A chronicle by João Pedro Pereira explores the societal implications of widespread artificial intelligence, questioning how people will utilize their newfound free time as AI takes over personal and professional tasks.

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been named among the winners of the prestigious PEN/O. Henry Prize, the oldest short story award in the U.S.

João Pedro Luís has announced his candidacy for the leadership of JSD (Juventude Social Democrata), promising a stronger connection to Portuguese youth, with the next leader to be elected at the 29th National Congress.

The sociologist begins by admitting the deception and then counter-attacks in the same style in which he wrote the book in which he invented three black women where there were only white women

João Pedro Louro, President of the Social Democratic Youth (JSD), discussed his leadership and tenure as he prepares to leave office in the coming weeks.

Portugal's JSD party views the proposed voluntary civic-military program by PSD and CDS favorably, with its president João Pedro Louro seeing financial support as a positive incentive for young people.

A Portuguese chronicle by João Pedro Pereira reflects on the often-melancholy nature of expatriate parties, where social interactions can feel artificial and lacking genuine connection.

João Pedro Luís, the current Secretary-General of the JSD, the youth wing of Portugal's PSD party, has announced his candidacy for the leadership position.

An article responds to João Pedro Marques, asserting that the hypersexualization of Black characters is a constant in Portuguese literature, and that the race of specific characters does not invalidate this general thesis.

João Pedro Luís and Clara de Sousa Alves are competing for the leadership of Portugal's Social Democratic Youth (JSD), with the successor to João Pedro Louro to be elected at a congress scheduled for May 22-24.

This piece sharply criticizes João Pedro Marques, accusing him of being uninformed and ignorant even on subjects within his supposed area of expertise, highlighting a specific intellectual disagreement.

This episode discusses the Azores, potentially in relation to environmental changes or marine life, featuring João Pedro Barreiros. It also highlights a recently published practical guide to the marine flora and fauna of the Azores.

A chronicle by João Pedro Pereira discusses the long-standing habit in Portugal of not wanting to give small change, describing it as a practice with centuries of history.

A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal’s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hills Navigating the high slopes of Portugal’s Serra da Estrela in midwinter requires serious negotiation with the elements, but my guide, João Pedro Sousa, makes it look simple. Angling his lean frame into the wind, he digs his plastic snow-shoes into a steep drift and pauses, scanning the white ridgeline. He’s looking for mariolas – small cairns of rocks, fused by ice, that will indicate our onward trail. “The landscape changes every day so you have to learn how to read it afresh,” he says, setting off again. “At this time of year, nature is a true artist.” I plod inelegantly in his wake, still clumsy in the frames clipped to my boots to keep me from sinking into the powder. At a quartzite outcrop rippled with rose and amber, we pause and drink in the view. Below us, cupped in the glacial scar of the Zêzere valley, is the terracotta-roofed town of Manteigas – founded in the 12th century and today the modest hub for tourism in the region. Ahead, on the horizon, João Pedro points out mainland Portugal’s highest peak, the 1,993-metre Torre, home to a small ski resort suited to beginners. “This region is full of surprises,” he grins. Continue reading...