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The Week em Breve Sept 15 to 21
This week in Portugal: Portugal recognizes Palestine, Chega’s leader announces his run for the presidency, again, and affordable housing is on the way, for some.
The Week em Breve Sept 8 to 14
This week in Portugal: Complaints against AIMA on the rise, Brazilians in Portugal aren’t turning out to vote, Chega leads an opinion poll, and Nova business school climbs the rankings.
The Week em Breve Sept 1 to 7
This week in Portugal: tragedy strikes iconic Lisbon funicular, real estate prices continue to climb, as does tuition, and authorities find pear-pickers living in inhumane conditions.
Touching the Soul and Making You Dance: An Interview with Gomojo
From cultural-association jams to Coliseu Club in two years, Gomojo’s soulful, laid-back, and radio-ready tunes prove dream-pop can hit big while keeping things real.
The Week em Breve Aug 25 to 31
This week in Portugal: teenage arsonist, A+ debt, more money for defense, and a fissure that explains the 1755 earthquake.
What’s on in September in Lisbon
Open-air cinema and concerts, Lisbon’s iconic horror film fest, a ton of opera and more: September in the city can keep you busy.
The Week em Breve Aug 18 to 24
This week in Portugal: UNEF comes into force, immigrants stop social security shrinkage, extreme heat drives deaths, and Portugal’s largest ever fire
The Week em Breve Aug 11 to 17
This week in Portugal: the country continues to burn, immigrants flock SNS, the far-right wants to help overturn constitutional court’s ruling, and wages rise faster for some than for others.
The Week em Breve Aug 4 to 10
This week in Portugal: Changes to “foreigners’ law” ruled unconstitutional, heatwave extends state of alert, swimming in sewage sends people to the hospital, and election registration comes to a close.
The Week em Breve July 28 to Aug 3
This week in Portugal: Major fires burn central and northern regions, Portugal to recognize Palestine, work to start on high-speed rail, and batteries for blackouts
Whats on in Lisbon in August 2025
The best events in town when most Lisboetas aren’t here
The Week em Breve July 21 to 27
This week in Portugal: President defends immigrants, Prime Minister defends Chega, immigration agency gets a bomb threat, and blood supplies dwindle.