Cotrim admits a Passos Coelho candidacy would lead him not to stand for Belém

Cotrim de Figueiredo and Jorge Pinto crossed paths during the campaign. The two candidates held a discussion about the positions of their campaigns. The former leader of the IL (Liberal Initiative) admitted that a candidacy by Passos Coelho would lead him to choose not to stand for Belém.

5h - Moments from the sixth day of the campaign en route to Belém

A collection of highlights from the sixth day of the campaign as it moves towards Belém, shown in short moments (photos or video clips).

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António de Castro Caeiro (part 1): "There is in me astonishment and fascination for everything and a lyrical element that turns horror into beauty"

He is one of the most recognised figures in philosophy in Portugal, combining academic life with a notable presence in the public debate. That is the case with the lectures Caeiro has been giving to full houses at the CCB. This year he continues the series “The Truth of the Lie”, with sessions running until June — a kind of open philosophy class that presents itself as resistance to the pandemic of lies and the growing spread of disinformation. How can we change the paradigm of a society that sometimes seems to give up thinking in order to feel safer? Hear him in this podcast conversation with Bernardo Mendonça.

Council of State to meet to analyse situations in Ukraine and Venezuela

The Council of State will meet this Friday at Belém Palace to analyse the international situation, in particular in Ukraine — the issue that prompted the President of the Republic to convene the meeting, to which he has since added Venezuela.

"Lacrima": who sews a princess's dress — and at what cost?

The creation of a wedding dress for a princess is Caroline Guiela Nguyen's starting point in this portrait of the silent exploitation behind luxury. Showing at the CCB in Lisbon on Friday and Saturday.

Campaign "Together for Gaza" raises nearly €80,000 in aid

The performance on 4 December at the Grand Auditorium of the Belém Cultural Centre was part of the fundraising campaign, which was active throughout December.

Manuel Eduardo Vieira receives the Order of Prince Henry at Belém Palace

Manuel Eduardo Vieira was presented with the Order of Prince Henry (Ordem do Infante D. Henrique) in a ceremony held at Belém Palace.

Vera Mantero returns to the 'exhilarating delirium' of the 1990s

The choreographer revisits two landmark works from her career at the CCB: Poesia e Selvajaria, which premiered in 1998, is (re)discovered on Thursday and Friday. It is followed by Um Estar Aqui Cheio in February.

Heading to Belém: the dinner, the indigestion and the cap that fits

The campaign day was a hangover from an 11-candidate debate that went well for Seguro, thanks to Jorge Pinto's intervention and Catarina Martins' inaction, and badly for Marques Mendes because of his reaction to Gouveia e Melo.

Under-17 national team decorated with the Order of Merit by the President of the Republic

The President warned that the honours entail greater responsibilities for the young footballers, who brought the under-17 World Cup trophy to Belém Palace.

Sold-out New Year concerts at the CCB

The Metropolitan Orchestra of Lisbon attracted several generations to classical music.

On the way to Belém with António Filipe: 'I'll keep my home; it's the PSP who will be angry with me'

Between Belenenses Stadium and Belém Palace, the presidential candidate supported by the PCP admitted that, if elected, he does not intend to move house and that his first state visit will be to the neighbouring country.

'Lacrima' at the CCB: the work behind a royal gown

Without revealing the gown so as not to breach the confidentiality clauses inherent in a royal commission, the theatre piece exposes the human dimension of craftsmanship.

Presidential election: Candidates criticise the debate between Marques Mendes and Gouveia e Melo

Even before it is known who will be the next occupant of Belém Palace, promises are already being made.