Is Portugal ready for the next big earthquake?
On 1 November 1755, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.7–9 almost completely destroyed Lisbon. More than 270 years later, […]
The Lisbon earthquake through the eyes of expats: memories from the archives
The most devastating earthquake in Portugal’s history, which triggered a tsunami and a fire, came as a shock not only
Doubting God’s will: how the Lisbon earthquake changed the world
On 1 November 1755, 290 km off the coast of Portugal, a sudden shift of the Earth’s crust at the
A guide for remote workers: the best coworking spaces in Lisbon
The COVID pandemic taught us to work from home, and once it was over, many companies didn’t want to go
A History of Mass Protests in Portugal: From Police Brutality in the 1980s to Tent Camps Today
In October 2026, housing activists set up tent camps in central Lisbon and Porto to demand affordable housing. They intend
Becoming a gardener at 40: the unusual story of a Lisbon entrepreneur
Alexey Polivanov is 43. Long ago he managed an electrical goods warehouse, and for the past 12 years he and
Ten films shot in Portugal: a walk through cinema locations
This week sees the release of Love of Your Life, directed by Rachel Morrison and starring Margaret Qualley (The Substance,
Bouquets vs. Revolvers: How Portugal Parted Ways with Its Kings — and Where Their Heirs Are Today
Today, Portugal celebrates the anniversary of the proclamation of the republic. We previously covered how it happened in our walking
A dog nanny with a convertible: we spoke with Lisbon’s most popular pet-sitter
In emigration, many people have to “reinvent” themselves and look for new — sometimes unexpected — ways to earn a
Top Lisbon neighborhoods for relocating: where remote workers, the sporty, and families with kids live
Where to rent an apartment when you’re arriving practically for the first time in the city you’re going to live in — that’s one of the first questions an expat
Why Do Portuguese People Love Football So Much?
How football became a source of national identity in Portugal, from the first matches and the Salazar era to Eusébio, Ronaldo and youth academies.
How to Enroll a Child in Kindergarten: What Options Exist in Portugal
A practical guide to nurseries and kindergartens in Portugal: public places, Creche Feliz, private and international options, fees and enrollment.