Cristiano Ronaldo has sold his luxury mansion in Cascais, bringing an end to a high profile residential chapter in one of Portugal’s most exclusive coastal areas. The property, which had recently been reported as ready for occupation, was sold for around 35 million euros after failing to meet the privacy standards required the footballer. Despite […]
Portugal has taken another decisive step toward advancing its long planned high speed rail network after the government authorised Infraestruturas de Portugal to relaunch the public tender for the Oiã to Soure section of the Porto to Lisbon line. The decision, formalised through a Council of Ministers resolution published this week, allows the state owned […]
Portuguese judicial police have arrested four men in the Lisbon metropolitan area as part of a criminal investigation into the illegal trafficking and use of banned substances in sport. The operation, codenamed Operation Harry Potter, targeted an alleged network involved in the sale and administration of prohibited doping substances, primarily anabolic steroids. According to authorities, […]
Portugal’s president has stated that the country would not accept any military intervention in Greenland the United States if it violates international law, reinforcing Lisbon’s commitment to the United Nations Charter and the principles governing international relations. Speaking in Lisbon following an economic forum, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa underlined that Portugal’s position is firmly aligned […]
Morocco will look to finally close a long standing chapter of disappointment when they face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final, with home support expected to play a decisive role. Despite establishing themselves as one of the continent’s most influential football nations over the past decade, Morocco have repeatedly fallen short at the […]
Portugal recorded a decline in infant mortality during 2025, even as the country registered a higher overall number of deaths compared to the previous year, according to newly released national statistics. A total of 241 deaths were recorded among children under one year old, representing a decrease of 14 compared to 2024. The figures come […]
Hotel and hospitality representatives in Lisbon have voiced strong opposition to new restrictions limiting the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption outside establishments after 11 pm, warning that the policy could unfairly penalise businesses without addressing the root causes of noise and public disorder. The measure, approved the Lisbon City Council earlier this week, applies […]
The start of a new year often brings a surge of optimism, motivation, and long lists of personal goals. Many people approach January with a sense of renewal, convinced that a fresh calendar offers a clean break from old routines. Yet as the months pass, enthusiasm tends to fade and resolutions quietly disappear. Common goals […]
A passenger injury caused a hot drink onboard a short haul flight has resulted in a financial settlement for Ryanair, drawing renewed attention to onboard safety procedures. The incident involved a 63 year old nurse who suffered scalding injuries after hot coffee was spilled during a flight departing from Bournemouth to Majorca. The airline later […]
Lisbon has been named among Europe’s leading cities for active living, joining destinations such as Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Munich, Stockholm, Berlin, Zurich and Barcelona in a European ranking highlighting cities that encourage movement, wellness, and outdoor activity. The recognition reflects Lisbon’s growing reputation as a city where climate, geography, and urban design combine to support an […]
