Sintra municipality has several free music concerts this month. Under the theme “Between Altars: Music and Heritage in Concert,” the Spring Concert Series highlights the connection between classical music and cultural heritage, offering free admission to celebrate the municipality’s cultural identity and bring new audiences closer to artistic creation. More info here: https://sintranoticias.pt/2026/04/08/concertos-de-primavera-em-massama-e-em-agualva/

Oeiras municipality will continue in 2026 their tradition of carrying out free jazz concerts in public gardens and squares, starting in May. 1st of May will host a show in Largo 5 de Outubro, in Oeiras, and The Invisible Tuba was the band chosen to open this year's edition. on the 3rd of May, the festival moves to Parque dos Poetas (Oeiras), with performances by Ricardo Pinto & Miguel Martins Quarteto and M.D. (Shows every Sunday and 1st Friday of each month, until September) https://www.nit.pt/cultura/musica/out-jazz-celebra-20-anos-com-regresso-aos-jardins-de-oeiras

Last month (21th March) there was a protest in Lisbon called "Marcha pela Vida" (March for Life), against abortion and euthanasia, involving some 500 people. When they were in front of the Parliament, a 39 yo man threw a Molotov cocktail against the protesters, including children, but it didn't explode. PSP detained him on the spot, and he was charged for possesion of a weapon. PJ's investigation lead to his arrest (again) Tuesday, now being charged of terrorism. This time, a judge placed him on pre-trial detention (jail). https://www.cmjornal.pt/portugal/detalhe/prisao-preventiva-para-suspeito-de-atirar-cocktail-molotov-na-marcha-pela-vida

Last Friday a 19yo entered a PSP police station in Leiria and, without warning, stabbed a 57 yo policeman, including in the neck. The suspect took off, but was captured 300 m away by other policemen. He was presented to a judge, that ordered his pre-trial detention. The attacked policeman was taken to hospital, but his life is not in danger. https://www.jn.pt/justica/artigo/jovem-esfaqueia-agente-em-esquadra-da-psp-em-leiria-pj-acionada/18074159 https://sicnoticias.pt/pais/2026-04-19-jovem-que-tera-esfaqueado-policia-em-esquadra-de-leiria-fica-em-prisao-preventiva-c5a840c0

"Lembra aos rapazes o que ao diabo esquece." (meaning=Lads have ideas that the devil can't remember/imagine)

"Lembra-se mais o credor que o devedor." (Creditors remember better than debtors)

@Kate Bygrave 😂

@Carl Munson 😂

Today (9th of April) there was a strike (24h) on the Lisbon subway, and there will be another one on the 14th (also 24h).

The strike on the 14th was cancelled