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The Portugal News18 Jul

Porto 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 Jul

Six 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 Jul

Ayrton 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 Jul

Masterclass 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 Jul

37-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 Jul

New 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 Jul

Climate 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 Jul

Coral 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 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

The Portugal News7 Jul

Arquipélago art center in the Azores

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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

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

The Portugal News26 Jun

Porto's Street Art Houses

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