Taiwo Mati has joined French Pro B side Le Havre from Ginasio clube de Valbom Mati spent two seasons in the Portuguese Table Tennis League who last represented Nigeria at the 2023 African Games in Ghana believes that moving to France will enhance his chances of returning to the national team and improving his game “I decided to move to France to step up my game and play in a more competitive league My target is to improve and play as many matches as possible are more competitive than the Portuguese league,” he said In addition to playing regularly for his new team in the French league Mati plans to participate in more WTT events to earn ranking points “I intend to go to more WTT events and earn more ranking points I’m sure I’ll be back in the national team,” he added Mati has become an integral member of the team starting their quest for promotion to Pro A on a positive note “I will also ensure I train regularly with top players in France to improve my game I am so excited that I am getting closer to my dream of playing in the best league in the world,” he enthused the French League Pro B is a must-watch tournament for table tennis enthusiasts Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email The Evolution Cascais-Estoril Hotel, the latest unit from the SANA group opens its doors following an investment of 30 million euros.  Covering an area of 13,000 square metres, the hotel includes several spaces “designed for leisure and events”, according to Publituris the new hotel unit offers four dining spaces: The Kitchen The hotel's offering also includes the Wellness by SAYANNA retreat overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and equipped with an indoor pool Turkish bath and individual and couples treatment rooms Evolution Cascais-Estoril offers meeting facilities coworking spaces and a room for up to 200 people which it anticipates can be used for events The SANA Group currently has 17 hotels in Portugal 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 More than 30 young biologists have won awards on a course at Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium supported by De Beers Marine A graduation ceremony was held at the aquarium so named because it is sited on the southern tip of the African continent where two oceans meet The 36 teenage biologists had completed a series of volunteer courses attended an eco-camp and undertaken an environmental improvement action of their own said: “The standard of young biologists this year was as high as ever A central feature of De Beers’ strategy is operating sustainably so we are thrilled to be associated with this course which encourages young biologists to take the same approach.” After the presentation of certificates and awards the aquarium’s Head of Education Russell Stevens thanked De Beers Marine for its support for the education programme We think De Beers has indeed done a lot of ‘somethings’.” The course began with several days of theoretical and practical work with students having the chance to work with living creatures and receiving training in the use of equipment such as digital microscopes The eco-camp was on the Cape Peninsula where the young biologists took a closer look at marine life and experienced snorkelling a beach clean-up and night coastal explorations They went behind the scenes of the aquarium which is run by a staff of 100 with 250 volunteers and learnt about the types of careers available to people wanting to work with the ocean Many are likely to go on to pursue careers in marine science and conservation Feedback from one young biologist said: “I intend on working with my community to get involved and to make them more aware of what is happening to our oceans.” Class representative Shawna Anthony said: “The sea is as close to a new world as we can come I’ve learned how to appreciate the ocean even more to step forward and solve the problems facing the ocean.” The Two Oceans Aquarium offers a variety of free courses and educational opportunities for young students Aquarium staff say the Young Biologist Course is their favourite course to run and they are “immensely grateful” to De Beers Marine for the continued sponsorship which supports the mining and exploration fleet of De Beers Marine Namibia has backed the aquarium’s Marine Sciences Academy for more than a decade Senior Human Resources Manager at De Beers Marine said: “We are proud of our partnership with the Two Oceans Aquarium as we share the same value of care and support for our oceans and its inhabitants The educational role played by the Aquarium intimately supports the sustainability and wellbeing of our two oceans “It is encouraging that our youth is championing the environmental conservation cause to ensure that future generations continue to experience the phenomenal marine life and environment.” 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. Cascais there's hardly anyone in Cascais who doesn't know Casa da Pérgola a beautiful century-old mansion protected by a garden photos have always been taken of the façade which also stands out for its hand-painted tiles but it's rarely been possible to cross that barrier even though it houses a small hotel with just 12 rooms The Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar has opened on the ground floor of the Casa da Pérgola with a terrace that discreetly occupies the garden and where you feel very good (as you can see from the cover) The menu is classic and the service attentive There are the classics such as sole à meunière or duck confit But don't leave without trying the carabineer and citrus rice or the steak tartare which is made in front of people and can also be ordered as a main course Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! About us Contact us 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 artisanal Italian ice cream has been served on Avenida Valbom Some of the most common ones are blueberry Fabio Lupi also offers a wide range of gluten-free ice creams and boxes of ice cream with different flavours Former African Youth Champion, Taiwo Mati has moved up in the latest ranking released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), www.aclsports.com reports The former World Youth bronze medallist remains Nigeria’s second-best ranked Nigerian in the world as the Portugal-based star moved two steps up to be placed 103 in the world the African Games silver medallist attributed the rise to the points gathered from various tournaments in 2023 He told www.aclsports.com that ranked number two in Nigeria will help him put more effort in training and win tournaments in the country and club side “I feel good to be ranked number two in Nigeria and at the same thing I feel I need more work and also to put more effort in my training and workouts “I would say the amount of tournaments and points I gained from the previous tournament I attended last year altogether helped in the rise of my ITTF World ranking” “My expectations are just to keep the momentum and hopefully everything will work out well Taiwo Mati placed second at the 2022 Portugal Cup and 2nd position at the Portugal Super Cup with Ginásio clube de Valbom Lisbon in a brick-coloured building that is impossible to miss Inside is a Portuguese brand more than 100 years old known for selling dozens of premium socks from international brands Stella McCartney and Boutique Moschino are just a few of them offering fashion and accessories for men and women facebookinstagramAbout us You will remember the name forever after your first lick of this ice cream Some say this is Portugal’s finest ice cream parlour and an Italian who moved to Portugal and brought his legacy with him - his family had been part of the Italian ice cream business since the 19th century From Tamariz beach he moved to Valbom Avenue earning legions of fans that came from all over the country to try his ice cream and then had to wait six months for the store to reopen - until the mid- aughts the brand was partly acquired by local businessmen And they are now open all year long (a decision the Portuguese greeted with a big “hurrah”) The fruit flavours are the brand’s calling card with strawberry a top seller year upon year Santini uses Portuguese fruit except for tropical flavours and their cones are home-made from a wafer recipe inherited from Attilio revealed only to their ice cream- making experts winter in Cascais will be warm and cosyThe restaurant has been preparing for the cold with a covered like Beef Wellington and profiteroles with hot chocolate Martin’s Day was in evidence with the unveiling of new dishes at the Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar the cold and rain will arrive – and the restaurant that opened in April on the Avenida Valbom is all set to welcome guests with comfort food and ingredients that taste best in wintertime the menu will be much warmer with dishes such as cardinal prawn bisque (€14) seared grouper with cauliflower purée and dill-flavoured olive oil (€27) Beef Wellington with potato mille-feuille (€64/two people) hot chocolate and pistachios (€12) – the four dishes that were served on the sunny day of the tasting.  These aren't the only novelties to mark the start of the winter season: for starters you'll find onion soup au gratin (€13) and vegetable tatin with burrata (€15); mains include a wonderfully creamy duck and cured sausage rice (€25); and for dessert there is torija a Spanish-style eggy bread with jelly and orange mascarpone (€10)  “This isn’t about inventing whole new dishes,” says Miguel Garcia who wants to continue reviving the classics of Mediterranean cuisine at the Bougain and has been involved in the process of making the new creations with chef Diana Roque the sole à meunière and the cardinal prawn rice our star dish,” he continues.    It’s not only the menu at the “baby brother of the Café de São Bento” that’s been adapted to the winter season: on the terrace the mushroom heaters and blankets are already in place to take the chill off the colder days and nights as are the awnings for covering the tables when it rains The dining room inside seats 30 people and is cosy all year round The Bougain is closed over Christmas (only serving lunches on 24 December) but is preparing a special New Year's Eve menu: it starts with champagne continues with cardinal prawn rice and rack of lamb with potato mille-feuille It costs €190 per person and includes wine pairing – this rises to €260 if you stay overnight at The Pergola Boutique Hotel and the dress code is black tie.   Livraria Galileu has been on Avenida Valbom one of the town's most important commercial streets In the past it hosted lively get-togethers and book signing sessions and even organised the town’s first book fair Famous for its imaginative window displays that always catch the attention of the curious it offers an extensive selection that requires time to explore: new releases this is an independent bookshop with hints of an antiquarian bookshop complete with shelves overflowing with treasure and catering to those who prefer rarity and quality over the mainstream