Latest news and stories about cultural trends in Portugal for expats and residents.
The President of the Republic warned that a reading crisis may emerge due to the multiplicity of existing technological resources.
Reducing the woke movement to aspects linked to feminism and gender is to look away from the true core of the issue — the deep inequalities that survive in the 21st century. Opinion by Gabriela Canavilhas
With the help of a law that mandates a greater presence of national music on the radio, we are hearing more and more Portuguese-speaking artists on local stations. This trend is also being observed in streaming.
The article discusses the arrival of the “Trend da Rocinha” in Portugal, highlighting its influence and the involvement of the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP). It emphasizes how this cultural movement, originating from Rocinha in Brazil, has gained popularity in Portugal, leading to increased attention from authorities and the public. The piece explores the social and cultural significance of the trend, its impact on local communities, and the response from law enforcement to manage its presence.
Only during the pandemic was the number lower.
Cinema attendance in 2025 fell to its lowest level so far this century — only the pandemic years saw fewer spectators — indicating a marked decline compared with previous years.
Portuguese cinemas recorded 10.9 million admissions last year, an 8.2% fall compared with 2024, the Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual revealed today — the worst figure since 1996 when pandemic years are excluded.
