Portugal

Science and Technology

World Cup Ball Chip Uses Technology to Detect Invisible Touches, Confirms Offside, Secures Portugal’s Victory Over Croatia

Ruth Rodrigues 04/07/2026 at 00:02

Construction

Brazilian Startup Develops Recycled Plastic Bricks, Cutting Construction Costs by 40% and Speeding Up Building by 90%

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 02/07/2026 at 22:49

Science and Technology

For the First Time, Scientists Extract Ancient Human DNA from Cave Art, Revealing Insights into Prehistoric Cave Dwellers

Caio Aviz 02/07/2026 at 17:53

Interesting facts

Couple sold house in São Paulo, resigned from their jobs, and paid R$ 15,780 to start over in Portugal, but the promised trip turned into a fraud complaint: suitcases remain packed, tickets were not delivered, and the European dream ended up stuck in a cramped rented room.

Carla Teles 21/06/2026 at 18:56

Science and Technology

Two Brazilian students created a hospital bed with voice control to help their sick grandmother and won an award in Portugal: the prototype allows patients to adjust height and inclination just by speaking, without cranks, and promises more autonomy for the elderly and people with reduced mobility.

Carla Teles 20/06/2026 at 15:50

Construction

Man builds house with concrete made from recycled paper and attracts attention in Portugal; named Porta do Caracol, the home features solar panels, a vertical garden, and a pool with natural filters.

Andriely Medeiros de Araújo 16/06/2026 at 11:41

Economy

Germany, Japan, Portugal, and other countries face labor shortages and create visas to attract foreigners, but requirements reach up to three years of Brazilian minimum wage.

Alisson Ficher 10/06/2026 at 17:01

Interesting facts

Two Brazilian students created a hospital stretcher that adjusts solely by the patient’s voice, without cranks or screens, and won the award for best international project at the 2026 Science Fair in Portugal, providing more autonomy to the elderly, people with reduced mobility, and even quadriplegics.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 04/06/2026 at 17:53

Construction

Couple transforms abandoned land in Portugal, moves a 6-ton tiny house, hides a container on the slope, and builds a 50 m² deck in two days while advancing on the main house surrounded by glass and nature.

Carla Teles 27/05/2026 at 20:50

Science and Technology

While the United States and China duel for the Moon, Portugal has taken the lead in Europe and secured the continent’s first reusable spaceport on a volcanic island. In three years, an ESA spacecraft will land in the Portuguese Atlantic for the first time in history.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 27/05/2026 at 20:04

Interesting facts

Cristiano Ronaldo builds a billion-dollar mansion in Portugal with 54,000 square feet, a 3-acre plot facing the Atlantic, private spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and an estimated value of an impressive R$ 385 million.

Alisson Ficher 21/05/2026 at 21:14

Economy

Portugal and Ireland strengthen migration barriers against Brazilians in 2025 with increased inspections at airports, expand control over irregular stays, and increase the number of travelers prevented from entering even with valid reservations and tickets.

Hilton Libório 21/05/2026 at 09:30