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Coordinates 38°42'N 9°11'W? / ?38.7°N 9.183°W? / 38.7; -9.183Due to its economic output, standard of living, and market size, the Grande Lisboa (Greater Lisbon) subregion is considered the second most important financial and economic center in the Iberian Peninsula.[3] The Lisbon region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's GDP per capita average – it produces 37% of the Portuguese GDP. It is also the political center of the country, as seat of government and residence of the Head of State. The city was under Roman rule from 205 BC, when it was already a 1000 year old town. Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Felicitas Julia, adding to the name Olissipo. Ruled by a series of Germanic tribes from the 5th century, it was captured by Moors in the 8th century. In 1147, the Crusaders under Afonso Henriques reconquered the city for the Christians and since then it has been a major political, economic and cultural center of Portugal. Unlike most capital cities, Lisbon's status as the capital of Portugal has never been granted or confirmed officially – by statute or in written form. Its position as the capital has formed through constitutional convention, making its position as de facto capital a part of the Constitution of Portugal. Lisbon hosts two agencies of the European Union, namely, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), is also headquartered in Lisbon.
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1. Czech Court Clears Way for President to Sign New EU Treaty
November 03, 2009
The Czech Republic's Constitutional Court has removed the last obstacle to a new European Union charter known as the Lisbon Treaty by dismissing a complaint that had been brought against the document. Shortly after the court decision, the Czech President Vaclav Klaus signed the document. The move paves the way for a stronger, more unified EU.Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus briefs the press after signing the Lisbon Treaty at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, 03 Nov 2009The court's decision, essentially that the European Union's Lisbon Treaty does not violate the Czech consti... (read more)
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2. Portugal the perfect holiday destination!
October 22, 2009
Silver Coast holidays at Praia Del Rey The Silver Coast of Portugal has wonderful empty golden sand beaches; villages full of charm and character; friendly and helpful people; excellent wines and much cheaper prices than the rest of Europe. Lisbon is an easy 45 minute drive - a great capital city with much to discover. At Holiday Rental Portugal Ltd we pride ourselves on our personal service - making your holiday easy to plan and providing you with all the information and advice that you need, both before and during your holiday.
Golf holidays at Praia Del Rey Fancy yourself a golfer? ... (read more)
Author: Knowall Media
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3. Lake Resort Spa: Portugal paradise
October 16, 2009
The Lake Spa Resort is a special spot in the center of the beach city of Vilamoura in Portugal. Visitors to Seville or Lisbon flock to this spot hailed for its beach, great seaside views, exotic scenery and of course, one of the best spa hotels in Portugal. The reason being that it is very close to the Faro International Airport. The Lake Spa Resort at Vilamoura is splayed out splendidly over thirty thousand square meters of beaches and verdant gardens. A perfect place for relaxation out of all the spas and resorts in the vicinity.
Careful planning is the hallmark of this best among spa h... (read more)
Author: Mike Greaves
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4. Polish President Signs EU Treaty
October 10, 2009
Polish President Lech Kaczynski signs EU's Lisbon Treaty at presidential palace in Warsaw, 10 Oct 2009Poland's president has signed the European Union's reform treaty,
leaving the Czech Republic as the only nation yet to ratify the pact.President
Lech Kaczynski completed his country's ratification at a ceremony
Saturday morning. Poland's parliament approved the Lisbon Treaty last
year.Mr. Kaczynski said he is convinced the new cooperation among sovereign states will be a success.All 27 EU nations must ratify the treaty, which is designed to streamline EU decision making, in order for it ... (read more)
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5. Foreign Minister: Irish Say Yes to EU Treaty
October 03, 2009
Irish workers count ballot papers for second referendum on European Union's Lisbon Treaty in Dublin, 03 Oct 2009Ireland's foreign minister says voters appear to have approved the European Union's Lisbon reform treaty.While
vote counting continues, Micheal Martin called the result of the
nation's second referendum on the treaty "a convincing win" that is
good for Ireland.Official results are expected later Saturday. The treaty aims to strengthen the EU's foreign policy and streamline its decision-making.Irish
voters rejected the treaty last year, fearing Ireland could lose
sovereignty on ... (read more)
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6. Ireland Votes on EU Treaty
October 02, 2009
A voter casts their vote in north Dublin, 02 Oct 2009Irish voters headed to the polls Friday to decide on a referendum on the European Union's Lisbon Treaty. Observers say turn-out has been slow on a vote that will affect the whole of the European Union.The Lisbon Treaty is set to tighten the existing structure of the European Union to strengthen its leadership and international clout. All 27 EU members must ratify it before it can come into force. But last year Irish voters rejected the treaty. Now, they are back at the polls for a second vote. Hugo Brady is from the Brussels-based research g... (read more)
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7. Lisbon's Famous Sports and Activities
October 02, 2009
Lisbon is not only a city of museums, churches, gardens, palaces, beaches and monuments, it also offers a wide variety of sports and other activities for the locals as well as the tourists. All these fun activities become available within minutes of the arrival of the tourists in the city. Golf Lisbon and the surrounding areas are very popular with golfers because of the excellent year round climate and fantastic natural surrounding. The Clube de Golfe do Paco do Luminar The Clube de Golfe do Paco do Luminar is a 9-hole golf course built by an American golfer named Gary Grandstaff and ... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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8. Discover the Lisbon Culture and Traditions
October 02, 2009
Lisboa, or as commonly known, Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal is a wonderful mix of cultures and traditions inherited over the past twenty centuries. This beautiful metropolis blends in influences of the Moorish and Roman invasions in the form of their architectural buildings, museums, music, festivals of worship dedicated to Roman saints and in countless other day to day activities. This city built over seven hills, has impressively reconstructed itself after the massive earthquake and tsunami of 1755, which had reduced it to rubble. A culturally vibrant city, Lisboetas (the inhabit... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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9. All You Need To Know About Alluring Portugal
September 25, 2009
Portugal officially called as Portuguese republic is located in south west Europe. In fact Portugal is the western most country of Europe and it is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean in west and Spain in east. Portugal has got a long story in history and it is known as peace making country. Portugal has experienced a diverse mix of civilization in the past millennium. Lisbon the capital of Portugal is the largest city in the country. Portugal enjoys two dominant climatic conditions. They are Mediterranean climate and oceanic climate. In spring and winter it is characterized by heavy winds and rainfa... (read more)
Author: Luis Fontese
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10. When Irish eyes are crying...
September 14, 2009
Like many Irish people living abroad, I’ve been paying a lot of attention to the political and economic situation back home. Unfortunately it looks increasingly likely that Ireland is going to be very volatile over the next 6-12 months. The Lisbon Treaty is coming up in early October, which is extremely important to ratify but a huge distraction in terms of rebalancing the economy and overall employment.
There is also a budget coming in October where details of roughly $5billion in cuts/savings in public expenditure will be announced which will face very heavy resistance from the unions ... (read more)
Author: Colin Murphy
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11. The Rape of Europe by Elitists
September 11, 2009
What part of no don't the elitists in Brussels understand? Don't the unelected bureaucrats in Brussels speak Irish, Dutch or French? Why are they driven to go from gross sexual imposition to the RAPE of Europe? "No means no!" As Europe goes, so goes the world. Open Europe reports that Declan Ganley says (who became the "figurehead in Ireland's first referendum on the Lisbon Treaty"), in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, "It's profoundly undemocratic to walk all over democracy...The Irish people had a vote on the Lisbon Treaty. They voted no. A higher percentage of the electora... (read more)
Author: David Ben-Ariel
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12. Some Interesting Facts about Lisbon - Lisbon Apartments
August 26, 2009
Fado’s mournful notes, blue tiled walls, chestnut roaster’s pungent smoke, cable-car bells, Castelo Sao Jorge’s sun-warmed stones…there is much more about Lisbon city than this. Attractive Lisbon is the city for senses. Lisbon the largest capital city of Portugal, boasts population of about 663000 people. This beautiful city is ideally positioned on the active Tagus River and incorporates approximately 85 square kilometers.
Lisbon is not just like any other place, as it boasts its own list of some interesting facts. One of the most interesting facts about Lisbon is that the majority of t... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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13. Experience the Night Life in Lisbon - Apartments in Lisbon
August 26, 2009
The fun does not end with the setting of the sun in Lisbon. There are plenty of options to keep the night owls busy. A large number of bars, discotheques, cinemas, fado houses, live music centers, theatres and concert halls dot the city and offer the choicest entertainment programs to suit all tastes. Bar hopping, dancing, partying and music continue into the early hours of the next day more especially on weekends.
Bars and Discotheques
Café da Palha (Discotheque)
Serving as a bar and restaurant during the day, Café da Palha comes alive with pop music and dance at night. Thursda... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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14. Unique Hand Crafted Products from Portugal - Lisbon Historic Centre
August 26, 2009
Portugal offers a wide variety of handcrafted items in artists’ studios, factory showrooms, department and hardware stores in all the important cities. You can buy these items as souvenirs for your loved ones.
Pottery - Black pottery
You can buy exquisite handcrafted black pottery items from Molelos in northern Portugal. The artisans come from families that have been in this job for generations. They have worked on the tools that are as old as 150 years. They specialize in the old and traditional black pottery.
The pottery items are baked at 800 Celsius in kilns fired with resi... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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15. Shopping and Sightseeing in Lisbon - Flat in Lisbon
August 26, 2009
Lisbon is a paradise for budget shoppers. It boasts of some of the largest shopping malls and international retailers in Europe. Most popular among them are Armazens do Chiado, Amoreiras and Colombo. Traditional markets are situated in Mercado da Ribeira downtown.
There are all types of traditional and boutique shops especially in the downtown Lisbon. They offer good bargains for leather and handcrafted merchandize.
Centro Vasco da Gama
The shopping center has the décor of an ocean theme with water flowing over the transparent roof. There are several fast food outlets and shops... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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16. The Dream of One Man: The Love of a Club to Help Him Live His Dream
August 26, 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo, affectionately called CR7, has left Manchester United for his dream club Real Madrid, this comes after six years with Premier League Champions. Ronaldo joined Manchester United in two thousand (2003) from Sporting Lisbon, one of Portugal's leading football club, for 12.25 million pounds and has since exhausted all superlatives. He has won the champions league, the Fifa Club World Cup, Premier League trophy, Carling Cup, FA Cup and a myriad of personal awards including the Ball D'or & FIFA World Player of the Year.
Ever since his transfer to Manchester United his talen... (read more)
Author: Craig Rochester
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17. Interesting Places to Visit in Lisbon
August 12, 2009
Built over the ruins of November 1775 earthquake, tsunami and firestorm, Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in the world. The main city, spread over the seven steep hills, is located on the confluence of the river Tagus and the Atlantic Ocean.
The city is densely dotted with several historic museums, parks, gardens, beaches, monuments and market places located along broad avenues. Some of the interesting places to visit are:
Gardens
Ajuda Botanical Garden—Jardim Botanico da Ajuda
Built by Prime Minister Pombal Marquis in 17... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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18. Discover the History of Lisbon
August 12, 2009
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is situated at a point where the Tagus River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The downtown center of the city is built over seven hills, which are too steep for vehicular access. The area, therefore, can be reached by an elevator and three funicular services.
Brief History—the Earthquake
The origin of the city dates back to 300,000 years. The most important feature of Lisbon’s history is the earthquake that took place on the All Saints Day Catholic holiday, November 1, 1775 at 9.20 am.
It was probably one the most catastrophic events in the histor... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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19. Cuisine of Lisbon - Food Lovers Paradise
August 12, 2009
The Portuguese went to far off lands and ruled several countries. They brought back some of the local recipes and ingredients and integrated them with their cuisine.
Portuguese love rich, filling and flavored cuisine that is cheap to prepare. They use a wide array of spices and other ingredients including vanilla, cinnamon, saffron, and piri piri—a small fiery pepper. Their cuisine reflects Arabian and Moorish influences. They, however, use these ingredients frugally. However, garlic and herbs like coriander and parsley in their dishes are abundantly used.
Lisbon cuisine is an epitom... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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20. Benefits of Self Serviced Apartments in Lisbon
August 12, 2009
Lisbon is an international trade and tourist center. Both individuals and corporate officials visit the city either for business or entertainment. Whatever your purpose to visit Lisbon, it is always better to stay in self-serviced apartments rather than a hotel. There are several benefits of staying in self-serviced apartments.
Pictures of the apartment
You know before hand what type of apartment or accommodation you are going to stay in. Each self-serviced apartment owner displays the pictures of the apartment on the Internet. You can see the picture and get an idea of the size, the... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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21. The Atlantic Pearls
June 30, 2009
This cruise that starts in the coasts of Lisbon, capital city of Portugal, lasts roughly eight days across impressive views, exotic places to visit and history to enrich our knowledge. It all starts in Lisbon, one of the most fascinating cities in Europe, with many monuments, museums and buildings that testify the intelligence and the extraordinary uniformity of style. The city looks like an amphitheatre of small hills reflected in the Tajo, where the river mixes with the Ocean, making an inner sea, called Mar da Palha.
The second day is in the sea. It’s time to take the opportunity to ... (read more)
Author: Europeancruise Deals
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22. Make Your Stay in Lisbon More Pleasurable and Home Like
June 29, 2009
Majority of individuals who visit Lisbon and do not want to go through the procedure of a hotel prefer to stay in serviced apartments or aparthotels. The self catering accommodation provides greater flexibility and generally families like the handiness of a serviced apartment where the food can be made according to ones own choice and most importantly the prices are cheaper. In Lisbon you can find dozens of excellently located and modern serviced apartments at unbeatable range.
The best part about the serviced apartments is that additional facilities are incorporated, which are generally ... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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23. Bring Home Memorable Moments from Lisbon
June 29, 2009
Portugal is one of the best destinations in the Western Europe. The country with a diverse culture and amazing environment offers great views and attractions to the tourists. The country has it all, Rocky Mountains, deserts and slopes. One of the most loved cities in the country is Lisbon. The city stands as the capital city and hosts a vast variety of cultures that make it different. Facing the beach, Lisbon has always wooed the travelers with the state of the art limestone buildings and the gorgeous alleyways. The fascination of the city makes it worth visiting round the year.
Apart fro... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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24. Accommodation in Lisbon - Finding a Serviced Apartment
June 29, 2009
Lisbon is a city that offers some of the best staying options to the leisure and business travelers. Although the hotels are quite proliferated in the city, the service apartments make for another good option if you are on the look out for a place that feels just like your home. The travelers can find a good range of these apartments in the city that are available for lower prices. There is a horde of apartments in various parts of the city and every apartment has its unique properties. An extensive research on the internet would bring up all these choices for you and you can then make a wise ... (read more)
Author: Accommodation In Lisbon
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25. The Mahdi, The Irish Referendum: bumps along the eschatological highway
June 23, 2009
With French President Nicolas Sarkozy calling for a strong first President for the EU and Ireland making headway in the upcoming vote on the Lisbon Treaty how close is the United States of Europe, the prophesied antichrist and other eschatological road signs and what of the hype concerning the Muslim Mahdi?
The elite of this world are neither huddling in some deep underground musing through secret papers nor sitting in the seats of kings and presidents. They are those who’s King and the very kingdom he rules resides within them. They are guided by every word and edict he has manifested to... (read more)
Author: Michael Bresciani
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