Lisbon new bus station
Lisbon’s bus station, located for six years in Arco do Cego, has moved to Sete Rios. The new terminal is expected to serve more than 6,000 passengers and 200 buses
Greek drama in capital
A host of stars and a top British television production team will be in the Lisbon area shortly to begin filming ‘Planespotting’, a two hour drama for ITV1. The programme
Young musicians return to play
Students from the International Music Centre (IMC) recommenced rehearsals at St. Dominic’s School recently. The IMC began in the school back in 1992. Its main purpose was to enable children
It’s marathon time in Lisbon
Whether you’re into walking or running, this weekend offers a great opportunity to cross Lisbon’s famous Vasco da Gama bridge on foot. The Fifth RTP Meia-Maratona de Portugal, half marathon
Anglican open day
The Anglican Chaplaincy of greater Lisbon, the governing body and custodian of historic St. George’s church and the British cemetery, has scheduled Saturday, October 2, to be the first ever
Lisbon marks day with symbolic closure
The Prime Minister and former Mayor of Lisbon, Santana Lopes, has lambasted the idea of closing one street for European Day Without Traffic, calling it a “stunt” and “nothing but
Urban make-over
Plans have been announced to revamp the Alcântara district of Lisbon between now and 2012. According to the government and Lisboa Câmara, the 600 million euro project could attract around
A glimpse into IWP
International Women in Portugal is a non-profit making association, which was founded in September 1991 and is based around the Cascais/Lisbon area. IWP Secretary, Karen A Redmayne, explains more about
Lisbon PSP clean up Calvário
In an attempt to make the roads safer, the Lisbon PSP police authorities recently patrolled roads in the area of Calvário. A PSP spokesperson revealed that, during the first four
Baby show in town
Mums-to-be, new parents and young families will be making their way to Lisbon’s major event centre, FIL, in Parque das Nações, this weekend for Bebés & Mamãs, the city’s annual