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At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails
At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed in the city’s worst recent accident.
At least 16 people killed after streetcar derails in Lisbon
The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed.
Hidden tectonic fault near Portugal may explain Lisbon earthquakes
A fissure in the tectonic plate 200 kilometres off the coast of Cabo de São Vicente (Sagres) may be the cause of major Lisbon earthquakes, like the one in 1755.
Rental demand eases in Portugal, but house prices continue to grow
In the second quarter of 2025, each house available for rent received an average of 17 enquiries, a 43% drop from the same period in 2024. Portalegre is the city with the highest demand for rental properties.
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Major hospital in Portugal postpones surgeries due to low blood supply
Blood reserves tend to fall in the summer months as donors go on vacation, officials said.
Pan Am plane lands in Lisbon on luxury flight for aviation nostalgics
Passengers took a dream journey through the historic destinations of the American airline, which went bankrupt in 1991.
New Madrid-Lisbon high-speed train to be operational by 2030
Portugal is also planning a new airport near Lisbon to improve connections to the city.
Did FC Porto's former president predict Lisbon earthquake?
The front page of an old edition of a defunct Portuguese newspaper has gone viral for allegedly showing an eerily accurate prediction by the late Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa that Lisbon would experience an earthquake on the day of his funeral.
Lisbon hit by 4.8 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported
The Portuguese capital experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday, with the epicentre near the city of Seixal.
Portugal's dancing horses gain global recognition by UNESCO
The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, now recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, showcases the elegance of 18th-century dressage with Lusitano horses.
Venezuela's consulate in Lisbon targeted with explosive device
Venezuela's consulate in Lisbon was targeted with an explosive device on Saturday night, but there were no injuries, the police said.
The remains of Eça de Queiroz's transferred to National Pantheon
The remains of Eça de Queiroz, author of major works of Portuguese literature such as "Os Maias" or "O Crime do Padre Amaro", will now remain in the National Pantheon, 125 years after his death.
Rubbish mounts on Lisbon's streets as strike continues for second day
Lisbon’s waste collection workers are on strike, leaving piles of trash across the city as unions demand better conditions and accuse the authorities of failing to address the issues.
David Cronenberg on body horror, Trump and 'The Shrouds'
The creator of a bizarre and unique cinematic universe, the celebrated Canadian director was in Lisbon to present his latest film, 'The Shrouds', which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 18th edition of LEFFEST.
Web Summit: Organisers hope Lisbon remains event's 'forever' home
As Europe's largest annual tech event draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon's capacity to host Web Summit beyond 2028.
Lisbon's city airport night flight ban: A win for local residents?
Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.
Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital, is famed for its historic neighborhoods like Alfama, iconic azulejo tiles, and picturesque hills overlooking the Tagus River. Known as the “City of Seven Hills,” it blends rich maritime history with a lively cultural scene. Follow for news, and more.