Around 5,000 Muslims descend on Alameda for end of Ramadan
Portugal has reportedly “already surpassed 100,000” Muslims Lisbon has had an unusual Sunday of celebrations. First up early morning was the arrival of around 5,000 Muslims, dressed in full costume,
Portugal’s caretaker government presents grand plan to transform Tejo riverside into major metropolis
Thousands of new homes, jobs, infrastructure promised Insisting the country “cannot stop because of the elections”, Luís Montenegro’s government has announced an urban regeneration project for the municipalities of Lisbon,
Lisbon mayor in embarrassing hot water over jacaranda furore
Carlos Moedas blamed decision on predecessor: but documents show otherwise In this post-truth era it is unsurprising to hear that yet another political figure has been inventive with his interpretation
Three young men suspected of rape are “influencers” with “already significant following”
Suspects filmed alleged rape and posted images online Three young men suspected of raping a teenager in Loures and sharing images of the rape online are ‘influencers’ with “an already
Students call for end to tuition fees
Call coincides with PS leader’s accusations that government has increased costs of higher education Well over a thousand students have gathered today in Lisbon’s Rossio square to take part in
Appeal court orders couple to get rid of constantly barking dog
Could this case be a landmark for Portugal? The Lisbon court of appeal has ordered a retired couple to get rid of their 15-year-old pet because his constant barking upsets
Lisbon’s ‘new airport’: tourism confederation “very, very concerned”
Confederation fears construction could take decades, not years Portugal’s tourism confederation has today said what most people have been thinking since the definitive plan for a new, modern, airport for
Tejo river at risk of ‘bursting its banks’
River flows expected to continue rising With the effects of storm Martinho still being felt throughout the country, authorities are warning of the “high risk” of the Tejo river bursting
Portuguese Man o’War warning, from Sintra to Tavira
Sightings of “unusual numbers” of these hazardous creatures Dozens of Portuguese Man of War, capable of causing serious skin burns, have been sighted on Portuguese beaches, from Magoito (Sintra) to
Gust of 169 km/hour recorded on headland during storm Martinho
Martinho may have passed, but clean-up operation persists With the wild winds of storm Martinho now long gone from Portugal’s mainland, data is still coming in on the force that