# Lisbon

Last week

10th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

Drugs & dissuasion: Portugal's pragmatic policy could show Ireland a path to control addiction

As the debate around decriminalisation of drugs rages here in Ireland, The Journal recently traveled to Lisbon to look at how the Portuguese model works.

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Sep 10th 2023, 7:00 PM

Last month

August 2023

# factcheck

Debunked: Irish users among those fooled by AI image of Pope in front of huge crowds

Headlines were made by a previous fake Francis photo, AI-generated by a man on magic mushrooms who wanted “to see the Pope in a funny jacket”.

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Aug 25th 2023, 3:31 PM

All time

# Travel

Portugal to start allowing tourists from most European countries

Travellers from European Union countries with coronavirus rates below 500 cases per 100,000 residents can visit Portugal from Monday.

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May 15th 2021, 11:40 AM

# Francesco Pelle

One of Italy's 'most dangerous' fugitive mobsters arrested in Lisbon Covid clinic

Francesco Pelle was a noted figure in one of the Calabria-based ’ndrangheta’s most notorious organised crime clans.

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Mar 30th 2021, 7:05 AM

# crisis

'People underestimating the force of angry kids': Greta Thunberg arrives in Lisbon ahead of UN conference

The Swedish teenager is attending this year’s UN Climate Conference in Lisbon.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 8:19 PM

# grounded

Aer Lingus customers sleep overnight at Lisbon Airport due to cancelled flight

The flight is not expected to depart until 7.50pm this evening.

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Jun 30th 2019, 2:02 PM

# Lisbon

Gardaí arrest two in Portugal over Cork cannabis haul

The pair were brought to Bandon Garda Station.

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Mar 14th 2019, 2:01 PM

# New Deal

Web Summit announces €110m deal to remain in Lisbon for next ten years

The annual event expects to see its capacity more than double as part of the deal by 2022.

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Oct 3rd 2018, 12:16 PM

# Paddy Cosgrave

Web Summit founder withdraws invite for far-right leader Marine Le Pen to 2018 event

Paddy Cosgrave had earlier defended the decision to host Le Pen at the November event.

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Aug 15th 2018, 12:45 PM

# eurosong fever

Could we do it? People are feeling nervously good about Ireland's chances in tonight's Eurovision

A win may be a big ask, but the signs for a good showing are looking good.

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May 12th 2018, 6:02 PM

# wait a second...

Portuguese police detain man after finding cocaine inside fake arse

Police said a “considerable amount of cocaine” was found inside the concealed pouches.

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Feb 13th 2018, 1:58 PM

# Apology

Web Summit organiser apologises over 'offensive' dinner at Portugal's National Pantheon

A number of Portugal’s important national figures are buried at the Pantheon.

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Nov 14th 2017, 9:09 AM

# Lisbon

Irish man in his 60s dies in drowning incident while on holiday in Portugal

It’s understood the man got into difficulty while swimming on Friday night.

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Oct 22nd 2017, 8:24 AM

# Lisbon

Pilot in court after deadly crash on Portugal beach

The instructor could be heard telling a control tower that the plane had suffered engine failure.

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Aug 3rd 2017, 6:30 PM

# Lisbon

Two sunbathers die after light plane crash lands on Portuguese beach

The incident happened this afternoon near the capital Lisbon.

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Aug 2nd 2017, 6:24 PM

# Victims

Four-year-old boy whose parents were on honeymoon among dead in Portugal fires

At least 64 people have died in fires that swept through the centre of the country at the weekend.

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Jun 20th 2017, 7:51 AM

# moneyconf

'Nothing to do with Enda leaving': Web Summit organisers announce Dublin event

MoneyConf, a financial services and fintech conference, has previously been held in other countries.

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Jun 6th 2017, 7:25 AM

# Portugal

Irishman 'repeatedly stabbed' at resort in Algarve

The victim was reportedly attacked by two men in Praia da Rocha on Sunday morning.

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May 9th 2017, 10:37 AM

# building relationships

Web Summit is going on a hiring spree – including someone to deal with the Irish government

It comes as the company eyes a possible return to Dublin.

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Apr 25th 2017, 3:13 PM

# tires

Five dead after small plane crashes into Portuguese supermarket

Four others received minor injuries, emergency services said.

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Apr 17th 2017, 2:47 PM

# Lisbon

People who paid thousands for tickets left waiting outside Web Summit

Late Late ticket prices started at €1,000 for exhibition floor only.

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Nov 7th 2016, 8:28 PM

# Portugal

Man spent 43 years using wheelchair following incorrect diagnosis

61-year-old Rufino Borrego was incorrectly diagnosed as having incurable muscular dystrophy when he was 13.

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Sep 25th 2016, 6:19 PM

# controversial book

Madeleine McCann's parents lose libel appeal over claims they were involved in her disappearance

Madeleine would turn 13 next month.

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Apr 19th 2016, 6:45 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will the Web Summit moving to Portugal be a loss to Ireland?

Or will another event come along?

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Nov 6th 2015, 9:30 AM

# lukewarm reception

Paddy Cosgrave has told Dublin's last Web Summit how excited he is about Lisbon

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave rolled out the red carpet for the event’s new hosts today.

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Nov 5th 2015, 4:18 PM

Voices

'Getting involved in a petty mudslinging match over the Web Summit is embarrassing'

A bitter war of words has erupted between the Web Summit and the Taoiseach’s office, but as the finger pointing continues this whole affair smacks of desperation and incompetence, writes Paul Allen.

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Oct 18th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Out of here

Joan Burton is sorry the Web Summit people are leaving with their backpacks and satchels

Organisers “felt they got a better offer some place else” the Tánaiste said.

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Oct 16th 2015, 10:21 AM

# lisbon bound

Innovation minister says losing the Web Summit is actually a 'success story'

Damien English said it’s another example of an Irish company doing well internationally.

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Sep 27th 2015, 3:21 PM

# going going gone

Web Summit paid only €1.3 million for Lisbon move

Co-founder Paddy Cosgrave made the announcement the event was leaving Dublin today.

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Sep 23rd 2015, 10:32 AM

# Lisbon

Three people shot dead after dispute 'over barking dog'

Two police officers were amongst those killed.

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Aug 30th 2015, 3:03 PM

# rapid progress

Ireland Men book place in Olympic 7s rugby qualifier with third place in Lisbon

A year ago, this team didn’t exist. Next June they’ll play for the last place at Rio 2016.

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Jul 19th 2015, 6:59 PM

# long road to rio

Women's 7s forced to settle for silver after securing safe passage to World Olympic repechage

Ireland came within a minute of victory in the Lisbon tournament, but were undone by late Spanish power.

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Jul 19th 2015, 1:45 PM

# unbeaten

Ireland's Sevens sides on course for top three finish after unbeaten start in Lisbon

Pool stage complete, Ireland are well seeded for the quarter-finals

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Jul 18th 2015, 8:00 PM

# portugal here we come

What can Ireland learn from a country that decriminalised drugs?

TDs are off to Portugal to find out.

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Jun 3rd 2015, 3:24 PM

# nice prices

Lisbon Treaty vote (the 1st one) the most expensive referendum of past 15 years

They told us we’d save €20 million by scrapping the Seanad — but it cost us a fair chunk of change to hold the vote.

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Feb 16th 2015, 6:40 PM

# Investigation

Ryanair co-pilot praised for safe emergency landing after captain fell ill

At one stage, the commander of the craft fell unconscious.

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Jan 5th 2015, 5:06 PM

# Football friends

Roy Keane tells England skipper Steven Gerrard that England 'will struggle' at the World Cup

Welcome to ITV, Stevie.

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May 24th 2014, 8:18 PM

# Pinhal Novo

Portugal restaurant siege ends with officer, gunman dead

Six others, including four police, were injured by explosions in the seven-hour ordeal.

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Nov 24th 2013, 7:16 PM

# exits

Guess who's getting closer to the end of their bailout too?

Portugal received its penultimate tranche in rescue loans today.

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Nov 19th 2013, 1:05 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Who are you shouting for tonight - Ronaldo or Zlatan?

Tonight’s match in Lisbon really isn’t about two countries facing off, it’s about two men going to battle.

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Nov 15th 2013, 11:54 AM