Vatican invests 100 million euros to reach energy self-sufficiency
Jornal de Negócios27 August 2026 at 19:02
The Vatican will invest around 100 million euros in building an agrivoltaic power plant with 80 to 90 megawatts on the outskirts of Rome, a project aimed at achieving energy self-sufficiency. The plan, which is expected to be completed in two years, according to sources involved in the discussions, combines agricultural production with solar energy generation, aligning with Pope Francis's environmental commitments.
The disappearance of cereals in the steppes is causing the silence of the birds that live there, putting iconic species such as the great bustard, the little bustard, and the lesser kestrel at risk of extinction, warning of the urgent need for conservation measures.
The Mitsubishi Fuso factory in Tramagal, in Abrantes, resumes activity after a partial lay-off in July and three weeks of holidays in August, but with reduced daily production. The company may review the production of the eCanter electric truck, since the market is not adopting the vehicle as expected.
Paris inaugurated the first specialized butter store, which went viral on social media and is attracting crowds from all over the world. France is the world's largest butter consumer, with each French person consuming an average of eight kilos per year, which makes this business a guaranteed success in the country.
The National Monetary Council (CMN) approved the extension of the repayment period for the Move Brasil program loan for taxi drivers, app-based drivers, and taxi cooperatives, one of the Lula government's electoral bets. The maximum reimbursement period was extended from 72 to up to 84 months, maintaining up to six months of principal grace period. The increase in the maximum value of the financed vehicle from R$150 thousand to R$200 thousand was also confirmed.
