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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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Faro
Gateway to the Algarve and often overlooked by visitors, the capital city of the southernmost region of Portugal ticks all the boxes on your...
Guide to Driving in Portugal
A country best explored by car, Portugal allows tourists from the EU and US to drive with their local driving licenses. However, it might...
Ultimate Guide to Moving to Portugal
Thousands have been making the choice every year to relocate their lives to the Mediterranean country of Portugal. Between 2011 and 2021, Portugal's immigrant...
Expat Guide: Moving to Porto
Thousands are relocating to Portugal every year and choosing the northern city of Porto as their home. With a growing international community, Porto is...
Lisbon’s Lost Café: The Legendary Chave D’Ouro
I first heard about the Café Chave d'Ouro (which translates in Portuguese as "Golden Key") in Neill Lochery's riveting book Lisbon: War in the...
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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