The Portugal News24 JulVilamoura's Roman ruins in the Algarve transform into an open-air cinema this summer
Watching a film under the stars is already one of the highlights of summer, but in Vilamoura, the experience comes with a unique backdrop.
The Portugal News23 Jul20 Portuguese Customs That Will Help You Feel Like a Local
From greeting strangers to lingering over lunch, understanding these unwritten rules will help you settle into life in Portugal and appreciate the culture that makes the country so special.
The Portugal News22 JulCatch the Moment: TIME Magazine Photographer to Lead Masterclass at Algarve Arts Academy
What does it take to capture a single frame that ends up defining how the world remembers a moment? If you're a photographer for TIME magazine, you know exactly how to do it.
The Portugal News20 JulPlatform for virtual tours of museums and monuments in Portugal is now available
The Ministry of Culture has announced that the platform, 360.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt, allows access to digitised cultural assets and virtual tours of museums, monuments, palaces, and archaeological sites.
The Portugal News20 JulMetro Alto dos Moinhos in Lisbon
Alto dos Moinhos is one of Lisbon Metro’s most literary art stations, where tiles turn the underground space into a tribute to Portuguese poetry.
The Portugal News18 JulViseu hosts project to attract digital nomads to Portugal
The “Muse-IN” project, recently launched in Viseu, aims to bring digital nomads together in cultural spaces, such as museums, to introduce them to the region's culture, organisers announced.
The Portugal News18 JulFrance repatriates Syrian archaeological treasures after 15 years
France has returned 23 archaeological treasures to Syria after they remained in the country for 15 years following a museum loan before the outbreak of the civil war.
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.