DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

Why Portugal's streets look like giant patterned carpets: The history of Calçada Portuguesa

Walk through many Portuguese towns and cities, and the ground often demands as much attention as the buildings. Beneath shopfronts, cafés and historic squares, pavements ripple with waves, geometric motifs, flowers, ships and abstract shapes assembled from thousands of small stones. The effect can feel surprisingly similar to a woven…

The Times of India · Jul 7

When Cristiano Ronaldo kissed Jism fame Bipasha Basu nearly 20 years ago and sparked a big scandal in Bollywood from thousands of km away

Cristiano Ronaldo-Bipasha Basu kiss picture has followed both stars for almost 20 years, resurfacing on the internet every time either of them makes news. Bipasha eventually broke her silence on the episode in two separate interviews, insisting it was never the affair the headlines made it out to be.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Lisbon Lion John Clark 'set' for statue in home village as plans get underway

A permanent tribute to Lisbon Lion Clark is 'set' to be erected in his home village of Chapelhall.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1

Rare Strawberry Moon shines over Lisbon

The strawberry moon rises over Lisbon, drawing crowds to viewpoints across the city as locals and tourists watch the rare moon above the River Tagus.

Euronews · Jun 30

Portugal gains 725 super-rich residents in five years. Why is it a magnet for wealth?

In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portuguese way of life.

Euronews · Jun 28

Lisbon Lions to be honoured in Portuguese capital with special exhibition

Celtic’s legendary Lisbon Lions are set to be honoured in the Portuguese capital as part of celebrations marking their 60th anniversary

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26

Nearly 19 years of income to buy a home? Europe's least affordable housing markets

Home prices have raced far ahead of local incomes across much of Europe, placing Lisbon among the continent's least affordable housing markets.

Euronews · Jun 26

Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon

Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.

Euronews · Jun 24

Portugal delays handover of French mother accused of abandoning children

Portuguese authorities have refused to immediately extradite to France a 41-year-old woman suspected of abandoning her two young children, who were found last month crying at the side of a road south of Lisbon.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24

Discover Lisbon like a local with our guide: Seven insider tips for its seven hills

Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.

Euronews · Jun 18