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I understand Volkswagen has already confirmed that the series version of the ID.EVERY1 will be built at the Palmela plant in Portugal from 2027 Further information on the small electric car project is now circulating in the Spanish media This would make the production volume for the small electric car in Palmela (often referred to as the Setúbal plant) comparable to the project that Haupt has been driving forward at Seat’s main plant in Martorell: the production of the slightly larger Cupra Raval and VW ID.2 small electric cars Palmela will initially only be home to one e-series but it will work according to the same principle under the main plant VW brand boss Thomas Schäfer confirmed in March a few days after the world première of the ID.EVERY1 study that the ID.1 would come from Portugal Portugal was already considered the favourite for the €20,000 electric car due to its low production costs which must be kept as low as possible in order to operate profitably where further offshoots are planned with the Cupra Raval and the ID.2X and Skoda Epiq from the Navarra plant the ID.1 is not to receive any sister models from the Group – so the unit numbers will remain lower by themselves However, VW has already done a lot in the past to ensure that production in Palmela can be so favourable. As part of the so-called ‘One Production’ strategy, obstacles between the Spanish and Portuguese plants have been removed and a better rail connection has been built since November 2021 to reduce logistics costs Palmela should also be able to be supplied quickly and cheaply with battery cells from the PowerCo battery factory in Sagunt near Valencia VW brand boss Schäfer presented the ID.EVERY1 in Düsseldorf at the beginning of March which is set to become a production model by 2027 The electric motor mounted on the front axle has an output of 70 kW and should be able to accelerate the car up to 130 kilometres per hour an LFP battery is installed in the €20,000 electric car which should provide a range of around 250 kilometres VW has not yet provided any further details on the battery latribunadeautomocion.es (in Spanish) I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Search More results... ShareSaveCommentLifestyle TravelPortugal’s Casa Palmela Is The Ultimate Country House HotelByEverett Potter Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Everett Potter is a New York-based writer who covers travelFollow AuthorMay 07 01:46pm EDTShareSaveCommentGuestroom at Casa Palmela There are European country house hotels, and then there is Casa Palmela Located a couple of miles beyond the sleepy port city of Setubal it’s surrounded by lush countryside covered in vineyards and dotted with cork trees A very long and grand walled driveway takes you into a spacious courtyard letting you know in all its 17th-century splendor that you have arrived the days began with a hearty choir of birdsong in the so-called “broccoli” pines Set within the verdant green mountains of Arrábida Natural Park it is surrounded by vineyards tended by Fonseca the 100-pound gorilla of Portuguese winemaking whose headquarters lies a couple of miles down the road There are endless rows of Syrah and Muscatel grapes the descendants of Bernardo Sousa and María Luisa Holstein The 170-acre estate is one of the few private properties within the national park where construction has been banned since 1975 The 17th-century manor house was transformed into a 21-room luxury hotel in 2016 There’s a good chance that Salvador Holstein will welcome you and perhaps share a glass of Moscatel de Setubal locally produced and the least known of Portugal’s estimable fortified wines (the better-known ones being Port and Maderia) exhibiting the touch of the extended family that owns it These traits don’t always merge when you’re talking about European country house hotels It’s a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World but that’s the only thing remotely corporate about it “This was my grandparents' room,” said Holstein welcoming me into a large room with views of the Arrábida Mountains and a private balcony an ideal place to greet the morning birdsong Other rooms in converted outbuildings offer multiple bedrooms and kitchens The rooms have been modernized without losing their considerable charm The hotel has a large organic garden and raises chickens and ducks The morning rooster call was a welcome reminder that we were in the country Dinner at Zimbral restaurant had a welcome formality (the outside patio had a more casual feel) and offered creative and inventive entrees like an octopus tower with purple sweet potato and leeks shared the menu with more exotic fare like lamb rack with curry and red mullet with turnips and chard Desert included caramelized Azeitão cheese reflecting the African and Asian influences on the otherwise Portuguese cuisine The wine list is impressively deep with Portuguese wines most of which can’t be found outside the country The hotel offers horses and bikes for guests and has a laid-back hacienda feel. That said, nearby excursions should not be missed. I used a local tour company, Carolina Tours which offers friendly and personalized service in a van for small groups The restaurant O Farol lies 20 minutes away down a winding road on the wild coastline of the Arrábida peninsula It is a casual seafood restaurant with doors and windows thrown open to the ocean you can dine on freshly caught and grilled sea bass and bream A boat ride along the protected Arrábida coastline revealed a handful of homes tucked into a Mediterranean landscape—think Cote d’Azur minus the heat and the crowds It’s a coastline that drew Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip on the Royal Yacht Brittania in 1957 It was also a haven for the then-young Truman Capote and Jacqueline Kennedy who took refuge here with friends after JFK was killed The resident bottlenose dolphins were the only local attractions we did not see that day A morning visit to the Mercado do Livramento in Setubal was eye-opening where hundreds of purveyors stood behind white marble counters selling fruits and lots of fish and the walls told the story of local fishermen and farmers in blue and white tile murals The morning’s highlight was eating freshly shucked oysters at one of those marble counters chased by small glasses of local sparkling wine for beautiful weather and fewer guests,” Holstein said “The quietest months are January through March.” Holstein also has a boutique property in Lisbon called Alecrim Ao Chiado This elegant boutique hotel is a hideaway in the heart of the hip Chiado district It’s a jewel box of impeccably renovated rooms that are blessedly soundproof and a few minutes from the buzz of Chiado Speaking of returning, we flew TAP Air Portugal roundtrip from their Boston gateway (you can also fly nonstop to Lisbon from New York The flight takes about five and a half hours as so many travelers have discovered in the past few years Visit Casa Palmela for more information Vítor Palmela Fidalgo and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon has been appointed by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) as the Portuguese representative on the court's Mediation and Arbitration Center This position is exclusive to one expert per country with only 12 experts selected across Europe Vítor Palmela Fidalgo will contribute to the establishment of the UPC Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) in Lisbon (Portugal) and Ljubljana (Slovenia) The appointment was made following a nomination by the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) and a curriculum review The official announcement of the nomination can be accessed here. Leaf KYOTO Store Locations Palmela a bar and café offering delicious food that transcends barriers Half tartine of homemade ham and caper berries With a glass full of house wine poured at 600 yen Kyoto Prefecture) is a bar and café offering genre-less cuisine and sweets The somewhat retro-looking restaurant is equipped with standing counters as well as table seating Many people stop by to enjoy conversation with the staff 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 in addition to turning our gaze to global destinations in the Best Places to Go in the World in 2025 we’re also looking to the spots that are making waves on each continent right now This list is an edit of Europe's countries cities and neighbourhoods that deserving of your time and attention next year All 11 destinations are places we’re keeping a keen eye on right now: from new hotel openings in Marseille to celebrations for musical legends in Vienna and Geneva taking centre stage in the sporting arena PortugalHotel Casa PalmelaParque Natural da Arrábida PortugalGetty ImagesArrábida in PortugalGo for: Nature at its most pristine While the Portuguese coast has surged in popularity, hidden gems like Arrábida Natural Park remain. Just 40 minutes from Lisbon tucked between Setúbal and the fishing town of Sesimbra this stunning protected area spans 42,000 acres of dramatic coastline and golden sand beaches with secluded coves Arrábida’s profile is set to rise with its recent application for UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status and São Simão – one of the last remaining artisan tile workshops Engage in cheese-making workshops at Quinta Velha or enjoy the freshest catch at O Farol offers a tranquil stay and is one of the few private properties within the national park The same family has owned this 170-acre estate since 1826 – it features original stone floors How to do it: Fly direct to Lisbon from countless cities around the world (London then drive about 45 minutes out of the city to Arrábida If you’re planning to enjoy the best of nature here consider visiting in spring or autumn to avoid high temperatures which might make hiking more difficult be sure to book with a tour operator that complies with the HEPCA code of conduct – you’re more likely to spot these playful sea creatures if you take a tour in the early morning or late afternoon FranceShane TaylorGallifet Centre d'Art in Marseille FranceMarseille in FranceGo for: A thriving art scene glamorous beach clubs and the gateway to Provence Impressive investment for the Olympics and Marseille’s stint as the City of Culture has transformed it into a tourist’s playground This will be the first year to appreciate all the benefits without the crowds of large events Marseille is expecting a bumper line-up of musicians in 2025 ranging from Ed Sheeran to Bruce Springsteen How to do it: Summer in the South of France is known for lots of tourists and high temperatures so a shoulder-season visit might be a more pleasant time to visit Much of life in these parts revolves around being outside – at beach clubs the Mistral wind can be bitter and much of the tourist industry shutters AlbaniaJenny ZarinsAlbaniaJenny ZarinsAlbaniaGo for: Beautiful beaches and low-cost accommodation and a crystalline coast to rival anything Greece can offer This year sees the launch of an all-new InterContinental hotel and the country’s first transatlantic flight jetting off from Tirana – the country’s capital – as well as the creation of a whole new airport in Vlora by the prettiest beaches on the Ionian sea (This happily eliminates the chance of enduring tangled traffic jams that have previously plagued holidaymakers coming from Tirana) The government planned to attract 10 million tourists by 2025, a target it smashed by 2023, so this may well be the final year it is enjoyably – and relatively – quiet. Plonk yourself on a sun lounger at one of the many beach clubs or book a table at the slow-food restaurant Mullixhiu where you can eat for £10 a head and marvel at your luck at enjoying such spoils at such prices offer direct flights from London airports to Albania’s capital the first transatlantic flights will connect New York City and Tirana High season runs throughout European summer (June-August) – consider visiting in May or Puffin on the Faroe IslandsChris RoamsHouses on the Faroe IslandsChris RoamsFaroe IslandsGo for: Easy access to the country’s lesser-trodden nooks and crannies How to do it: You can fly directly from London as well as from US hubs such as New York City It’s best to visit during summer when there are more daylight hours for exploring – in June thanks to the Islands’ position just south of the Arctic Circle there are almost a whopping 20 hours of daylight compared to just 5 hours 20 minutes in December closes for the winter and reopens in 2025 in March (bookings re-open on 15 January Sunset bar at One & Only in Athens Riviera GreeeceSeafront suite at One & Only in Athens Riviera GreeceRupert PeaceAthens Riviera in GreeceGo for: Landscaped coastline beside a historic city where world-class hotels continue opening their doors For all its beauty – sparkling waters dotted with kaiki boats, wild beaches and a bougainvillaea-splashed coastline that soaks up 300 days of sunshine a year – it’s shocking how under-the-radar the Athens Riviera has remained in this aesthetic-obsessed age the hashtag #athensriviera has a modest 114,000 posts – compare that with Santorini’s 8.1 million and Mykonos’ 5.6 million.) A former holiday hotspot for stars and royalty the area faded from popularity in the early noughties following Greece’s debt crisis and the closure of a nearby U.S with new developments set to elevate the 60-kilometre stretch just 30 minutes from Athens’ city centre The most Goliath of these is The Ellinikon, an ambitious $8 billion undertaking on the former Ellinikon International Airport site that will be completed in phases from 2025 and is projected to create 70,000 jobs cultural and hospitality projects dominate its masterplan including a surf-inspired Kengo Kuma-designed waterfront mall a Mandarin Oriental resort and a Hard Rock hotel and casino due for completion in 2027 is a lushly landscaped coastal park – Europe’s largest – that will open by the end of 2025 doubling the green space in a capital notorious for its lack of it Supporting these are more direct flights to Athens than ever including first-time connections to Shanghai How to do it: The Riviera is 35 miles long and the balmy climate here means you can swim in the sea from spring until autumn or even into the winter at Lake Vouliagmeni which is fed by thermal springs (entrance costs €17 or €14 for children age 6-12) and keeps a steady temperature of 22-29 degrees Getting from the Athens Riviera to the city centre is easy and affordable Ask your concierge to arrange a taxi or hail a cab via a rideshare service like FreeNow it can take 25 to 40 minutes and costs about €25 Go for: Football fever and a glitzy sailing scene At first glance, the world capital of peace and goodwill seems odd as the backdrop for a schedule of hotly-contested rivalries and competitions. And yet, this sporting outlier will take centre stage in July 2025 when the UEFA Women’s EURO comes to Switzerland with Stade de Genève hosting several group games and elimination matches It’s not the only fixture to have spied opportunity amid Geneva’s knockout mountains and lake the first-ever Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix will be held on the blue-green waters of Lake Geneva in September Two differing world views will collide here: the world’s best sailors on high-speed catamarans and ultra-elite watchmakers who take decades to perfect their complicated timepieces to make the city the setting for its first hotel in Switzerland is further evidence of Geneva’s international appeal Once owned by Rocco Forte and the Dorchester Collection Le Richemond will soon see the good times roll again How to do it: The UEFA Women’s Euros will take place between 2 and 27 July 2025 in eight stadiums across Switzerland Tickets are available now and cost between £22-£80 Ticketholders will benefit from free public transport on gamedays The Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix occurs later in the year AustriaJerome GallandRestaurant Amador in Vienna AustriaLukas KirchgasserVienna in AustriaGo for: Musical spectaculars and celebrated restaurants Hear that? That’s the sound of classical music fans twitching as Vienna has announced that 2025 will be dedicated to championing 200 years of the waltzes and polkas of its native son Johann Strauss a premiere every week will be the main event and orchestras and quartets will appear at the Musikverein Konzerthaus and State Opera but also play peekaboo in unexpected places such as the Central Cemetery and the middle of the mighty Danube on Donsauinsel Often regarded as the world’s most liveable city, Vienna’s optimism is hard to eclipse. That’s visible in the new builds and hotels that continue to blur its history which takes up residence inside a century-old former courthouse from an in-the-thick-of-it location in the First District Another is the recently opened Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna on the Schottenring and inside a palace first built for the Vienna World’s Fair in 1873 Then there’s the Wilhelminian-style new arrival Das Kronenhaus the original pharmacy to the Imperial Crown To discover why everyone in Vienna is so happy, the Michelin Guide Austria will be a great yardstick when it is relaunched in January 2025 Three-star Amador in the Hajszan Neumann wine estate will remain the gold standard orchestrated by Markus Mraz and his sons Lukas and Manuel Even with the city’s inexhaustible supply of kaffee und kuchen you’ll surely roll your eyes in appreciation How to do it: Many of the destinations in this list are at their best in summer – but Vienna bucks the trend dozens of Advent markets take over the city – visit in December to experience a true festive getaway like the one at Schönbrunn Palace (where there are also concerts in the summer) try your hand at ice skating in the Town Hall Square or warm up with a hot chocolate at Cafe Schwarzenberg UKLloyd LaneMaure Sculpture by Joan Miró at Newlands House Gallery UKElizabeth ZeschinSussex in the UKGo for: Cosy new openings and a buzzy creative scene the King Charles III England Coast Path will become the longest managed coastal path in the world The trail is designed to be as accessible as possible for everyone with minimal use of stiles – while the natural composition of the trail means some parts remain difficult to access for those with reduced mobility or using a wheelchair local authorities can provide advice on how best to tackle the walks Getting to Sussex from major international transport hubs like London is easy: Thameslink trains depart from London Bridge to Brighton or trains serving West Sussex depart from Victoria Plan for at least a long weekend if you plan to just explore East or West Sussex respectively and closer to a week if you’re visiting in tandem GermanyCrookes and JacksonAhr Valley in GermanyGo for: Fine wines great nature and a warm welcome back after the flood Benjamin Schöneich regained his Michelin star in the spring of 2024 after starting there in the fall of last year The grande dame of the Ahr is finally back Not only will the large indoor pool and spa in the associated Kurhaus also reopen at the end of 2024 but concerts will take place in the event rooms again The Ahr Valley is beautiful throughout the whole year but the best time to visit is late summer and fall – when not only the grape harvest begins but also the many wine fests start Winegrowers and restaurateurs offer food stands in the villages and along the red wine hiking trail How to get there: Fly to Cologne and then take the train or car to the Ahr Valley SpainMatarraña in SpainGo for: Natural beauty and undisturbed stargazing Once upon a time, there was a place guarded by majestic mountains and embraced by forests of pines and olive trees. It was where life had its own rhythm, in harmony with nature and the seasons. Here, the soundtrack was provided by crickets, owls, the wind and the whisper of the river the brilliance of the stars captivated all eyes with no obstacle daring to come between the boundaries of the human and the divine This is not the beginning of a fairy tale. This place is real and set in the Spanish province of Teruel partly through word of mouth and the initiatives of locals and entrepreneurs who have settled in the area (artists The Matarraña River gives its name to the territory fields of crops that sustain the local kitchens and picturesque villages the capital; La Fresneda with its ancient castle; Beceite the gateway to Parrizal and its wooden walkways over turquoise waters – all have something to offer And a special emphasis will be on stargazing: Torre del Visco and Mas de la Costa are already preparing their telescopes and programs full of novelties with workshops and talks to get closer to the sky The best time to visit Matarraña is spring and autumn when the weather is mild and the landscape vibrant while autumn offers colourful foliage and a tranquil atmosphere perfect for exploring picturesque villages and hiking trails IrelandRuth Maria MurphyCoast in County Clare IrelandGetty ImagesCounty Clare in IrelandGo for: Eco-conscious stays and a celebration of traditional crafts All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service (updated April 1 2021) and Policy and Cookie Statement (updated April 1 The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast Winter 1963. A fragile, elegant-looking but prematurely aged woman drives through the green heart of the Arrábida Natural Park, about 30 miles south of Lisbon. At only 34 years old, she has crossed the Atlantic Ocean fleeing an unimaginable tragedy: the murder of her husband. Jacqueline Kennedy is seeking refuge a hiding place away from the press and the weight of the history that has made her the 20th century’s most famous widow It has been 60 years since that desperate escape and we crossed the same hills through which the widow traveled to her Portuguese retreat In the distance you can see the Palácio de Comenda 26-room residence so that Jackie could find a place of reflection and prayer which is what the word “arrábida” means in its original Arabic three centuries-old strategic fortifications for the defense of Portugal On the days in which her mood was most reflective she would walk to the immaculate white village that stands out against the steep verdant hillside: the Monastery of Our Lady of Arrábida the Arrábida mountain range is still a privileged refuge in the middle of nature international and even local travelers have barely heard of it Salvador Holstein is a descendant of Bernardo Sousa and María Luisa Holstein Holstein explains that competition from the nearby city of Comporta has eclipsed interest in this other area despite its proximity to the Portuguese capital It will be he who will take us into these 10,000 hectares nestled between the Sado River and the Atlantic in a perfect triangle bounded by the municipalities of Setúbal as his family did with Jackie Kennedy six decades ago the path between cliffs through Portinho da Arrábida is home to some of the most diverse Mediterranean flora and fauna in the country bathers can swim with a community of around thirty bottlenose dolphins it’s easy to understand why this last stretch of Portugal’s pristine coastline has sparked Sandra Ortega’s real estate ambitions Inditex mogul Amancio Ortega’s first-born daughter wants to build a luxury hotel complex with more than 500 beds here the environmental platform Dunas Livres has managed to stop the project which would multiply the number of tourists on the spit of land next to the mouth of the Sado River the Arrábida remains a relatively unknown spot and this paradise of nature and sandy beaches stretches 25 miles from Tróia to Melides For the modest price of a ride on by a small boat you can enjoy beaches like Galapinhos almost alone This sandy beach was chosen as the most beautiful in Europe beating 280 other European beaches in a vote in which more than 130 countries participated As we descend through the Portinho da Arrábida Salvador Holstein’s car takes us to the part of town next the sea where the best restaurants in the area are located which serves fresh fish with views of the sea whose menu allows you to savor the best of local cuisine along with the wines from the region that have been covered in vineyards for centuries Local vineyards that produce high quality wines include José Maria da Fonseca the oldest table winery in the country (1834) usually found in beauty spots and often converted from castles or monasteries) It is one of the few distractions in the town in addition to the Harvest Festival or the medieval Saints Festival Returning to the national park we arrive at Casa Palmela whose almost 175 acres have been in his family for two centuries It is one of the few private properties within the national park where construction has been prohibited since 1975 classified as an Asset of Municipal Interest surrounded by forest and vineyards of syrah and muscat grapes Casa Palmela served as a summer residence for the São Francisco Xavier Jesuit College of Setúbal and today preserves part of the four-century-old stone floor the Jesuits’ refectory is a restaurant with a terrace the views from the hotel encourage you to take a walk through the mountains on a route that crosses paths and vineyards From here it is easy to organize boat trips or excursions to the cheese factories in nearby towns or the Mercado do Livramento de Setúbal Early risers looking for fresh fish and travelers who want to get up close and personal with this fishing and agricultural market descend on this 19th-century institution which USA Today recognized in 2015 as one of the best in the world Once they have taken the obligatory photograph next to the large mural of 5,700 tiles that tells the life of fishermen and farmers Local life continues in this sleepy Portuguese paradise far from the mass tourism of better known resorts Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get more English-language news coverage from EL PAÍS USA Edition ¿Quieres añadir otro usuario a tu suscripción ¿Por qué estás viendo esto? cambia tu suscripción a la modalidad Premium Cada uno accederá con su propia cuenta de email lo que os permitirá personalizar vuestra experiencia en EL PAÍS ¿Tienes una suscripción de empresa? 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Volkswagen Autoeuropa is one of the largest foreign industrial investments in Portugal the production volume reached 236,100 units with around 955 cars rolling off the assembly line each day The main destination countries are Germany Volkswagen Autoeuropa represented 1.6% of the national GDP and 4.5% in national export of goods impact Currently the plant has 594 parts’ suppliers; 21 suppliers deliver Just-In-Time and 77 trucks with production components reach the plant every day The Volkswagen Newsroom is an open platform and offers comprehensive search options to all users If you would like to be kept informed about our press releases you can also subscribe to our media information newsletter The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles Additional equipment and accessories (additional components etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight CO2 emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior With record heat and wildfire sweeping across Europe Nat Geo's Matthieu Paley fought the flames on his farm outside Lisbon Portugal — By the time flames destroyed his tool sheds and began inching toward his home Matthieu Paley had already doused his land with water and hurriedly propped up one end of his doorless mobile chicken coop so the birds could escape out the bottom Portugal residents are familiar with wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave began its march across Europe parts of the country topped 116 degrees Fahrenheit blazes that broke out from the southern Algarve coast all the way to the country’s far north flames rushed up the brushy slopes surrounding a historic castle in Palmela—a fire Paley watched from his yard as it raced toward his home near the village The National Geographic photographer is no stranger to climate change; he’d recently taken pictures of people suffering through extreme heat in Pakistan But as this wildfire exploded and rolled onto his small farm—and as firefighters and police urged him to flee—Paley saw climate change racing to his front door Paley had rehabilitated the small farm over the past few years focusing on restoring native trees and growing medicinal plants.“I saw these huge flames coming toward me,” Paley says and ripped through so many London neighborhoods that Mayor Sadiq Khan told BBC Radio that firefighters had their busiest day since World War II new research published just last month suggests weeks like this may become a more frequent feature of European summers which took hold in the area decades ago and provided fuel for the wildfire Paley plans to crowd out the cane with fast-growing fire- resistant trees like willows and poplars.The section of land dedicated to agroforestry after the fire.Climate change has for years increased the severity and duration of heat waves and weather conditions that promote fire But the continent’s ability to fight blazes has largely kept those fires in check—until the last decade Extreme weather is leading to extreme fires that the Mediterranean region is struggling to put out sees that new reality as a reason to try and recalibrate how he lives A French native and a restless sort, Paley moved to Portugal a few years ago. Inspired by people he met while doing a story about the human diet and wanting to become more self-sufficient he and his family bought a few acres of pastureland outside Palmela with an eye toward incorporating more native plants and natural processes into the farming he wanted to do “I always thought it was such a spiritual experience to grow things and feed yourself and get engaged and have dirty hands full of earth,” Paley says “And that’s been my obsession: living on the land in my little wooden house off the grid.” But last Thursday dawned so hot that government officials had asked people not even to operate machinery such as chainsaws by late morning fire had broken out on the castle grounds and a neighbor had asked Paley to help hose down his roof as a small group of friends looked on—they’d come to Paley’s place for a workshop on regenerative agriculture—the Palmela fire grew to 1,000 acres but the flames raced through trees and invasive grasses and around noon pushed onto Paley’s land There the fire burned through two equipment sheds and destroyed a camper that friends had been living in It burned many plants and irrigation materials he and his son grabbed the laptop and mementos “I was just praying ‘spare the wooden house,’” Paley says And though a neighbor lost a bunch of pigeons and roughly 70 percent of the trees he had planted didn’t burn either especially knowing how thousands of other Europeans have fared Europe’s heat wave, while short lived, has been devastating in part because so few people on the continent have air conditioning. In Spain and Portugal alone the death toll exceeded 1,700, a World Health Organization official said on July 22 Many experts suspect deaths across Europe will be in the multiple thousands and won’t be fully tallied for weeks Scientists expressed confidence that climate change was a significant factor. While U.K. summer highs typically hover around 70°F, the chance of 104° days “could be as much as 10 times more likely in the current climate than under a natural climate unaffected by human influence,” U.K. Met Office climate attribution scientist Nikos Christidis says. Christidis now says such extreme heat could occur once every 15 years by the end of the century even with current pledges for emissions reductions an onlooker scans the scene during the fire.After the fire volunteers try to repair the falling brick walls of Paley's equipment shed. The heat is helping increase the seriousness of fires You might assume that Europe’s conflagrations, the dire projections for the future, and his own close call would have left Paley feeling a little down. They haven’t. He says he’s too headstrong to feel defeated. “The fire didn’t alter my perspective on climate change,” Paley says. “It motivated me. It opened my mind.” An area of olive trees on the edge of Paley's property was devastated by the fire. A few days later, with the ground around his home blackened, Paley was already installing new irrigation systems and thinking about trying to grow plants that would increase his land’s fire resilience. He’s contemplating putting trees in places that might drive out the dry, reedy fire-prone invasive grasses, for example. In the end, he and his friends even held their agricultural workshop. They just did it on charred ground, the day after Paley nearly lost his home. It was “15 to 20 people surrounded by ashes,” he says, “thinking about how we can regenerate a landscape—and find hope.” When he returned to his land after the fire passed, he was shocked to see that the chickens had never left the coop; they had remained huddled there as the flames and smoke swirled around them. They’ve already begun laying again, he says. The rail service will transport over 20,000 vehicles a year avoiding 2,400 road journeys to reduce CO2 emissions by 43% VW Group-owned SEAT says it has taken a step forward in its sustainability “Move to Zerø” strategy with a new rail service linking its Martorell (Spain) plant with the Volkswagen Autoeuropa factory in Palmela (Portugal) and is expected to transport more than 20,000 vehicles per year which SEAT says will avoid 2,400 truck journeys and reduce CO2 emissions by 43% Vehicles produced in Martorell were previously transported by train to Salobral (Madrid) and then delivered from there by truck to dealerships the vehicles will arrive directly at the Palmela factory from where they will be transported by truck one last time to the distribution depot in Azambuja The return train journey will take vehicles manufactured in Palmela to the Port of Barcelona from where they will be distributed by road to different regions of Spain the South of France and by ship to destinations in the Mediterranean cost-effective and efficient means of transport which is why this new service between the Martorell and Palmela factories helps us make progress in our aim to reduce the carbon footprint of vehicle transport and brings us closer to our goal of logistical sustainability,” says Herbert Steiner Vice-President for Production and Logistics at SEAT S.A “This project is part of the ‘One Production’ strategy of Volkswagen Group factories on the Iberian Peninsula generate synergies between production centres and boost efficiency.” and will be able to transport up to 184 vehicles per journey it is planned that the train will have two additional carriages and run up to 550 metres in length enabling around 200 carriages to be transported Eliminating 2,400 road journeys will mean a reduction of almost 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emission neutrality will be achieved with the arrival of hybrid locomotives that will allow electricity to be used on 100% of the route Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis This new rail route complements the Autometro rail service which connects the Martorell plant with the Port of Barcelona for vehicle exports SEAT exports more than 80% of the cars it manufactures in Martorell and with the rail transport service the company eliminates the circulation of some 25,000 trucks a year on the stretch of road from Martorell to the Port of Barcelona With double-decker articulated transport wagons capacity for 170 vehicles and a length of 411 meters it has transported almost 1.3 million vehicles and has reduced road traffic by more than 300,000 lorry journeys since its inauguration in 2008 In order to continue promoting sustainable logistics and innovate in different transport systems launched the first megatruck for vehicle transport in Spain This is a service between Martorell and the Port of Barcelona that offers an annual transport volume of more than 8,600 vehicles This type of truck has a total length of 25.25 meters for a load of 10-11 cars three cars more than a conventional four-axle truck it eliminates 500 lorry journeys per year and reduces CO2 emissions by 5.2 tonnes a year The circulation of this new rail service moves SEAT S.A which aims to achieve emission neutrality in all its production processes This pillar is part of the Volkswagen Group’s global corporate mission which aims to minimize the environmental impact of all products and mobility solutions during their lifecycle from raw material procurement and production to end-of-life “Move to Zerø” is aligned with the company’s sustainability commitment to reach the environmental goals set out in the Paris Agreement The focus is on achieving a zero-carbon footprint by 2050 reducing CO2 emissions per vehicle in Europe by 40% by 2030 and accelerating the transition to electric mobility Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Auto Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By clicking here, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to us collection your details for the purposes of your enquiry Just days after unveiling the prototype called ID Volkswagen announced that the series model version will roll off the production line in Portugal starting in 2027 “The car will be built in our factory in Palmela in Portugal,” VW brand boss Thomas Schäfer told reporters at group headquarters in the northern German city of Wolfsburg on Monday The reason the compact electric car will not be made in Germany is simple: It is too expensive. And as the ID. 1 will sell for only “about” 20,000 euros, the carmaker has to be very cost-conscious. This is also why the ID.2all, said to hit the road in 2026 for 25,000 euros, will be manufactured in Spain and not in Germany But there are other reasons why Portugal makes sense As reported towards the end of last year there were three plants in the running to make the upcoming electric car – the VW plant in Palmela where the cells for the upcoming small cars will be manufactured Der Spiegel concluded at the time that this would also speak in favour of a production site in Portugal for the ID VW is currently building the Golf-sized T-Roc compact SUV there At this point, there are no plans for a Cupra or a Skoda variant of the ID.1. Again the Volkswagen Group lost around 10,000 euros per vehicle The report also states that VW is only calculating a profit of a few hundred euros per unit for the ID.1 That seemed too much of a stretch for the Skoda management He told the British portal Autocar: “So I think 2027 is the right point of time for the ID 1 we can easily decide then to bring Cupra or Skoda models Cost has long been a major issue with the project. VW initially wanted to build the ID.1 together with Renault and use the latter’s EV platform. It would have lowered costs and reduced the time to market. However, the talks failed Apparently the head of the VW works council Volkswagen presented its upcoming electric car in Wolfsburg last week. It uses a newly developed electric motor with 70 kW, which should enable a top speed of 130 kph. There are no details about the battery yet, but the (WLTP) range should be “at least 250 kilometres,” according to VW. You can read more about the ID. EVERY1 here. To quickly progress with the development of the ID.1 the small electric car will be the first VW to benefit from VW’s new partnership with the US electric car manufacturer Rivian which Rivian and VW are developing in a joint venture is supposed to reduce the number of control units in the car and yahoo.com (Portugal), autocar.co.uk (sister models) The rising of the African economy has started to draw attention from all kind of businesses. Alongside the growing dynamic of the continent several issues started to come atone, namely concerning the Intellectual Property (IP) protection across the different african jurisdictions The existence of many legal frames across the territory is one of the main issues that IP practitioners and trademark owners come across. These were some of the topics that Wolters Kluwer asked Vitor Palmela Fidalgo in an interview that gives an overview about the IP panorama in Africa You can read the full interview Spurring Much-Needed Innovation: A Look at IP in Africa here Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times The high-volume manufacturing of R744 eCompressors commenced at the Palmela plant in late 2019 marking a crucial step in supporting the automotive industry's shift towards electrification a leading global supplier of automotive thermal and energy management solutions announced that its automotive compressor plant in Palmela has achieved a significant production milestone surpassing 500,000 units of electric compressors (eCompressors) specifically designed for use with the environmentally-friendly refrigerant R744 approximately 25 kilometers south of Lisbon the Palmela plant has been in operation since 1998 While initially producing mechanical scroll compressors it expanded its portfolio to include eCompressors in 2009 To accommodate the increasing demand for e-mobility solutions the plant underwent a substantial expansion in 2018 adding approximately 10,000 square meters of space and enhancing its annual production capacity marking a crucial step in supporting the automotive industry's shift towards electrification is recognized for its environmental friendliness boasting a global warming potential (GWP) of one Particularly favored by European automakers R744 is sought after for its superior heating performance in heat pump systems a technology rapidly gaining prominence in battery electric vehicle (BEV) applications and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Hanon Systems,said 'Hanon Systems has a long history bringing to market industry-leading automotive thermal solutions We take great pride in serving as a trusted supplier and being among the first to introduce a portfolio of R744 thermal solutions for electrified vehicles which supports our company's commitment to creating a clean energy future.' 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The idea is to experiment, adjust and eventually integrate the initiative into the municipality's regular activities. That's what happened at Costa da Caparica, in AlmadaIn the end where everything seems to indicate that the project is set to continue have been launched at EB António Matos Fortuna Accompanied by adult monitors ("train drivers") the children made their way along roads in the interior of the neighborhoods and also along some more rural dirt tracks The train's "line" is six kilometers long and has several intermediate stops where the different participants get on and join the group Some fathers and mothers also wanted to take part in the activity and made the journey together with their little ones The CicloExpresso will be running at EB António Matos Fortuna until the end of this school year at least every Tuesday and with this route and the arrival at the school was at 8.45 am Bicicultura guaranteed the training of the six current local train drivers A former pupil at EB António Matos Fortuna he decided to join the project because of the "willingness to collaborate and be closer to the children and the village" "I took advantage of these days to combine it with teleworking so that I could reconcile the two activities"he says describing the trains as "A very comforting experience I already have a smile on my face for having accompanied the children in the morning" Rodrigo was accompanied by more experienced "drivers" from Bicicultura the local monitors will be able to continue the project independently The first official outing of the CicloExpresso in Quinta do Anjo was attended by children with more experience of cycling and others with less The role of the "drivers" is also to provide the necessary support to all participants who need it the mother of a 9-year-old 4th grader who is also a driver says that they were enthusiastic about the CicloExpresso from the very first moment and that she even went to her son's school "We used to cycle and thought it would be interesting to join the group so we could build a better future"he explains confessing that the experience is being "very good and rewarding" "Instead of all of us standing in a traffic queue and having all that morning stress things go much more smoothly and they're much happier"mentions explains that he had already been working with the municipality on ideas to promote cycling to school and that the CicloExpresso project ended up "falling from the sky" which was developing these bicycle trains for the school I went to see them and I was delighted"he says "We believe that when children cycle to school they will bring someone with them The Councillor for the Environment and Mobility also speaks of a "perfect marriage" between entities is to promote soft mobility and thus contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions" "This school has been a good example in encouraging soft mobility"He praised the bicycle trains as a way of providing children with "come safely and in a fun way to school" and "it's good for the environment and strengthens bonds of closeness and friendship" "Let's put individual transportation aside"Fernanda challenged The current route and stops can be adjusted according to new registrations, which can be made by here. For their part, interested "train drivers" can also sign up to accompany children from Quinta do Anjo and other towns with CicloExpressos, here MB Way: 933 140 217 (indicar “LPP”) Ou clica aqui Podes escrever-nos para [email protected]. O LPP / Lisbon For People é um jornal local dedicado à cidade e à área metropolitana de Lisboa, editado de forma totalmente independente e sem fins lucrativos. Com uma edição em papel e outra online. 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All rights reserved If you add a rich cultural heritage to an incredible natural landscape the result is one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal Located about 40 minutes’ drive from Lisbon, Palmela belongs to the district of Setúbal and is the seat of a beautiful municipality From historical and cultural heritage to enchanting landscapes there is no shortage of reasons to visit a municipality that is also famous for its wines Discovering Palmela and its surroundings is synonymous with discovering real “natural treasures” you’ ll find the Serra da Arrábida Nature Park and the Sado Nature Reserve right nearby On the list of places to visit in Palmela it was conquered by King Afonso Henriques in the 12th century and definitively recovered by King Sancho I the Castle became the headquarters of the Order of Santiago until it was abolished in the 19th century its strategic position meant that enemies could be seen from afar But today it is the scene of a privileged view Within the walls are other points of interest the former Convent of the Order of Santiago (now home to the Pousada Histórica de Palmela); or the ruins of the Church of Santa Maria View this post on Instagram This religious monument is closely linked to the Order of Santiago This is because it was built as their Conventual Church in the 15th century This temple has undergone several interventions over time View this post on Instagram Created in the first half of the 20th century this park connects Palmela Castle to the historic center although not individually highlighted here It’ s a place to relax before continuing on your route View this post on Instagram Located close to the previous points, the Church of São Pedro (dating from the 16th century) has an interior lined with baroque tile panels. Its important sculptural and pictorial heritage is noteworthy . This is another of the “must-see” places to visit in Palmela. Located right in the heart of the town, this building is a former winery, which now serves as an information point for wine tourism lovers. What’s more, the interior is beautiful! View this post on Instagram Opened in 2016 and located in Pinhal Novo the Mechanical Music Museum impresses with its architecture which aims to establish a parallel with a musical box Dedicated to mechanical musical instruments the space represents a journey through time between the end of the 20th century and the 1930s View this post on Instagram But the windmills are undoubtedly another of its symbols there are a number of windmills in the municipality However, if you want to see windmills without leaving the city of Lisbon, that’s also possible. You can simply go to Moinhos de Santana Recreational Park. View this post on Instagram the municipality of Palmela really do have a lot of interesting places to visit One of the must-sees is a tree in Águas de Moura View this post on Instagram the Herdade de Rio Frio is another of the “must-see” cultural references in the municipality of Palmela The palace stands out as a fine example of early 20th century architecture The building is decorated with tiles by Jorge Colaço Palmela has a privileged relationship with nature The municipality is part of two of the most important national protected areas: the Arrábida Natural Park and the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve In the first park you’ll find the beautiful Serras de São Francisco and São Luís we recommend a visit to the Serra do Louro visiting Palmela is sure to be a varied and unique experience Esta é a Área Metropolitana de Lisboa que não sabias que existia Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon 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) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news 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. Lisbon If Marechal Carmona Park is one of the green lungs of Cascais fit for people of all ages - to learn more check the website of the company in charge Pedaços de Aventura (www.pedaçosdeaventura.com/ home) a legacy from the days when the Duchess of Palmela hosted grand parties Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebook instagram About us Contact us Palmela and Oeiras are the latest municipalities in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area to join the "Network of Cities and Towns that Walk" Palmela became part of the Network of Cities and Towns that Walkwith more than 40 national municipalities with the common aim of promoting mobility and the use of public space by all which in addition to sharing best practices and gaining new knowledge allows access to training and participation in conferences dedicated to the topic A Network of Cities and Towns that Walk is a project operationalized by Institute for Cities and Towns with Mobility (ICVM)by architect Paula Teles This network was born at the end of 2022 from a challenge issued to the ICVM by Spain's Walking Cities Network for the creation of a similar structure in Portugal The Portuguese and Spanish networks now work together this Network of Cities and Towns that Walk aims to strengthening walkability conditions in the participating municipalities improving the quality of urban life and public health parameters universalizing the use of public space for all increasing the safety of pedestrian and road trafficamong others The municipalities that are part of this network undertake to promote actions aimed at improving walkability in their territories and benefit from certified technical training as well as participation in the congresses organized by the Portuguese and Spanish networks the possibility of competing for the National Walking Cities Award or access to information on national and European support programmes for promoting walkability To be part of the Network of Cities and Towns that WalkIn the case of municipalities belonging to the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML), such as Palmela and Oeiras, the annual fee is €4,500 plus VAT. Applications for membership can be made here Palmela signed the accession protocol on January 4th recalled at the time some of the interventions already carried out by the municipality: the improvement of accessibility in Praça da Independência the redevelopment of Largo da Mitra and the South Zone Intermodal Park in Pinhal Novo the creation of cycle paths throughout the municipality and the creation of accessible routes in Palmela Castle inclusion in this network "it's a commitment to do more and with greater technical planning and execution" The mayor said that a major urban rehabilitation project in Poceirão and Águas de Moura is under tender with funding from the PRR - Recovery and Resilience Plan and that renovations are planned for more streets in the historic center of Palmela and a major project in the José Maria dos Santos neighborhood in Pinhal Novo the municipality of Oeiras plans to formalize its membership of the Network of Cities and Towns that Walk soon since the proposal for a resolution that supports this step still needs to be voted on in the Municipal Assembly (it was only considered in a Town Hall meeting this week but approval by the deputies is guaranteed) the municipality led by Isaltino Morais approved the opening of a public tender to carry out several small interventions on road and pedestrian sidewalksThe aim of the contract is to improve the municipality's public spaces and contribute to a more comfortable and safer environment for users The contract to be concluded implies the payment of a price for the execution of all the services that constitute the object of this contract with the base price set at around 600 thousand euros in addition to Palmela and Oeiras (which will be joining soon) the Network of Cities and Towns that Walk has the participation of the municipalities of Setúbal which signed the protocol in April of the same year Podes escrever-nos para [email protected] O LPP / Lisbon For People é um jornal local dedicado à cidade e à área metropolitana de Lisboa editado de forma totalmente independente e sem fins lucrativos Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email The management of the Volkswagen Group has assured the Workers' Committee (CT) of Autoeuropa that the Palmela factory “is being considered to receive an electric car” the information was transmitted by the management of the German group during the meetings of the Volkswagen World Committee of Workers' Committees with the final decision expected to be known in the coming months the revelation from Volkswagen's management came after CT insisted on the allocation of a new model to Autoeuropa in order to replace the new T-Roc from 2028 very pleased with the possibility of Autoeuropa being in a position to receive another model for production and this time electric" said the CT coordinator at the Volkswagen car factory in Palmela a large investment is being made for the future to prepare the factory to be able to also produce electric cars The Workers' Committee will continue to exert pressure at its level so that this possibility becomes a certainty" 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 Autoeuropa is increasing work rates at the Palmela car factory and has already hired 36 more temporary workers to reach a production of 1,005 vehicles per day The increase in production from 983 to 1,005 vehicles per day, which has been occurring for about a month, and which is currently in a testing period, has already provoked a reaction from the Workers' Committee (CT) of Autoeuropa “Taking into account the 'test' of increasing production to 1,005 [vehicles per day] that is underway in the assembly area we warn that the impacts on production rates in the painting and bodywork areas must be considered with a reinforcement of jobs” maintains the CT of the Palmela car factory if daily production of 1,005 vehicles is maintained The increase in daily production occurs almost simultaneously with the application of the lay-off regime to 3,742 of the company's 4,900 workers over a period of eight days in June and 13 days in July within the scope of a decarbonisation process and technological changes to infrastructure which are necessary for the production of new car models the Volkswagen/Autoeuropa factory produced a total of 220,100 cars in 2023 Plasteurope.com is a business information platform for the European plastics industry It is part of KI Kunststoff Information and PIE Plastics Information Europe one of the leading content providers for the European plastics industry We offer daily updated business news and reports polymer prices and other services for the international plastics industry News | Polymer Prices | Suppliers Guide | Jobs | Register | Advertising According to the Islamic Foundation of Palmela the competition was due to be held from June 26 to 28 at the Central Mosque of Lisbon Memorization of 2 to 30 Juzes of Quran for different groups from 12 to 25 years of age were the categories of the competition It is held every year in cooperation with the International School of Palmela Portugal Halal Institute and Portugal Schools Institute promoting Quranic skills and honoring Quran memorizers are the objectives of the Quranic event The Muslim population of Portugal in 2019 was approximately 65,000 people. The Muslim population in Portugal have an Islamic school in Palmela named International School of Palmela which hosts students from around the globe and brings tourism and a new spotlight to Portugal