A senior Lisbon municipal official has been suspended and barred from returning to his workplace after a widening investigation into alleged corruption linked to the city’s Christmas lighting contracts. Authorities confirmed that the secretary general of the municipal council was released from custody but now faces strict restrictions, including a ban on contacting municipal staff […]
A pro life march in Lisbon was disrupted a failed attack after a man threw a Molotov cocktail toward participants gathered near the national parliament, causing panic among families and demonstrators. The device did not ignite upon impact, preventing injuries but triggering fear among the crowd as the event was drawing to a close. Witnesses […]
Lisbon is set to host the country’s largest coffee focused event as Lisbon Coffee Week runs from March 23 to 29, bringing together industry professionals, enthusiasts and global brands in a week long celebration of coffee culture. The festival is expected to attract around 3,000 visitors and will transform parts of the city into interactive […]
Lisbon’s historic centre turned into a vibrant stage of Celtic sound and color as hundreds of bagpipers marched through the city to mark the close of St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The annual parade brought together around twenty folk groups from Portugal and Spain, creating a unique cultural fusion that drew thousands of spectators. Streets across […]
Global K pop sensation BTS has chosen Lisbon as the backdrop for its latest music video, marking a high profile return to the public eye after a three year hiatus. The group revealed that its new video was filmed in Portugal’s capital, drawing international attention to the city as a creative and cultural destination. The […]
Portugal’s government has intensified pressure on airport operator Vinci to accelerate the construction of the new Lisbon airport, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro calling for faster execution across the country’s aviation infrastructure. Speaking at an event marking the anniversary of Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Montenegro stressed that Portugal remains one of Vinci’s most […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened Andaz Lisbon, introducing the Andaz lifestyle brand to Portugal for the first time and marking an important milestone in the company’s expansion across Europe. The new hotel is located in Lisbon’s historic Baixa district, placing visitors at the center of one of the city’s most culturally significant neighborhoods. With […]
Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is preparing a significant expansion of its long haul operations with the introduction of new flights connecting Brazil to Lisbon and Paris. The new services will be operated from Rio de Janeiro International Airport and are scheduled to begin on September 16. Lisbon will receive four flights per week […]
Lisbon’s city council has approved plans to expand the capital’s cycling infrastructure with the construction of eight additional kilometres of cycle paths 2027. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to strengthen the city’s mobility network and encourage alternative transport options for residents. The proposal was discussed during a municipal council meeting and outlines […]
Lisbon hosted one of Portugal’s largest education and career events this week as Futuralia 2026 returned to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa. The four day fair, held from March 11 to March 14, brought together universities, training institutions and professional organisations from Portugal and abroad. The event attracted thousands of students, parents and professionals seeking […]
