UNCOVERED: Lisbon | History Defined

Luke Evans loving 'simple' new life in Portugal

Actor Luke Evans has revealed he's loving his "simple" new life after moving to Lisbon and becoming a Portuguese citizen.

BANG Premier · 4h ago

Schools closed, services slowed and flights cancelled: strikes hit Portugal

Three CGTP unions have called a strike for Friday, disrupting schools, public services, councils and rubbish collection. An easyJet cabin crew walkout is also causing flight delays nationwide.

Euronews · Oct 2

From Big Ben to Lisbon: Knights mania goes global before NRL grand final

Diehard expats are gearing up for the NRL decider.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 30

One-bedroom flat rent in Portugal costs more than minimum wage

Renting a one-bedroom flat costs a median €1,128 a month, 123% more than renting a room, which costs €505, according to property portal Idealista. Prices are highest in Lisbon, Faro and Madeira.

Euronews · Sep 22

In 1885, Lisbon built a cable railway up one of its steepest streets; the Glória line later became a national monument and carried about 3 million passengers annually

In a tragic incident, a cable car crash in Lisbon claimed the lives of sixteen individuals due to a failure in a newly installed cable. Investigators found that improper installation and absence of proper certification were major factors. This calamity highlights the delicate balance between preserving heritage transport systems and…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Lisbon voted the world's happiest travel destination in new global survey

Sunlight, healthy food, sleep quality, physical exercise and access to nature were the five factors that put Portugal's capital at the top of a ranking of 47 cities.

Euronews · Sep 22

Legomania in Lisbon: Europe’s largest exhibition of Lego brick models opens in Portugal

More than 15 million pieces make up the exhibition in the Portuguese capital, which is open both to the curious and to die-hard fans of the famous coloured bricks.

Euronews · Sep 21

October 2026 travel guide: Where to go, what to see and the new hotels to book

Planning an autumn escape? From spooky season in Transylvania and Ireland to food festivals in San Sebastián, Oktoberfest in Munich and new hotel openings in Lisbon and London, these are the travel highlights to know about this month.

Euronews · Sep 21

All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America

With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America.

Euronews · Sep 20

Inter Milan's 1967 European Cup final goalscorer Sandro Mazzola passes away

Sandro Mazzola, who scored against Celtic for Inter Milan as the Lisbon Lions became the first British team to win the European Cup in 1967, has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19