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Father in Glória Funicular Crash Found Alive after Shielding His Son’s Body
In our first report on the Glória funicular, Portugal’s biggest tragedy in 65 years, we reported 17 deaths, but this number was changed to...
Secure Your Future Before the Rules Change: Why Now Is the Time to Apply for the Portugal Golden Visa
Portugal’s Golden Visa program has earned its place as one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment schemes. This has opened the door to residency, EU...
Lisbon’s Glória Funicular Derails and Kills 17: Here’s What We Know So Far
September 3, 2025 began like any other late-summer day in Lisbon. On Rua da Glória, tourists lined up as they do every day to...
Portugal Golden Visa and AIMA Updates You Need to Know – August 2025
After the recent proposed changes to Portuguese immigration law, we thought it would be important to update you on the Portuguese government’s meeting with...
5 Tax Deductions U.S. Expats Can Take Advantage of in Portugal
Strategic tax planning is critical if you’re a high-net-worth individual from the U.S. moving to Portugal via a Golden Visa or residency permit. By playing...
Proposed Changes to Portuguese Immigration Law – Here Is Everything You Need to Know
Portugal is on the brink of some of the most significant overhauls to its immigration and nationality laws in decades. Though no legislation has...
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Lisbon’s Best Hidden Speakeasies
Lisbon’s speakeasy scene has exploded in recent years offering hidden bars with creative cocktails, discrete entrances, and curated concepts that provide endless entertainment. Wander...
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Planning a Summer Trip to Portugal? Here Is How to Ensure the Most Comfortable Experience
Summer in Portugal is not what it used to be. Since tourism exploded post-pandemic, the crowds in Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve have gotten...
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The 2024 US Presidential Election and Its Impact on Migration to Portugal
The results of the 2024 US presidential election have sparked renewed interest in international migration, particularly to Portugal through its Golden Visa program. As...
Expat Guide to Retiring in Portugal
Is Portugal a Good Place to Retire?
Portugal is one of the best places in the world to retire, according to the International Living’s Annual Global...
JMJ Guide to World Youth Day Lisbon 2023
World Youth Day Lisbon 2023, known as the Jornada Mundia da Juventude or JMJ in Portuguese, takes place in the Portuguese capital this year...
7 Best Wineries in the Setúbal Peninsula
Setúbal is primarily renowned for its natural beauties - a myriad of stunning beaches, unbelievably beautiful natural parks, as well as historical, archaeological, and...
Nazare
Have you ever dreamed of reaching the end of the world? If so, head to Nazare, a seaside town in Portugal. Located on Portugal’s...
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João, Maria, and Tiago: The Rules about Choosing Baby Names in Portugal
If you’ve spent any time in Portugal, you’ve probably met a lot of Joãos: João Pedro, João Tiago, João Paulo, etc. As you stay...
15 Astonishing Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know about Portugal during World War II
Intrigue. Duplicity. Bribery. Portugal had it all during WWII. Not only was it a neutral dictatorship threading the needle between Hitler and Churchill and...
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