In October we held a car-free day in the street. The turnout was impressive: people brought tables into the street, offered food and ran workshops
Serpentina was born in Porto to reclaim something that seems simple but has become rare: children playing in the street. The movement, created by Maria João Macedo and Patrícia Costa, has been transforming small urban spaces into new ways of socialising in a city dominated by cars. Listen to Mobi Boom here.
"Laughing is very good for your health and increases longevity". Laughter Day is on Sunday and coincides with the presidential election
A laughter therapy session brought together students, elderly members of a social promotion association, psychologist Paulo Sargento and the Mais Feliz association.
Churches united to help Europe in crisis
“Charta Oecumenica 2025” will be signed in Lisbon and is intended to serve as the starting point for a new phase of collaboration.
Keeping traditions alive – Carols on the Cliffs in Carvoeiro
Crowds of all ages turned up in droves for ‘Carols on the Cliffs’ on the Thursday before Christmas. Carvoeiro saw more than 450 people gather at the amphitheatre behind the The post Keeping traditions alive – Carols on the Cliffs in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city
Home News Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city Giant Bolo Rei to be served in Portuguese city On 10 January, in Alentejo, a giant Bolo Rei will be served, by 3 pm, in Portas de Mértola.
500 people took the first dip of the year in Ferragudo despite the cold and the threat of rain
After the swim, participants were treated to hot chocolate.
Solidarity Walk & Run “Mama em Movimento” – Donations Delivered to Algarve Cancer Associations
Home Health Solidarity Walk & Run “Mama em Movimento” – Donations Delivered to Algarve Cancer Associations Solidarity Walk & Run “Mama em Movimento” – Donations Delivered to Algarve Cancer Associations The Algarve Biomedical Center (ABC) celebrates the success of the 4th edition of the Solidarity
Lisbon Project: Christmas celebration brought together migrant communities
An immigrant integration association organised a Christmas celebration. The Lisbon Project brought together communities from different countries and religions.
Charity 'Street Christmas' in Quarteira
A charity event for the most disadvantaged attracted many people.
Dozens of cycling Santas distribute toys and essential items to children in need in Coimbra
Santa Claus swapped his sleigh for a bicycle in an initiative that has been running for more than 20 years.
Dental and eye care, a wash and a haircut at the party for people experiencing homelessness. "For me, Christmas means I'm breathing"
From 19 to 21 December, Comunidade Vida e Paz organises a Christmas party for people experiencing homelessness in the University City canteen. This year there will be a dentist and film screenings.
More than 300 people celebrated Hanukkah in Lisbon
The 'Festival of Lights' also honoured the victims murdered and injured in the attack that took place on the first day of Hanukkah in Sydney. The Minister of the Presidency was in attendance.
Migrations and Belonging. Livraria Saudade Hosts Event on Immigrant Day
Livraria Saudade is organising an event to celebrate Immigrant Day, focusing on themes of migration and belonging.
Faces, tongues, samos and bones: in Ílhavo, cod is the king of the gastronomic festival
In Ílhavo, the traditional Gastronomy Festival at Sea runs until December 8. 16 restaurants serve dishes and snacks inspired by recipes prepared by fishermen on cod boats, using the less noble parts of the faithful friend, such as faces, tongues, samos, and bones.
