Porto will become the long-term global headquarters for The Ocean Race, serving as the start port for race editions in 2030, 2034, and 2038. The partnership includes a special race in 2028, the opening of a permanent museum, and additional international sailing events across Portugal through 2040.
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Read today’s briefingThe Sintra Municipal Council has restricted the operating hours of the shopping center housing the Auditório Municipal António Silva to 8:30 PM. This change effectively prevents the 'teatromosca' company from hosting its scheduled evening performances at the venue.
The sixth edition of the free arts event Open Studios Faro runs from Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11. The programme features open studio visits, exhibitions, guided tours, and workshops, with activities at venues including the Municipal Library and the University of Algarve; while all events are free, some require advance registration.
The Speaker of Parliament announced that the Assembly of the Republic will open to the public on the last Saturday of each month, starting on October 31st. The initiative aims to allow citizens to visit the building during the weekend.