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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...
Italy Slams the Door on Citizenship Dreams for Many Americans. Why Not Try Portugal Instead?
Millions of Americans with Italian heritage are reeling from a devastating blow to their European citizenship dreams. Italy's recent law change has effectively cut...
Lisbon Metro Strike Begins and Could Extend to 60 Days
Say it ain't so! Commuters in Portugal's capital are set to face significant transportation challenges starting Friday, May 23rd, as Metropolitano de Lisboa workers...
Is Portugal’s Golden Visa at Risk? EU Decision Against Malta Raises Questions
The European Court of Justice has just declared Malta's controversial "golden passport" program illegal, a decision that could have serious implications for similar programs...
Why You Should Apply for Portuguese Residency by May 2025
You may need to apply for Portuguese residency sooner than you think. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for things to get...
Complete Guide to the New NHR 2.0 (IFICI) Tax Regime in Portugal – 2025 Update
Portugal has introduced a new Non-Habitual Resident tax regime called the Fiscal Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (IFICI), commonly referred to as NHR...
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Food & Drink
9 Best Vegan Restaurants in Porto
Porto enchants visitors with its riverside charm and port wine cellars, but the city's culinary evolution extends far beyond traditional Portuguese fare. A thriving...
Travel Information
Travel Information
An Updated Transport Guide for Lisbon – 2025
Lisbon's public transport system is a maze of winding streets, hills, elevators, ferries, funiculars, big buses, mini buses, trains, trams, and underground metro. Whew...
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Guide to Destination Weddings in Portugal
With over 300 days of Mediterranean sun, Portugal is the perfect place for a destination wedding, boasting 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Europe's westernmost...
Your Guide to the Lisbon Metropolitan (Lisbon, Sintra, Estoril, Cascais)
Michael Sothan is a 4 time expat and 4 year resident of Lisbon, Portugal, originally hailing from the US. He moved to Portugal on...
Leiria
Located between the Castle and the River Lis, Leiria is a city in Central Portugal with a population of 128,000 people. Leiria is a...
Guide to Having a Baby in Portugal
Portugal has one of the lowest birth rates in the EU, standing at 7.7% in 2021. The birth rate has been decreasing exponentially since...
D8 – Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
In October 2022, Portugal made it an even more exciting time to be a digital nomad with the launch of the Portugal Digital Nomad...
History and Culture
The Lisbon Book Fair Is the Perfect Place to Relax This June
If you’re a book, beer, picnic, or park lover, then we’ve got the perfect place for you to visit this June in Lisbon. From...
Portugal’s Political Map Has Changed: The Rise of the Far Right and the Current State of the Parties
As of May 28, 2025 — with the final count of votes from Portuguese emigrants inside and outside of Europe — it’s official: Chega is now the second-largest...
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