Tracking culture for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Culture · TourismExperience Porto’s revamped Christmas Circus with Cícero as ringmaster, drone finale, sensory-friendly and audio-described shows. Book from €12 now—make it a Porto family tradition!
Culture · PoliticsAnálise à polémica na RTP sobre a expulsão de Israel da Eurovisão. Descubra porque o boicote é, na verdade, um autoboicote à relevância de Portugal
Culture · Other NewsPortugal chooses to stay in Eurovision 2026 as Israel is officially confirmed to compete, despite multiple European boycotts.
National News · CulturePortugal will equip 1,487 primary schools with libraries by 2027, tackling literacy gaps for 90,000 pupils, giving teachers tools to boost reading. Learn more.
CultureExplore 100 years of Portuguese cinema—silent gems, de Oliveira tributes and TikTok shorts—plus where to catch them at 2025 festivals in Lisbon and Coimbra.
Culture · SportsAmongst the other notable names and figures, Ronaldo is the only sportsperson to make it to the Top20 of Wikipedia in 2025
Tourism · CultureDiscover Lisbon’s eco-friendly Christmas 2025: 182 km of LED lights, free concerts, festive markets and sustainable workshops. Embrace holiday cheer!
Culture · TourismExperience eight original 10-minute plays by The Algarveans at Lagoa’s Municipal Auditorium; free tickets for pupils. Audition for spring musical 2–4 Dec.
Culture · TourismJourney through Silence 4’s sensory maze on Lisbon’s Tagus Riverfront. Sound, light and scent revive 90s pop memories in a timed, ticketed experience—book now.