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The History of the Popular Saints Festivals in Portugal
Every year, during almost the entire month of June, Portugal gets filled with colors, light, and life.It is a special time when we celebrate...
It’s Official: Portugal’s Nationality Law Finally Signed by the President
It finally happened! After months of political back-and-forth, Constitutional Court reviews, and widespread speculation about whether it would ever reach the finish line, Portugal's...
Learn How You Can Move to Portugal by Joining These In-Person Seminars This May in California and Washington DC
For a growing number of American families, the question is no longer whether to explore life beyond the United States, but when and how...
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...
Why Britain’s Wealthiest Are Quietly Choosing Portugal
Something significant is happening in wealthy British circles, and Portugal is at the center of it.
In 2025, the UK recorded a net outflow of...
Here We Go Again: Portugal’s Parliament Approves Changes to the Nationality Law for a Second Time
If you have been following immigration news in Portugal, this may feel familiar. After months of legal back and forth, Parliament has once again...
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Food & Drink
8 Portuguese cheeses to taste on your next visit
Portuguese cheeses are well-known worldwide for their unique flavors and aromas. Luckily, if you're a cheese lover planning a visit to Portugal, you will...
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Portugal Golden Visa: The Ultimate Guide to Portugal’s Golden Visa 2026
Portugal’s Golden Visa remains one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment programs and offers non-EU nationals a flexible pathway to Portuguese residency, visa-free travel within...
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Leiria
Located between the Castle and the River Lis, Leiria is a city in Central Portugal with a population of 128,000 people. Leiria is a...
The Role of Women in Portuguese Fascism and in Today’s Portugal
The photograph you see in the illustration of this article is the image of two influential women in my life. My maternal grandmother and...
Portugal Survival Guide
Everything you need to know before traveling to Portugal
Planning to travel to Portugal? As the oldest country in Europe, Portugal has a culturally rich...
Portugal’s drug policy may be an example for the United States
The Portuguese drug law may be part of the answer the U.S. is looking for to effectively fight its drug problem. In spite of...
Traveling with Pets to Portugal
Want to take your best friend with you on your next trip to Portugal? We're talking about your pet! Whether you're looking to fully...
History and Culture
Meaning of the Portuguese Flag
The Portuguese flag of today was designed in 1910, after the revolution that overthrew the monarchy and proclaimed a republic on October 5. To...
What happened at the Miracle of Fátima?
The First Five Apparitions
Why does Fátima, a city in Santarém get over 8 million religious visitors every year? Home to the Sanctuary of Fátima,...
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