Momentous Eventus: March Sadness Edition
Did you know that, statistically speaking, in two weeks’ time:– an original Apollo mission can travel to the Moon and back twice;– an average turtle can travel over one thousand
The Show Must Go On? Portugal May ‘Pilot’ Live Music Events in April, But SBSR, NOS Alive Stay Quiet About 2021 Fests
Music promoters continue meeting with the Portuguese government in a bid to convince them that a “bubble festival” strategy is the ticket to bringing back live events to the country.
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Portuguese Parliament Approves 12th State of Emergency, March 2-16
The measures for the latest state of emergency are coming later today or tomorrow morning, but don’t expect much to change.
New Projects Promote Madeira as Paradise for Digital Nomads
The remote work trend is nothing new, but there’s a newfound focus on a certain small island off the coast of Africa. Atlas spoke with some members of Madeira’s growing digital nomad community to find out more.
Momentous Eventus: March Sadness Edition
Did you know that, statistically speaking, in two weeks’ time:– an original Apollo mission can travel to the Moon and back twice;– an average turtle can travel over one thousand
The Show Must Go On? Portugal May ‘Pilot’ Live Music Events in April, But SBSR, NOS Alive Stay Quiet About 2021 Fests
Music promoters continue meeting with the Portuguese government in a bid to convince them that a “bubble festival” strategy is the ticket to bringing back live events to the country.
Portuguese Parliament Approves 12th State of Emergency, March 2-16
The measures for the latest state of emergency are coming later today or tomorrow morning, but don’t expect much to change.
New Projects Promote Madeira as Paradise for Digital Nomads
The remote work trend is nothing new, but there’s a newfound focus on a certain small island off the coast of Africa. Atlas spoke with some members of Madeira’s growing digital nomad community to find out more.
As it happens
Lisbon has more than €500K in benefits for startups and digital nomads | Observador (PT)
Experts call for re-opening of daycare centers and pre-school in early March | Público (PT)
Covid-19: Portugal with 1032 cases and 63 deaths | Público (PT)
New book on the history of Portugal’s winemaking hits crowdfunding target| The Drinks Business
Portugal with more than 7,000 homeless people, COVID-19 Connection ‘Not Clear’ | Lusa (PT)
Featured Interviews

Atlas Added Fuel: Q&A with Diogo Machado
Diogo Machado (aka Add Fuel) working on the electrical box near Cais Sodré. Photo by Pedro Sadio Atlas was taking a stroll down Rua São Paulo and was delighted to

A Chat with the Man Behind the Ultimate Cycling Guide to Portugal
Portugal’s relatively flat terrain makes it ideal for long-range bicycle touring, and Paulo Guerra dos Santos made an interactive cycling guide to the whole country. All by himself.

Digitizing Lisboa: A Q&A with Illustrator Gonçalo Viana
Gonçalo Viana’s illustrations bring to mind a simpler time when postcards were a thing, yet his subject matter is very much of the moment. And his clear, child-friendly technique means that his illustrations go perfectly with the articles he’s commissioned to illustrate — and, of course, children’s books.

Let’s Have a Word #3: Surma
Surma is a 23-year-old hailing from Leiria. Her debut album last year was shortlisted for best European independent album of the year. She has been touring non-stop ever since.
Culture
Reflector #23: Give Until Gone – “Goodbye From Lisbon”
Fun fact: Frontman Dan Sena is the grandson of Jorge de Sena, a Portuguese poet who was exiled during the dictatorship.
Momentous Eventus: Extended Extension Edition
Two weeks isn’t such a long time, right? The current and latest in an ongoing series of now decades-spanning two-week lockdowns in Lisbon was set to end on Valentine’s Day.
Reflector #22: Chris Parker – “Late In Lisbon”
Sax and violin come in to help Chris Parker connect to the city.

Latest Food & Drink Reviews

Quiosque de São Paulo
Travel back in time at Lisbon’s oldest privately-owned kiosk and titillate your palette with old school fare at old school prices.

Cais Club Kebap
A breath of fresh air if you’re looking for an authentic Middle Eastern kebab alongside a fancy brew for brunch, lunch, or dinner

Maduxa Pastanaga
A culinary trip around the world starting right here in Lisbon, led by chef Ana, who’s been everywhere, man

Lisboa Tu e Eu Bistro Flores
Five-star typical Portuguese food from a five-star Portuguese chef served on a lovely esplanade in front of a chafariz
Featured Events in Lisbon (Most Live Ones Suspended through March...)
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From the Archive

Malta&Co Puts Misericórdia on the Map

Portugal is Stuck Between a Rock (U.S.) and a Hard Place (China)

Bullfighting in Portugal

African Lisbon Tour: A Conversation We Need to Have

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Bar Pérola – R.I.P.
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