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Portugal Resident7 Sept

Farmers unimpressed by government’s subsidy for agricultural diesel

Farmers are more than unimpressed by the government’s promise of a subsidy for agricultural diesel. With the PS Socialists’ mantra that the government is making money from constant fuel price The post Farmers unimpressed by government’s subsidy for agricultural diesel appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 Sept

Convent of Christ plans to reopen cloisters to the public

The director of the Convent of Christ expects the cloisters, renovated under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), to be available in September and the Terreiro de Armas, in October, while the president of Cultural Heritage said the project was reformulated to safeguard the monument.

The Portugal News4 Sept

“Art Is a Healing Process”

How creativity is transforming lives at the Algarve Arts Academy.

Portugal Resident3 Sept

Historic Cork Museum archive donated to Silves

A vast archive documenting more than a century of Silves’ cork industry has been donated to the municipality by the company that bought the historic Fábrica do Inglês complex. The The post Historic Cork Museum archive donated to Silves appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 Sept

Cinema: By Any Means

Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur. When the system is broken, two The post Cinema: By Any Means appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2 Sept

VocaSpark

VocaSpark was founded by Gabriel Antunes, a native Portuguese tutor with a degree in Languages and Culture who has been teaching Portuguese to international learners since 2017.

The Portugal News2 Sept

The Hand Matters Again: What Venice Tells Us About the Future of Art Education

Among all the spectacular things I encountered at the Venice Biennale, one of the most encouraging was also one of the simplest: The hand matters again.

The Portugal News2 Sept

Oriente Metro Station in Lisbon is more than a place to catch a train

Opened in 1998 for the world-famous Expo '98, the station was designed as an underground art gallery, with works inspired by the theme of the oceans.

The Portugal News1 Sept

Every Artist Has Something to Teach

Across Portugal, the Sovereign Art Foundation is inviting artists out of the studio and into the community, creating free workshops where creativity becomes something everyone can experience.

Portugal Resident1 Sept

€15 million Alvor irrigation upgrade to cut water use by 60%

A €15 million modernisation of one of the Algarve’s key agricultural irrigation systems is expected to cut water use by around 60%, saving an estimated 19 million cubic metres every The post €15 million Alvor irrigation upgrade to cut water use by 60% appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 Sept

New York City’s First Lady heading to Portugal

New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji, is set to travel to northern Portugal this September to take part in a women’s retreat centred on Islamic calligraphy, art and Portugal’s cultural heritage.

The Portugal News1 Sept

When Art Escapes the Frame: Inside the Giardini

After my first hours exploring the Giardini at the Venice Biennale, one thing became impossible to ignore: Contemporary art is escaping the frame.

The Portugal News30 Aug

The Ceramic Art at Rossio Station in Lisbon

While the central panels by Lima de Freitas inside Rossio Train Station lean heavily into mysticism and poetry, the traditional azulejo tilework across from them anchors the station in a wonderfully materialised celebration of Portugal's tangible bounty. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Mobile library brings books to children

A mobile library is bringing books, art and cultural activities to children and families in rural communities across Syria. 

The Portugal News29 Aug

Stolen masterworks recovered after museum heist

Italian police have recovered three stolen paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse valued together at more than 10 million dollars. 

The Portugal News28 Aug

It Takes a Community

From opening doors and sharing spaces to collaborating on new ideas, the Sovereign Art Foundation's work in Portugal is made possible by a growing network of organisations and individuals that believe in the value of art, creativity and community.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Ideias do Levante seeks voices for the Algarve International Choir

The Ideias do Levante Cultural Association is calling on adult singers and young people over 12 years of age of all nationalities, resident or visiting the Algarve, to join the Algarve International Choir — a new regional choral project with a solidarity mission, directed by Maria Saramago.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Harry Potter and Shrek return to Portuguese cinemas

Fans of the world's most beloved ogre and the world's most famous wizard will be able to see them again in cinemas in Portugal.

The Portugal News27 Aug

Swiss Baritone Äneas Humm Returns to Faro

The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International is proud to announce the return of acclaimed Swiss baritone Äneas Humm, who will perform at the historic Teatro Lethes in Faro, Portugal’s second-oldest theatre.

Portugal Resident26 Aug

Cinema: The Dog Stars

Hig is a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world, until a mysterious radio transmission The post Cinema: The Dog Stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Aug

Lagoa YogaFest returns to the Algarve

Ideias do Levante - Associação Cultural de Lagoa (Algarve), in partnership with Município de Lagoa, will organise (free of charge), at Pátio das Gerações, in the city of Lagoa (Algarve), the sixth edition of Lagoa YogaFest, from the 17th until the 20th of September 2026, with the aim of promoting and disseminating the

Portugal Resident26 Aug

Cinema: Spa Weekend

But when their trainwreck friend, Mel, turns up, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences. Director: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore; Starring: Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, Anna The post Cinema: Spa Weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident25 Aug

Portugal’s crop forecasts hold steady despite heat and drought

Portugal’s summer crop forecasts remain unchanged despite weeks of hot, dry weather that have damaged agricultural production elsewhere in Western and Central Europe, according to the European Commission. The latest The post Portugal’s crop forecasts hold steady despite heat and drought appeared first on Portugal Resid

The Portugal News24 Aug

Portugal promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage

The municipality of Vila Real has launched a photography and illustration contest to highlight and promote the *andor* (processional float) of Our Lady of Pena, which is listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage.