Portuguese people drink more wine than anyone else in the world
We’re in first place — and by a wide margin. Portugal has once again topped the global ranking for per-capita […]
Europe’s summer of fire. Portugal is second in the EU by share of land burned
Portugal is going through a difficult period of wildfires. According to the Copernicus Earth observation program, Portugal has come in second in the EU for the size
Portugal Is Closed Until September: How August Became a Nationwide Pause
There is a month when Portugal stops answering. It doesn’t slow down or work at half capacity—it simply stops answering.
How not to lose your family doctor or end up with a bill for treatment. A review at the SNS
Portugal’s public health system — the SNS, Serviço Nacional de Saúde — has taken on its patient database. Around 20 million records are subject to review — that’s
A solar eclipse in Portugal. The 26 seconds worth driving half the country for
Where to see totality, when to watch, and what to bring On August 12, Portugal will fall into the Moon’s shadow for the first time since 1912. The country will have
Why Portugal is facing a shortage of medical professionals again, and what a return to the 2000s experience could offer
Portugal’s public health service (SNS) has officially admitted that it cannot clear the queues for consultations and operations — there aren’t enough doctors and
Bouncing off the bottom. How Portugal is climbing out of its construction slump
Housing is getting more expensive at an incredible pace — given Portuguese salaries, locals can no longer afford to live in their own country, especially in the
What Portugal can offer a startup beyond money
The first two articles in this series were about money: grants and investments. This article is about the legal and infrastructural tools that can make life easier
€100,000 for a Kids’ Play Space
The founders of Lisbon’s SandCastle explain why a childcare, café and coworking concept struggled, how much it cost and what they learned.
Missed the IRS Deadline? What the Delay Costs and How to File It Yourself
What happens after Portugal’s 2026 IRS filing deadline, how reduced fines work, what late filers may lose and how to submit Modelo 3 online.