
The Portugal News18 JulPorto cinema to screen films to young people
Batalha-Centro de Cinema will extend its Schools Program for two academic years, featuring a lineup designed to discuss "issues of our time" while fostering a "culture of cinephilia" among young people, its artistic director told Lusa.

The Portugal News17 JulSix Portuguese cafés named among Europe’s best
Portugal has earned six places in a new ranking of Europe’s top cafés, reinforcing the country’s growing reputation for speciality coffee alongside its long-established café culture.

The Portugal News17 JulAyrton Senna and Nelson Piquet's cars on display in Portugal at the Caramulo Museum
Around 30 Formula 1 cars, including the legendary cars driven by Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet, are on display for the first time in Portugal at the Caramulo Museum, starting 18 July.

The Portugal News15 JulMasterclass in Dallas: Spain Outclass France to Reach World Cup Final
A tactically flawless performance saw Luis de la Fuente’s men neutralise the French threat to book their place in Sunday's showpiece, while England and Argentina prepare to battle for the remaining spot.

The Portugal News14 Jul37-Hectare Island in Ria de Aveiro Goes to Auction for €750,000
A 37-hectare island in the Ria de Aveiro has been placed on the market through an online auction, offering a rare combination of working aquaculture facilities, former salt marshes and buildings surrounded by one of Portugal’s most distinctive coastal landscapes.

The Portugal News12 JulNew cultural spaces to be built in Portugal
A railway museum, a multifunctional auditorium housed in the municipal market, and the former customs house, repurposed for culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship, are among the interventions outlined in the Valença 2030 master plan, the local authority revealed.

The Portugal News11 JulClimate Book
A new book, published by Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, argues that trees and green spaces are essential for helping African cities adapt to rising temperatures and climate change.

The Portugal News11 JulCoral Heritage
Jordan’s Aqaba Marine Reserve has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status because of its heat-resistant Red Sea coral reefs.

The Portugal News10 JulMore 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


The Portugal News7 JulMore 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

The Portugal News4 JulCleaning Culture
Japanese football fans have won praise for cleaning World Cup stadiums after matches, with FIFA applauding their “impeccable manners”.

The Portugal News4 JulForest Renaissance
For the first time since the Middle Ages, forests now cover more land in Italy than agriculture.

The Portugal News4 JulAre 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 JulThe Woman Who Stands and the Woman Who Flows
Art, rivers, and a creative collaboration with Swedish artist Ingela Johansson

The Portugal News3 JulArt 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 JulHeritage 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.

The Portugal News30 JunPortugal 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 JunDua 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.


The Portugal News28 JunHistoric 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.


The Portugal News27 JunNinja 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.
