- 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.
