17 dead and 23 injured as famous funicular tram derails in Portugal’s Lisbon
TWO Spaniards were injured when the landmark Lisbon funicular tram derailed, killing 17 people and injuring another 23. The accident struck the Ascensor de Gloria,
Earthquake in Portugal shakes multiple cities in Spain’s Andalucia
A MAGNITUDE 5 earthquake has been felt in Sevilla and other Andalusian locations. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the epicenter was 17 kilometers south
Portugal burns: 100 ‘out of control’ forest fires are visible from space after destroying thousands of hectares – as state of emergency is declared
AT least seven people have died as scores of wildfires continue to rage in Portugal, forcing authorities to officially declare a ‘state of calamity’. Over
Revealed: Plans for a new high-speed rail connection between Portugal and Spain – these are the two routes being considered
TWO routes have been suggested for what would be Spain’s first high speed rail link with Portugal. One proposal is set to become a reality-
LISBON: A cool cultural destination
WANT to escape the scorching heat of southern Spain and visit a diverse city with a rich cultural heritage and excellent food scene? As temperatures
BRAND-NEW airline in Spain will fly from Madrid and Lisbon to resorts in the Caribbean and Central America
A new Spanish airline will take off from Madrid and Lisbon airports from mid-June. World2Fly has been setup by the Iberostar hotel company. It will
Champions League knockout stages dates set, as part of ‘final eight’ format in Lisbon
THE Champions League will be completed in Lisbon as part of a ‘final eight’ format, UEFA has announced.
Greta Thunberg arrives in Lisbon for train up to Madrid climate conference amid criticism from Spanish TV personality
The former tennis player and naturalist impersonated the activist in a wig and a green sack for an online sketch
British expat pensioners from southern Spain caged AGAIN after allegedly trying to smuggle €2 million cocaine haul on cruise ship
The pair were arrested in Norway 10 years ago when they were found to be hiding drugs again
Spain’s Eurovision song contest entrance to be announced on Monday
FIVE contestants will battle it out next Monday to be crowned Spain’s Eurovision entrance. Talent show Operacion Triunfo, on TVE, will host the final on
A different sort of noise: Lenox Napier’s Portuguese adventure
I last visited the other side of the Iberian peninsula two decades ago with an old black and white guidebook from 1957… so it wasn’t really
Environmental group blames authorities for catastrophic Portugal fires which have killed at least 62 people
Some 2,000 firefighters were still tackling the blazes today
Cristiano Ronaldo opens new hotel in bid to kick start career in property
He said he still plans to play football for another decade
EU officially lets Spain off the hook for missed deficit targets fine
EU governments had been divided over whether or not to punish Madrid
72 hours in Lisbon
Lance Rutkin jets to Portugal to discover how to get the most out of the capital over a long weekend
Where can I see dead people?
Olive Press blogger Luke Andrews stumbled upon the Real Bodies exhibition when he visited Portugal
One of Britain’s ‘most wanted’ criminals arrested in Lisbon
Paul Buchanan was wanted for attempted rape
Four of Europe’s top 10 golf destinations are in Spain
The outright winner being Balearic capital Palma
Malaga man gets tattoo of Sergio Ramos’ Champions League goal celebration
A Real Madrid fanatic has paid homage to his side's Champions League victory over rivals Atletico Madrid in Lisbon final
Felipe and Letizia take on Portugal
The royal pair have been received by President Cavaco Silva at Belem Palace