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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
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...
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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11 Best Places to Live in Portugal
Portugal is one of the top countries in the world to live in. Whether you are looking to work or retire in Portugal, there...
25 Things To Know About Portugal’s Carnation Revolution
Freedom day, Carnation Revolution, 25th of April, all of these describe Portugal's most important national holiday. After over 40 years of fascism, on April...
Portuguese Artesanato: Guide to Portugal’s Traditional Handicraft
If you've walked the streets of Portugal, it's hard to have missed the traditional handicrafts and local artisans that make up the culture of...
Food and Housing: Prices Hit New Records
According to a report in the expresso newspaper of December 2, 2022, "to buy the same set of essential products you need to spend...
12 Best Things to do In Porto
The second-largest city in Portugal, over 1 million tourists visit Porto every year. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is both a...
History and Culture
12 Incredible Facts about Manuel II – The Last King of Portugal
Manuel II's story reads like a tragic novel. He was a young prince thrust into power during one of the most turbulent periods in...
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...
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