Alice Couldn’t Wait: Baby Born in an Ambulance in the Azores.

Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, Portugal

Unexpected Delivery in the Ambulance On the morning of January 28th, the Voluntary Firefighters of Ribeira Grande, located in the Azores, experienced an unusual night when they assisted a woman in giving birth inside an ambulance. The team’s quick response was highlighted in a post on their Facebook page, where they shared the details of […]

Madeira Proposes Transfer of Cohesion Fund Resources to the Region

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Approval of the Decree-Law Project The Permanent Commission of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira has decided to give a favorable opinion to a specific decree-law project. The president of the Madeiran parliament, José Manuel Rodrigues, mentioned that the commission proposed that the increase of 50 million euros from the Cohesion Fund for Madeira be transferred […]

Herminia Brought Strong Winds to the Country: What Was the Highest Recorded Gust?

Storm Herminia Hits Mainland Portugal This week, the storm Herminia has significantly impacted mainland Portugal, prompting warnings across several districts primarily due to strong winds. According to data from the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the maximum wind gust recorded between January 26 and 27 was an impressive 125.64 km/h. Record Wind Gusts […]

Registered Contracts on the Base Portal in 2023 Exceeded 192,000

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Overview of Public Contracts in 2023 According to a document released by the Institute of Public Markets, Real Estate, and Construction (IMPIC), “in 2023, the 192,067 contracts reported to the Base portal by contracting entities reached a total contractual value of 15.22 billion euros.” Compared to 2022, there was “an increase in both number and […]