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The following rules apply to the use of this site: Terms of Use and Privacy / Cookie Statement | Privacy settings Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email The properties are spread throughout the country In 2022, Portugal had more than 4,600 classified cultural heritage properties, spread throughout the country, with the exception of five municipalities, revealed the "Artistic and Cultural Atlas of Portugal" According to the "Artistic and Cultural Atlas of Portugal", the result of a partnership between the Directorate-General for the Arts (DGArtes) and ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon through the Portuguese Observatory of Cultural Activities Almost 3,000 of the classified properties are considered to be of public interest with 867 of municipal interest and 831 national monuments "It can be seen that the classified built heritage is found throughout the national territory with no territorial asymmetry in the distribution of these assets There are only five municipalities that do not have any classified assets all located in the Central Region (Oliveira do Bairro which was presented at the National Library in Lisbon in 2021 there were 106 "municipalities with at least one national monument that could be visited" more than a third of the 308 municipalities "These monuments are mainly religious buildings (58.8%) but national monuments of a military or civil nature can also be visited The national monuments that can be visited are mainly under public management (49.5%) with the most notable being those under local government (municipalities) followed by those under the central government (Ministry of Culture) private management of this group represents 47.4% with a large presence from the Catholic Church" add the authors of the study coordinated by José Soares Neves The "Artistic and Cultural Atlas of Portugal" was created to map and characterise "existing cultural facilities and active artistic entities" with the aim of "analysing the impacts of the crisis caused by Covid-19 in the short and medium term with the production of updated indicators that support strategic decision-making by the cultural government and inform public and private entities and citizens" 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 This event celebrated the commitment of mayors across Europe to improve the environment in their cities and served as a call for greater collaboration to create a greener future The GCA is an initiative launched by the European Commission in 2020 where mayors commit to making their cities greener cleaner and healthier places to live and to accelerating the implementation of relevant EU environmental laws cities commit to addressing five areas of environmental management – air circular economy and waste and noise – and to report regularly on the progress of their environmental measures 42 cities have reported on their baseline situation and ambition for 2030 the report shows that over 90% of cities involved have met or surpassed the EU limit values reflecting a strong commitment to reducing pollution and improving public health many cities find it challenging to meet the stricter guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) When it comes to nature and biodiversity the GCA stresses the need to create and expand protected green areas and urban tree canopy strengthen natural habitats and increase biodiversity in urban areas The reporting cities have made considerable progress in increasing tree cover These green spaces not only provide residents with healthier environments and opportunities for recreation but also play a vital role in supporting urban wildlife and enhancing biodiversity in larger cities less waste landfilled and recycling efforts have also been taken into account as cities transition toward a circular economy Local authorities have introduced innovative solutions to minimise waste generation in line with the EU targets 2035 The report emphasises how these measures transform urban waste management practices into more sustainable and efficient systems Water management has also been reported in terms of efficient water usage and compliance with the obligations of wastewater treatment The cities are committed to reducing water consumption and leakage and upgrading facilities to treat virtually 100% of their used water Over half of the signatory cities now meet EU water quality standards marking a milestone in ensuring this critical resource is conserved and managed sustainably for future generations cities are working to limit urban noise pollution by creating quieter spaces for their residents in line with WHO recommendations More than half of the cities reported populations exposed to average day-evening-night and night-time noise levels were below the EU average with relatively low rates of high sleep disturbance levels noise pollution remains a serious problem for some cities the GCA cities are defining ambitious targets for 2030 The cities that have contributed to the report are: A Coruña For a detailed overview of the situation and objectives, access the full report A European Commission initiative to make cities greener EU Environment newsletters deliver the latest updates about the European Commission’s environmental priorities straight to your inbox The 155km stage from Oliveira do Bairro to Viseu was nearing completion when the Louletano-Dunas Douradas rider Vicente de Mateus from Spain and the Italian Enrico Rossi of the Christina Watches-Kuma team decided to lock horns after crashing near a roundabout Television pictures captured by a helicopter show the Italian standing next to his bike and gesturing violently before lashing out at his rival De Mateus responds in kind before the fight is broken up by some concerned riders Cycling fight at Volta a Portugal“I was going over the line and then he ran into me, so we overturned. Then he stood and shouted at me so I hit him,” explained Rossi, according to Danish television channel TV2 “The adrenaline was running high and they collided at high speed If you put yourself in his position then you can understand why he hit him,” added Bo Hamburger Christina Watches-Kuma’s sporting director according to ChatGPT We asked artificial intelligence to help us explore which Portuguese cities are considered the least visually attractive the chatbot presents a list based on common perceptions it didn’t take long for ChatGPT to change the way we interact with the world forever the famous chatbot has admirable conversational and writing capabilities being able to answer complex questions with impressive eloquence and adaptability we posit that the artificial intelligence tool has great potential — and is increasingly used despite the fears associated with this type of technology Tempo.pt used ChatGPT to see if it could be a valid tool for those looking to organise their next trip the program searches for and systematises information on a given subject to formulate the answer to the question posed to it we started a conversation with the artificial intelligence assistant We asked her to tell us the top 10 ugliest cities in Portugal “Listing the ‘ugliest cities’ in a country like Portugal is subjective and depends on personal tastes since beauty is relative and each city can have hidden charms that are not always evident at first glance some cities are often criticised for their lack of historical preservation excessive disorderly construction or industrial architecture which can give a less attractive feeling,” she wrote The next moment he shared the list of Portuguese cities that especially compared to more popular tourist destinations” “As part of the Lisbon metropolitan area Amadora is often associated with densely populated residential areas large apartment blocks and a lack of green spaces which contributes to a less attractive image” Although Setúbal has natural areas of great beauty the website considers that “the urban centre is often criticised for its disorganisation and uninteresting architecture in some areas” “This industrial city on the south bank of the Tagus is known for its factories port areas and neighbourhoods of buildings that have not been modernised.” Basically Barreiro is on this list because it is “a functional city Cacém is an example of urban expansion without with many apartment buildings and few green areas,” he explains especially the industrial and suburban areas is not known for its architectural beauty or urban organisation.” Like Amadora it is seen more as a functional area than a tourist one This small, mainly industrial city in the Aveiro region does not stand out Oliveira do Bairro is a destination that is “more functional than aesthetically pleasing” “Situated on the outskirts of Lisbon, Vialonga has industrial and residential areas that are not visually appealing,” he notes “Urban expansion without much planning also compromises the city’s aesthetics,” he adds resulted in “an image of somewhat chaotic urban areas” Alverca is an industrial city on the outskirts of Lisbon without any major tourist or aesthetic attractions with a landscape dominated by apartment buildings” Although it has historical and railway importance, Entroncamento “is not known for being visually appealing” “Its aesthetics reflect functionality and disorderly growth more than visual charm.” and even in less ‘beautiful’ cities we can find pleasant surprises,” he adds Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks is a Portuguese company that has been in the market for 35 years They produce and market green-fleshed kiwi of the Hayward and Bo.Erica varieties yellow-fleshed kiwi of the Dori® and Soreli varieties red-fleshed kiwi RS1®-Red passion and Kiwi Berries of the Ananasnaia and Geneva varieties Chairman of the Board of Directors of Portuguese fresh produce exporter Kiwicoop but smaller sizes for the green kiwifruit this season: there is greater quantity of category I fruit with a decrease in category II and Twinned which has allowed us to sell it in line with our strategy of being on the market for longer concentrating sales in the second quarter of the year We've already sold practically all of our volumes The yellow kiwi has proven to be a high quality product and which is increasingly appreciated by consumers with practically all of the fruit now being sold The fruit received allowed us to understand that with appropriate cultural practices it is possible to obtain fruit with a higher caliber in Portugal compared to the same variety in other origins The strategic location with Atlantic influence allows Portuguese growers to obtain an excellent color and flavor." Although there are lower volumes for this year's kiwi campaign Marques still hopes the company can enter new export markets this season "This campaign we procured around 8000 tons which represents a 10% reduction in volumes compared to the previous year But also countries like Germany and the Netherlands among others have made our list of interest We'd also like our kiwis to enter the USA and Canada." Lower volumes were partly caused by unfavorable weather conditions Marques explains: "At an early stage in the plants' vegetative cycle we already knew that the 2023 campaign would not be a normal campaign During the following development of branches and flower buds phases the climatic conditions were slowly re-established until This hampered the circulation of pollen in the orchards causing major problems with the fruits setting temperatures began to rise rapidly to values above average and not at all favorable for fruit growth due to fruit scalding in orchards with poor vegetation cover as well as death of plants as a result of excessive heat." According to Marques the price could increase a bit further after March there was a significant increase in prices charged in this campaign for all calibers There was an initial period with increased prices that resulted from the shortage of Kiwi from the Southern Hemisphere This meant there was an enormous pressure to harvest the fruits early As we do not compromise on the quality of the Kiwi we offer to our customers During a period between December and February demand was lower essential to adapt profitability to the increase in production costs An increase in price is expected from March onwards due to the increase in demand caused by the scarcity of kiwis in Europe." Marques expects the kiwi season to be successful and hope to be able to supply their kiwis until the end of June: "The prospects for this campaign are optimistic This has to do with the growing demand for kiwifruit consumption and the scarcity of kiwifruit on the market This scarcity is a result of some reduction in production in Europe this year as well as the forecast of a drop in production in the southern hemisphere again we have a guarantee so far that the fruit will be well preserved which allows us to have the necessary confidence to be selling our kiwi until the end of June and thus help our customers and at the same time obtaining a fair value for our kiwifruit." For more information:Nélio MarquesKiwicoopEmail: [email protected] https://www.kiwicoop.com/ FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com Vicente de Mateus and Enrico Rossi had to be separated after colliding towards the end of the sixth stage I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice It’s not the first time two sportsmen have lost their tempers with an opponent, and it certainly won’t be the last, but the sight of cyclist Vicente de Mateus and Enrico Rossi brawling during the middle of the Volta a Portugal truly is a staggering one. As if riding the 100-mile stage from Oliveira do Bairro to Viseu wasn’t hard enough, the pair decided to stop for a quick sparring session after they collided and both crashed to the ground in the closing kilometres of Tuesday’s stage. After confronting each other, the two resorted to trading blows before other riders and spectators could separate them, all the while they were losing more and more time on the leaders. Rossi explained his decision to start the fight, as he can be seen throwing the first punch – an effective right hook – before he takes one in retaliation. “I was going over the line and then he ran into me, so we overturned,” Rossi explained. “Then he stood and shouted at me so I hit him.” We don’t advise you to solve such incidents by deciding to ‘hit them’. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies 500 million of which will be financed by European funds A public consultation on the railway route of the high-speed line Porto -- Aveiro ended with 822 participations and generated criticism from municipalities crossed by the route According to the participa.pt portal, the public consultation of the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) of the Porto - Aveiro section, which ended on Friday and has been open since the 5th of May, generated 822 participations. The Porto-Aveiro section of the future high-speed rail line that should link Vigo to Lisbon will cost 1.65 billion euros, with the help of European funds. The Porto-Aveiro section is on lot A of the Porto-Soure connection, which corresponds to the first phase of the Porto-Lisbon line, whose start-up is scheduled for 2028, and "will be built on an electrified double track, with a maximum design speed of 300 km/h, for passenger-only traffic.” The project also foresees a connection to the North line in several alternative solutions, enabling the arrival of high-speed services to the current Aveiro station, having studied "three possible alternatives" of connection in the area of Canelas, in the municipality of Estarreja (district from Aveiro). The seven parties represented in the Municipal Assembly of Santa Maria da Feira approved, on June 14, the layout of the High Speed Line that does not foresee demolitions in that municipality in the district of Aveiro, but for the mayor, Emídio Sousa, the proposals from IP did not take into account projects representing "100 million euros and 1,200 jobs" in investments already planned for the areas to be expropriated, namely in the areas of expansion of the LusoPark business park. The Câmara de Ovar unanimously approved, on the following day, Alternative 2.1 proposed by IP for the line, as it best preserves Arada and Válega, "absolutely rejecting Solution B", which was the one approved by the contiguous municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, for not foreseeing demolitions in that municipality. As part of the Porto-Aveiro project, route solutions A and B are proposed, two "alternative corridors with a common beginning in Oiã", in the municipality of Oliveira do Bairro (district of Aveiro), and "ending in the now planned AV station of Vila Nova de Gaia, located in Santo Ovídio", with 66 kilometers in length, with a single solution C between Santo Ovídio and Campanhã, 4.4 kilometers long, which involves the construction of a new bridge over the Douro. The future crossing promotes an "image similarity" with the Luís I bridge, having "rail traffic on the upper deck and road, cycling and pedestrian traffic on the lower deck", and will cost 110 million euros. In Porto, the insertion of the high-speed line at the current Campanhã station will affect the housing complexes known as 'islands' in that area, but only after the execution projects are concluded will the affected properties be known "with absolute rigor", according to the IP. The document specifies that the project "may affect 42 homes, so it is estimated that the number of families and individuals affected is at least 21 families and 43 individuals", but also mentions that "the neighborhoods affected by the project will have a population of 46 families and 96 individuals". A passionate Irish journalist with a love for cycling, politics and of course Portugal especially their sausage rolls. 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, written in English, Dutch, German, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Romanian, Turkish and Chinese. Search here By continuing to browse the site you are consenting to its use Registration has been successfully completed Make a new account if you don't have one yet Born on 23 July 1994 in Oliveira do Bairro Puedes ver la versión Española de BeSoccer.com You can see the English version of BeSoccer.com Vous pouvez voir la version French de BeSoccer.com Puoi vedere la versione Italian su BeSoccer.com Você pode ver a versão Brasileira de BeSoccer.com Vitor Oliveira on FlickrFirst up in our list of the best lakes in Portugal is the biggest lake in Portugal. The Great Lake resulting from the Alqueva Reservoir is the perfect place for spending a few days relaxing in Portugal's Alentejo region. As one of the most extensive man-made lakes in Europe, it was constructed on the Guadiana River and spans 250km2, covering five municipalities in the Alentejo region. The area offers a wealth of attractions, including the castles of Juromenha, Alandroal, Terena, Monsaraz, and Portel on the right bank, as well as the breathtaking viewpoints of Mourão and Moura on the left bank, which overlook the glistening expanse of water. Portugal, despite being more famous for its coastal beaches, does have several beautiful lakes suitable for swimming. Here are some notable ones, many of which have already been mentioned above: Lagoa das Sete Cidades (Sete Cidades Lake): Located on São Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago, this is one of the most iconic and picturesque lakes in Portugal as we've already seen. Swimming is allowed in the lake, although the water can be quite cold due to its volcanic origins. Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake): Another stunning crater lake on São Miguel Island, Lagoa do Fogo is surrounded by lush greenery and offers crystal-clear waters for swimming. It's a popular spot for hiking and enjoying nature as well. Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir): Located in the Algarve region near the town of Odiaxere, this reservoir offers opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and water sports such as kayaking and windsurfing. It's a peaceful spot surrounded by hills and countryside. Barragem do Azibo (Azibo Reservoir): Situated in the northeast of Portugal near the town of Macedo de Cavaleiros, this reservoir is known for its sandy beaches and clear waters, making it a popular destination for swimming and sunbathing during the summer months. Barragem de Alqueva (Alqueva Dam): The largest artificial lake in Europe, Barragem de Alqueva is located in the Alentejo region. While swimming is allowed in certain areas, the lake is more renowned for its scenic boat tours, water sports, and fishing opportunities. These are just a few examples, and there are many more lakes and reservoirs throughout Portugal where swimming is permitted. Always check local regulations and safety guidelines before swimming in natural bodies of water. Carnation Revolution: Portugal's Freedom Day On 25th April Portugal underwent a fundamental transformation known as the Carnation Revolution This pivotal event marked the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship and the start of Portugal's path to democracy The day is celebrated annually as Freedom Day to honour this peaceful transition and the newfound era of freedom and democracy.