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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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The 5 Best Portuguese Food Brands That You Must Try
Portuguese cuisine has earned its reputation around the world with simple ingredients that have been elevated by craft, climate, and centuries of knowhow. If...
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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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Winter Guide to Lisbon: Winter Activities in Lisbon 2023
Winters is a time that is too often neglected by tourists in Lisbon. Hoards of tourists travel to Lisbon in the Spring and Summer...
9 Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal
The oldest country in Europe, Portugal's cultural heritage is vast and there is so much history to explore particularly its World Heritage Sites. Portugal...
Leveraging Your IRA for Portugal’s Golden Visa: A 2025 Guide
For U.S investors looking to diversify globally and secure a European residence, Portugal’s Golden Visa program is your “golden” ticket.Why Portugal’s Golden Visa Is...
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...
Where to Buy a House in Portugal
Although during the 2008 economic crisis, the Portuguese real estate market was hit hard, today, buying property in Portugal won’t only provide you with...
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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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