Portugal Wants to Halve Road Deaths by 2030
The Portuguese government has approved a new Visão Zero 2030 (Vision Zero) strategy. Its goal is to halve the number […]
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A New Job Could Cost You Your IMT Jovem Tax Break
Homebuyers under 35 in Portugal can benefit from a tax exemption when purchasing a property under the IMT Jovem scheme
Furnish Your Flat for Free: Where People Give Away Furniture and Appliances in Portugal
When you move, a good wardrobe can suddenly have nowhere to go. There is no room for it in the
How to buy a house in rural Portugal for €33,000 and keep your sanity
To most people, a house in the Portuguese backcountry looks like a risky gamble, but for Yana it turned out
Web Summit Afterparties, Cat Power and Ravel’s Boléro: The Full Guide to the Weekend’s Most Important Events
The main event of the week in Lisbon is Web Summit and everything around it: more than 400 events are
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Neighbours Helping Neighbours: A Mutual Aid Website Has Been Launched
A volunteer website called Exército do Sofá (The Sofa Army) helps people across Portugal get support during storms and severe
Lisbon’s Lost Rivers: Why the City Floods When It Rains
According to Portugal’s Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), rain is expected on the mainland until 13 November. In
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Storm Charles: Government urges people to stay home unless absolutely necessary
Storm Charles, together with Storm Bruna, is set to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to Portugal. Madeira will
Where to see flamingos and other birds: a beginner’s guide to birdwatching in Portugal
Birdwatching is becoming an ever more popular hobby, and Portugal is a great place to give it a try. Which
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Petrol to fall below €2 a litre from Monday
On Monday, November 9, fuel prices at petrol stations across Portugal are set to drop by more than they have
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AIMA opens a separate application channel for permanent residence permits
Since November 4, applicants seeking their first permanent residence permit can submit a request through AIMA’s (Agency for Integration, Migration
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The rain is back: Storm Bruna to linger until at least November 13
After an unusually dry October, autumn weather has returned to Portugal. IPMA (the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere) has