Tracking culture for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · CultureNearly 3,000 people petition to reinstate Rita Rato as Museu do Aljube director after controversial non-renewal by Lisbon's EGEAC. Political tensions escalate.
CultureSerralves dedicates 2026 to experimental musician Stephen O'Malley with five performances featuring Sunn O))), alpine horns, and Portuguese ensemble premieres. Tickets coming soon.
Culture · National NewsLisbon honors writer António Lobo Antunes with state funeral and new Benfica library housing his 20,000-book archive. Opening late 2026.
CultureDiscover 101 rare engravings by Portuguese master Paula Rego at Fórum da Maia. Free exhibition until May 3, 2026. Includes 'O Vinho' series and opera recital April 26.
Culture · National NewsLegendary Portuguese journalist and writer Mário Zambujal, 90, passes away. Discover his impact on Portuguese media, television, and literature spanning five decades.
Culture · National NewsMário Zambujal, legendary Portuguese journalist and author of 'Crónica dos Bons Malandros,' dies at 90. His 50-year career shaped Portuguese media with integrity and humor.
Culture · Politics40 publishers excluded from Lisbon Book Fair propose alternative festival. 5,000 petition for cultural transparency and bibliodiversity in Portugal's book sector challenge gatekeeping.
Culture · EnvironmentDiscover how Algarve ranchers rescued an extinct cattle breed from 5 animals to 47 by 2025. Climate-resilient heritage livestock & sustainable farming.
Health · CultureApril 17, 2026 fundraiser brings David Fonseca and Carolina Deslandes to IPO Porto. Proceeds fund cancer research for 11,000+ patients. Buy tickets via Ticketline.