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Some music can play in the background. Fado doesn’t do background. It turns on inside you.FATUM isn’t a “fado show” in the usual sense, and it’s not just a concert.

Dina Paulista is a Lisbon native who doesn’t “perform” fado as much as she lives inside it.

"Between the precision of classical music and the freedom of jazz," Pablo Lapidusas and Rem Urasin join forces for a concert in Lisbon on Saturday, with performances at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

In recent years, the number of flexible workers in Portugal has grown significantly. These workers, also known as gig workers, include freelancers, temporary employees hired through agencies, and platform workers (e.g., delivery drivers and ride-share drivers). Although this type of work provides flexibility, it also presents challenges related to job security, social protection, and income stability. 

In the modern world, sports are increasingly perceived as choosing "the one" section: swimming or gymnastics, football or dance, boxing or yoga. Parents strive to place their child in one discipline "for results," while adults choose one familiar type of activity that can be easily added to their schedule. But in reality, the human body, and especially the brain, are far more complex and their needs cannot be met through a single-type activity.

Imagine: two people circling opposite each other to the rhythm of drums, eye to eye - and suddenly what begins is not a fight, but something like a dance. Strikes, dodges, flips, laughter and respect - this is all capoeira. It looks like a game, but inside it conceals a history of struggle and the spirit of freedom.

Regular birthdays with cake and balloons quickly become boring. But a celebration where kids can jump, climb, complete obstacle courses, and hunt for treasures - that's something children remember for a long time. In Lisbon and its surroundings, there are dozens of venues where you can host an active birthday party - from trampoline parks to natural rocks and rope adventure courses.

Concerned about the negative impact of social media on children, the Portuguese and Spanish ethics councils are finalizing a joint opinion that will be presented soon with recommendations for families, institutions, and companies.

Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

According to the Constitution, Portugal is traditionally divided into municipalities, parishes, and — theoretically — “regions.” However, on the mainland, “regions” have never been implemented as an official administrative level.

There are three municipalities in Portugal where buying a house costs less than €500/m2. 

The Portuguese appear in 6th place in a ranking of English proficiency, according to an international study conducted in 123 countries, in which Portuguese students and teachers stand out.

Families who think further ahead tend to make decisions with a long-term view. They pay attention to the small details that shape a child’s future, not just what matters this year or next.

(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

After an intense week between the Web Summit 2025 and the associated Ecosystem Summit, I was left with a clear sense that I had witnessed epoch-making change.

(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

American technology company Microsoft has announced that it will invest around $10 billion (approximately €8.6 billion) in the creation of a large data centre in Sines, Portugal.

(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

(Available in EN | RU) All Portugal News - weekly editions in English and Russian about everything that is happening that is interesting and relevant in Portugal. Latest news, cultural events, economy, society and the stories of the people who make the real life of the country happen.

As teleworking becomes more established in the country, coworking spaces and flexible offices are seeing increasing demand.