Semanology: Arts and public policy

Semanology: Arts and public policy

This text concerns the opposition by the artistic community to the results of the contest to support the arts by the General Directorate of Arts of the Ministry of Culture, an issue that falls under the design, implementation and evaluation of public policies. Public policies correspond to the action of the State in order to … Read more

A Portuguese salute that went around the world

A Portuguese salute that went around the world

The saga of the pearl “La Peregrina” is well known to the public, since it was removed from the bottom of the Caribbean sea in the 16th century, until it reached, more than 400 years later, the neckline of Elizabeth Taylor. But this route, full of adventures, mysteries and dramatic moments, is not the only … Read more

With holograms or in the metaverse, how digital has already reinvented the ″live″

With holograms or in the metaverse, how digital has already reinvented the ″live″

There’s nothing like a live concert experience to appreciate the true sound and talent of the performers. This was what was said in the “long ago”. Nowadays… Twelve million people (12,000,000) gathered in the same Fortnite game space, not to “kill” each other, which is the objective of the game in that virtual world, but … Read more

Vaccination, extension of health center hours and more organization of services

Vaccination, extension of health center hours and more organization of services

Not all measures contained in this 2022-2023 winter seasonal response plan are new. The Secretary of State for Health Promotion, Margarida Tavares, referred to the DN after the plan was announced. “There are measures that have already been used in previous years”, but what is intended now is for them to be more effective. Or … Read more

Taxation at the service of people and the economy

Taxation at the service of people and the economy

Taxation is a relevant instrument for achieving public policy objectives and strategies. That is why the OE2023 introduces tax changes to improve household income and the competitiveness of companies. And, as in the response to the pandemic, taxation also contributes to the imperative response to the short-term difficulties brought about by the invasion of Ukraine, … Read more