500 years on, Vasco da Gama hailed in Lisbon, ignored in Kochi

Eva the Cat Becomes First Pet to Arrive at Cochin International Airport Under New AQCS Certification

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has successfully facilitated its first pet import under the newly acquired Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) certification. Meet Eva, a one-year-old mixed-breed cat from Doha, who is the first pet to arrive under this new system. This marks a significant milestone for the airport, which now offers seamless import and export facilities for pets. With dedicated services such as a fully-equipped pet station, veterinary support, and a quarantine center, CIAL is leading the way in Kerala for pet travel. Watch how Eva's journey was smooth and hassle-free, from the Air India flight AI 954 to her safe arrival in Kochi. #CochinInternationalAirport #PetImport #AnimalQuarantine #AQCS #EvaTheCat #PetTravel #KochiNews #PetServices #AirIndia #PetsAbroad #CIAL #Kochi #PetLovers ~PR.274~ED.194~HT.334~

Building inclusion: Café Joyeux empowers people with disabilities in Lisbon

Since 1992, 3 December has been recognised as the International Day of People with Disabilities, yet many continue to face exclusion from the workforce.

Family-run wineries and barrel-shaped suites: Swap overcrowded Lisbon for Portugal’s rolling valleys

Lisbon locals can’t find affordable homes, transport is bursting at the seams and public services are under strain.

Pro-Ukraine protests take place in European capitals as 1,000th day of war approaches

Protesters were out on the streets of cities such as Rome and Lisbon to denounce the Russian invasion which the UN estimates has killed or wounded more than 35,000 civilians since February 2022.

Questions raised over Portugal's capacity to host Europe's largest annual tech event

As Europe's largest annual Web Summit draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon's capacity to host the event beyond 2028 when the contract is due to expire.