Latest news and stories about estrela in Portugal for expats and residents.
A collision between a tram and a bus in the Estrela district of Lisbon left three people with minor injuries on Friday afternoon. Emergency services confirmed that two children and one woman were treated following the accident, which also caused the tram to derail.
The Lisbon City Council has unanimously approved the construction of a new three-story municipal building near the Jardim da Estrela. The project will provide 11 housing units, including studios and two-bedroom apartments, with construction expected to span 515 days.
The cancellation of short-term rental registrations due to a lack of insurance has triggered a reclassification of containment zones in Lisbon, shifting several neighborhoods between absolute and relative status.
A warning must be sounded to prevent the loss of the memory and experience associated with the house of António Sérgio in Lisbon. Built in 1925 by architect Raúl Lino, this iconic 'Portuguese House' was the site of famous intellectual gatherings. Today, the property, which houses an invaluable library and archives related to the social economy, is at risk of degradation. As the building is currently under liquidation by CASES, there is an urgent need to preserve this historical heritage and ensure the continuity of its role as a centre for social economy studies, in accordance with the Portuguese Constitution.
The PS, PCP, and BE questioned Moedas' executive regarding residents' complaints. Councilwoman Joana Baptista admits to urban planning illegality but guarantees that the events have noise permits.
The Lisbon Metro is marking European Mobility Week, from 16 to 22 September, with a programme focused on sustainable mobility, including guided tours of the future Circular Line construction sites. The initiative aims to promote sustainable transport and showcase the network's expansion projects. Tours are scheduled for 20 September, starting at the Estrela site and covering the future Estrela and Santos stations, ending at Cais do Sodré. Additionally, the company is launching a campaign highlighting how the metro integrates with other transport modes across different generations to reduce reliance on private vehicles. Meanwhile, Lisbon's metro and airport passenger numbers have declined, contrasting with growth in Porto.
A tram went off the tracks in the Estrela district of Lisbon.
Lisbon City Council is set to build a municipal housing block next to Jardim da Estrela, featuring 11 units, after deciding this Tuesday to open a public tender for the construction work with a base price of 1.4 million euros. In a private meeting, the municipal executive unanimously approved the proposal from the Councillor for Housing, Vasco...
The Lisbon City Council is set to discuss the demolition of the former Cinema Paris in the Estrela parish this Friday, which is currently in an advanced state of decay, to build a new residential building with 19 apartments. The urban development project concerns an urban property with an area of 952.94 square metres, currently occupied by...
