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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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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...

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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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A history book I keep on one of my bookshelves begins its account by saying that the first king of Portugal was born in...

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Football has always been like a religion to the Portuguese. However, first founded in 1914, the Portugal National Football Team was not always successful....

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The Lisbon Book Fair Is the Perfect Place to Relax This June

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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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