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Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars

Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars May 31, 2026Imagine rockets being launched from the Azores, an archipelago out in the Atlantic Ocean, carrying Portuguese-built satellites into space — and then picture reusable space capsules returning to base. While this may sound like a rather futuristic scenario, elements of it could soon become reality. Portugal, after all, is working hard to become a spacefaring nation, with the help of its many highly skilled engineers and EU cooperation.

Deutsche Welle 9d ago

Massive rare 600kg shark washes up ALIVE on UK shores

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Daily Mirror 22h ago

[Written Question] F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Question by: Ben Obese-Jecty Answering Body: Ministry of Defence Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made with Lockheed Martin in facilitating the delivery of the two F-35Bs stranded at Lajes International Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores since March 2026.

UK Parliament Written Questions 9d ago

Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know about the island nation

World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage. Some 500 kilometres off the coast of West Africa lies Cabo Verde, an island nation that’s making headlines after qualifying for its first World Cup this summer. Geographically, the country's islands form part of Macaronesia, which means "Islands of Bliss”, alongside Madeira, the Canary Islands and the Azores, which...

Euronews 8d ago

Why Portugal loses 'about half of its lifeguards' each beach season

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Euronews 4d ago