort at the University of Aveiro with the support of iBiMED and DCM Directors the iBiMED GreenLab has been actively promoting and implementing straightforward DIY sustainable initiatives within the iBiMED community a free and fun program organized by the nonprofits My Green Lab and I2SL Research institutions are also outsized producers of plastic waste an issue that has become particularly acute since 2017 when China stopped accepting several types of plastic for recycling from the United States and Europe causing more recyclable waste to be piled into local landfills (2) iBiMED GreenLab employed a pilot study to evaluate the amount and the type of lab waste produced during research It was found that each researcher produced 0.34 kg of waste per day which translates into 54.2 kg of daily waste by the entire iBiMED community and a total of 13 tons of residues per year Most of the generated waste was contaminated single-use plastic mainly from cell culture (58%) and non-contaminated single-use plastic (15%) This disposable non-contaminated laboratory plastic (e.g bottles and gallons) is made of high quality and purity polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) a material that loses its value when discarded to a normal recycling pipeline laboratory materials are categorized as biological residues a hazardous type restricted from entering standard domestic recycling processes in the European Union due to regulatory barriers associated with healthcare plastic waste recycling constituting an enormous environmental burden university students and researchers learned how to transform laboratory plastic waste into small tiles thereby raising awareness about lab waste production we plan to use this material for the creation of a recycled lab rack for experimental tubes that can be used at the iBiMED and UAveiro labs for years to come providing a second life for disposable plastic laboratory waste Promoting sustainable practices in research is a shared responsibility the involvement of commercial suppliers and stakeholders in adopting green and circular procurement measures is essential iBiMED GreenLab established reuse/return programs with various companies and social entities to promote circularity by repurposing unnecessary material and research items that largely accumulate at our institute during research project implementation iBiMED GreenLab small actions have already yielded impactful results setting an example of good sustainability practices at UA By actively participating in recycling programs and promoting circularity iBiMED GreenLab has notably decreased the volume of plastic and other materials destined for landfills iBiMED GreenLab measures helped to reduce energy costs and increase the lifespan of equipment such as fridges more colleagues are aware of the importance of integrating sustainability practices into biomedical research sustainability grassroot(s) initiatives face challenges as they rely on a small number of volunteers with limited dedication present a non-optimized internal structure and have difficulties in measuring the real impact of their actions They also encounter threats such as low community engagement in proposed actions and a lack of legal procedures for sustainability in research that could be overcome through increased institutional support we are all part of the sustainability change For more information on University of Aveiro: all images by Ivo Tavares integrating the building into its urban and natural surroundings Park House by Paulo Martins overlooks the city’s park blending urban life with natural surroundings the design expands the building towards the park seamlessly merging old and new architectural elements the basement of the house includes a garage and workspace a 360-degree terrace crowns the Park House combining comfort with views of Aveiro’s city park the preservation of original features sets the tone for the material choices in the renovation Park House balances historic preservation with contemporary design reinforcing its connection to Aveiro’s city park renovating a deteriorated Art Nouveau building Park House preserves its original limestone facade social spaces on Park House’s ground floor encourage gathering and interaction architect, creative director: Paulo Martins | @paulomartinsarqdesign photography: Ivo Tavares | @ivotavaresstudio designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to ever walk the planet Cristiano Ronaldo hailed from a poor family and was the youngest of four siblings His mother worked as a cook and cleaner while his father was a gardener chose to pursue football as a career and started playing for local team Andorinha where his father worked as a part-time kit man After three years with Andorinha and two more with Nacional Cristiano Ronaldo was signed up by Sporting CP in 1997 after impressing during a trial with the Lisbon-based team Ronaldo had to move to Lisbon away from his family in Madeira to continue his development with Sporting’s youth system Ronaldo had to undergo surgery to correct racing heart The condition is a form of tachycardia which implies that someone’s resting heart rate was faster than normal The issue could have ended Ronaldo’s football career permanently but the surgery was successful and there was no looking back He made his senior debut for Sporting at 17 in 2002 but didn’t stay at the club for long as he joined Premier League giants Manchester United a year later it was his performance against United during an exhibition match to mark the unveiling of Estádio José Alvalade that convinced legendary coach Sir Alex Ferguson to break the bank and bring the teenager to Old Trafford a UEFA Champions League and his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 signalling his arrival as a global superstar Ronaldo realised his childhood dream of signing for Spanish giants Real Madrid who paid a then-world-record fee to bring the ace attacker to the Santiago Bernabeu Ronaldo became the club’s all-time leading scorer with 450 goals in 438 appearances two La Liga crowns and claimed four more Ballon d'Ors solidifying his place as a legend of the game Cristiano Ronaldo is also the all-time highest goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League with whom he won two Serie A titles and scored over 100 goals He returned to Manchester United in 2021 under huge fanfare before moving to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in 2023 has won more Ballon d’Ors than Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo’s numbers on the international stage is as impressive as his club career Since making his international debut for Portugal in 2003 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Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of SumyFootage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy Wildfires in Portugal have claimed the lives of at least seven people is among the hardest hit but at least 100 fires are burning around the country Portugal was hit by devastating wildfires in 2017 that killed 120 people We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email Portugal’s innovation ecosystem is evolving fast and few places represent this transformation better than Aveiro.  Once known primarily as a picturesque coastal city, Aveiro is now stepping confidently onto the international stage as one of the country’s most promising tech and startup hubs. 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Volume 8 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.699483 Resting cysts of planktonic dinoflagellates sink to the seabed where they can remain viable for a long time These cysts have important ecological roles such as acting as the inoculum for the development of planktonic populations dinoflagellate cyst records from depth sediment cores are broadly used as a proxy to infer past environmental conditions the main objective was to obtain information on the relationships between the spatial distribution of modern dinoflagellate cysts and present-day hydrography in the NW Iberian shelf Cyst assemblages were analyzed in 51 surface sediment samples with varying grain sizes following nine transects perpendicular to the coast between Aveiro and Figueira da Foz (Atlantic Iberian margin) Multivariate statistical analyses revealed marked land-sea and latitudinal gradients in the distribution of cysts and helped investigate how environmental factors [water depth bottom temperature (BTT) and surface chlorophyll-a concentration (CHL)] influence modern dinoflagellate cyst composition and abundances Three main ecological signals were identified in the modern dinoflagellate cyst assemblages: (1) the heterotroph signal as the main upwelling signal; (2) the dominance of P possibly reflecting transitional environments between more active inshore upwelling and warmer offshore waters; and (3) the G catenatum signal for the presence of mid-shelf upwelling fronts The almost absence of viable cysts of the toxic and potentially toxic species G reticulatum suggests that in the study area there is no build-up of significant cyst beds and thus planktonic populations must depend on other seeding processes These results are the first detailed modern distribution of dinoflagellate cysts in the NW Iberian Atlantic margin (off Portugal) and show a good correspondence with hydrographic features of summer upwelling season in the study area meaning that they are reflecting water column characteristics and therefore may be used as supporting evidence for the interpretation of stratigraphic cyst records and reconstruction of past marine ecosystems in W Iberia In this study, modern dinoflagellate cyst assemblages (concentration and relative abundance) and grain-size were analyzed in 51 surface sediment samples off Aveiro-Figueira da Foz (Atlantic Iberian margin). The well documented hydrography of the study area (Relvas et al., 2007; Oliveira et al., 2019) allowed the investigation of how well the cyst assemblages reflected the water column characteristics The relationships between environmental variables – grain-size bottom temperatures (BTT) and chlorophyll-a concentration (CHL) – and community composition were investigated by multivariate statistics to study how environmental gradients affect the present-day spatial distribution of dinoflagellate cysts This work represents the first detailed dataset on modern dinoflagellate cyst distributions on the NW Portuguese shelf strongly influenced by seasonal upwelling and may provide reference data for the interpretation of environmental signals from stratigraphic dinoflagellate cyst records to reconstruct past marine ecosystems in coastal environments from related or similar areas with SSS increasing southwards and offshore During the Hydrographic Institute of Portugal (IH)/AQUIMAR Cruise (March 2019), 51 surface sediment samples were collected with a Smith-McIntyre grab in coastal environments between the Ria de Aveiro and the Mondego (Figueira da Foz) outlets (Figure 1). Sampling stations followed nine land-sea transects perpendicular to the coast, corresponding to different grain-sizes and water depths (Table 1) plexiglass tubes (3.6 cm internal diameter) were inserted in the sediment and the top 1-cm layer was collected and stored at 4°C in the dark for further analysis in the laboratory representative of the top 20 cm of surface sediment coverage was collected and frozen (−18°C) until further analysis Samples studied in this paper and the six environmental parameters included in statistical analyses The floating organic fraction was collected rinsed twice by centrifugation at 3600 rpm (∼2510 × g) (Eppendorf 5804 R) and recovered with filtered seawater in a final volume of 1 to 10 ml Replicated sediment samples were used for dry weight determination (drying at 60°C until constant weight) and % moisture The sample dry weight was determined using the previously calculated % moisture Phase-contrast morphological examination (and photography) of some specimens were performed on a Zeiss Axiovert 200 microscope All photographs (both bright-field and phase-contrast) were taken with a Zeiss Axiocam HRc camera to keep a permanent collection as a backup aliquots of all samples were mounted on slides using glycerine jelly and sealed with wax This was also applied in the cases when the name refers to one of various cyst (morpho)types that are currently linked to only one species (e.g. which illustrates one cyst type of Protoperidinium oblongum) List of all dinoflagellate cyst taxa identified in this study and their corresponding biological (motile cell) names includes unidentifiable species (Spiniferites sp.) and other species that were identified in some samples (e.g. bentori) but could be misidentified in others due to their difficult orientation Because of their presumably similar ecological affinities and unidentifiable round (smooth) brown cysts (which include broken or folded brownish cysts with round outline that probably correspond to one of the previous genera) – were grouped in RBC unidentified cysts were excluded and those groups for which identification was doubtful in some samples were grouped to the genus level A total of 23 cyst types and square-root transformed percentage data (%) were used for RDA analyses (taxa that never contributed >1% were excluded) Note that very consistent results were obtained with or without data transformation and chlorophyll-a (CHL) from CMEMS based on the Copernicus-GlobColour processor namely from the North Atlantic Chlorophyll product (OCEANCOLOUR_ATL_CHL_L4_REP_ OBSERVATIONS_009_098) used as base to compile the EMODnet information we considered that the obtained grain-size distribution was well representative of modern sediment distribution and represents the best available data to be compared with the modern distribution of dinoflagellate cyst assemblages Spatial distribution of cysts (empty cysts and cysts with cell contents) (cysts.ml–1) (A) and sediment grain size (B) along the nine transects studied Cyst concentrations ranged between 0.5 and 1478.4 cysts.ml–1. The lowest concentrations were observed in coarse samples close to the coast, whereas the highest values were generally found in deeper stations with finer sediments (>500 cyst.sml–1 in stations B63, B64, B82, B51, B79, B45, B35, B11, B75) protected in general by rock outcrops (Figures 1, 2A,B, and 3A) Spatial distribution of concentrations of total cysts (A) and cysts with cell contents (B) A total of 45 dinoflagellate cyst types were identified, excluding unidentifiable types round brown cysts (RBC), spiny brown cysts (SBC), and brown peridinoids (Table 2). Morphotype richness or number of cyst types per sample is shown in Supplementary Table 4 (Unidentifiable types are counted as one type) with a maximum of 33 and a minimum of 10 cyst types Morphotype richness generally increased northwards and at mid depths counts of full cysts were generally very low (0–56) the observed trend in their proportions may not be significant Full cysts of the HAB species G. catenatum and P. reticulatum occurred in negligible amounts while no full cysts of L. polyedra were recorded. In contrast, many full cysts of calcareous taxa (Scrippsiella trochoidea, spherical-type cf. Scrippsiella sp., cf. Ensiculifera tyrrhenica) and RBC were identified (Supplementary Table 4) a dinocyst survey was done along the whole Portuguese coast but E tyrrhenica was only recorded in Ria de Aveiro located in the vicinity of the present study area Spatial trends in relative abundances (%) of heterotrophic (orange) and autotrophic (blue) taxa along the nine land-sea transects studied Spatial distribution of relative abundances (%) of autotrophic (A) and heterotrophic (B) cyst taxa Dinoflagellate cyst percentages obtained for the studied 51 surface samples Samples are arranged by nine transects perpendicular to the coast Those cyst types for which identification was doubtful were summed to a higher category and cysts of Protoperidinium avellana and P delicatus; RBC includes unidentifiable round browns and cf Spatial trends in relative abundances (A) and concentrations (B) of cysts of the three HAB species (Gymnodinium catenatum According to cluster analysis constrained by latitude, cyst assemblages could be classified in three groups (southern, intermediate and northern samples). Clustering also indicated that the major change in cyst composition was between northern and the remaining (southern + intermediate) samples, cyst assemblages from southern and intermediate samples being more similar (Figures 8A,B, 9A,B) Classification results from cluster analysis (constrained by latitude) performed on untransformed percentage data using Bray Curtis dissimilarity distances and Coniss method (A) The dashed red line in the map (B) separates the main two groups of samples according to the highest differences in their cyst assemblages Ordination of samples and environmental parameters (A) and cyst taxa and environmental parameters (B) The three groups defined by cluster are represented by different colors (A) Only the most significant cyst types (those with the highest RDA1 and RDA2 values) are represented (B) it represents an average of daily values for a period of 16 years (2003 to 2019) small changes in SST could actually represent relevant changes in the environment The distribution of the heterotrophic species P americanum did not follow the general pattern detected for other heterotrophic species An inshore-offshore environmental gradient was also reflected in RDA. Deeper samples were ordinated to the upper right quadrant of the biplot (Figure 9A), with higher abundances of G. catenatum (Figure 9B). On the other hand, shallower samples ordinated to the lower left quadrant of the biplot (Figure 9A), with higher proportions of Protoperidinium species and most of heterotrophs (Figure 9B) This study investigated the distribution of benthic dinoflagellate resting cysts in recent sediments from the shelf off Aveiro-Figueira da Foz (Atlantic Iberian margin) in relation with present day environmental drivers These studies are particularly relevant since cysts are the only fossilizable stage of dinoflagellates and understanding how they reflect present day environmental conditions will contribute to a better interpretation of environmental signals from stratigraphic cyst records Redundant Discriminant Analysis suggests the existence of two main environmental regimes (Figures 9A,B) which included the southern and offshore (deeper) sites lower BTT and lower primary productivity (lower CHL) which included the northern sector and inshore (shallower) sites higher BTT and enhanced primary productivity (higher CHL) These two main environmental regimes were reflected on the cyst assemblages by a clear trophic segregation. In the first case, autotrophic taxa, such as P. reticulatum, L. polyedra, S. mirabilis/hyperacanthus, G. catenatum, and G. microreticulatum, dominated the assemblage, while in the second case heterotrophs were the dominant group, particularly RBC, including Brigantedinium spp., and Q. concreta (Figure 9B) The southern and offshore sites, characterized by warm stratified conditions (positive side of RDA1), were dominated by autotrophic cyst taxa (Figures 9A,B) the statistical analysis suggested two groups that may represent distinct ecological signals microreticulatum and the heterotrophic species P The robustness of this signal could be further tested in the future extending the sampling area offshore well into the low frontal probability zone supporting the utility of this cyst species as an indicator of warm and stratified environments The second group, characterized by high abundances of G. catenatum, the single species with the highest relative abundances in the study area, seems to reflect a different ecological niche from other autotrophs. It plotted the most positive on RDA1 with a strong association with deeper waters (Figures 7, 9B). Latitudinally, it was particularly abundant (percentages) in the intermediate transects (i.e., red dots in Figure 9A) chain-forming dinoflagellates are the exception and not the rule in upwelling systems and probably other factors such as temperature tolerance play an important role in species selection Their results indicated that the sediment assemblages reflected mainly the water column distribution observed during the upwelling season catenatum have been studied in W Iberia for more than 40 years it is still not fully understood which factors other than life cycle traits (physical or biological) may be involved in the initiation and successful development of blooms Several hypotheses were put forward which included the mismatch between phytoplankton studies and the occurrence of planktonic populations of P and/or a species specific high cyst:motile cell ratio during the encystment process no harmful events have been associated with P the high abundance of cysts in sediments prompts investigation on the ecology and toxicity of regional strains The study of the distribution of dinoflagellate cyst assemblages in 51 surface sediment samples off Aveiro-Figueira da Foz revealed marked land-sea and latitudinal gradients Summer coastal upwelling was identified as the main ecological gradient driving dinoflagellate cyst assemblages in the study area Redundant analysis (RDA) on relative abundances revealed the existence of two main environmental regimes One included the southern and offshore sites and was characterized by higher SST stratified and less productive environments which included the northern sector and inshore sites higher BTT and enhanced primary productivity (CHL) Three main ecological signals were identified in the dinoflagellate cyst assemblages: i) The heterotroph signal as the main upwelling signal; possibly reflecting transitional environments between more active inshore upwelling and warmer offshore waters; the main signal for the presence of mid-shelf upwelling fronts These results are the first detailed distributions of modern dinoflagellate cysts in the NW Iberian Atlantic margin (off Portugal) Despite the uncertainties related to sediment and cyst transport post-depositional processes and the possible disparity between the time scale of the cyst record and the time scale of the environmental data used cyst distributions show a fairly compelling coincidence with hydrographic features during the summer upwelling season in the study area This means that modern dinoflagellate cyst assemblages are reflecting water column characteristics and may be used as supporting evidence for the interpretation of stratigraphic cyst records and reconstruction of past marine ecosystems in W Iberia The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article/Supplementary Material further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author/s AA participated in the oceanographic campaign to obtain surface sediment samples and water depth data Sediment texture analyses and statistics were performed by AO and AS Oceanographic data collection and analysis was performed by PO Dinoflagellate cyst analyses and microscopic observation and photography were conducted by IG-M and AA Multivariate statistical analyses were performed by IG-M All authors participated in data discussion This work was a contribution to HABWAVE project LISBOA-01-0145-FEDER-031265 within the PT2020 Partnership Agreement and Compete 2020 and national funds through Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia This work was also supported by funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement N 810139: Project Portugal Twinning for Innovation and Excellence in Marine Science and Earth Observation – PORTWIMS IG-M was supported by a postdoctoral fellowship from Xunta de Galicia The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be 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The University of Aveiro (UAveiro) seized the opportunity and applied for the Administrative Modernization Support System (SAMA) with the aim of obtaining the Portuguese certification that establishes good practices within an organization to elevate well-being and quality of life UAveiro saw this standard as an opportunity to consolidate the work it has been doing in this area and to make work-life balance an institutional priority UAveiro began implementing the Linha 3UA project to respond to the emerging need to create work environments that promote the balance of professional life with personal and family life The project relied on a multidisciplinary team – organised in different areas of activity – which brought together elements from different UAveiro services In addition to the measures already in practice at UAveiro the Project sought to create other work-life balance measures in close collaboration with the institution's workers - academics and professional support and personal development UAveiro became the first Portuguese university to be certified by NP 4552:2016 UAveiro established guidelines and practices aimed at improving the quality of life of its workers including the implementation of measures such as flexible working hours training and personal development programmes and initiatives that promote mental and physical health as well as valuable services and benefits for its workers it has implemented measures such as the Gender Equality Plan (2021-2025) the structuring of an Onboarding Programme for new workers the creation of a Centre for Assessment and Professional Development (CAD) and the structuring of an internal training programme the result of UAveiro's ongoing efforts to promote a healthy and harmonious working environment one of those responsible for implementing the project the certification "put the topic of work-life balance on the table" and "is a consequence of the institution's will and action in this regard What really matters is that the institution is involved and committed to finding measures that allow workers to achieve this balance." UAveiro reinforced its commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of its workers by promoting its Work-Life Balance Policy rooted in the principles and values of the institution aims to elevate the standards of quality of life and promote a balanced and harmonious working environment UAveiro undertakes to ensure equality in the treatment of employees and promotes measures for balancing professional Daniela Costa states that "(...) one of UAveiro's principles is the personal development of its workers the University has endeavoured to put this subject of work-life balance on the institution's agenda" a balance between what is the professional and the personal life of the people who work at UA" adds that "the University of Aveiro is relatively recent to the European landscape with a strong desire to play a leading role and make a difference in the national and European scene it is bound by certain rules regarding the hiring and remuneration of its employees," so "promoting the balance between professional and personal/family life might be a distinctive factor in facilitating the retention of talent through better working conditions to its employees." He emphasizes that "pilot projects have been launched to create conditions for employees to work from anywhere (...) without reducing productivity (...) to make it easier to balance personal life with family and professional life." Monitoring the perception and satisfaction of stakeholders is one of the most relevant indicators for the Work-Life Balance Management System as it allows UAveiro to meet the needs and expectations of workers Involving employees is therefore seen as crucial which is why a Participation Channel was created where everyone can proactively share their suggestions and doubts Considering the results obtained in the questionnaires applied over the last two years it can be concluded that the levels of awareness of work-life balance measures are quite satisfactory with the most used measures including flexible working hours having access to the University Health Centre and free attendance to isolated curricular units and/or micro credentials Workers are satisfied with how the institution values and allows them to take advantage of personal and professional development opportunities consider that they have equal opportunities for success at UAveiro and that the physical conditions of the workplace and the technological means available are adequate for the exercise of their functions and from a perspective of updating and continuous improvement the team has been attending training sessions getting to know other institutions that are working in this area and trying to be aligned with the best labour practices and the best measures The impact of Work-Life Balance is measured by the level of satisfaction and personal and professional well-being of workers we want workers to feel supported and valued and we want the levels of commitment to the institution to increase By creating an organisational culture that values and promotes the balance between work UAveiro is building a work environment that is more inclusive and more balanced for all members of its community launched a public tender for a maintenance dredging contract yesterday With a basic value of more than EUR1.2 million the dredging work will take place in the fishing ports of Largo and Costeiro the Jardim Oudinot leisure port and the maneuvering areas President of the Board of Directors of the Port of Aveiro “this work represents an important investment to improve port operations and navigation safety in the channels and piers of the Port of Aveiro.” All the material removed from the intervention areas will be dumped south of the Costa Nova headlands in order to strengthen the coastal drift and the dune cord The dredging program is set to restore the level of service that guarantees normal navigational conditions for the commercial fleet that uses the port Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox 77 Patents and a Testament to Portugal’s Talent Power As I read the article about Bosch’s impressive achievements in Aveiro it makes me genuinely happy to see how a German company has embraced Portuguese talent and professional expertise to create such remarkable success Bosch's engineering center in Aveiro has made significant strides over the past decade and its achievements are a testament to the power of collaboration between German innovation and the exceptional skills of Portuguese professionals Bosch in Aveiro has grown both in size and influence contributing to the company’s global technological advancements The center's importance has continued to rise as it works on 35 ongoing projects that are set to impact various sectors ranging from home comfort to power tools and automotive aftermarket solutions the Bosch engineering center in Aveiro has expanded dramatically Starting with only 48 professionals in 2014 the center now employs 540 people across 32 teams marking an eleven-fold growth in the span of a decade This growth is not only impressive in terms of numbers but also highlights the growing importance of Aveiro as a hub for cutting-edge innovation within the Bosch group It’s worth noting that Bosch has been present in Portugal for decades all contributing heavily to the national economy One of the key factors behind the success of Bosch in Aveiro is its strategic location near the University of Aveiro The university’s proximity allows for a seamless transfer of knowledge between academia and industry Bosch has recognized the immense value of the local talent pool with nearly 50% of the engineers at the Aveiro center coming from the University of Aveiro as well as other prestigious institutions like the University of Porto and the University of Coimbra The Bosch engineering center is not just contributing to the company’s operations in Portugal; it is playing a vital role in Bosch’s global strategy are being produced for markets across Southern Europe The center’s research and development activities have allowed Bosch to stay competitive in key sectors and maintain its position as one of Portugal's largest exporters With a sales revenue of €2.1 billion in 2023 Bosch continues to play a leading role in Portugal’s economy with over 97% of its sales coming from exports to more than 50 countries around the world This success story is a prime example of how German companies have been able to thrive in Portugal by leveraging the country's skilled workforce The collaboration between Bosch’s global standards of excellence and the local talents in Aveiro is a model of how innovation and knowledge-sharing can fuel growth and competitiveness in the global marketplace it fills me with pride to see Portuguese engineers making such a valuable contribution to a company that represents German engineering at its finest 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 Online Ticket AGENDA © 2022 Teatro Aveirense · Todos os direitos reservados Sep 17 (IANS) Wildfires in Portugal's Aveiro district have claimed two lives and prompted the mobilisation of over 1,200 firefighters.Five major fires broke out between Sunday and Monday vehicles and dozens of helicopters supporting firefighting efforts Xinhua news agency reported.The most severe blaze started in Oliveira de Azemeis while Sever do Vouga and Albergaria-a-Velha have also been hit hard Two people have died -- one in Sever do Vouga and another from a heart attack during firefighting efforts in Albergaria-a-Velha with evacuations affecting around 70 people.Authorities remain on high alert as fires continue to spread The Albôi hotel group has revealed that it will open its third hotel unit in Aveiro in May with an investment of over three million euros and the creation of 20 jobs called Hotel Albói and located on Rua da Liberdade rooftop bar and a beauty and wellness service "This project represents an investment of over three million euros reinforcing our commitment to contribute to the appreciation of the hotel market in Aveiro and the region contributing to the development of Tourism in Portugal" which includes the Hotel das Salinas and the Hotel Aveiro Center one of the city's most traditional neighborhoods the Maré Baixa café and the Maré Alta rooftop bar the hotel aims to make a difference by implementing ‘eco-friendly’ practices in all areas of the hotel from energy efficiency to waste management,” says Carla Santos the hotel group reinforces its commitment to “quality tourism” in Aveiro Cristiano Ronaldo’s mom Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and dad José Dinis Aveiro encouraged his soccer dreams Adam England is a contributing writer at PEOPLE His work has previously appeared in The Guardian Nicola Campo/LightRocket via Getty; Cristiano Ronaldo/Instagram The fires that have been raging since Sunday in mainland Portugal with a special incidence in the Central and Northern regions have already caused seven deaths and at least 40 injuries affecting dozens of properties and forcing the closure of roads and highways The most recent victims are three firefighters from the Vila Nova de Oliveirinha fire brigade who died while traveling to a fire in that municipality in the district of Coimbra The first death recorded in the fires of the last few days was a firefighter who fell ill suddenly while fighting the flames in Oliveira de Azeméis the authorities announced two more deaths in the district of Aveiro one of a person found burnt and one death from a heart attack an elderly woman whose house was in a fire zone in Almeidinha died during the night from a sudden illness according to a source from the Viseu Dão Lafões Sub-Regional Command where the flames continue to rage intensely in the municipalities of Oliveira de Azeméis with a special incidence in the municipality of Tábua; and Viseu with larger outbreaks in Nelas and Castro Daire The national command of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority was given the coordination of the four major fires in the district of Aveiro which this morning had a total perimeter of approximately 100 kilometres a fire that broke out on Monday in the municipality of Gondomar mobilised 227 firefighters and 53 vehicles There were also concerns about the incidents in the municipalities of Baião the Porto District Civil Protection Emergency Plan was activated today as announced in the 1:00 pm briefing by the national Emergency and Civil Protection commander The official also signalled the closure of traffic routes highlighting the Motorways 1 (A1) in Aveiro Sul and Estarreja the Complementary Itinerary 2 (IC2) with the A25 junction the A24 in Castro Daire and Vila Pouca de Aguiar train services on the Vouga line were resumed today between Espinho–Vouga and Paços de Brandão which continue to prevent traffic between Marco de Canaveses and Régua The number of homes and other structures affected was not updated today at a national level but on Monday night there were more than 20 homes affected and today several municipalities reported new properties destroyed 1,040 vehicles and 24 aircraft were involved in the 24 most significant incidents Civil Protection recorded 105 incidents between 00:00 and 12:30 today in addition to the 277 incidents on Monday the authorities have already arrested three people suspected of starting fires in the municipalities of Pombal and Alvaiázere The Government extended the alert status due to the risk of fires until Thursday and announced the creation of a multidisciplinary team to deal with the consequences of the fires of the last few days coordinated by the Deputy Minister and Minister for Territorial Cohesion who held his first meeting in Aveiro today All year we have been warning the authorities about the geoengineering that has been taking place in our skies The E.U have confirmed this to us yet why is there no investigation Now the government and inactive authorities have dead people one their hands This can all be easily avoided if they didnt want to implement their "climate change" agenda Forest management - REAL forest management and people OBEYING the law would certainly help the Portuguese have discovered that they can parrot away "climate change" shrug off responsibility and continue begging the EU for money money money Cuatrecasas advised CS Wind, a global leader in wind tower manufacturing, on the public tender to set up and operate an industrial unit to produce components for the offshore wind industry at the Port of Aveiro This new unit—the multinational's fourth factory in Portugal—will be located on two plots of land with a total area of 121,362 square meters adjacent to the facilities that CS Wind already has in the area It will feature state-of-the-art technology for manufacturing offshore wind components The advising Cuatrecasas team comprised lawyers João Sequeira Sena and Miguel Dias das Neves, coordinated by Lourenço Vilhena de Freitas co-coordinator of the Public Law Practice Area According to the South Korea-based company between €200 and €300 million will be invested in this new unit which is expected to create around 1,000 jobs the concession has an initial duration of 30 years with a one-time extension option for an additional 10 years It will generate €2,184 million annually for the port administration while also strengthening the Port of Aveiro’s position as one of Europe’s largest offshore component production hubs Let us know your interests and receive our legal alerts: These allow the user to browse the website and use the different options or services that it provides They enable the website operation and management The website cannot function properly without these cookies These enable a website to store information such as the preferred language or location of the user and adjust its aspect and settings accordingly These enable user behavior on the website to be tracked and analyzed The information collected using this type of cookies is used to measure website activity and analyze usage data to introduce improvements PortugalOn the Portuguese coast between Porto and Lisbon the fishing town of Aveiro has always had a deep connection to the sea — from the lagoon on its doorstep to the cod-loaded North Atlantic And though the tides of change have washed over it its relationship with the water remains strong