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Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes

As housing prices become increasingly unsustainable in Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities can restrict short-term rentals in areas under pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews.

Tech News

Meet the man tracking 39,000 flights over Lisbon from his terrace

Fed up with plane noise over his terrace, António Boaventura built Lisbon Finals, a platform that tracks every flight over the city in real time, from altitude to decibels.

Travel News

'A trap for tourists': Police find taxi violations at Lisbon Airport

Portuguese police carried out an operation at the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, in which 67 offences related to taxi activity were recorded.

Lifestyle

Social media reacts: US brothers allege racism at Lisbon nightclub

A US content creator and his brother say they were victims of racism at Lisbon's K Urban Beach nightclub, reporting it on social media. The venue has faced similar accusations before.

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Business

Where are Portugal's priciest homes? Cascais leads with prices of €4.35mn

From Cascais to the Algarve, Portugal's priciest addresses cluster along the coast, while the capital is conspicuously absent.

Residences

Inside Lisbon’s new boutique hotel designed like a village

Villa Dorothéa is designed as a private micro-neighbourhood within Lapa, threaded through with passageways that give it the feel of a village.

Business

Britons lead spending, but average tourist spend in Portugal falls

Foreign tourists are spending less per purchase in Portugal, with the average amount falling to its lowest level since 2019. Britons and Americans stand out among the main markets.

Travel News

25 de Abril Bridge remains Portugal's busiest crossing 60 years on

Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains the busiest over the Tagus, with around 150,000 vehicles a day, while a new road-rail link between Chelas and Barreiro is planned.

Tech News

No queues, no staff: Europe's first fully autonomous parapharmacy opens in Lisbon

A combined system of cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence keeps this parapharmacy running, with staff entering only to restock empty shelves.

Earth News

Portuguese environmentalists call for better heat adaptation in cities

On the European Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, several groups signed an open letter to the state and councils urging swift action to adapt cities to heatwaves.

Earth News

Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert

The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday to Saturday, and an orange alert will cover mainland Portugal on Friday.

Culture news

Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands of people

The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone.

Travel News

Explore Lisbon like a local: Seven tips for the seven hills

Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.

Climate

Heatwave on the way, but IPMA says no cause for alarm

Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts.

Culture news

'No Lisbon without saints': Popular Saints festivals in the capital

The Popular Saints festivities are back in Lisbon, with Saint Anthony celebrated this Saturday as the city turns into a huge street party with music everywhere.

World

Books, authors and readers: a day at the Lisbon Book Fair

In Lisbon, June is about more than the popular saints’ festivities: it is also the month when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety-six years after its first edition in 1930, the Book Fair still draws huge crowds. We went to find out why.

Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital, is famed for its historic neighborhoods like Alfama, iconic azulejo tiles, and picturesque hills overlooking the Tagus River. Known as the “City of Seven Hills,” it blends rich maritime history with a lively cultural scene. Follow for news, and more.