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5 Tax Deductions U.S. Expats Can Take Advantage of in Portugal
Strategic tax planning is critical if you’re a high-net-worth individual from the U.S. moving to Portugal via a Golden Visa or residency permit. By playing...
Proposed Changes to Portuguese Immigration Law – Here Is Everything You Need to Know
Portugal is on the brink of some of the most significant overhauls to its immigration and nationality laws in decades. Though no legislation has...
Italy Slams the Door on Citizenship Dreams for Many Americans. Why Not Try Portugal Instead?
Millions of Americans with Italian heritage are reeling from a devastating blow to their European citizenship dreams. Italy's recent law change has effectively cut...
Lisbon Metro Strike Begins and Could Extend to 60 Days
Say it ain't so! Commuters in Portugal's capital are set to face significant transportation challenges starting Friday, May 23rd, as Metropolitano de Lisboa workers...
Is Portugal’s Golden Visa at Risk? EU Decision Against Malta Raises Questions
The European Court of Justice has just declared Malta's controversial "golden passport" program illegal, a decision that could have serious implications for similar programs...
Why You Should Apply for Portuguese Residency by May 2025
You may need to apply for Portuguese residency sooner than you think. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for things to get...
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Lisbon’s Best Hidden Speakeasies
Lisbon’s speakeasy scene has exploded in recent years offering hidden bars with creative cocktails, discrete entrances, and curated concepts that provide endless entertainment. Wander...
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Travel Information
An Updated Transport Guide for Lisbon – 2025
Lisbon's public transport system is a maze of winding streets, hills, elevators, ferries, funiculars, big buses, mini buses, trains, trams, and underground metro. Whew...
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How to Get Portuguese Citizenship
Under the Passport Power Rank, Portugal ranks number 3 for being the most powerful passport, along with other countries such as Switzerland and Belgium....
Lisbon
Having a hard time figuring out where to go in Portugal? Lisbon should be your first visit. A must-see, Lisbon, Portugal is one of...
Serra da Estrela
Portugal is known for its 300+ days of sun and its warm temperatures. Tourists (and even locals) never associate Portugal with snowy weather or...
Food and Housing: Prices Hit New Records
According to a report in the expresso newspaper of December 2, 2022, "to buy the same set of essential products you need to spend...
LGBT Guide to Portugal
Is Portugal LGBT Friendly?
Portugal is known as one of the most LGBT-friendly countries in the world. LGBT people have access to a variety of...
History and Culture
Tracing Portugal’s Muslim Influence and Cultural Legacy
The story of Portugal's Islamic past is one of profound cultural exchange, scientific advancement, and religious coexistence that spanned nearly eight centuries. While modern...
Let’s Take a Walk Around Rossio: The Beating Heart of Lisbon
Rossio Square, officially known as Praça de Dom Pedro IV, stands as the beating heart of Lisbon, a magnificent stage where centuries of Portuguese...
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