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. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 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. Reuters · Dec 17, 2022
Storm batters Iberian peninsula, causes damage in Lisbon An Atlantic storm has slammed into the Iberian peninsula, leaving behind a trail of destruction The Independent UK · Dec 13, 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. Reuters · Dec 8, 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… Asharq Al-Awsat · 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 The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 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 Dublin Live · Nov 29, 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. Daily Record · Nov 26, 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 Belfast Live · Nov 24, 2022
Brazil's Lula: Fiscal responsibility crucial but must also spend to improve country Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that fiscal responsibility was crucial but that spending to improve the country's economy and welfare was equally important. Reuters · Nov 19, 2022
Portugal 4-0 Nigeria: Bruno Fernandes strikes twice in routine build-up to World Cup 2022 Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Portugal thrashed Nigeria 4-0 in a World Cup warm-up game in Lisbon. Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022
Factiva's Traci Mabrey On Meaningful Content And Data: 'That's The Value We Bring' This month, more than 70,000 people convened at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. Perspectives on the opportunities and challenges currently facing business, innovation, and government were discussed. Benzinga · Nov 14, 2022
Climate protesters in Portugal storm building, urge minister to step down Hundreds of protesters angry about the climate crisis took to the streets of Lisbon on Saturday, with dozens storming a building where Portugal's Economy Minister Antonio Costa e Silva was speaking demanding that the former oil executive resign. Reuters · Nov 12, 2022
Porto city guide: How to spend two days in Portugal's second city Escape the Lisbon crowds with a weekend in laidback Porto The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022
Reuters · Nov 4, 2022 As war rages, Ukrainian startups spread message of hope Ukrainian entrepreneurs brought a message of hope to this week's Web Summit in Lisbon, Europe's largest tech gathering that ended on Friday: the war has made them more resilient than ever.
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022 Tech & Science Daily podcast: Why going ‘passwordless’ is the future | Web Summit 2022 We’re at Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 LaLiga president has no interest in meeting with European Super League executive Javier Tebas and new A22 Sports Management chief executive Bernd Reichart were both at Web Summit in Lisbon.
Reuters · Nov 2, 2022 Ukraine's first lady: 'We are in trouble' if solidarity fades Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska said on Wednesday her war-torn country will be in trouble if the world's solidarity starts to fade, but added she still believes humanity will prevail and support will continue.
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022 How to be a CEO podcast: Web Summit’s Paddy Cosgrave on how to do a live event Paddy Cosgrave is the co-founder and CEO of Web Summit, one of the biggest live events in the world with more than 70,000 people attending in Lisbon.
Reuters · Oct 30, 2022 Deeply divided, Brazilians abroad join long queues to vote in tense presidential runoff Brazilian Ieda Ferreira woke up at the crack of dawn to join a long queue in Portugal's capital Lisbon, her home for the past five years, to vote in her country's presidential runoff. Brazil, she said, was more divided than ever.
Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022 Pensioner, 74, jailed in Portugal for drug smuggling moves to UK to finish prison term Cocaine smuggler Roger Clarke, 74, left his Lisbon prison just weeks after his wife Susan, 72, died from breast cancer, with the pair jailed after being caught with drugs stitched into their suitcases’ lining
Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022 Aston Villa must pay world record release clause to make Ruben Amorim next manager Aston Villa sacked Steven Gerrard on Thursday night after losing to Fulham and have turned their attention to Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim - but they'll have to spend big money to get him
Reuters · Oct 13, 2022 Portugal's charities struggle to cope with homelessness surge Six months ago, Jose Moreno found himself without a roof over his head. Now wandering the streets of Lisbon, the 48-year-old said soaring food prices were making his life even tougher.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022 Portugal abuse cases mount amid questions over Nobel bishop Clergy sexual abuse cases are casting a pall over the Catholic Church in Portugal
Reuters · Oct 2, 2022 Tensions high as Brazilians on other side of Atlantic cast ballots Brazilian Artur Dantas moved to Portugal six months ago because of political tension in his country but he hopes the result of Sunday's elections might allow him and others to return home one day.