Tuk-Tuks banned from over 300 streets in Lisbon
Further restrictions on these tourist vehicles likely to follow Tuk-tuks are now banned from entering 337 streets in Lisbon. In a statement accompanying an order from the City Council, mayor
English photographer Kenton Thatcher inaugurates “Sessions” in Lisbon
Commemorating Thatcher’s 33-year career in Portugal, the exhibition showcases 120 portraits of Portuguese icons, on display until April 26. Award-winning photographer Kenton Thatcher inaugurated his exhibition “Sessions – 33 Years
Three cyclists, 10-year-old boy, injured in separate hit-and-run incidents near Lisbon
Hit-and-run ‘scourge’ averages one incident per day in Portugal Three cyclists and a 10-year-old boy were injured in two separate hit-and-run incidents in areas around the capital yesterday. Reports cite
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
Climate activist fined €1,600 for throwing green paint over future PM
Courts continue to hand down tough sentences on climate protestors Continuing with the tough sentences delivered to hands-on climate activists, Lisbon’s local small crimes court has ordered a 19-year-old who
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
Portugal among top three most attractive countries for hotel investment in Europe
Only Spain and Italy rank as more attractive Portugal has ranked as the third most attractive destination for hotel investment in Europe in the European Hotels Investor Intentions Survey 2025,
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