Tracking culture for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Culture · EconomyExplore Portugal’s February book lineup: Manuel Alegre’s new poetry, rare limited editions and translated award-winning novels hitting stores. Pre-order now.
Culture · EconomyLearn how 19th-century thinker Oliveira Martins still shapes Portugal’s classrooms, libraries and 2026 state-budget debates — insights no resident should miss.
Environment · CultureDiscover Lisbon’s Jardim das Amoreiras revamp: new footbridge linking Campo de Ourique, art festivals and greener space for urban wildlife—plan your visit.
Culture · EconomyCinema closures across Portugal drive attendance to a 30-year low as Cineplace and NOS shutter multiplexes. Discover which towns are affected and what rescue plan the government is drafting.
Culture · TourismDiscover how a €700K EU grant is restoring Silves’s stone bridge in the Algarve, making pedestrian crossings safe and reviving a historic riverside landmark.
Tourism · CultureOver 235,000 people visited Loulé’s museum network in 2025, proving the Algarve is a 365-day hotspot. Discover free Sundays, workshops and off-season events.
CultureA teen jury from five European schools has chosen Portuguese author Lídia Jorge's novel ‘Misericórdia’ for the San Clemente Award, boosting Portuguese literature.
Tourism · CultureExplore Loulé’s 1908 Algarve market: 7AM fish, handwritten haggles, free Wi-Fi & late-night food court. Get parking, hours & event tips—plan your visit now!
Culture · National NewsDiscover how Portugal’s new task force will draft laws, launch training and aim for UNESCO status to protect its black-and-white calçada portuguesa pavements.