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Luís Guita is a journalist based in Lisboa, Portugal. Professional experience in recent years: - Since 2010 I am a journalist on the international television channel EURONEWS, Lyon (Hard-News, Sports, Documentaries, Art and Culture, International Analysis, ...) - Since 2010 I am a correspondent of Swissinfo in Portugal (Art and Culture, Science, Economy, Sports, Social Research, ...). - In the years 2008 and 2009 I was the correspondent of the LUSA Agency in Paris (coverage of the most striking themes of the current French and of the various demonstrations / presence of Portuguese in France, ...) - Between 2007 and 2011 I worked as a journalist at RFI (Radio France International), Paris. In RFI: Conceived, realized, produced and presented the weekly magazine Latitudes, dedicated to the relations between Portugal and the other Portuguese-speaking countries (Art and Culture, Education, Health, Sport, Economy, NGOs, ...).
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"Winning the war on drugs" (SBS Dateline) For this work for SBS on the decriminalization of drug use in Portugal, I did journalistic research and fixer work.
Three days of love for music at NOS Alive
Over 150,000 people gathered at the NOS Alive music festival in Lisbon, featuring over 100 performances across seven stages. The Cure headlined the first night, while Scottish band Mogwai and Brazilian rapper Emicida also delivered notable performances. Emicida highlighted racial and social inequalities in Brazil, and Mogwai's Barry Burns criticized Brexit. The second day saw performances by Gossip and Vampire Weekend, and the third day featured Spanish rock band Vetusta Morla, whose guitarist Juanma spoke out against the rise of the far-right in Spain. Special accommodations were provided for pregnant women and those with reduced mobility.
Music and social commitment at the NOS Alive Festival in Lisbon
The NOS Alive Festival in Lisbon featured a mix of rock, indie, and alternative music, with performances by The Cure, Mogwai, Emicida, Gossip, Vampire Weekend, Cut Copy, and Grace Jones. Artists like Barry Burns of Mogwai criticized Brexit, while Emicida addressed social inequalities and intolerance. Vetusta Morla's Juanma spoke out against the rise of far-right political movements, emphasizing the importance of human rights and international coexistence.
Something for everyone at NOS Alive
The NOS Alive festival, held just outside Lisbon, is a key event in the European summer festival season, featuring over 100 performances from top music acts. The 2019 lineup included Vampire Weekend, Robyn, Bon Iver, The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins, and Grace Jones, offering a diverse range of music for all ages. Despite the challenge of scheduling to see favorite artists, the festival promises an even more impressive experience in 2020.
The best of rock is at the NOS Alive festival in Portugal
The NOS Alive festival, one of Portugal's most significant music events, featured three days of rock and alternative music in Algés near Lisbon. The event, held from July 11 to 13, 2019, attracted over 150,000 attendees from around the world. Headliners included The Cure, who celebrated their 40-year career, and Scottish band Mogwai. Mogwai's Barry Burns criticized Brexit, foreseeing personal difficulties due to his residence in Germany. Brazilian rapper Emicida highlighted racial and social inequalities in Brazil, while Spanish rock band Vetusta Morla condemned the far-right party Vox for its disregard for human rights. The festival concluded with performances by Marina, Thom Yorke, Gavin James, and the Smashing Pumpkins, among others.
Something for everyone at NOS Alive
The NOS Alive festival, held annually near Lisbon, is a major event in the European summer festival season. The 2019 edition featured over 100 performances from prominent music artists like Vampire Weekend, Robyn, Bon Iver, The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins, and Grace Jones. The festival is known for its diverse lineup catering to all age groups and promises an even bigger event in 2020.
Islamic Festival of Mértola, a Festival of Discovery and Tolerance
The 9th edition of the Islamic Festival of Mértola, Portugal, was a four-day event celebrating Islamic culture and its ties with Portugal, attracting thousands of national and international visitors. The festival featured music and dance performances, conferences, book launches, film screenings, exhibitions, and children's activities. It aimed to promote cultural heritage and interfaith dialogue, with contributions from the Mértola Municipal Council and the Islamic Community in Spain. Highlights included a conference by Ahmed Bermejo, a performance by Fatou Seidi Ghali from Niger, and the screening of a film by Pierre-Marie Goulet.
The people who are abroad have a special affection for the country
Portuguese judoka Telma Monteiro, who has a bronze medal from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, five European champion titles, and four World Championship runner-up titles, is preparing to compete for medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, aiming to be the first judoka to participate in five Olympic Games. Monteiro's passion for judo began through her sister Ana Monteiro and developed in her local neighborhood. She joined the national team at 15 and quickly rose to international competition. Despite the pressures of competition, Monteiro finds pleasure in the sport and recalls the Olympics as the event where she felt the most nervousness.
Curitiba Collective Causes Frenzy in Portugal
The Curitiba collective Elenco de Ouro, along with artists from Casa Selvática, performed 'Cabaret Glicose' in Lisbon, Portugal, stirring emotions and ideas among the audience. Directed by Cléber Braga, the show explores cultural identity in colonized peoples and resonated with the Portuguese, especially those of African descent. The performances were part of the 'O Bairro i O Mundo' festival organized by Teatro Ibisco, which also included an artistic workshop for young actors. The project was supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Culture.
Swiss creates laboratory in Portugal to fight cancer
Swiss researcher Reto Gassmann, working at the Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular in Porto, has been awarded an EMBO Installation Grant to create his own laboratory and recruit a team to advance cancer research. Gassmann's work focuses on understanding cell division and chromosomal segregation, using the nematode C. elegans as a model organism, to potentially identify targets for pharmaceutical intervention in cancer treatment. He appreciates the Portuguese lifestyle and hopes to contribute to the country's scientific success, while expressing concern over potential funding restrictions that could undermine decades of progress.
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