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Portugal flights could be more expensive next year thanks to new fees

Opponents have slammed the proposal, saying it will harm the country’s tourism recovery efforts.

12 October 2022

Destinations

Which European cities are cheapest for an autumn break?

This marks the first time in 15 years that western European city breaks have beaten eastern cities in the Post Office's annual report.

5 September 2022

Spain

'Verging on impossible': Sailor survives 16 hours in a capsized boat

A 62-year-old French man has survived for 16 hours in his capsized boat in the Atlantic Ocean, a feat the Spanish coastguard said was "verging on impossible".

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TAP pilots protesting against working conditions

More than 400 pilots from the Portuguese airline TAP marched silently from Lisbon airport to the company's headquarters for better working conditions.

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Portugal

Hundreds of firefighters battle huge forest fire near Lisbon

Local residents, including 30 people from a retirement home, had to be evacuated to safety as the fire approached.

Portugal

Police foil attack on students at the University of Lisbon

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and possession of weapons.

11 February 2022

Portugal

3,000 passengers disembark from stranded cruise ship in Lisbon

At least 64 people tested positive for the virus while on the ship, which is owned by the German company Aida Cruises.

Art

Portuguese museum exhibits women's contribution to ceramics

'Unknown Territories: Women's Creativity in Portuguese Modern and Contemporary Ceramics (1950-2020)' will run through December until June 2022 in Lisbon.

22 December 2021

Destinations

These are the 5 warmest countries to visit in Europe this December

Visit Cascais has crunched the numbers to find the sunniest destinations for a short winter break - maybe even a Christmas one.

20 November 2021

Tech News

Reddit co-founder invests in blockchain social media

Reddit's co-founder and Solana venture team up for a €86 million blockchain investment initiative.

10 November 2021

Portugal

'Portuguese Schindler' honoured in ceremony at National Pantheon

Portugal has paid tribute to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a diplomat who helped save thousands of people from Nazi persecution during World War II.

19 October 2021

Culture news

'Andy': Gus Van Sant brings Warhol's early life to musical theatre

A young Portuguese cast brings Warhol's encounters with the likes of American writer Truman Capote, actress Edie Sedgwick, art critic Clement Greenberg and musician Lou Reed to life.

23 September 2021

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Dolphins back in Lisbon's Tagus River

Dolphins have returned to Lisbon's Tagus River, prompting a new wave of tourism to see them.

Destinations

The 6 best European cities for architecture lovers

From Gothic architecture in Croatia to Tudor buildings in London, here's the best of Europe's cityscapes.

Destinations

A design-led city: The best of Lisbon's arty hotels and restaurants

What to do and where to stay in the Portugese city of turquoise, baby blue, pink, and tangerine.

Portugal

Delta variant fuels spike in coronavirus cases in Lisbon

The more contagious delta variant has a prevalence of 60% of new cases in the Libson region, Portuguese health authorities said on Sunday.

Portugal

Lisbon 'regrets' sharing pro-Navalny protest details with Russians

The city of Lisbon has admitted that it had made a mistake in sharing the personal details of pro-Alexei Navalny rally organisers with Russian authorities.

World

Lisbon's iconic old trams helping Portugal fight climate change

Lisbon is looking to curb carbon emissions and reach its 2050 EU climate-neutrality targets. One answer may be in 'eléctricos', Lisbon's 1920's iconic yellow trams.

Portugal

Portugal ex-PM Socrates to still stand trial for money laundering

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates will stand trial but many of the corruption charges against him have expired.

Portugal

Second Lisbon airport to be reconsidered amid environmental concerns

Portugal’s aviation regulator ANAC has rejected a request for prior appraisal of the construction of a second airport in the capitol.