Notícias · news
Lisbon news in English, focused on the changes that can shape your day: getting around, city life, culture, food and living here. Browse the week’s published updates by topic, then follow the practical advice in each story. For dated performances and exhibitions, use the event calendar alongside the news.
5 updates in the past seven days
Culture
Added 24 Oct 2026
Gulbenkian's internationalisation support call closed early on 20 October at 15:30 Lisbon time. Its page, updated on 21 October, attributes the closure to the large number of applications already supported. The call covered international projects in performing arts, visual arts, cinema and cross-disciplinary work.
If you’re here: The closure concerns this internationalisation call, not all Gulbenkian arts funding.
City
Added 21 Oct 2026
Portugal's Internal Administration Ministry said police operations took place in Lisbon and Porto on 20 October after efforts to secure the voluntary removal of protest tents from two public squares. Its statement does not name the squares or give arrest figures, so Lisbonline does not attribute a location or detention count.
If you’re here: Treat earlier encampment reports as historical; the statement gives no current transport closure or continuing visitor restriction.
Living here
Added 22 Oct 2026
Parliament approved proposals on 16 October concerning SNS care for foreign nationals who do not live in Portugal. The government says they seek address or insurance checks and stronger payment collection. This reports legislative proposals; it does not establish a new charging rule already in force.
If you’re here: Check the rules that apply to your own status with the healthcare provider; this vote alone does not settle eligibility.
Living here
Added 22 Oct 2026
The government reports parliamentary approval of changes allowing 180 days of parental leave paid at 100% when qualifying sharing conditions are met. The package also covers continuous working hours in the private sector by employer agreement or collective arrangement. The announcement does not establish an implementation date for individual applications.
If you’re here: Check commencement and transitional provisions with Segurança Social or your employer before planning leave under the approved package.
Getting around
Added 20 Oct 2026
A new funding call offers nearly €66m towards signalling and telecommunications upgrades on the Linha do Norte, with a maximum contribution rate of 85%. The government's 19 October announcement includes train-control equipment between Granja and Gaia and railway communications between Campanhã and Entroncamento. This is a funding step, not the start of a new passenger service.
If you’re here: No timetable changes or completion date are announced in this notice; use current operator information when planning a journey.
