The Portugal News2d agoAgriculture and Energy Can Share the Same Future
Portugal continues to discuss the development of agrivoltaics as if agriculture and energy production were activities that inevitably compete for the same territory.
The Portugal News4d agoIconic Portuguese theatre reopens after renovation and with free programs
The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II in Lisbon reopens on 18 September after rehabilitation work, with free programming until 20 September, highlighting the premiere of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," directed by artistic director Pedro Penim.
The Portugal News4d agoStitch by Stitch: Why sewing is having a moment
There is something quietly radical about sitting down with a needle and thread in 2026. In a world of instant everything, sewing forces you to slow down. And it turns out that is exactly why it has become one of the most popular additions to the Algarve Arts Academy timetable this year.
The Portugal News15 SeptPortugal wants to deepen cooperation with Palestine
Portugal and Palestine will create a joint commission to deepen cooperation in several sectors, including education, health, and agriculture, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, announced after receiving his Palestinian counterpart in Lisbon.
The Portugal News12 SeptAzores debate problems in fishing and agriculture
The Socialist Party is promoting an urgent debate next week in the Regional Legislative Assembly on the state of Azorean agriculture and rising costs in the primary sector.
The Portugal News11 SeptDaniel Bastos takes Portuguese emigration memorials to Brussels
On 19 September, Saturday, Brussels, the capital of Belgium and of the European Union, will host the presentation of the book Monumentos ao Emigrante – Uma Homenagem à História da Emigração Portuguesa (Monuments to the Emigrant – A Tribute to the History of Portuguese Emigration).
The Portugal News9 SeptSilves Council receives the archives of the Cork Museum
On 3 September 2026, Carvoeiro Branco and ANTRIX will have formalised the donation of the Cork Museum’s archival and documentary collection to Silves Council.
The Portugal News9 SeptEspaço Portas do Sol closes its doors in Portimão
Espaço Portas do Sol, in Portimão, closed its doors on 1 September 2026, after twelve years of hosting and promoting activities in the fields of culture, art and wellbeing.
The Portugal News9 SeptCinema audience in Portugal doubled
Portuguese cinemas drew almost 1.8 million viewers in August, an 83.5% increase from the same month last year, driven by the new "Spider-Man," the Portuguese Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual (ICA) revealed.
The Portugal News8 SeptColégio Militar Metro Station in Lisbon
Colégio Militar Metro Station, on Lisbon’s Blue Line, is located next to the Colombo shopping centre and Colégio Militar. The station combines modern design with artwork that reflects Lisbon’s tradition of bringing culture into everyday public spaces.
The Portugal News6 SeptConvent 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.
The Portugal News2 SeptVocaSpark
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 SeptThe 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 SeptOriente 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 SeptEvery 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.
The Portugal News1 SeptNew 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 SeptWhen 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 AugThe 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 AugMobile 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 AugStolen 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 AugIt 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 AugIdeias 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 AugHarry 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.