Melaka to bring back Hang Tuah artefacts, documents in May
The Melaka government had conducted a research mission to prove the existence of Hang Tuah in several countries in Europe and Asia.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Lisbon plaques remember Portugal's 'silenced' role in slavery
Plaques turning the spotlight on Lisbon's role in slavery and "silenced" African history have been installed in various locations.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Lewiston massacre suspect found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wound
The body of Robert R. Card, 40, was discovered in the woods near the neighboring town of Lisbon Falls.
Sat Oct 28 2023
Pope, in Portugal, warns half a million young Catholics of social media snares
Pope Francis tells young people from all over the world to beware the false happiness lurking in social media.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Youth Catholics gather in Lisbon, awaiting pope
Over 350,000 pilgrims registered to attend but Portuguese authorities say more than 1 million are expected for the World Youth Day event.
Wed Aug 02 2023
A taste of cookie heaven? Lisbon pastry shop marks pope's visit
A pastry shop rolls out a brand-new treat to mark the occasion - a cookie with the pontiff's picture on it that is already selling fast.
Sun Jul 30 2023
Chinese embassy in Lisbon removes CCTV camera after residents' concerns
Three large 360-degrees surveillance cameras were installed around the consular section two months ago.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Thousands of teachers take to Lisbon streets to demand higher wages
Protesters urged Education Minister to step down, as they say current wages are too low, particularly given the cost of living crisis.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Ballooning use of laughing gas in Europe is no joke, drugs agency says
The recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas", is on the rise in Europe among young people.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Remains of large dinosaur skeleton unearthed in Portugal
Palaeontologists unearth what they reckon is a dinosaur that was about 82 feet long and lived around 145 million years ago.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Hundreds of firefighters battle blaze near Lisbon
Fire erupts in a mountainous area of Mafra forcing authorities to block several roads with many locals leaving their homes out of fear.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Dozens of flights cancelled cause chaos at Lisbon Airport
Sixty-five flights were cancelled on Saturday at Lisbon airport, causing long queues and thousands of passengers without accommodation and alternative solutions.
Sun Jul 03 2022
On and off screen, Aquaman's Jason Momoa fights for world's oceans
Guterres joins Momoa at the event and apologised on behalf of his generation for not doing enough at the time to tackle climate change.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Why executive nomads should head to Lisbon
Many professionals now travel the world while working remotely.
Sun May 01 2022
How global warming could be driving up albatross divorce
The lack of food appears to cause more stress to the birds and could be causing more couples to split up.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024