Short Stories

Better than nothing? Subsidies. Sometimes a decision is made that leads in the right direction, and yet it is only a drop in the ocean. If a state has four …

Gastronomy, tourism, audiovisual production, human resources, digital marketing, decoration, carpentry, event spaces, coaching and training and family support services were the areas represented by new entrepreneurs from São Brás at …

Today, on 17 June 2025, I remember a holiday that was celebrated in Germany during my childhood. On the morning of 17 June, an enormous protest broke out across the …

Anyone who, like us in Portugal, is currently aware of the foul smell and plumes of smoke originating from the forest fires in Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada knows that …

There are people who turn a blind eye to major problems that they are perfectly capable of solving; then they sit in a corner and wait for the problem to …

Monchique. Are we going to the village? Is this already the cultural highlight of the year or just simply the start of the season? Vamos a Vila, the annual festival …

Monday. I’m at the co-operative and want to buy four kilograms of cat food. I always take a small bag with me from home so I don’t have to use …

A major European public broadcaster has just overhauled its entire programming and website. This prompted me to watch a brand new film production non-stop in six 45-minute episodes. So, I …

1 May 2025 falls on Thursday this year. As a holiday in spring, it’s the perfect opportunity to take the whole family on a trip to the countryside. What can …