- 19h ago
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas moves to suspend shared e-scooter system in the city
Mayor Carlos Moedas announced on Thursday, 15 October, that Lisbon will suspend its shared e-scooter system, citing street clutter and rising accidents. The council still has to approve the move at its meeting on 21 October.
- 2d ago
Moedas calls for review of Lisbon's Volta bottle deposit scheme over drug problems
In Brussels on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, the Lisbon mayor said the 10-cent bottle refund is causing serious social problems and that the Commission has agreed to back a technical meeting on the issue.
- Oct 4
Portugal marks 116th Republic Day with ceremonies and open doors at state palaces
Portuguese state institutions will open Belém Palace and the Assembly of the Republic to the public on 5 October 2026, alongside official ceremonies in Lisbon marking 116 years since the founding of the Republic.
- Aug 29
Carlos Moedas rejects rift with Portuguese government while demanding 300 police officers for Lisbon
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas urged the central government to fulfill its May pledge of 300 additional officers, citing demographic growth and a net loss of 2,000 police since 2010.
- Jul 22
Luís Represas, Trovante vocalist and 'iconic voice' of Portuguese music, dies at 69 after prolonged illness
The musician, who founded Trovante in 1976 and built a celebrated solo career, passed away on Wednesday in Lisbon from lung cancer. Former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who knew him since childhood, called the loss personal: 'Some of the best moments of my life I spent seeing him, listening to him and admiring him.'
- Jul 9
Lisbon mayor rejects congestion charge, pledges public transport boost
Carlos Moedas called congestion fees 'absolutely unthinkable' for the Portuguese capital, instead outlining a package of free transport for youth and elderly, fleet renewal, and new park-and-ride facilities.
- Jun 20
PSD congress: Montenegro names Bugalho, Moedas and Pedro Duarte as new vice-presidents, reshaping party leadership
Portugal's prime minister Luís Montenegro announced a reshuffled party leadership at the 43rd PSD congress in Anadia, elevating the mayors of Lisbon and Porto and naming MEP Sebastião Bugalho as spokesperson.
