The Portugal XR Meetup will host a free event on 29 October at the Ananea Castelo Suites Hotel in Albufeira, focusing on immersive technologies like AI, VR, and digital twins in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The event, which runs from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, requires advance registration for attendance.
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The Aveiro City Council confirmed that the Santa Joana Museum will be forced to close to the public during its ongoing renovation works, reversing previous assurances that the facility would remain accessible. The Mayor stated that safety concerns make it impossible to keep the museum open, though no specific closure date or duration was provided.
Starting this Sunday, October 4, dogs are permitted in the gardens of the National Palaces of Sintra and Queluz, as well as the Convento dos Capuchos. The facilities have been equipped with drinking stations, secure areas for pets while owners visit restricted interior zones, and bag dispensers for waste collection.
The Make-A-Wish Vai À Escola program is now accepting applications from preschools, primary, and secondary schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Schools participate by fundraising, typically through the sale of one-euro paper stars, to support the organization's work in granting wishes for children with serious health conditions. Applications must be submitted via the organization's website by October 25, 2026, and all collected donations must be sent by January 31, 2027.