The 39 higher education courses that nobody wanted; Bragança leads but isn't alone
ZAP Notícias30 August 2026 at 12:00
Report on the 39 Portuguese higher education courses that had no students placed, including areas such as gerontology, agronomy, sustainable food systems and various types of engineering. The article analyses the recurring pattern of annual placements, where besides courses with very high grades or great demand, there are always courses with unfilled vacancies, some with all vacancies unoccupied.
The European Union expressed respect for Iceland's decision to vote "no" on an unspecified issue in the article, with the President of the European Council, António Costa, highlighting that Iceland remains one of the EU's closest and most trusted partners.
Father Filipe Vales will take office as the new parish priest of the parishes of Santo Tirso de Paramos and S. Tiago de Silvalde on September 5th and 6th. In Paramos, the investiture ceremony takes place on Saturday at 5:00 PM with a concelebrated mass, followed by an evening snack. The Catholic community of Paramos has already celebrated a farewell eucharist for the previous parish priest, Father Nuno Oliveira, marked by great emotion. On Sunday, Silvalde welcomes the new parish priest at 4:45 PM with a procession from the parish hall to the church, followed by a welcoming mass and a reception.
The European Union expressed respect for the decision of the Icelandic people in the referendum, classifying Iceland as a "close partner". The European Commission stated that it "takes note" of the voting result, which rejected the country's accession to the European Union.
Environmentalists from various parts of the world are protesting against the return of nuclear energy as an energy alternative, arguing that this option is less efficient than renewable energies and that the high costs represent one of the main obstacles to its implementation. Environmental organizations continue to defend that investments should be directed towards clean and sustainable sources, instead of returning to nuclear.
