On April 28th, the entire country of Portugal was frozen by a country-wide blackout. Navigating the Unexpected: My Blackout Adventure in Portugal and Beyond A Day in the Dark It started like any other morning. I was sipping coffee and casually scrolling through my usual routine when everything just… stopped. Lights off. Wi-Fi gone. Even…
This AI re-enactment does a great job of putting you in the context of what the earthquake was like if you were in Lisbon in 1755. Click here to watch
Portugal enters the LLM space. The Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, has announced a goal to launch a major Portuguese language model (LLM) in the first quarter of 2025. The LLM is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) program that can recognize and generate text, among other tasks. The Prime Minister believes this will…
At least seven people have died as wildfires rage in Portugal, with four firefighters and three civilians among the victims. Authorities declared a ”state of calamity” as over 100 blazes burn uncontrollably between Lisbon and Porto, destroying numerous homes and…
Flames are sweeping across Portugal, engulfing tens of thousands of acres and turning the sky red. The fires have destroyed dozens of homes, forced people to evacuate and killed at least seven people, including firefighters. » Subscribe to NBC News:…
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On August 26, 2024, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Lisbon, Portugal, stirring historical fears of seismic activity among locals. The 2024 earthquake, while moderate, caused minimal damage, but it highlights the region’s vulnerability due to its tectonic positioning between the Eurasian and Nubian plates. Historical context is crucial, as Lisbon has experienced significant earthquakes,…
Today, Portugal experienced a significant earthquake that has left many residents rattled and sharing their experiences on social media. As the tremors shook buildings and sent people into the streets, reactions poured in from all corners of the internet, capturing the mix of fear, humor, and resilience that often accompanies such natural events. The earthquake…
Are you heading to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon? Well here are some of the most common mistakes tourists make when the visit Lisbon, from not knowing the right food to not being ready for the seven hills to trying…
These 48 tips to know before visiting Lisbon are what I wish I knew before my trip to Lisbon, Portugal. Hopefully these travel tips will help you from making some of my mistakes when traveling through Lisbon! The E-sim I…
