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The Portugal News7 Jul

More Than a Competition: What the Student Art Prize Means for Young Artists

While public voting continues for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize, the competition represents something far more significant than an award. For many of the students taking part, it is their first experience of exhibiting artwork beyond the classroom, sharing their creativity with the public and seeing t

Portugal Resident6 Jul

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates Portugal’s culinary heritage

Between June 18 and 21, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs de Portugal held its Grand Chapitre Chaîne Nature, a four-day celebration in praise of a cuisine rooted in nature and the The post Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates Portugal’s culinary heritage appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 Jul

Cleaning Culture

Japanese football fans have won praise for cleaning World Cup stadiums after matches, with FIFA applauding their “impeccable manners”. 

The Portugal News4 Jul

Forest Renaissance

For the first time since the Middle Ages, forests now cover more land in Italy than agriculture. 

The Portugal News4 Jul

Are your home electrics dangerous?

Electrical experts tell Lisa Salmon that too many people overlook signs of faulty electrics and urge them to book a safety check.

The Portugal News3 Jul

The Woman Who Stands and the Woman Who Flows

Art, rivers, and a creative collaboration with Swedish artist Ingela Johansson

The Portugal News3 Jul

Art Creates Confidence, Expression and Connection

Public voting for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize is now underway, and readers still have time to discover the shortlisted artworks, cast their vote and even purchase original pieces online.

The Portugal News2 Jul

Heritage on wheels: Algarve gears up for a weekend of classic motoring

A celebration of classic cars will take place in the Algarve on July 10th, 11th and 12th. 

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Cinema: Power Ballad

But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves, even if it means The post Cinema: Power Ballad appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News1 Jul

Meet Amália: Portugal’s first AI model aims to reduce the country's digital dependence on US tech titans

Portugal is preparing to launch its first large language model designed specifically for its own language and cultural context, in what Government officials describe as a step towards “digital sovereignty”.

Portugal Resident1 Jul

Cinema: Minions & Monsters

This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to The post Cinema: Minions & Monsters appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News30 Jun

Portugal artists defend Portuguese Education Abroad

Concerned about the new proposal to reform the Legal Regime of the Portuguese Education Network Abroad (EPE), more than 400 artists and intellectuals are asking the government to defend "the most valuable asset of cultural diplomacy."

The Portugal News29 Jun

Dua Lipa with new project in Portugal emblematic library

A new literary space created through a partnership between Livraria Lello and Dua Lipa's Service95 Book Club has opened in Porto.

Portugal Resident29 Jun

Portuguese wellness brand Serenity celebrates 10th anniversary

Portuguese luxury wellness brand Serenity – The Art of Well Being is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of expansion from its Algarve origins into one of the country’s The post Portuguese wellness brand Serenity celebrates 10th anniversary appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 Jun

Historic Vouga Train returns to Portugal this summer

The Historic Vouga Train will return for its summer season from 4 July, with weekly journeys running until 29 August, as tickets for the popular heritage railway experience are now available to purchase. 

Portugal Resident28 Jun

Schoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão

The artistic panels were created by pupils from three school groups in the municipality as part of the LIXArte – Transforming Waste into Art project, which combines environmental education with The post Schoolchildren turn Ria Formosa litter into public art in Olhão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Jun

Ninja Exam

More than 130 aspiring ninjas from Japan and abroad gathered in Shiga Prefecture to take part in the annual Koka-ryu Ninja Certification Exam, helping preserve one of the country’s cultural traditions.

Portugal Resident27 Jun

Woman arrested over fatal stabbing of husband in Alentejo

A 41-year-old foreign woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her husband following a domestic dispute at a shared agricultural workers’ residence in Alfundão, in the municipality of Ferreira The post Woman arrested over fatal stabbing of husband in Alentejo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Jun

Porto's Street Art Houses

Check out the video!

The Portugal News26 Jun

Art Creates Confidence, Expression and Connection

Public voting for the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Student Art Prize is now underway, and readers still have time to discover the shortlisted artworks, cast their vote and even purchase original pieces online.

The Portugal News25 Jun

Portuguese team discovers prehistoric DNA in rock art

A Portuguese team helped make the world's first discovery of ancient human DNA preserved in prehistoric cave walls, with Escoural Cave in Montemor-o-Novo providing some of the most relevant samples in the study released this week.

Portugal Resident24 Jun

Cinema: Supergirl

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and The post Cinema: Supergirl appeared first on Portugal Resident .