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The Road To Green

Permeable soils and giant tunnels: Lisbon is becoming a ‘sponge city’

In partnership with The European Commission

Lisbon has invested €250 million in a major drainage plan that combines large-scale infrastructure with green solutions to reduce flood risks and position the city as a European leader in climate resilience.

24/09/2025

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Thousands of bikers gather in Fatima for annual Blessing of the Helmet

An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at the Sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal over the weekend for the annual Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage.

23/09/2025

Portugal

Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state, foreign minister says

Portugal, the UK, Australia and Canada on Sunday joined over 150 countries that now recognise a Palestinian state. The announcements come ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in the week ahead.

21/09/2025

World News

UK and Portugal to announce formal recognition of Palestinian state

On Sunday, the UK and Portugal will announce its recognition of a Palestinian state. The move comes ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, where other nations, including Australia, Canada and France, also plan to do so.

21/09/2025

Travel News

Portuguese airport strikes from September to January cancelled

Workers called off the strike, stating that the imposed conditions make it impossible to exercise their right to strike.

19/09/2025

Climate

Portugal’s kelp forests show remarkable carbon storage abilities

Scientists warn that climate change is threatening the seaweed's ability to store carbon and support biodiversity.

16/09/2025

Climate

Southwest Europe sweltered during world's third-hottest August

August brought southwest Europe's third major heatwave of the summer, accompanied by exceptional wildfires.

09/09/2025

Portugal

Three-year-old boy rescued from Lisbon streetcar crash wreckage

Multiple agencies are investigating what Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has described as "one of the biggest tragedies of our recent past."

05/09/2025

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Lisbon funicular wreckage removed after deadly crash

Workers dismantled and removed the wreckage of Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória funicular in the early hours of Friday, a day after the accident that killed 16 people.

05/09/2025

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Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash

Investigations continued on Thursday morning at the site of Lisbon’s funicular crash, where officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 16 and dozens injured.

04/09/2025

EuroVerify

Do immigrants receive more than firefighters in Portugal?

Social media posts allege that immigrants receive more in benefits than firefighters do in wages, following a summer of unprecedented wildfires in Portugal.

04/09/2025

Climate

Deadly wildfires in Spain and Portugal fuelled by climate change

Researchers warn that simultaneous fires across Europe are overwhelming firefighting resources.

04/09/2025

Portugal

At least 16 people killed after streetcar derails in Lisbon

The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed.

03/09/2025

Travel News

New wave of airport strikes in Portugal to disrupt travel until 2026

The first strike began today and will last until next Tuesday, with industrial action planned until January next year.

03/09/2025

Business

Groceries: Egg prices rise by 40% in Portugal in the past year

To buy half a dozen eggs, consumers in Portugal now spend more than €2. Prices have risen 81% in just three years.

01/09/2025

Culture news

Portuguese bullfighter's death sparks row over social media hate

There's always heated debate about bullfighting in Portugal. Supporters claim its celebration of tradition and culture, while animal welfare activists say it's an outdated practice. But the tone of such arguments have changed dramatically this week following the death of a young bullfighter.

30/08/2025

Green News

14-year-old boy confesses to starting several fires in Portugal

Police say the boy said he was frustrated because of poor results in school and faced difficulties in socialising with his peers.

29/08/2025

Green News

Hidden tectonic fault near Portugal may explain Lisbon earthquakes

A fissure in the tectonic plate 200 kilometres off the coast of Cabo de São Vicente (Sagres) may be the cause of major Lisbon earthquakes, like the one in 1755.

28/08/2025

Economy

Portugal's CTT suspends postal service of goods to the US

The Portuguese company said the measure comes into force Tuesday 26 August.

26/08/2025

Europe News

Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths in Portugal

Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit.

22/08/2025