The NASA space Orbiter will remain working for the holiday. The schematics behind the deep space-based satellite show that it will spend the festive season closer to Venus. The satellite is on a crucial mission that is going on despite its operators and engineers taking their festive break. The satellite […]
House approves two space bills
On December 16, a law was introduced by the House of Representatives to preserve Apollo-era resources on the moon as well as rename another NASA center after the first individual to land on the moon. A voice vote S. 1964 was voted on by the Assembly, “the One Small Step to […]
Leiria, Batalha and the Sanctuary of Fátima awarded with national prizes – Region of Leiria
A handful of prizes will be awarded to museums in the region at the end of 2020. The Portuguese Museums Association (APOM) last week recognized the best of the year and four prizes and two honorable mentions were awarded for projects at Leiria, Batalha and Fátima. Get unlimited access to […]
In the Unprotected Association, there is a book that gives color to solidarity – Region of Leiria
“Each illustration is our big dog who needs a family forever”. This is how Mariana Lois describes the new solidarity project of the Associação Desprotegidos, a coloring book. The volunteer explains that it is not just a story, but small presentations of each animal that lives at the shelter of […]
Alvaiázere and Ansião on the route of spiritual and religious tourism – Region of Leiria
Turismo Centro Portugal is banking on spiritual and religious tourism and, as part of this strategy, this Friday 18, signed a protocol with the 12 municipalities of the Centro region crossed by the central route, including Alvaiázere and Ansião. From south to north, they are: Vila Nova da Barquinha, Tomar, […]
Leiria region has 83 more cases, two deaths and 48 recoveries – Leiria region
Eleven counties in the region have registered new positive cases in the past 24 hours. There are 83 other confirmed tests and “only” 48 recoveries. The totals are lower than in the last few days, today is Sunday and there is usually a decrease in the number of tests on […]
What you can do to have a safe Christmas – Leiria region
In this pandemic year, Christmas meals are more restricted and with less physical presence, limitations that can be offset by digital connection to family and friends. At the request of the REGION OF LEIRIA, the company “Celeiro do Móvel” has prepared a Christmas table with a place to assemble a […]
Leiriense Paulo Alberto makes history with a golden age in Brazil – Leiria Region
There is a continuous line of several meters beside the team truck. Fans of all ages are running around looking for an autograph or a photo with the idol. Get unlimited access to all content on the site and the weekly edition in digital format. If you are already a […]
The village of Natal da Matoeira is also a place of culture and meeting – Region of Leiria
More than a Christmas village, the Association for the Development of Matoeira and Carril (ADEMAC), in the parish of Regueira de Pontes, Leiria, has built a space of culture and meetings for the local community and visitors. On the square where he explores a bar – the only café space […]
Almada Negreiros’ controversial thesis comes to life in the Founder’s Chapel – Leiria Region
Simulation of the application of the altarpiece imagined by Almada Negreiros Photo: Monastery of Batalha For decades Almada Negreiros (1893-1970) studied Portuguese primitive paintings, delving into intricate geometric studies based on them. Among them, the famous “São Vicente panels”, which the artist defended, were commissioned, along with other works, for […]