Number of Portuguese students seeking foreign Universities increased 140%

European study shows that in July, 15,201 Portuguese student seeking to study abroad.

The number of Portuguese students applying for a foreign university is growing increasingly. Within a year, the percentage of young people in this situation grew 140%. In July of 2011 were just over six thousand, are now over 15,000. A number that puts Portugal among the EU countries where there is a greater willingness to emigrate even during the studies, a ranking dominated by the countries of South and East. The findings appear in the study "European Higher Education", organized by StudyPortals - online platform supported by the European Commission for research and comparison of university courses - which establishes a clear link between this development and the increasing rate of youth unemployment.

The United Kingdom, where he directed 24% of the applications, the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (7.7%) are the most sought after destinations by the Portuguese through this platform. Data were collected only between the universe of students who use the services of StudyPortals, which means it may be well short of the total numbers. Still, guaranteeing responsible are a good indicator, since all these path students was then monitored and it was concluded that about 90% even just to deliver the foreign application in a university.

For StudyPortals, the reasons for the phenomenon are well identified. This demand is directly related to the current economic situation, in which students from countries in Southern Europe see the courses in countries in northwestern Europe in order to improve their future career opportunities and to escape the economic outlook in their own countries with a high youth unemployment and lower wages.

Red Bull Cliff Diving @ Azores

In a sport that is defined by the implicit challenge to gravity by jumping from a height into water, the Red Bull Cliff Diving in the Azores comes and brings some of the best athletes in the specialty, risking jumps over 27 meters.

The volcanic crater of Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel Island in the Azores, was the third test circuit of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, with an unprecedented detail: the judges who evaluate the jumps made ​​directly to the rock 29 meters when spoken for the first time.

The 13 divers challenged the volcanic crater that forms a pit in front of the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, showing all his virtuosity. After more than a practice session in the morning, on the main deck, the device was mounted to jump 28 meters in height. Came the moment of truth.

With the output order determined by lot, the action took place at an impressive pace, promising greater excitement for the final two rounds on Saturday to close the proof.

Two entries in the maneuvers and high water level earned the American Kent De Mond and Russian Artem Silchenko the same number of points, the first having been benefited by a better ranking obtained in the previous step.

"I was surprised" said De Mond, revealing being 'very decompressed "with a leap so well done. Artem Silchenko already acknowledged that it "was one of the best jumps of his career ', promising a rematch of the first two races of the championship that did not go as well.

A show that can return next year to another island, with the same natural beauty.

Rescue for Spain: what must be differen of Portugal and Greece

It is estimated that Spain may need about 90 billion euros to recapitalize banks. Is this kind of support, only for the financial sector, which is at stake in this rescue, no implications in terms of economic policy, as happened in Portugal and Greece with the external intervention. And who will be the financier of the Spanish banking bailout? Unlike the other bailouts will not need a troika, but a European Financial Stability Fund, financed with money from the Member States. The goal is to avoid contagion to the rest of European banking and empower the Spanish government to recapitalize domestic banks. But if aid is only for banks, this European fund may lend money directly to financial institutions? No, the answer is no. As in Portugal and Greece, is the Spanish government who has to ask for help. Like all the other bailouts, this one is able, but here is just to the bank. The Spanish banks have that for the accounts in order. It is an imposition, there to give back. The EFSF can still ask for more financial supervision legislation and changes in the financial sector. Moreover, Spain has to prove that is well under way, ie, that is a good «student», who is spending less, which is to redress the balance between spending and winning.

UK and Germany recruit "health" in Portugal

The UK and Germany are in Portugal to recruit doctors and nurses. In the coming days, the two countries will make a selection of candidates in Porto and Lisbon.

This is not a single case, once in the last months many applications for professionals in health care has come from many countries of Europe, thus opening a window of opportunity for many people.

But opportunities arise even outside Europe. For example, Macau is also looking to work in Portuguese.

There is no limit for candidates chosen: this selection is all determined by the quality. Germany asks nurses, while the UK needs to Portuguese doctors with experience.

The Order of Nurses estimates that in 2011 emigrated 1700 professional, or an average of five per day. The reason is obvious: wages in Britain, for example, vary between 21 and 28 thousand pounds a year, ie 26 and 35 000 euros. In the case of physicians, the annual salary can reach 124,000 euros.

Portugal is in the group of countries that more money cuts to Universities

Portugal is one of most European countries that cut in higher education following the economic crisis. The conclusion is a study of the European University Association, recently presented in Lisbon.
According to the document, Portugal joined the group of countries that have reduced funding by 20% and that also includes Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia and Spain.
According to the dean of the University of Lisbon, with the wage cuts, reduction in Portugal reached 45%, calling into question the functioning of many establishments and university autonomy.
Most countries cut 10% and some continued funding. In turn, Norway and Germany increased funding for higher education.

OPorto's Night

In Porto there a lot of different places to go: you can choose from a wide variety of very typical small bars to the craziest discos. Here you can check out a few options and travel virtually trough the websites.

•    Café Restaurante Guarany (Restaurant, Bar, Porto) - www.cafeguarany.com

•    Casa Agrícola Bar (Restaurant, Bar, Porto) - www.casa-agricola.com

•    Café Progresso (Coffee Shop, Porto) - http://www.cafeprogresso.net/

•    Galerias Paris (Bar, Porto) - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47498296407&v=info

•    Contagiarte (Cultural Center, Bar, Porto) - http://www.contagiarte.pt/  

•    Plano B (Disco, Bar, Porto) -  http://www.planobporto.com/

•    Omeumercedes (Bar, Porto) - http://www.omeumercedes.com/1280.htm

•    M80 (Disco, Bar - Porto) - http://www.clubm80.net/

•    31 Trintaeum (Bar, Porto) - www.trintaeum.com

•    Hard Club (Galery Bar, V.N.Gaia) - www.hard-club.com

•    Maus Hábitos (Cultural Center, Restaurant, Bar, Porto) www.maushabitos.com ; http://www.myspace.com/maushabitos

•    Act (Disco, Porto) - www.actporto.com

•    Buddha Club (Disco, Póvoa de Varzim) - www.buddhaclub.ws

•    Tendinha dos clérigos (Disco, Porto) - http://www.tendinhadosclerigos.com/

•    Pitch Club (Disco, Porto) - http://www.pitch-club.com/

•    Blá-Blá (Matosinhos) (Disco, Matosinhos) - www.blabla.com.pt

•    Pitch Club (Disco Bar, Porto) - www.pitch-club.com

•    La Movida (Disco, Porto) - www.lamovidabeach.com

Portugal cancels holidays after Vatican talks

Portugal is eliminating four holidays to try to boost its economy, the government announced -- but only after getting the agreement of the Vatican.

The economically struggling European country will stop giving workers a day off for Corpus Christi and All Saints' Day, starting next year, the government said.

It will also eliminate two civil holidays to be fair, the statement said Tuesday.

The center-right government thanked the Holy See and the Portuguese Bishops' Conference for their "constructive approach" to the negotiations.

Portugal and the Vatican will re-evaluate the agreement in five years, the government said.

Economy ministry spokesman Hugo Soares declined to say how cutting the holidays would boost the economy.

The opposition Socialists and Communists did not immediately respond.

Portugal, a largely Catholic country, is struggling with recession and debt. Along with the economies of Greece, Italy, Ireland and Spain, its economy is a cause for concern across the 17 countries that use the euro as their currency.