A fire rages on the hills around the area of Aveiro (Sever de Vouga/Albergaria-a-Velha). BUSTURENGA and Ribeira de Fráguas both towns northen of Portugal has been surrounded by forest fires, from Sept. 15, to Sept. 19, 2024, Portugal. The Prime Minister announced on Sept. 19, the elevation to a state of calamity in all municipalities that are being affected by the fires.

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Continuing the Fight for Freedom: Commemorating the Carnation Revolution in Porto, Portugal

On April 25th, 2024, in the streets of Porto, Portugal, individuals of all ages gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. A day of commemoration, jubilation, and of continued struggle for equal social rights. Individuals of different generations coming together to honor the values and freedoms that were won on that fateful day in 1974. 

25 de Abril, SEMPRE!!!

THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE EXTREME-RIGHT GROUP 1143, IN PORTO.

​Around two hundred far-right protesters demonstrated in Porto against immigration. The protest was led by Mário Machado and along the way, emotions flared: on one side, far-right protesters and on the other, dozens of people fighting against fascism.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Portugal has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. While it may not have the same level of recognition or infrastructure as in some other countries, there is a dedicated community of fighters, coaches, and fans who are passionate about the sport.

Several MMA gyms and training centers can be found across Portugal, particularly in larger cities like Lisbon and Porto. These gyms offer training in various disciplines such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and wrestling, which are essential components of MMA.

Portugal also has its own MMA promotions and events, providing local fighters with opportunities to showcase their skills and compete against each other. These events often draw crowds of enthusiastic fans who support their favorite fighters.

Additionally, some Portuguese fighters have gained recognition on the international stage, competing in organizations like the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA. Overall, while MMA may not be as mainstream in Portugal as it is in some other countries, the sport continues to grow in popularity, and its community is passionate and dedicated.Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Portugal has been steadily growing in popularity over the years.

​While it may not have the same level of recognition or infrastructure as in some other countries, there is a dedicated community of fighters, coaches, and fans who are passionate about the sport.

Special thanks to all the people that allowed me to be able to attend the events and photographing.

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Pedro Mafama; Stella Donnelly; ​Tame Impala; Throes + The Shine; ​Spelling; ​Sky Ferreira; Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba; ​Cigarettes After Sex; ​Black Midi; 

A day that celebrates transgender people, as well as their contributions to society and raises awareness of the discrimination faced by the transgender community worldwide. Dozens of protesters gather in a peaceful protest to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility in Porto on March 31, 2022. In 2021 was the year in which, in Portugal, more people changed gender and name in the civil register. According to the Diário de Notícias newspaper, this is an increase of 71.4% compared to 2020

International Women’s Day 2022, Porto

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Porto on Tuesday evening, 8th March 2022, as part of International Women’s Day.

Gathering in Praça dos Poveiros, in the centre of Porto, activists prepared signs to illustrate the social and political issues they were marching for. Starting at 6:30pm, more activists joined the march. A police escort made way for the march, as it passed through busy commercial centre Rua de Santa Catarina and continued on to Praça de Dom João I. 

​Born out of socialism, protest and a fight for labour rights, International Women’s Day emphasises the women’s rights movement, highlighting and campaigning against several social issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Nowadays both an uplifting global celebration of the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women, and a human rights protest, International Women’s Day is an event commemorated in many main cities across the globe. International Women’s Day 2022 in Porto focused on issues including intersectional feminism, domestic violence and xenophobia on a wider scale, as participants also chanted “Our battle is every day, against sexism, racism and homophobia”. ​

Supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and anti-fascist activists also joined the march, taking the opportunity to protest against xenophobia and other gender-related social issues. Ukrainian flags also featured in the march, which was attended by hundreds of activists, showing solidarity with Ukrainian people during the current invasion of Ukraine. 

Signs held high by protestors read: “Hysterical? No. Historical”, “The revolution will not be silent” and “Well-behaved women never make history”, quoting Eleanor Roosevelt. Other homemade banners brought gendered and domestic violence issues to light, reading “Violence is not love” and “Stop raping us”.
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As they marched, activists shouted,“Our battle is every day, we are women and not commodities”, thunderous chants which reverberated off the streets of Porto city centre. Individuals from many walks of live stood shoulder to shoulder, campaigning to bring about political and social change. The energy of the march was explosive, and one message was certainly made clear: “We won’t stay silent. We won’t shut up”. 

Photos: Diogo Baptista
​TXT: Katie Giles Lawrance

Os Suspeitos presented British post-punk indie pop band, Jetstream Pony, on Saturday 5th March at Hard Club, Porto. Playing their very first gig in Portugal, the schrammelig post punk and indie-pop played a 13 song set, Supported by Portuguese band, the OZ Projekt, who started the night, powerful vocals on tracks “The Day I Come Back” and “Fire” and closed their set with an explosive cover of Echo & the Bunnymen’s Lips Like Sugar. 

Jetstream Pony are based in Brighton and Croydon and its members hail from the UK, the USA and Germany. The group comprises Beth Arzy on vocals, (also in The Luxembourg Signal and Lightning in the Twilight Hour), Shaun Charman on guitar (also in Wedding Present), Kerry Boettcher on bass and new Hannes Mueller on drums. 

The band, which lifts its name from a retired greyhound racing dog, played to a full house at Hard Club. Initially planned for April 2021 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Saturday’s gig in Porto was not only their first ever gig in Portugal but also marked a reunion for the band. Before that night, the group hadn’t played together live for 2 years.

The post punk quartet began their set with fantastic fuzzy guitar pop tracks “Seven Days”,  and “Courses for Obstacles” from their November 2021 EP: Misplaced Words. Cool yet aloof front woman Beth Arzy’s vocals are dreamy and nostalgic and, together with her aloof demeanour and dry humour between songs, seem effortless. When switching between tambourine and maracas, she told the crowd at Hard Club that  “Porto is a beautiful, brilliant city… but what’s with all the hills?!” Going on to play “It’s Fine”, a track that boasts a killer guitar riff and bittersweet vocals on the lyrics “we’ll find our way (your way again)/what can I say (your way again)/ don’t you think you’ve said enough?, the band treated Hard Club to killer guitar riffs and melody-driven power pop. Jetstream Pony’s style is reminiscent of mid-80s post-punk and indie pop, a timeless sound that does not date. It’s dreamy psychedelia at its very best. 
After raising the energy with “If Not Now, When?”, a fabulous bass line, the group went on to play the popular “Self-Destruct Reality”, featuring lyrics “leave the world outside/inside it’s my self-destruct reality” over fuzzy guitar and danceable bass and drums. An encore heard the band’s first 7″ single “Like You Less” / “Had Enough”, originally recorded on an iPad in Shaun’s bedroom, and which later got played on BBC 6 Music. 

For true indie souls who enjoy killer guitar riffs, nostalgic, bittersweet female vocals and bass you can dance to, Jetstream Pony will not disappoint. The band’s new mini-LP, “Misplaced Words”, is out now. Let Jetstream Pony’s fuzzy bass and dreamy, effortless female vocals be the soundtrack to wistful days.

TXT: KGL
Photo: Diogo Baptista