For the first time in weeks, Lisbon residents woke up to clearer skies and a welcome appearance of sunshine, offering a brief respite after a prolonged period of storms and heavy rainfall that has affected much of Portugal since late January. The capital has experienced repeated downpours, strong winds and coastal disturbances linked to successive […]
Lisbon and several other regions across Portugal experienced heavy rainfall overnight, with intense downpours affecting traffic, public transport and daily routines in parts of the capital. The rainfall began late in the evening and continued through the night, bringing periods of strong precipitation that led to water accumulation on major roads and in low lying […]
A 30 year old foreign national has been placed in preventive detention after being arrested at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport for an attempted robbery involving a bladed weapon, authorities confirmed. According to the Public Security Police, the arrest followed a rapid response triggered citizens who alerted officers to a robbery in progress inside a commercial […]
Lisbon has strengthened its reputation as a leading destination for higher education after being ranked the third best city for students in Europe in a new study placement specialist company BOXIE24. The Portuguese capital achieved an overall score of 89.06 out of 100, placing it just behind Prague and Leuven and ahead of traditionally popular […]
One of the most respected and recognizable voices in Portuguese music, Camané is set to return to the stage of Teatro Tivoli BBVA with a special series of three concerts in January 2027. Scheduled for the 15th, 16th and 17th, the performances promise to offer audiences three distinct and carefully crafted musical experiences, each designed […]
Lisbon is increasingly positioning itself at the centre of Europe’s evolving regulatory and financial technology landscape, as international firms deepen their operational presence in the Portuguese capital. What may initially appear as a routine business expansion reflects broader changes in how Portugal is viewed within Europe’s regulatory and innovation ecosystem. The decision a global compliance […]
Lisbon is renewing its focus on filigrana, the delicate metalworking tradition that has long formed part of Portugal’s cultural identity and artisanal history. Characterised the careful shaping of fine gold or silver threads into intricate patterns, filigrana is valued for its precision and symbolic detail rather than scale or speed. While the technique has historical […]
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has openly criticised the Portuguese government’s approach to managing Lisbon Airport, arguing that political priorities are limiting the capital’s aviation growth. Speaking in Lisbon, O’Leary said the airport could already be handling far more passengers if authorities chose to expand terminal capacity rather than restrict operations. He claimed Lisbon could […]
Calls are growing within Lisbon’s municipal assembly to introduce a full ban on alcohol consumption in public spaces, as political pressure mounts to address disorder linked to nightlife in the historic centre. The Socialist Party has urged the city executive to go beyond restricting late night alcohol sales and move toward prohibiting drinking on public […]
Web Summit has reported revenues of more than €100 million in 2025, marking a record year for the global technology conference and reinforcing its growing economic impact on Portugal. The milestone was confirmed Paddy Cosgrave, who described 2025 as a historic year and said the organisation expects even stronger performance in 2026. According to figures […]
