Hector Bellerin on verge of Sporting CP switch to pave way for Pedro Porro to join Tottenham Former Arsenal star set for loan spell in Lisbon Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2023
Tens of thousands of teachers march in Lisbon to demand better pay and conditions Tens of thousands of public school teachers and other staff marched in Lisbon on Saturday to demand higher wages and better working conditions, putting further pressure on the Portuguese government as it grapples with a cost of living crisis. Reuters · Jan 28, 2023
Concern for Cavan woman missing from Portugal as family beg Irish Government to help Jean Tighe, 38, from Co Cavan, vanished in July 2020. She was last seen leaving a hostel in Lisbon. Irish Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Portuguese criticise Lisbon mayor over pricey altar for Pope Lisbon's mayor has been sharply criticised on Portuguese social media after it was revealed his office would spend over 5 million euros ($5.4 million) to build an altar for Pope Francis to celebrate a mass at this year's World Youth Day. Reuters · Jan 25, 2023
Thousands protest in Lisbon for animal rights amid constitutional dispute Dog owner Sandra Almeida made a long journey to the Portuguese capital Lisbon on Saturday to join thousands of people who took to the streets to give animals a voice as the constitutional court ponders if mistreating pets should be classed as a crime. Reuters · Jan 21, 2023
Chinese embassy in Lisbon removes CCTV camera after residents' concerns Surveillance cameras installed at the Chinese Embassy in Portugal's capital Lisbon were removed or repositioned on Thursday after concerns of a "blatant violation of privacy" were raised by residents. Reuters · Jan 19, 2023
easyJet to launch three new summer routes from Scotland starting this June From early June Scots will be able to travel to Santorini, Antalya and Lisbon on easyJet flights. Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023
easyJet launch new Glasgow flights to Lisbon for under £40 in time for summer 2023 The popular airline has released 11 brand new routes UK-wide for different holiday destinations in time for this year's summer holidays - and the majority are under £50. Glasgow Live · Jan 17, 2023
easyJet adds 11 new routes from UK to its summer 2023 schedule including Greek islands, Lisbon and Turkey Seats for the new routes are now on sale Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023
Ryanair launches sale with cheap flights under €25 to Spain, Italy, Portugal - but there's one catch Budget airline Ryanair has announced a flash 'Blue Monday' seat sale, with flights to Berlin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan, Paris and more available from just €24.99. Irish Mirror · Jan 16, 2023
Thousands of teachers take to Lisbon streets to demand higher wages In a fresh blow to Portugal's government, tens of thousands of Portuguese teachers and school staff poured into the streets of the capital Lisbon to demand higher wages and better working conditions in one of the biggest protests of recent years. Reuters · Jan 14, 2023
Lisbon city break ideas including the best places to visit and food not to miss Best things to see and do in Lisbon on a short city break including the botanical gardens, Lisbon Cathedral and Castelo de Sao Jorge, as well as the best restaurants to have on your radar Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
British teen drowns in Portugal after getting caught in beach riptide with two pals The unidentified 19-year-old was swimming off a sandy beach on Lisbon's Costa da Caprica coastline, south of Lisbon, on Wednesday afternoon with two pals Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023
British teenager drowns while swimming with friends off beach in Portugal The 19-year-old and two friends got into difficulties off a small sandy beach on the Costa da Caparica coastline south of Lisbon Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2023
Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022 Benfica 'fear' Premier League club will usurp rivals and pay £105million Enzo Fernandez clause The Argentina midfielder, named the World Cup's best young player, has gained plenty of admirers as reports in Lisbon suggest one English club in particular is keen on paying a record fee during the upcoming transfer window
Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022 Sporting Lisbon boss' angry response to Cristiano Ronaldo question - "I've already answered" Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has refused to be drawn on more links to Cristiano Ronaldo after insisting that he has already given his verdict on a return for the ex-Manchester United star
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2022 Anti-racist faces trial for defaming neo-Nazi in Portugal Neo-Nazi activist Mario Machado accuses anti-racism campaigner Mamadou Ba of ‘injuring his honour’ on social media.
Reuters · Dec 17, 2022 Brazil literary great Nelida Pinon dies at 85 Writer and scholar Nelida Pinon, the first woman to preside over the Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL), died at age 85 in Lisbon, according to the literary club and Brazilian media reports.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Storm batters Iberian peninsula, causes damage in Lisbon An Atlantic storm has slammed into the Iberian peninsula, leaving behind a trail of destruction
Reuters · Dec 8, 2022 Heavy rains trigger floods in Portugal's capital, one dead Local authorities put Portugal's capital, Lisbon, on high alert on Wednesday evening and urged people to stay indoors as heavy rains killed at least one person, washed cars away and flooded several buildings.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 6, 2022 ‘Road Trippin’ — Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil 2023 Tour There’s no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023. Live Nation said Monday the band’s 23-date global trek kicks off March…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022 Rail journey of the month: Lisbon to Vigo via Porto, past dunes, rivers and the Atlantic Our slow travel expert enjoys the cross-border Celta train between Portugal and Spain, and not only because it costs just €5.25
Dublin Live · Nov 29, 2022 New city centre Portuguese pastry shop giving away 500 free goodies today The pastelaria Lisboa will be giving away 500 of the “world-famous” Lisbon traditional pastries called pastéis de natas
Daily Record · Nov 26, 2022 Billy McNeill statue unveiled as Celtic icon remembered in hometown with Lisbon Lion memorial 'Cesar' has been remembered during a touching ceremony in Bellshill.
Belfast Live · Nov 24, 2022 A Belfast boy's tribute to George Best 17 years on from his death Northern Ireland and Manchester United football legend George Best died 17 years ago on November 25, 2005