Public officials among 20 arrested in massive police crackdown on ‘mafia of illegal immigration’
Various public officials – some high ranking – have been arrested today in a massive police crackdown on what is dubbed ‘a mafia of illegal immigration’. Among those detained are
Convicted Brit in bug-infested Lisbon jail appeals to Boris Johnson for help
Convicted ‘cocaine-cruiser’ Roger Clarke has reportedly appealed to British PM Boris Johnson to get him out of his bug-infested jail where rats “the size of rabbits” are “a menace”. Clarke,
Woman fights off sex attack in ‘indoor’ ATM outlet
A 37-year-old woman had to be treated in hospital after being attacked by an alleged sexual predator after she entered an ‘indoor’ ATM outlet. The man followed her into the
‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ is coming to Lisbon
Potterheads, get ready! An exhibition that displays authentic costumes, sets and props from the hugely popular Harry Potter movie franchise is coming to Lisbon in November. Entitled ‘Harry Potter: The
Is Airbnb “destroying” European capitals including Lisbon, asks Financial Times
Lisbon is the main city analysed in a Financial Times article that asks whether “Airbnb investors are destroying Europe’s cultural capitals”. The question is not directly answered in the story,
John Kerry tells Lisbon summit: “we’re losing the battle” for the planet’s future
In an impassioned speech closing Lisbon’s little-publicised summit “The Future of the Planet” former United States vice-president John Kerry admitted politicians “are not concerned” about climate change. The battle to
Youths identified in brutal attack in Lisbon released on lightest bail term
A group of youths who attacked a motorcycle delivery man in Lisbon – supposedly to steal his bike – have been presented before a judge, and released on the lightest
Jerónimos Monastery – the Portuguese voyages and the lion’s paw
Another Sunday, another monument! Having visited the Tower of Belém and the São Jorge Castle, it was now time to visit the Jerónimos Monastery. If you are a Portuguese resident,
Santa Casa da Misericórdia opens Lisbon clinic offering free dentist appointments for under 18s
Santa Casa da Misericórdia has opened a clinic in Lisbon offering free dentist appointments for youngsters under the age of 18. The service covers everything apart from orthodontic treatments such
Vanguard considers €30 million investment in housing projects
Vanguard Properties is studying a strategic project for three buildings offering homes at accessible prices for Lisbon’s Parque das Nações. According to an official source from the developers mentioned in