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Lisbon
11 Best Coffee Shops in Lisbon
Condé Nast Traveler - Todd Plummer
It's a surprising contender as one of the world's more interesting coffee cities There are two major forces at play in Lisbon that make it a surprising contender as one of the world's more interesting
Exports
Portugal third-quarter GDP grows 0.3 pct quarter-on-quarter
Reuters
A shopper looks at "A Vida Portuguesa" shop in downtown Lisbon, Portugal, April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter 0.3
Wildfires
Portugal bets on youngsters to battle future wildfires
Reuters UK - by Goncalo Almeida
OLIVEIRA DO HOSPITAL, Portugal (Reuters) - After devastating wildfires swept across Portugal’s interior in 2017, killing at least 116 people, authorities are pinning their hopes on youngsters to tackle
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Porto, the City of Wine and Codfish
olivetreebythesea.com - By olivetreebythesea
Recently we visited Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and one of the oldest European centres. It’s located along the Douro …
Lisbon
Ocean Shock: Portugal mourns sardines’ escape to cooler waters.
Reuters - By MAURICE TAMMAN in LISBON Photographs by PEDRO NUNES Illustrations by AUDREY ANDERSON
The fish are so popular, 34 million are eaten in a typical June. As they grow scarce in a changing Atlantic, people ponder the unthinkable: a festival without them.
Camino de Santiago: Portugal Hiking Trip
rei.com
Hike the Camino de Santiago from Portugal to Spain while taking in all Portugal has to offer. Small group guided vacations with REI.
5 stunning villas for rent on São Miguel island in the Azores
thespaces.com - Betty Wood
The Azores are Portugal’s hidden secret. Comprising a string of nine subtropical islands in the Atlantic Ocean, they have some of the country’s best …
Where to Eat in Lisbon Right Now: 5 Restaurants to Know
FOOD & WINE - Maria Yagoda
You could spend years eating your way through Portugal's hilly capital. Here's where to start Tourism to Portugal continues to rise steadily, and if …
How This Lisbon Chef Built a Restaurant Empire That Makes People Literally Weep
FOOD & WINE - Julia Edelman
“At Belcanto, people start to cry because they get emotional about a dish,” says José Avillez, the first Portuguese chef to earn a restaurant two …
Screen break: a digital-free family holiday in Portugal
The Guardian - Trish Lorenz
The nine-year-old is a screen addict. His perfect day would consist of nothing more than watching YouTube, playing Five Nights at Freddy’s or bingeing on Gumball until his eyes fall out of his head. So,
Lisbon recipes: From mint and melon soup to roasted octopus with smoked paprika
independent.co.uk - Rebecca Seal
As one of Europe’s oldest cities, Lisbon has a long history of invading cultures influencing and changing the country’s food: the Moors bought figs, …
Three recipes from Lisboeta: Recipes from Portugal's City of Light
independent.co.uk - Nuno Mednes
Kale migas with mushrooms – migas de couve frisada e cogumelos Serves 4 80g white button mushrooms, thinly sliced 50ml extra virgin olive oil, plus …
This Is What It’s Like to Tour Lisbon With Portugal’s Most Likable Surfer, João Kopke
theinertia.com - The Inertia
Riding Portugal is a series in which Portugal’s culture, people, food, and amazing landscapes are discovered along the roads that ultimately lead to …
Madonna at 60: Secrets of Queen of Pop's simple life in Lisbon and late-night dive bar lock-ins
irishmirror.ie - Laura Connor
Madonna may be the Queen of Pop, but in a tiny bar in Lisbon she happily became the humble junior partner in an incredible double act, duetting with …
Art Galleries
It’s all about the view at these nine Lisbon hotspots
Wallpaper* - By Mary Lussiana
Famous for its yellow trams, cobbled streets and delicious pasteis de nata, Lisbon is no longer a secret. But only once you visit, do you realise that the loveliest thing about the city is its light –
Portugal is finally in fashion, but real estate and tourism booms have some locals worried
PRI - Jenny Barchfield
The thing that really sold Helena Espvall on the apartment she ended up buying was the view. The flat was in Lisbon’s far-flung Alcântara neighborhood, a good hour’s walk from the historic city center,
Urban Jungle: Prado, a New Restaurant in an Abandoned Factory in Lisbon
Remodelista - Annie Quigley
As though The Lisboans—a bright, apartment-style hotel in Lisbon’s city center (see Apartments in Portugal with Vintage Style, Breakfast …
Guide to Central Portugal: The Heartland Between Lisbon and Porto
boardingarea.com - Sarah
Central Portugal is rich in history, from the Roman era through modern-day. Between Porto and Lisbon, the main highway winds through rugged hills and …
Fashion Week
October in Portugal
tripsavvy.com - By Lindsay Taclof
One of the great perks of Portugal is its year-round sunshine and nice temperate weather, particularly on the coast and in the south. October is a …
Banks Are Cashing in on Lisbon’s Property Boom
Bloomberg - Henrique Almeida
From the fifth floor of the Banco BPI building in downtown Lisbon, Chief Executive Officer Pablo Forero can get a clear view of the transformation …
A 1959 Sneak Peek at Lisbon’s Metro System
CityLab - Mark Byrnes
Just before the transit service began, locals saw this short film on television and movie screens across the city. Welcome to the latest installation of “Public Access,” where CityLab shares its favorite
Lisbon Travel Guide
National Geographic
Why It's Worth It Lisbon’s laid-back charm, moderate climate with nearby beaches and castles, and its big, warm personality make you want to stay forever. The city is not yet as crowded as other European
News (U.S.)
Lisbon reaches its hottest temperature ever
New York Post - By Associated Press
LISBON, Portugal — Lisbon broke a 37-year-old record to notch its hottest temperature ever as an unrelenting heat wave baked Portugal and neighboring …
Food & Dining
This Lisbon Restaurant Is a Showstopper
airows.com - Ian MacDonald
People can’t seem to stop talking about Lisbon, and for good reason. With an outrageous amount of top-notch restaurants, friendly locals and vistas …
Lisbon bids for tech talent — with EU passports as a prize
politico.eu - Janosch Delcker
The capital’s powerful lure for foreign tech entrepreneurs: Create enough jobs here, and you can get Portuguese residency. LISBON — Forget about …
Portugal wants Britain to welcome all EU migrants after Brexit
Reuters - By Catarina Demony
Portugal's Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva arrives for the second day of a NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium, July 12, 2018. Tatyana Zenkovich/Pool via REUTERS LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal’s foreign
James Martin
Portugal Regions Map
wanderingportugal.com - James Martin
The map of Portugal’s mainland regions is the recent “NUTS II” version. Prior versions showed a larger Lisbon region. Portugal’s two island regions …
From Maritime Bairrada in Portugal, Wines of Freshness
The New York Times - By ERIC ASIMOV
For many Americans, the wines of Portugal are a great unknown. Unlike those of France, Italy or Spain, Portuguese wines do not carry with them much of an identity. A mention evokes no particular image