Restrictions implemented to combat Covid-19 have “reduced the quality of life in European cities”, reports The Economist Intelligence Unit – and Lisbon is no exception. The Portuguese capital has fallen five spots to 58th position out of the 140 countries considered in the ranking. In the last index, Lisbon was highlighted in categories involving ‘culture, the environment and education’. But this year’s restrictions on public gatherings have radically altered the outlook, explain reports.