The Parliament will be open for public visits this Saturday, 31 October, as part of an ongoing initiative to increase accessibility. Guided tours run from 14:30 to 15:30 (currently sold out), and free-access visits are available from 14:30 to 19:00, with the final admission at 18:30.
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The protest movement 'Acampada de Lisboa' announced it will occupy Praça do Rossio with tents and stay overnight this Saturday, 31 October, following a demonstration. The march begins at 16:00 at Largo de Camões and concludes at Rossio.
The Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds (SPEA) is requesting that residents and businesses in Madeira and Porto Santo turn off unnecessary outdoor lighting for three hours on Friday, 31 October, from 20:00 to 23:00. This initiative aims to prevent young shearwaters (cagarras) from becoming disorientated by light pollution during their first flights to the ocean. Participating entities include the municipalities of Funchal, Santa Cruz, Câmara de Lobos, and Machico, as well as Madeira Airport and various local hotels.
CP is launching a new historic steam train service connecting Entroncamento and Tomar on 7 November and 8 November. The service features a medieval-themed reenactment on board.