The indoor commercial area of the 8 Marvila project in Lisbon is closing this Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as originally planned at its 2023 launch. While indoor retail and dining operations cease, the outdoor spaces, select street-facing restaurants, and the Zé dos Bois and Those Who Dance cultural programs remain open.
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The coffee chain is opening three new locations: two in Lisbon (Praça das Flores and Alvalade) and one in Coimbra. Additionally, to mark International Coffee Day on October 1, the brand is offering free tastings of its 'pure black' coffee at 11 participating stores in Lisbon and Cascais.
The 'Happiness Camp' event, focused on human sustainability and the future of work, is taking place in Porto with over 15,000 participants from 80 countries, with Brazilians representing the third-largest group of attendees.
The Minister of Culture announced a 10 million euro increase in funding for the arts in the 2027 State Budget. Additionally, quadrennial grants awarded by DGArtes will now be subject to an annual inflation adjustment.