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 […]
Air travel across Portugal faced significant disruption after several major airlines cancelled flights and reported delays at the country’s busiest airports in Lisbon and Porto. Ryanair Lufthansa and Qatar Airways collectively grounded around twenty scheduled services, creating travel difficulties for passengers moving through key aviation hubs. Departure boards at Lisbon’s main airport and Porto’s Francisco […]
Baixa Chiado station remains one of the most recognizable transport hubs in Lisbon, linking two of the capital’s busiest districts while serving as a key interchange within the Lisbon Metro system. Located beneath Rua Ivens, the station connects the Baixa and Chiado neighborhoods, areas known for their historic streets, cultural attractions and busy commercial life. […]
Portugal has confirmed plans to complete a high speed rail connection between Lisbon and Madrid 2034, a project that both governments say will significantly improve transport links between the Iberian capitals. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said that all conditions are now in place to move forward with the ambitious cross border railway, which is […]
Six months after a fatal accident on Lisbon’s historic Elevador da Glória funicular, the city’s heritage cable railways remain closed while authorities continue a detailed technical investigation into what caused the tragedy. The crash on September 3 last year killed 16 people and prompted the suspension of operations on the capital’s traditional funicular lines including […]
Two Adidas stores in Lisbon have reopened following a renovation process designed to introduce the sports brand’s latest retail concept and enhance the customer shopping experience. The refurbished locations are situated in the central Restauradores district and the UBBO shopping centre, both of which attract significant local and tourist traffic. The upgrades were carried out […]
Lisbon authorities are preparing new municipal noise regulations aimed at reducing the number of residents exposed to excessive outdoor sound and improving the city’s overall acoustic environment. The initiative was approved the municipal executive during a recent meeting, marking the beginning of a public consultation period where citizens and organizations can submit suggestions. Officials say […]
