A boutique hotel rooted in Lisbon’s identity The Emerald House Lisbon stands out in the Portuguese capital for its strong sense of place and narrative driven design. Rather than offering a generic luxury experience, the hotel draws directly from Lisbon’s cultural history, weaving stories of trade, exploration, and refinement into every corner of its 67 […]
Members back major transformation plan Members of SL Benfica have approved the ambitious Benfica District project, with 59.24 percent voting in favour. The decision was made during a general assembly that marked one of the most significant moments in the club’s recent institutional history, clearing the way for a large scale redevelopment of the area […]
When daily life becomes a running joke There are cities you visit and cities you survive. Lisbon, in 2026, is proudly both. What makes it unique is not just its hills, light or history, but the way everyday chaos has been transformed into a shared sense of humour. In Lisbon, daily inconvenience is not ignored. […]
A city that lives between poetry and punchlines Lisbon has always been a city of contradictions, but in 2026 those contradictions have fully evolved into memes. The capital exists in a space where beauty, frustration, nostalgia and irony collide daily. One minute you are admiring golden light bouncing off tiled buildings, the next you are […]
A city growing faster than its systems Lisbon has entered 2026 facing a familiar but intensifying challenge. The city continues to attract tourists, new residents and international investment, yet its infrastructure is struggling to keep pace. From transport disruptions to housing shortages and overcrowded public spaces, the Portuguese capital is increasingly showing the strain of […]
Morning disruption affects key stretch of the network Service on Lisbon’s Metro Red Line was disrupted at around 10:30 am today after a train malfunction interrupted operations between the Airport and Moscavide stations. The disruption affected one of the most strategically important sections of the network, linking the city centre to Lisbon’s main international gateway […]
Dramatic moment during landing approach An Emirates Airlines aircraft was forced to abort its landing at Lisbon airport on 4 January after coming dangerously close to another plane on the runway. The incident occurred just metres from touchdown at Humberto Delgado Airport, prompting an immediate emergency take off maneuver known in aviation as a go […]
Strong criticism over security strategy at the airport The National Association of Guard Officers has sharply criticised the growing presence of the GNR at Lisbon airport, arguing that the force is being used as a tool to address systemic problems that require political and structural solutions. The association said the current approach risks turning security […]
A long running cinema closes at the start of the year One of Lisbon’s well known cinema venues has officially closed. The NOS Alvaláxia cinema, located within the Sporting stadium complex, ceased operations on Thursday, January 1st. The closure was confirmed the exhibitor’s general manager, Nuno Aguiar, in statements to the Lusa. The shutdown marks […]
Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro met on January 3 to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Venezuela, stressing that their shared priority is the country’s future and the restoration of full democracy. Their comments followed the dramatic removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was deposed after intervention military […]
