European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)

Vítor and Paula are shopping for a used car to replace the "old tin can" they've been driving for the past 20 years.

A writer starts his morning and searches for inspiration.

Olive oil is produced extensively in Portugal and has been an integral part of the history and culture. You’ll be surprised by the number of diverse uses for this precious oil. Here's a longer Shorty for you (a Longy?) at about 8 minutes!

Who says dogs and cats have to be enemies?

César is doing some home renovations and stops by the builders' merchant to purchase supplies.

Ana visits a bookstore to find a book for her teenage daughter.

Marco is lost! In more ways than one...

Adapted and translated from an article written by Lena Strang which was published in the latest issue of Tomorrow Magazine. Lena Strang, originally from Finland, now lives in sunny Algarve. As a journalist for a community magazine, she has interviewed local people about their lives and researched intriguing histories behind abandoned buildings. These stories form part of two books available both in English and Portuguese: “Touching Lives/ Vidas que nos Tocam and Crossing Cultures / Culturas que se Cruzam. You can connect with Lena and learn more about her work here.

Learn more about Simone de Oliveira, an iconic Portuguese singer and actress, who is known for her strength and boldness in the face of adversity.

Cláudia and Tiago catch up after meeting unexpectedly in Lisbon.