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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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Time Required to Get Portuguese Citizenship Reduced by 12-18 Months
Portuguese residents waiting to apply for citizenship can now breathe a huge sigh of relief! The Portuguese Parliament passed significant amendments on March 5th...
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...
9 Downsides To Living in Portugal
Although the positives outweigh the negatives, living in Portugal is not perfect. While many travel bloggers out there only highlight the pros of living...
Portuguese President vetoes housing program, prolonging Golden Visa availability
The Portuguese President of the Republic vetoed the program “Mais Habitação” (More Habitation), which was created to tackle the ongoing housing crisis.According to a...
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...
History and Culture
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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