English Language Media in Portugal

A world of information, both local and global - in English. The international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in Lisbon and the Lisbon region.

Radio

BBC World Service can be received on digital FM 90.2 and Satellite Hot Bird 2-13º East.

For more information on receiving BBC World Service via satellite: Click here

The main BBC stations and other English-language radio can also be received via many satellite TV installations or over the Internet. Previously broadcast programmes can often be listened to again or downloaded.

Voice of America is also available on shortwave, with NewsNow.

For the region's frequency chart: Click here
For a programme guide: Click here
For webcasts of VOA programmes: Click here

Radio on the Internet: English language stations online

Many international radio stations are available streamed live on the Internet. You typically need Real Player although sometimes a feed is available in Windows Media, compatible with the players that have shipped with recent versions of Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

For a fairly comprehensive list of the many stations that provide this service: Click here
Directory of over 13,000 radio stations: Streema Online Radio Stations

Alternatively, select one of the stations below for (relatively) instant access to live radio!

To reach links to any of the BBC Radio stations: Click here
The BBC World Service (RealPlayer) (Windows Media)
Voice of America on VOA NewsNow
CNN (RealPlayer) (Windows Media)

International online news

Television

To pick up English-language free-to-air programmes (unscrambled) such as BBC World, CNBC Europe, CNN International, Euronews, MTV and Skynews, a satellite reception system capable of picking up the Astra-1 satellite cluster is required.

For more channels, opt for a HotBird system available on the HotBird satellite cluster.

A step up from this is the Astra 2 system which will allow you to see ITV, BBC 1 and BBC 2 programmes, although to receive these a rather large dish (2.4 to 3 metres) will be required.

For a good (if not entirely comprehensive) list of what's on TV across Europe: Click here

English-language Film and Cinemas

Films at the cinema in Portugal are shown in their original version with subtitles.

For a list of cinemas in Lisbon and the surrounding areas see The AngloFILE Movies, Cinema & Film

Print Publications

Euro-Weekly News: Weekly English-language newspaper. Although published in Spain, it issues editions for the Algarve and Lisbon.
Portugal Magazine: Published six times a year, this magazine is aimed at those who are planning to work or buy property in Portugal, as well as those who enjoy going on holiday in Portugal.
- Tel: +44 122 578 6800
The Portugal News: Portugal's largest circulation English-language newspaper.
- Tel: 282 341 100
The Resident: English-language newspaper published every Friday. Available from news stands and hotels as well as bars and restaurants frequented by expatriates.
- Tel: 282 342 936
  Fax: 282 342 939
  e-mail
Essential Portugal: The expatriate community of the Algarve, Lisbon and Madeira each have their own magazine published bi-monthly.