Tracking culture for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · CulturePortugal’s oldest university defamed Jewish PhD student Bar Harel as “mentally ill” to silence his complaints about antisemitism. Now condemned by the Ombudsman and exposed in The Washington Times. The real fascism on campus.
Culture · TourismLegendary Xutos bring 47-year legacy to 35+ Portuguese towns. Why this tour matters for interior communities and cultural travelers in 2026.
Politics · CultureJoin Porto's Europe Day festivities May 9-15. Discover 40 years of EU transformation, live concerts, conferences, and free cultural events celebrating Portugal's European journey.
CultureWallace Stevens' unpublished aphorisms now in Portuguese via Assírio & Alvim. Discover the modernist poet's philosophical insights translated by Frederico Pedreira.
Culture · Tourism19th Italian Cinema Festival breaks attendance records with 14,000 visitors. Award-winning films screen in 20 Portuguese cities through June. Details inside.
Politics · CulturePortugal's govt refuses to comment on August 7, 2026 Algarve concert. 35,000 international ticket holders face uncertainty as UK, Poland ban rapper.
Culture · National NewsHow a 1942 secret police arrest almost made billionaire Calouste Gulbenkian abandon Portugal, and why his foundation became the nation's surrogate welfare state.
Culture · National NewsA 16th-century bronze cannon from Terceira becomes the Azores' first national heritage artifact. Discover why this matters for Portugal's maritime history.
Sports · CultureBenfica's all-time leading foreign scorer Óscar Cardozo retires after 22 years. 172 goals in Portugal, European finals, and a legacy at Estádio da Luz.