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The newly launched Instituto Progresso serves as a non-partisan think tank designed to develop and field-test public policies, bringing together a diverse coalition of progressive figures from across the political spectrum.
Four Portuguese municipalities are facing a 99.6 million euro shortfall in Municipal Property Transfer Tax revenue following the complex sale of six EDP dams to a French consortium.
The president of the Almada Seixal Local Health Unit acknowledges that while immigration contributes to the shortage of family doctors, it is not the only factor, as the institution continues to face significant human resource constraints.
The Saúde em Diálogo platform highlights the fragility of Portugal's National Health Service, advocating for a unified patient registry and integrated care models to improve patient outcomes.
It is one thing for a religious representative to attend an official ceremony, but it is quite another for the official act itself to be permanently marked by a religious rite. Opinion by Luísa Semedo.
Sofia Morão has been chosen to participate in the Health Parliament Portugal initiative.
The Portugal Ageing Parliament aims to bring civil society together in a parliamentary format to debate and propose public policies regarding ageing.
Home News New arts support model launched New arts support model launched Decree-Law No. 164-A/2026 is now in effect, updating the public funding model managed by the Directorate-General for the Arts ( DGArtes).
The Regulatory Authority for the Media analysed the 33 episodes of the programme, broadcast between 11 December 2025 and January of this year, as well as the coverage of the ANMP Congress, broadcast on Conta Lá.
The Minister of Culture admits that, to ensure the sustainability of cultural facilities, it is necessary to diversify funding sources, and therefore she is considering reviewing the current system of free access to museums. “The update [of ticket prices] already took place this year. We may eventually reflect on the current system of free access, ...
In 2025, 30 out of 308 Portuguese municipalities lacked any facilities belonging to the national cultural networks, according to a study by the Portuguese Observatory of Cultural Activities (OPAC). These municipalities are located in low-density areas, highlighting a need for greater public policy attention. The study analysed five networks: Public Libraries, Museums, Archives, Theatres and Cinematheatres, and Contemporary Art. While the number of municipalities without such facilities has decreased since 2022, the study notes that these networks only include accredited facilities that meet specific criteria, and that coverage remains uneven across the country, with a higher concentration of cultural infrastructure in the North and Greater Lisbon regions.
In 2025, there were 30 Portuguese municipalities, out of a total of 308, without any facilities from national cultural networks, according to a study by the Portuguese Observatory of Cultural Activities (OPAC), to which Lusa had access.
A free society needs the opposite. And it is measured by the number of flags that the State manages to keep away.
The President of the Republic marked the National Day of Religious Freedom and Inter-Religious Dialogue this Monday at the Belém Palace.
Morning briefing: Trump signs a significant agreement with Iran, and Raphael Fonseca presents at Culturgest.
Musicians in Faro are pleading with the municipal council to guarantee the future of their home inside the historic Fábrica da Cerveja brewery, warning that independent culture in the Algarve The post Faro musicians call for “stable, lasting solution” to brewery drama appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Contextual introduction regarding the commemorative events marking four decades of Portugal as a member of the EU.
The musician, now known as Ye, has made several antisemitic speeches and expressed support for Nazism.
This is an opportunity for 'true decentralisation', stated the Mayor. The proposal comes after the Government declared that the previous location at Terreiro do Paço was unfeasible.
A mature democracy must know how to celebrate its memory without handing it over to a single political family. The 25th of April, it bears repeating, does not belong to the left.
Portugal needs an integrated policy to support traditional cultural industries, promote creative industries, and consolidate creative economy ecosystems.
The good news is that the work of João Cravinho is being studied and his thinking will serve those who continue to be restless and believe it is possible to fight for public causes that elevate us. Opinion piece by José Reis
The comedian issued an alert on social media and is calling for urgent mobilisation through a petition.
Published this Monday, the open letter contests the decision to replace Rita Rato as head of the Aljube Museum and Francisco Frazão as director of the Teatro do Bairro Alto.
The UNESCO consultant for media education, Alexandre Sayad, believes Portugal has the potential to advance in media literacy through a more robust integration of public policies. In an interview with Lusa, Alexandre Le Voci Sayad explained that “Portugal shows significant potential for progress, especially with regard to the formalisation and integration ...”
