Thousands celebrate Liberty Day in Lisbon; tiny minority go on ‘rampage’
PS leader criticises media focus on tiny minority Thousands of people celebrated Liberty Day in Lisbon yesterday, on a day that was one of the three days of national mourning
Iconic Belém Tower closes for one year to undergo revamp
The iconic Belém Tower, one of Portugal’s most visited monuments, has officially closed to the public for conservation and restoration work as part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).
Idea to name park after Pope Francis gains traction
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has proposed renaming of Parque Tejo, Parque Papa Francisco Socialists on Lisbon City Council have supported the proposal by social democrat mayor Carlos Moedas to name
Potentially title-deciding match has Lisbon on high alert
Benfica and Sporting will face off on May 10 in what could be a title-deciding match for both sides Lisbon is bracing for a football finale for the ages, as
President Marcelo welcomes Indian counterpart just as government talks about “partnerships with other trading blocs”
Fortuitous state visit sees presidents issue point statement on “free and fair trade” and peace President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has had the fortuitous opportunity to talk face-to-face with his
Crude oil spills into Tejo river forcing several beach closures
Ports authority working to contain pollution as slick increases Various authorities are trying hard today to contain a spill of crude oil, in the early hours of this morning, close
Political parties join protest in Lisbon today calling for tougher stance against rape
“We are silencing victims, freeing aggressors” Hundreds demonstrated today in Lisbon and Funchal, Madeira, in protest to the case of the 16-year-old allegedly raped by Tik Tok ‘influencers’ who have
Hundreds of Americans resident in Portugal demonstrate against Trump in Lisbon
“We know what fascism is… that’s what is happening” Hundreds of Americans resident in Portugal demonstrated in Lisbon today against the policies of Donald Trump. Hours after the US president
PJ police lead searches on Bank of Portugal, other public entities
Mega-operation hones in on suspicions of corruption, abuse of power, computer fraud Portugal’s criminal police, the PJ, are carrying out a mega-operation of searches today at the Bank of Portugal,
Widow of Cape Verdean chef shot dead by police seeks €200,000 compensation
Odair Moniz’ PSP ‘killer’ has been charged with murder The widow of Odair Moniz, the Cape Verdean chef shot dead by a young police agent in Amadora last October in