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Marta studied Political Science and Media & Journalism at the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and has developed her journalistic career working for the Portuguese newspapers Diário de Notícias, Correio da Manhā and media outlets in Brussels. She is a reporter for Travel Tomorrow, and is also engaged in delivering communications services and EU policy research for different consultancies in Brussels. A former Blue Book trainee of the European Commission, Marta has a keen interest in EU and global affairs, and experience in reporting and interpreting information. Whenever she can, Marta loves traveling, exploring nature and learning about regenerative agriculture. She is also quite enthusiastic about space ventures and the cosmos.

30 August 2023

Astronauts’ health can be restored with bone marrow fat, new study says

Space travel has been found to deplete astronauts’ red blood cells but a new study of 14 astronauts suggests that their bodies can eventually replenish them […]
18 August 2023

Race to escape Canada’s Yellowknife as trees explode, cars melt and bears burn

The race is on to get out of Yellowknife, capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories, as wildfires advance on the city. The whole city population has been […]
6 July 2023

First hydrogen-powered train on North American soil is now operational

After the first successful permanent mission in Germany, the Alstom Coradia iLint is now crossing the ocean and setting foot in Quebec, Canada. 1. Coradia iLint […]
31 May 2023

Meet the Canadian who sailed alone around the world without a GPS

If there is anyone who knows the meaning of complete isolation it’s the Canadian sailor Bert ter Hart. He became the eighth person in the world […]
15 May 2023

Canada unveils new passport design with advanced security features

Canadians applying for new passports will notice a few differences from this summer. A new design featuring iconic Canadian imagery and enhanced security features is due […]
27 April 2023

Canada to strengthen air passenger rights and make airlines pay for flight disruptions

On Monday April 26th, Canada’s Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra announced that proposed amendments to the Canada Transportation Act have been introduced as part of Bill […]
24 April 2023

Air Canada passenger indignant after being denied the right to be served in French

An Air Canada passenger complained after a flight attendant did not serve him in French. Jean-Pierre Beaudoin was told he had to take another flight if […]
18 April 2023

3.4 million tons of carbon stored in Arctic, new study finds

Scientists have discovered the world’s biggest cumulative logjam which represents a very large source of carbon storage in the Arctic. A new study led by researchers […]
15 March 2023

A Canadian hotel where you can sleep amongst lions to open in 2023

Booking a hotel room is usually a treat in itself but now a Canadian hotel is offering guests a unique thrill: the chance to sleep among lions. At […]
8 March 2023

Canada’s first zero-emission train to launch in Québec this summer

Even though travelling by train is already an eco-conscious alternative to taking the plane or driving our individual cars, there’s always room for improvement. In a […]
16 January 2023

Why granting rivers a legal personhood matters

The Magpie River has become the first river in Canada to be granted legal personhood. On February 23rd, 2021, the Alliance for the Protection of the […]
5 January 2023

It is now illegal for foreigners to buy houses in Canada

As of 1 January 2023 a new Canadian law came into effect forbidding foreigners from buying residencies in the country. The Prohibition on the Purchase of […]
8 December 2022

Indigenous peoples are reshaping Canada’s tourism landscape

There are approximately 2 million people in Canada who identify as Indigenous, representing about 5 percent of the population. This includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis. […]
29 November 2022

Canada enforces new space crime legislation

As a manned-mission is expected to land on the Moon in 2024, with a Canadian astronaut on board, Canada passed legislation to prosecute crimes on Earth’s […]
14 November 2022

An impressive tunnel has opened below Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada and the United States, now has an additional experience: a 670-meter tunnel part of the […]
30 September 2022

Canada to lift all Covid-19 travel restrictions from 1 October

On September 26th, the Government of Canada announced the removal of all Covid-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering […]