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Bolhão Market: ambitious renovation safeguards cultural identity
In partnership with the European Commission
The Bolhão market reopened in 2022 after four years of construction works. The renovation has achieved its goal: the structure is functional and modern, all the while fully respecting the original architecture.
Europe News
Portugal: Young men vote 5 times more for far-right than women
The author of the report, who is an analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that far-right movements have been able to take advantage of the frustration of young men under 25 over the 'loss of a stable job and financial independence', which are 'traditional markers of masculinity'.
Culture news
Countryside conflict on film: Rural community fights UK mining giant
The film, on general release across Portugal from this Friday, gives voice to a northern mountainous regional rural community that's fighting the lithium extraction project led by British mining company, Savannah Resources.
Ocean
Former inmates find a fresh start in Europe’s blue economy
In partnership with the European Commission
A pioneering project is connecting young prison inmates with jobs in Europe’s growing marine industries, offering a win-win solution to two pressing challenges: worker shortages in the blue economy and employment barriers for former offenders.
Ocean
Interview: Blue economy jobs for former inmates
In partnership with the European Commission
Europe’s marine sector needs workers, while young former inmates need jobs. “Turning Blue,” an EU-funded project, aims to offer young offenders a new life at sea while helping fill crucial industry gaps.