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Two Days To Freedom – April 25th and the Carnation Revolution
Step back in time to the storied streets of Lisbon, where the air was electric with anticipation on that fateful day of April 25th,...
Time required to get Portuguese citizenship reduced by 12-18 months
Portuguese residents waiting to apply for citizenship can now breathe a huge sigh of relief! The Portuguese Parliament passed significant amendments on March 5th...
Spain vs Portugal: Which Golden Visa Program is Best?
There has been a lot of talk of Golden Visa schemes over the last few years. Each scheme has different rules and varying levels...
Portugal Golden Visa: The Ultimate Guide to Portugal’s Golden Visa 2024
Portugal's Golden Visa Not Ending After All
In June 2023, the government announced the visa scheme is not fully ending. Instead, certain investment options that...
Life After NHR: Latest 2024 Update
Well, there is no doubt that 2023 was a rocky year in Portugal’s rich political history. The year saw changes to the very popular...
Portugal Golden Visa Latest: 2024 Update
Although the path to Portuguese citizenship through property investment ended in October of 2023, the Golden Visa program remains open and in full flow....
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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
What Are Conventual Sweets? A Guide to Portugal’s Delicious Desserts
Portugal boasts a rich tradition of conventual sweets, a cultural heritage that is deeply intertwined with the country's history and culture. These delectable treats...
Travel Information
Travel Information
Portugal Golden Visa: Can I Still Apply and When Will it End?
Portugal shocked the world in February when the government announced an end to Portugal's Golden Visa scheme to tackle the housing crisis. The program...
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Your Guide to the Lisbon Metropolitan (Lisbon, Sintra, Estoril, Cascais)
Michael Sothan is a 4 time expat and 4 year resident of Lisbon, Portugal, originally hailing from the US. He moved to Portugal on...
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...
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...
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...
Cost of Living in Portimao: Portimao Monthly Budget
Located in the Algarve in southern Portugal, Portimao is the best of both worlds - warm weather with affordable living. The city also offers...
History and Culture
Romanesque Architecture in Portugal – Characteristics and Landmarks
Portugal is an incredibly rich country in terms of history and culture. Its territory is filled to the brim with awe-striking buildings that stand...
Manueline Architecture in Portugal – 9 Iconic Manueline Landmarks
If you’ve ever visited Portugal, you’ve probably already heard about the Manueline style! It is the famous Portuguese architectural style! The Manueline encompasses elements...
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