A morning roundup noting that nearly 3,300 people have legally changed their gender and name since 2018. Separately, architects are raising questions about the '1.º Direito' initiative.
Morning briefing: Nearly 3,300 have changed gender and name since 2018; architects question 1st Right
Tuesday, 27 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
