Lisbon

Capital and largest city of Portugal

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Lisbon is the capital and most populous municipality of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739, as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus. The western portion of its metro area, the Portuguese Riviera, hosts the westernmost point of Continental Europe, culminating at Cabo da Roca.

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Death toll in Lisbon funicular crash rises to 17 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:15Published 2 hours ago

Lisbon 'in shock' after deadly funicular crash Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:26Published 3 hours ago

At least 17 people killed and 22 others injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon At least 17 people killed and 22 others injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published 3 hours ago

At least 15 people killed and 18 others injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon At least 15 people killed and 18 others injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published 5 hours ago

Portugal BREAKING: Lisbon’s Iconic Gloria Funicular Derails—15 Dead, Dozens Injured in Crash A tragic accident has struck Portugal’s capital Lisbon as the iconic Gloria funicular railway derailed on Wednesday, leaving at least 15 people dead and 18 others injured. The historic yellow tram, a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published 8 hours ago

At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed in the city’s worst recent.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 14 hours ago

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What we know so far about the Lisbon funicular crash Portuguese authorities have declared three days of mourning after Lisbon's iconic Gloria funicular crashed, killing 17 people and injuring 23. Sky News - Published 5 hours ago
At least three killed after Lisbon's iconic Gloria funicular derails At least three people have been killed and around 20 injured after the iconic Gloria funicular in Lisbon derailed and crashed, emergency services said. Sky News - Published 18 hours ago
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Large parts of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage Large parts of Spain and Portugal - including Madrid and Lisbon - have been hit by a power outage. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2025
Power returning in Spain and Portugal after large parts hit by blackout - but what caused it? Power supplies have been returning in Spain and Portugal after large parts, including the capitals Madrid and Lisbon, were hit by a huge outage on Monday. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2025
President Murmu arrives in Lisbon for four-day visit to Portugal and Slovakia President Droupadi Murmu's historic four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia aims to deepen diplomatic relations and multifaceted engagement with these countries. The visit commemorates 50 years.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2025

Benfica hold off spirited Monaco in Champions League thriller A below-par Benfica hold off a spirited comeback from Monaco in a thrilling draw in Lisbon to seal their place in the Champions League last 16. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2025
Billionaire Aga Khan, owner of Shergar, dies aged 88 The philanthropist and spiritual leader died "peacefully" at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2025
500 years on, Vasco da Gama hailed in Lisbon, ignored in Kochi History appears to be overlooked at St Francis Church in Fort Kochi, with no events marking 500 years since Vasco da Gama's death. Post-colonial perspectives often view da Gama negatively, conflicting.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 23, 2024
Hat-trick hero Gyokeres' rise from Brighton reject to Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick against Manchester City took him to 66 goals in 67 games for Sporting, but will he follow Ruben Amorim out of Lisbon? BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2024

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Warmest weather of the year expected this weekend with UK hotter than Lisbon and Nice Parts of the UK will experience warmer weather than Lisbon and the south of France this weekend as temperatures are set to surpass the highest set this year so far. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024
Rangers pegged back twice in thriller at Benfica Rangers continue their impressive Europa League campaign with a first-leg draw against Benfica after twice leading in the last-16 tie in Lisbon. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024	Two women stabbed to death at Ismaili Muslim centre in Lisbon Two women have been stabbed to death at an Ismaili Muslim centre in Lisbon. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2023
Ronaldo becomes most capped men's footballer Cristiano Ronaldo makes a world-record 197th men's international appearance in Portugal's Euro 2024 qualifying opener in Lisbon. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2023	Arteta guarded over Jesus' involvement in Lisbon Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tight-lipped over whether Gabriel Jesus has travelled for the Europa League last-16 game at Sporting Lisbon. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2023