PEDRA

Photographs from Praia do Senhor da Pedra, the chapel-fronted beach south of Porto, show a heavy storm approaching the Portuguese coast, described as a 'tempestade iminente'. The dramatic sky over the landmark beach is being shared as striking weather imagery from northern Portugal, drawing attention to the region's worsening conditions.

Coverage is circulating on the PEDRA portable endovascular robot, a compact robotic system designed for endovascular procedures. Medical outlets are explaining how the device works and what it could mean for vascular interventions, with discussion focused on how portability might expand access to robotic-assisted procedures beyond large hospitals.