Train route will ‘ease congestion’
For the first time, it will be possible to travel by train between Lisbon and the estuary town of Sado in SetĂșbal. Last week saw the maiden journey on the
Europeâs tallest
You may have driven past the Belém Cultural Centre recently and noticed a huge scaffolding tower, mushrooming up from ground level, and wondered what it is for. Well, it is
Sampaio marks Dia da RepĂșblica
Lisbon became a sea of people last Tuesday, when crowds swarmed to the city to celebrate the 94th Republic Day. The anniversary commemorates the founding of the Republic in 1910
New bus station
Lisbonâs 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 âPlanespottingâ, a two hour drama for ITV1. The programme
Young musicians return to play
Students from the International Music Centre (IMC) recommenced rehearsals at St. Dominicâs School recently. The IMC began in the school back in 1992. Its main purpose was to enable children
Itâs marathon time in Lisbon
Whether youâre into walking or running, this weekend offers a great opportunity to cross Lisbonâs 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. Georgeâs 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 âstuntâ and ânothing but
Urban make-over
Plans have been announced to revamp the AlcĂąntara district of Lisbon between now and 2012. According to the government and Lisboa CĂąmara, the 600 million euro project could attract around