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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.

22 November 2021

Munich’s Christmas market cancelled over Covid-19 fears

1. Munich Christkindlmarkt The traditional Christmas market in Munich, famously known as Munich Christkindlmarkt, has been cancelled for the second time in two years, amid growing […]
22 November 2021

Braga hosts the best 2021 European young chef competition

1. European Young Chef Award The Portuguese city of Braga will welcome some of the most promising young chefs in Europe for a food competition, between […]
22 November 2021

Malaysia to welcome international visitors from 1 January 2022

On Monday November 15th, Malaysia partially opened its borders, specifically in the Langkawi archipelago, through a pilot project that, if successful, will dictate the reopening of […]
19 November 2021

Toyota bets big on hydrogen for transition to carbon-neutrality

Toyota is betting big on hydrogen technology in automobiles, both through fuel-cell EVs (FCEVs) and the hydrogen-powered engines, in a bid to become a carbon-neutral company, […]
19 November 2021

If you’re planning to board a plane with a pet this information might prove useful to you

Traveling by air with a pet can be a cause of stress, especially if you don’t know what kind of treatment will be offered to your […]
19 November 2021

Pumice washes ashore in Japan months after an underwater volcano erupted

Large quantities of pumice have washed ashore in Japan, specifically over a wide area of the main island of Okinawa, affecting the fishing and tourism industries […]
19 November 2021

Germany and Belgium are the big winners of the European Beer Star Awards 2021

At the European Beer Star 2021, more than 120 international beer experts awarded 213 beers with gold, silver and bronze during a two-day blind tasting. A total […]
19 November 2021

EU Council adds Indonesia to the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted

Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of […]
18 November 2021

Brussels Airlines starts a new chapter with a new brand identity

Brussels Airlines presented a new brand identity, confirming its position in the market as Belgium’s home carrier. Updated colours, a new logo and aircraft livery are […]
18 November 2021

Belgium imposes new measures to combat surge in Covid-19 cases and avoid winter lockdown

On Wednesday November 18th, Belgium’s Consultative Committee decided to implement new restrictive measure to try to control the rapid increase of Covid-19 seen across the country. […]
18 November 2021

European Commission acknowledges the EU’s plastic waste trade crisis

The European Commission’s proposal strengthens current rules on EU plastic waste exports, but environmental NGOs note significant loopholes and need for clarification. Yesterday, the European Commission […]
18 November 2021

7 Stunning frozen lakes around the world

As winter approaches, temperatures fall and lakes around the world get shrouded in ice and snow. Here are seven lakes that become even more beautiful in […]
18 November 2021

Best Little Italy neighborhoods in the US

Italians are one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States. The Italian community has managed to preserve its culture by establishing neighborhoods filled with […]
18 November 2021

France updates requirements to get a health pass and some tourists will now have to pay to get one

On Friday November 5th, the French Parliament has definitively adopted the bill of “health vigilance”. After a final vote of the National Assembly, the bill authorizes […]
18 November 2021

200 passengers miss flights at Brussels Airport due to police stricter controls as a sign of protest

On the morning of Tuesday November 16th, the police in Belgium carried out strict border controls in the airports of Brussels Zaventem, Charleroi and Bierset (Liège). […]
18 November 2021

Portugal offers a unique location for your dog’s holidays

The dream of Marina DePraetere, now Chairwoman of the Board of the Santuário Animais sem Fronteiras (Animals without Borders Sanctuary, began with her love for animals. […]