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Portugal: Housing protesters return to Lisbon square after court ruling

Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.

4 November 2026

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Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory

Portugal's housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square.

3 November 2026

Culture news

'Dead Poets Society': Record theatre run for adaptation in Lisbon

The stage version of the film that captivated generations is sold out at Teatro da Trindade until the end of the year, before touring nationwide.

28 October 2026

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Portugal: Lisbon housing crisis sparks protest outside parliament

Demonstrators gathered outside Portugal's parliament to protest against the housing crisis and police violence during recent camp clearances. The president has called for dialogue while defending police actions.

28 October 2026

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‘A house cannot be a privilege’: Thousands rally in Lisbon over housing crisis

Thousands protested in Lisbon’s Rossio square over housing costs after police removed a camp, and voted to return the next day to camp out again.

21 October 2026

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Tents fill Lisbon square as protesters highlight Portugal’s housing crisis

Protesters camped overnight in central Lisbon over the weekend to denounce Portugal’s housing crisis, as soaring rents leave many struggling to afford accommodation.

19 October 2026

Travel News

Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026

Lisbon has reclaimed its shine on Europe's tourism map, earning two titles at the World Travel Awards Europe 2026, presented on Saturday in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.

18 October 2026

Europe News

Lisbon mayor moves to suspend shared e-scooter scheme

The move is set to be discussed at a council meeting on 21 October. There are currently three companies operating in the sector in the Portuguese capital: Bolt, Lime, and Bird.

16 October 2026

Travel News

Lisbon airport taxis: Fixed fares aim to end 'tourist trap'

Since Thursday, passengers landing at Lisbon airport who want to take a taxi can now rely on a fixed price for their trip.

16 October 2026

Travel News

Porto tops ranking as Europe's friendliest city with Lisbon in second

Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers. Porto was voted Europe's friendliest city, with Lisbon second in Condé Nast Traveller readers' ranking.

14 October 2026

Europe News

Protesters take to the streets in Portugal over rising living costs

A post from an Instagram account appearing to be linked to the protests that had promoted the demonstrations said people had "been squeezed by rising house prices and the cost of living" for years.

11 October 2026

Climate

Autumn begins but summer heat lingers in Portugal, catching tourists off guard

Autumn has arrived in Portugal, but the summer heat is still being felt. In Lisbon, 36 degrees surprised tourists who did not expect such atypical temperatures for this time of year.

24 September 2026

Travel News

Lisbon voted the world's happiest travel destination

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.

22 September 2026

Culture news

'Macbeth' defies burning curse as Lisbon's Teatro D. Maria II reopens

The D. Maria II theatre reopens with "Macbeth", the Shakespearean tragedy being performed when a 1964 fire destroyed the building. Now the Bard of Avon's "cursed play" is being revived by Pedro Penim, this time with real flames on stage.

18 September 2026

Culture news

MOTELX ends 20th edition with awards for Nordic cinema

Portugal's scariest festival wrapped up with the Méliès d'Argent for best European feature going to a Danish film set in 19th-century Faroe Islands, and tributes to Solveig Nordlund and Julie Corman.

13 September 2026

Cinema

Lisbon: MOTELX launches 20th edition with expanded programme and plenty of horror

Marking its 20th edition, the festival stretches over more days and more venues, packed with new discoveries and cult favourites at Portugal's scariest film event.

3 September 2026