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Dois Corvos won the National Homebrew and Craft Beer Competition with an unconventional entry: The Black Ginjinha Murders. Here is the curious and imperial case of the Black Ginjinha Murders.
Mobility is indeed one of the most pressing issues in life in Lisbon. I could give many examples, but I will stick to one that everyone knows: the stairs of Chiado.
Circulation on the red line of the Lisbon Metro has been restored after disruptions.
The red line of the Lisbon Metro is currently out of service as of 4 PM.
AlphaTON Capital, a leading public tech company listed on Nasdaq, announced significant enhancements to its engineering team in Lisbon, Portugal. The company appointed Aleksej Paschenko and Andrei Pfau as Senior Engineers, both renowned experts in the TON ecosystem and Web3 development. Paschenko brings over 15 years of experience in scalable infrastructure and blockchain APIs, while Pfau is a key figure in TON developer tools and protocol governance. Their addition aims to advance AlphaTON's mission to build privacy-preserving infrastructure for Telegram's 1 billion users, leveraging cutting-edge AI and decentralized technologies. This strategic move underscores Portugal's emerging role as a hub for innovative tech talent in the blockchain and AI sectors.
The funicular has been out of service since the accident involving the Glória elevator in September last year.
Since the first breakdown reported at Campolide Station early in the morning, some trains have been either cancelled or running with significant delays.
Home News Earthquake felt in Lisbon Earthquake felt in Lisbon An earthquake measuring 4. 1 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre in Alenquer, in the Lisbon district, was recorded by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) in the early afternoon on 19 February.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
The Lisbon Metro has announced preventive measures in response to forecasted bad weather, which may lead to delays in the opening of the Blue and Green lines on Saturday. These measures include the installation of protective barriers at critical access points and the temporary closure of access to six stations.
“At the moment, it is not possible to predict the duration of the interruption, which may be extended,” reads the post.
The president of the Lisbon City Council, Carlos Moedas, warns of worsening weather conditions starting from midnight this Thursday until Sunday, with forecasts of rain and wind, urging Lisbon residents to avoid unnecessary travel and parking in riverside areas.
“We are going to have very challenging days until Sunday, with rain and wind, especially tonight, between midnight and six in the morning, and therefore, I would like to leave some important advice for Lisboetas: the first is to avoid unnecessary travel, the second is to avoid all riverside areas and parking in those riverside areas,” he warned.
There were 27,653 voters registered for advance mobile voting in the capital, to vote at 118 polling stations at the University of Lisbon. Over 90% of those registered went to the polls last Sunday.
The bacterium was detected at the end of December in a women’s changing room. The National Directorate says operational capacity will be maintained.
Under the slogan “demand the withdrawal of the labour package”, the demonstration set off at 14:55 from Luís de Camões Square and finishes at the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon.
PS unveils a package of urgent measures to tackle the housing shortage in Lisbon
Lisbon's municipal authority has proposed banning alcohol consumption in public streets from 11pm, with proposed fines of up to €3,000 that could also be applied to establishments. Framed as a measure to reduce nuisance and improve public safety, the proposal raises questions about enforceability, proportionality and the potential economic impact on nightlife and hospitality. Separately, Le Monde reports Emmanuel Macron accusing Donald Trump of 'breaking with international rules', underscoring a parallel debate about norms and accountability on the international stage.
A man has been remanded in custody after a 9-year-old boy died and a 14-year-old was injured when a shotgun allegedly discharged accidentally in the Bela Vista neighbourhood. Authorities say the weapon belonged to a family member; investigators remain on the scene and the case is being examined for possible criminal negligence and safety lapses, prompting questions about firearm storage and emergency response protocols.
Benfica members approved the “Benfica District” project at an extraordinary General Assembly, with 59.24% voting in favour. The development — a campaign pledge of re-elected president Rui Costa — aims to transform the area around the Estádio da Luz, increase stadium capacity and will have material implications for the club's revenue streams, the local property market and urban infrastructure planning.
The PSP (Public Security Police) have identified around 30 people after shots were fired with prohibited weapons in Lisbon. A targeted operation — involving Rapid Intervention Teams and Traffic Division units — ran from 22:00 Friday to 02:00 Saturday; no incidents were recorded and no arrests were made. Enquiries and investigations remain ongoing as police follow up on those linked to the discharges.
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
An IPMA yellow warning is in force this Friday for eight districts — Guarda, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, Setúbal, Beja and Faro — calling for increased public caution due to adverse conditions that could affect travel, outdoor activities and local services. At the same time eight presidential candidates will convene in Lisbon for a radio debate, an event whose logistics and audience turnout may be influenced by the weather alert; organisers and the public are advised to monitor forecasts and prioritise safety while ensuring the debate proceeds with contingency plans for any disruptions. The overlap of a national weather warning and a key campaign event underscores the practical intersection of public safety and electoral logistics.
Four gynaecology and obstetrics emergency departments have been closed. In Amadora‑Sintra only the gynaecology emergency department is shut; meanwhile the general emergency at Hospital Fernando Fonseca (Amadora‑Sintra) reported a three‑hour wait for patients classed as very urgent as of 20:00, according to the SNS Portal. Santa Maria recorded a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour wait for very urgent cases, and Hospital de Loures topped the waiting‑time list with around three‑hour waits for urgent patients.
