Illegal street vending has been 'completely unregulated' in Lisbon's Baixa
Over the past two years there have been 40 seizures a week in that area of the city. Many involve counterfeit goods. The traders' association and the parish council are calling for increased policing.
Do you know what an algibebe is? Or a cristeleira? Think you know what a quadrilheiro is? Discover the old trades of Lisbon's Baixa district
In this episode of 'Histories of Lisbon', journalist Miguel Franco de Andrade speaks with historian Delminda Rijo, an expert in historical demography, about the vanished occupations of the old Baixa district of Lisbon.
Carris boosts transport for New Year's Eve in Lisbon
There will be additional buses at Cais do Sodré, Rossio and Santa Apolónia. Overnight services on the night network will run in full, but will be subject to traffic restrictions in the Baixa area.
