Practical updates for life in Portugal
Stories
Enchanted by light and shadow: a French painter moved to Portugal and became a sculptor
Life
Yallah: A Trip to Tel Aviv Without Leaving Lisbon
Life
The Dakar has moved to Portugal and Morocco. How to see the rally live
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News
She Left Portugal at AIMA’s Request and Won in Court: 20-Year-Old Brazilian Woman Can Return
IRS Rates Cut Retroactively from January 2026: Income Tax Withheld from Salaries to Be Halved in November
Pregnant Women Without a Family Doctor to Be Cared for by Midwives: How the New SNS Pilot Works
Autumn Flare-Up: A Guide to Protests and Strikes
Citizenship Law Rules Approved: What We Know So Far and What Remains Unclear
27,000 Foreign Nationals Ordered to Leave Portugal. Only Around 800 Have Done So
Stories
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Is Portugal ready for the next big earthquake?
The Lisbon earthquake through the eyes of expats: memories from the archives
Doubting God’s will: how the Lisbon earthquake changed the world
“The prime minister owns 55 real estate objects, and we can’t even afford rent”: how Lisbon is protesting against housing costs
Life
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Plans for Eternity: What to See in the Cemeteries of Lisbon and Porto
Akcentt Restaurant Review: A Taste of Ukrainian Home in Lisbon’s Most Multicultural Neighbourhood
André Rieu, Jerry Seinfeld and Golden Évora: The Full Guide to the Weekend’s Best Events
How Portugal Rescues Unsold Food — and How You Can Take Part
Papers
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Social Security in Portugal: Who Pays Contributions, How, and What You Get in Return
Where to Find Rent Below Market Price in Portugal: State Schemes, Ordinary Listings and Sublets
Cheaper Than the Market: What Changed in Portugal’s Affordable Rent Scheme on 1 September
