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Web Summit: Organisers hope Lisbon remains event's 'forever' home

As Europe's largest annual tech event draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon's capacity to host Web Summit beyond 2028.

Travel News

Lisbon's city airport night flight ban: A win for local residents?

Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.

Europe News

Thousands protest in Portugal to demand higher wages

Portugal is one of Western Europe's poorest countries with official data showing that more than half of all workers in country earn less than €1,000 a month.

Culture news

New exhibition on the Portuguese 'queen of fado' Amália Rodrigues

The exhibition features video-mapping, virtual reality and a full-scale hologram of the artist who put fado on the map.

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Food and Drink

Lisbon voted Europe's Best Culinary Destination for the first time

Lisbon has been honoured with the Best Culinary Destination in Europe award at the World Culinary Awards. The capital has long been recognised for its gastronomic offerings.

Travel News

Europe’s coolest neighbourhood revealed in new ranking

Hip bakeries and indie bookstores nabbed the area the number one spot.

Europe News

Thousands in Portugal protest against 'uncontrolled immigration'

Demonstrators marched through the capital Lisbon with the Portuguese national flag and carried banners bearing slogans like, 'Expulsion of immigrants who commit crimes'.

Design

Lisbon’s Modern Art Centre reopens with stunning revamp by Kengo Kuma

Lisbon's Modern Art Centre (CAM) is reopening to the public after a €58 million overhaul by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.

Culture news

Irish horror 'Oddity' triumphs at Lisbon's MOTELX 2024

Hailing from Ireland, this fright-filled feature was the main winner at this year's Lisbon Horror Film Festival.

Europe News

Lisbon municipality to provide affordable housing for teachers

A city council in Portugal will provide affordable housing for teachers who teach in the municipality but have to commute from afar.

Europe News

Portugal coast hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

The quake hit waters 7.7km south-east of the capital, Lisbon, and 74km south-west of Setúbal.

Travel News

Lisbon: Backlash against overtourism is growing amongst locals

Some residents say tourist traffic is even stopping them from leaving their homes.

Food and Drink

How has Portugal's pastel de nata become Brussels favourite pastry?

There's soft power and there's sweet power. An initiative launched last year is spreading fast in Brussels and beyond after being backed by EU officials and European integration enthusiasts.

Destinations

Europe’s best destinations for first-time solo travellers

Heading off on your first ever solo trip can be intimidating. Head to these European destinations for an easy ride.

Creators

Explosive street art: Meet Vhils, Portugal’s ‘urban archaeologist'

“I say that I'm kind of an urban archaeologist because I basically carve on the walls of the city,” says Vhils, who is considered one of the world's top urban artists.

Travel News

Time Out Market is coming to Budapest. Here’s what to expect

Hungary's capital is set to welcome a curated food market in the city centre.

Smart Regions

Discover Lisbon's historic Técnico Innovation Centre

In partnership with the European Commission

This state-of-the-art space is an ideal meeting point for scientists, students and entrepreneurs.

Art

Step inside Joana Vasconcelos stunning Lisbon exhibition

MAAT Lisbon is exhibiting six of the Portuguese artist's most astonishing works - right on the banks of the Tagus river.

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WATCH: Christmas season gets underway in Lisbon with tree lighting ceremony

The 1st of December is also a national holiday in Portugal, so thousands of people turned out to see the ceremony and marvel at the Christmas decorations and lights.

Moments

Flight-free: How to make the most of long-distance train travel

Being bought lunch by a stranger is just one highlight from memorable overland journeys.