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 […]
Two passengers were arrested at Lisbon Airport after authorities discovered they were attempting to board an international flight using fraudulent passports, Portuguese officials have confirmed. The incident has once again drawn attention to border security challenges at major European transport hubs. The arrests involved a man and a woman who were stopped during routine document […]
A defamation case involving Chega party deputy Pedro Frazão is set to begin today in Lisbon, placing renewed focus on political discourse and the use of social media in Portugal’s increasingly polarised political environment. The case centres on posts published online Frazão that allegedly targeted José Manuel Pureza, a senior figure within the Bloco de […]
Passengers waiting at Lisbon’s Entrecampos train station were left shocked on Friday evening after an Alfa Pendular high speed train failed to stop at the station, passing through without warning and leaving dozens stranded during the busy rush hour period. The incident occurred at around 5:35 pm, a peak time for commuters and long distance […]
Waiting times at Lisbon Airport have eased significantly in recent days following the suspension of the new entry and exit control system in the Schengen Area and the reinforcement of operational resources, according to the country’s airline industry body. The improvement was confirmed the Associação das Companhias Aéreas and reported ECO, after months of intense […]
Lisbon is set to welcome a select group of blockchain builders this January as founders from the Base ecosystem gather for a curated afterwork event timed around BUIDL Europe. The invite only evening is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, investors and operators in an informal setting, offering a break from conference halls while encouraging meaningful […]
