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They left and never returned: a journey through Scottish villages where entire towns were left empty, schools closed, and homes became havens for wealthy foreigners.
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (1182+ words) A journey through the most remote areas of the Highlands reveals a paradoxical territory: visually preserved, but socially depopulated. Entire villages feature well-maintained houses, yet without permanent residents. In many cases, the lights are only turned on for a few…...
New rural residents are trading cities for a better quality of life, accelerating the urban exodus in Spain.
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (771+ words) The movement involves those who are migrating, when this trend intensified after the pandemic, where it occurs'especially in sparsely populated villages'how this change happens, and why: a'real estate crisis in Spain, marked by record prices for renting and buying real…...
Balneário Camboriú tightens the net with a little-known law: Code of Conduct authorizes fines exceeding R$ 5 for loud noise on beaches and in apartments.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (588+ words) The change did not create a "new" law from scratch, but it marked a turning point in the practical application of existing legislation. Through regulation and increased enforcement, the municipality made it clear that the right to leisure does not…...
He left city life, moved to a secluded area, built an elevated 18,5 m² house himself, and lives off the power grid with a monthly expense of $25.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1020+ words) In 2020, Robert Breton left Northern California, moved to Hawaii, built a 18,5-square-meter house on his own, and began living in isolation, off the electrical grid, drawing attention for his self-sufficient lifestyle. Breton decided to leave city life after planning the…...
A menu at a kiosk in Cabo Frio and Búzios displays appetizers for R$150 and a trio of dishes for R$360, with a minimum consumption requirement between R$400 and R$500
1+ week, 4+ day ago (817+ words) The revolt with abusive prices in beach kiosks of Cabo frio e Armacao dos Buzios It gained traction on social media and accelerated its presence. Procon in the Lakes Region. The problem affects the daily lives of those seeking tables,…...
ONS warns of risk to the Ceará electrical system: renewable energy cuts waste millions of MWh and threaten investments in wind and solar power until 2029
1+ week, 4+ day ago (856+ words) According to the document, generation restrictions " known as curtailment " are necessary to avoid operational risk in the electrical systemsince the production of renewable energy In Cear, the capacity of the transmission infrastructure is repeatedly exceeded. The problem has been ongoing…...
A farmer was caught with 5 patented fruit trees and could face a fine of R$1,8 million (288 euros) after an investigation involving DNA testing in Spain.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (656+ words) A farmer from the Lleida region in Catalonia is now under investigation for to produce and market a protected variety of nectarine without authorization, after the Civil Guard located approximately 5 thousand plants related to the case. The suspicion involves the…...
With billions in investments, the Line 15 Silver monorail advances in Vila Prudente, creating new stations, integrating the metro and CPTM (São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company), reducing travel times by up to 30 minutes, and transforming mobility and urba
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (607+ words) Those billions in investments They are not limited to the construction of railway tracks. They enable new stations, expand strategic connections with the metro and CPTM (S'o Paulo Metropolitan Train Company), significantly reduce travel time, and bring urban development to…...
UFPB and UFCG register patented technology for solar thermal collectors using ilmenite, increasing efficiency and potentially reducing the cost of solar energy in Brazil
2+ week, 1+ day ago (818+ words) The patent was granted by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) under registration number [number missing in original text]. BR 102020013512-0, consolidating research developed jointly by UFPB and UFCG. The invention is authored by Professor Kelly Cristiane Gomes, from the…...
Did you win R$ 1 billion in the Mega da Virada lottery? See what to do now to receive your prize without any mistakes or headaches
2+ week, 2+ day ago (864+ words) Winning a large lottery prize changes lives, but it also requires rigorous care. This year, the Mega da Virada prize is expected to be R$ 1 billion. And if you win, what do you do next? From the moment you place…...