The Latest Breaking News from Lisbon

Lisbon revealed as best-value location for a European city break

The Portuguese capital wins top spot ahead of budget-friendly eastern European destinations, according to new poll

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023

'Liverpool?' - Manuel Ugarte agent confirms Sporting Lisbon future decision is already made

Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte's agent has revealed his client is set to leave amid Liverpool interest

Liverpool Echo · May 11, 2023

Leaving London: how one renter swapped a Hackney flatshare for life as a digital nomad in Lisbon — and hasn’t looked back

This former Londoner found a new lifestyle, love and career after jumping at the chance of a permanent move to Portugal

Evening Standard · May 8, 2023

A weekend in Lisbon: travel guide, attractions and things to do

When it comes to Lisbon it’s “safe to say the secret’s out”, said Condé Nast Traveller. Portugal’s coastal capital welcomes more than 4.5 million visitors each year, many of whom “flock” to the city for its “fado music, historic ruins, winding old town, trams”, and, “not to mention”, those pastéis…

The Week · Apr 27, 2023

The second coming of Lula: Brazil's president in superpower balancing act

Which Lula is it this week? In Lisbon, Brazil’s president charmed his hosts in a speech before the Portuguese parliament to mark nearly half a century since the Carnation Revolution that ended the dictatorship there. Lula had raised eyebrows with his recent visit to China, where he accused the US…

France 24 · Apr 25, 2023

Brazil's Lula triggers protests and passions in Portugal

Opponents of Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned his visit on Tuesday to Portugal's parliament as hypocritical while a rival group of supporters hailed him as the saviour of their nation.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

Brazilian legend Buarque receives prestigious literary award...four years late

Brazilian writer and musician Chico Buarque received on Monday the most prestigious literary award for Portuguese-language, with the ceremony happening four years after he won it due to an impasse caused by former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

Brazil's Lula kicks off visit to European ally Portugal

Portugal’s president has welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on an official visit to Lisbon

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

Under Lisbon’s Streets, Ancient Roman Galleries Tell Story of the Past

Twice a year, a hatch in a busy Lisbon street opens to reveal steps leading to one of the Portuguese capital's most ancient sites: a 2,000-year-old Roman structure that still holds the buildings above it together. Dating back to the first century AD, the "cryptoportico" subterranean maze of tunnels and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Under Lisbon's streets, ancient Roman galleries tell story of the past

Twice a year, a hatch in a busy Lisbon street opens to reveal steps leading to one of the Portuguese capital's most ancient sites: a 2,000-year-old Roman structure that still holds the buildings above it together.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2023