The Cascais municipality has acquired the Atlântida Cine building to ensure its continued use as a cinema. The specific operational model, programming, and management of the venue will be defined at a later date.
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The National Museum of Ancient Art (MNAA) in Lisbon reopens partially on November 21 following PRR-funded restoration works. Admission will be completely free from November 21 through December 1, after which standard ticket pricing will resume.
The Cascais City Council has purchased the Atlântida Cine in Carcavelos for 600,000 euros to restore and eventually reopen the venue. The property has been closed since May 2024; the municipality will now assess the building's condition and define its future management and programming model.
Brisa has launched the "Reinventa o Código" contest, which runs until October 27. Residents of mainland Portugal aged 18 to 24 (implied by the target group for driver's licenses) are invited to submit video proposals on how to improve driving education, with the five winners receiving free driver's license training.