The presentation discusses the significance of an International Year of Millets in 2023, focusing on the revival of traditional crop varieties like landraces for climate change adaptation through regenerative agriculture. It emphasizes the protection of indigenous knowledge and the need for an Intel

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Explore Latin America's rich history, conflicts, and environmental issues, along with the impact of Spanish and Portuguese influences. Delve into trade dynamics, poverty, and migration trends affecting the region. Learn about successful efforts to combat air pollution in Mexico City. Gain insights i

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Discover the unique traits of the Portuguese people, their funny habits, famous drinks, culinary delights, and special bond with the sea. From their Latin blood to their melancholic temperament, Portugal's history and cultural quirks make it a fascinating destination to explore.

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Portuguese were the first to establish slave trading patterns in Africa, initially raiding for slaves but later engaging in trade with African rulers. Other European nations followed suit, leading to the emergence of large states like Asante and Dahomey involved in the slave trade. The demand for la

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Our diverse legal team fluent in Arabic, English, Portuguese, and Spanish provides dedicated representation in immigration and personal injury cases. With a mission of honesty and tailored service, we handle various immigration matters including asylum, family petitions, business visas, deportation

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The project overview at the Portuguese National Observatory on September 22, 2020, in Lisbon involved the implementation of Horizon 2020 Project to enhance awareness and learning through accessible monitoring activities. Evaluation methods outlined in the Directive and the PT transposition focused o

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Commercial contacts between India and Europe have a long history, with Europeans initially arriving as traders but eventually establishing colonies due to political and commercial rivalries. The Portuguese, Dutch, and English all played significant roles in shaping India's history through their trad

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Explore how the Portuguese Observatory WAI-Tools project aims to improve web accessibility through monitoring, evaluation methods, and impact analysis. Learn about the different evaluation tools used, such as QualWeb, MyMonitor, and AccessMonitor, and how they contribute to creating a more inclusive

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The Portuguese Observatory WAI-Tools Final Open Meeting focused on raising awareness and improving learning in Member States regarding web accessibility. The Directive and PT Transposition Evaluation Methods highlight the need for monitoring and transparency. Evaluation methods include Automatic/Sem

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Cultural trends in pre-modern Kerala were shaped by interactions with various civilizations including Greco-Romans, Chinese, Arabs, Europeans, Jews, Russians, Portuguese, Dutch, and British. Accounts from ancient travelers like Megasthanese, Chou-Ju-Kua, Sulaiman, Ibn Khurdabbeh, and European travel

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Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, led the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano. Despite facing storms, mutinies, and challenges, Magellan's expedition reached the Spice Islands in 15

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Busy Angels, founded in Lisbon in 2013, has made significant strides in the business angel investment space. With a focus on co-investments, leveraging capital smartly, and engaging with national and international investors, they have built a diverse portfolio across various industries. Committed to

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Before Columbus, Native American groups thrived across the Americas, ushering in the Agricultural Revolution. European explorers like Columbus, Portuguese, and Spanish ventured west in search of Eastern goods and new lands, leading to colonization, conflicts, and the Columbian Exchange. Motivated by

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The commercial contacts between India and Europe have ancient roots through land and sea routes, with the sea route via the Cape of Good Hope being discovered by Vasco da Gama in 1498. Portuguese, Dutch, and English trading companies established settlements, with the British eventually gaining contr

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Introduction of maize as a crucial crop facing challenges from both biotic and abiotic factors like drought, leading to oxidative stress. Non-enzymatic antioxidants play a key role in combating reactive oxygen species (ROS) caused by drought, with crop landraces showing potential in stress adaptatio

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Welcome to the workshop organized by WHO focusing on improving health services quality and radiation safety in medical care. The event will cover advancements in health technology, challenges in radiation medicine, and the importance of collaboration for enhancing healthcare worldwide.

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The National Archives of India established regional offices in important cities like Bhopal, Panaji, Jaipur, and Puducherry to preserve historical records. These regional centers house a variety of collections, including pre-Mutiny and Mutiny Papers, Portuguese Military Records, and French administr

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Patricia Seed's book explores how European nations utilized ceremonial practices to claim ownership of the New World between 1492-1640. Each nation employed symbolic gestures to legitimize their rule, leading to conflicts over territory. Critics such as Las Casas, Van Der Donck, and Williams challen

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Discover the remarkable aquatic specimen, the Portuguese man o' war, found in tropical waters. Learn about its unique adaptations, habitat, body structure, and fascinating commensalism and symbiosis with fish like Nomeus gronovii. Explore how strong winds can drive these creatures ashore and how the

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This study explores fine-grained language identification through a multilingual CapsNet model, addressing challenges such as short audio snippets, multiple languages, noise, limited training data, and non-class identification. The dataset includes various languages like Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Eng

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Explore the historical journey of European intervention in South Asia, beginning with the Mughal era and culminating in British colonial rule. Learn about the motivations, impact, and changing relations over the centuries, from Portuguese exploration to the rise of the British East India Company.

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The evolution of Portuguese arbitration legislation from the 19th century to the present day, highlighting the key laws and changes that have shaped the country's approach to both domestic and international arbitration. From the 1984 law to the New Law on Voluntary Arbitration in 2011, the journey t

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IndiKit is an online toolkit offering practical guidance on over 500 humanitarian and development indicators, helping aid workers save time and improve data quality. Developed in 2016 by People in Need (PIN), it covers a wide range of topics and is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Indi

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Explore the differences in consonant pronunciation between English and Brazilian Portuguese, focusing on minimal pairs and potential confusion points. The session covers various aspects such as vowel systems, phonological challenges, and accent nuances that may arise for Portuguese speakers when spe

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The research team at the 2nd European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies delves into the impact of legislative changes on alcohol use, focusing on young people. Objectives include evaluating effects post-law change and surveying social representations of alcohol among the youth popu

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This project aims to improve knowledge and conservation of Portuguese landraces through activities such as checklist and inventory, genetic analysis, field surveys, and future work planning. The research includes collection of plant samples, assessment of threats, and predictive characterization of

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Slavery in Africa, fueled by Bantu migrations, led to a system where slaves had no rights but were crucial for wealth and power. The Islamic and European slave trades further exploited Africans, with the latter expanding significantly with the arrival of Europeans in the Americas. Portuguese slave t

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