Police arrest murder suspect
The Judicial Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for the murder of a prominent Lisbon nightclub owner. Artur Esteves, a 55-year-old empresário, was violently attacked at his home on the
Building projects approved
A major building package has been unveiled which aims to improve various sites throughout the Greater Lisbon area. Under the scheme, the Commission of Co-ordination and Regional Development of Lisbon
Capital marks earthquake
Lisbon Câmara will ‘commemorate’ the 250th anniversary of the great November 1, 1755 earthquake next year. Residents will be able to revisit the period before the earthquake by way of
High achievements for Lisbon international schools
As with ‘A’ Level results in the UK, the results of the universally recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma are also on the increase in International schools in Portugal. At the St.
Jewish celebrations
Lisbon’s Jewish community has been commemorating the first centenary of the inauguration of ‘Shaare Tikva’ synagogue. On September 7, celebrations opened with an exhibition entitled Books and Documents of the
Estrela hall raises its roof!
Lisbon’s long-established and prestigious English language theatre company, the Lisbon Players, is busy putting a new roof on its theatre building in Rua da Estrela in Lisbon’s charming Estrela district.
Marquês tunnel delayed
The commission evaluating the environmental impact study (EIA) on the new Marquês Tunnel in the centre of the city has requested more evidence from Lisbon Câmara to determine whether the
Boozy workers
Lisbon Câmara officials have detected ‘excessive’ alcohol in more than 100 workers, after breathalysing 514 civil servants who volunteered to take part in tests. The tests, carried out over the
Cricket-filled weekend at the Casuals
While cricket took centre stage at the Lisbon Casuals Sports Club last weekend, all other sports sections will be back in full swing this coming weekend, as most members and
Inspectors injured in train attack
Ticket inspectors on trains can lead a dangerous life. A recent attack in Lisbon highlights the growing problem of violence on public transport. “In nine years of service, I have