It looks like they finally settled on Alcochete for the new Lisbon airport. ... They are talking about building a lot new rail line to serve the new airport and include it on the proposed Lisbon-Madrid HSR corridor.

This project was the foundation of Lisbon's candidacy for the iCapital award. ... Lisbon emerged victorious over two other finalist cities, Varsovia in Poland and Lviv in Ukraine. ... Lisbon has been awarded the prestigious title of Capital of Innovation in Europe by the European Commission. ... We hope that Lisbon continues its efforts and becomes a technological hub that the world needs. #António Barbosa ... Until now, Lisbon attracted 54 new technological hubs from 23 different countries and launched 13 programmes of incubation and acceleration. ... The award ceremony took place on the 27th of November 2023 in Marseille, France, where the current mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, received the prize. ... With this victory, Lisbon has received European validation for its efforts to become an innovative city that is home to those who want to thrive.

Bom fim de semana! #luzbon

’s lower deck to connect Lisbon and Setúbal? ... On this day in Portuguese history, May 7th, the lower deck of the 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon was officially inaugurated for rail traffic. ... Adding the train line (Fertagus) revolutionised the commute between the south bank (Margem Sul) and Lisbon, drastically reducing traffic and travel time ... So the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon wasn't always for trains, but in what year - on this very day - did the first train finally cross the bridge

A smuggler is hired to kidnap the rich husband of an American woman who's just arrived in Lisbon." ... That's according to the movie 'Lisbon', which graced global screens in 1956, starring and directed by Ray Miland. ... It's a real visual and nostalgic treat, and a great chance to see Lisbon in the 50s and pick up some extra vocabulary and comprehension.