Latest news and stories about expat life in Portugal for expats and residents.
An analytical examination of the strategies and community initiatives designed to facilitate the integration of global expatriates into Portuguese society through interpersonal connection and professional guidance.
Portugal is experiencing a sustained influx of American residents and investors, driven by factors beyond its climate, including economic incentives and a favorable financial landscape for expatriates.
Brazilians head to the polls for the presidential runoff. In Portugal, voting is proceeding smoothly with high turnout in Lisbon and Porto, while voters face long queues in Paris and Zurich. Overseas, early results show a divided electorate across various countries, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro leading in different regions.
An insight into the diverse perspectives of Israelis residing in Portugal as they approach their national elections.
Alexandra Andrade discusses the impact of labour shortages on business growth.
Long-time partners Miguel Falabella and Marisa Orth are starring together in a Portuguese production for the first time. The film, 'O Pecado Mora em Cima', is an adaptation of the Spanish comedy 'Sentimental' and features the pair as a Brazilian couple navigating life in Portugal alongside Portuguese actors Pedro Carvalho and Inês Aires Pereira. The film explores themes of the immigrant experience, cultural exchange, and the comedic nuances of combining Brazilian and Portuguese linguistic styles.
Joline Zijlstra shares her experience of living in Portugal and the positive impact it has had on her quality of life.
A couple moved to the South Bank region of Portugal to open a new Pilates studio after discovering their passion for the country.
Brazilians over 70, for whom voting is optional, continue to participate in the Brazilian elections this Sunday, October 4th, in Portugal.
Ten years after debuting with albums, Mykki Blanco has returned with “Cafe Paradiso”, a record in which they once again dodge the expectations of those who thought they would only be a queer voice in hip-hop. In a revealing conversation, they tell us about their best memories of Lisbon, a city they called home for four years, their transformative years in Chicago and New York, and how, in an era of cataclysms, we must trade the “I” for the “we”.
Singer Luca Argel, who lives in Portugal, argues that the politicisation of his generation intensified from 2013 onwards and, subsequently, with the impeachment process of Dilma Rousseff in 2016.
An analysis of the challenges and realities faced by those choosing to relocate to Portugal.
A reflection on how a period of two years was sufficient to achieve success or gain popularity within Portugal.
I have a homeland of birth and a homeland of the heart. And I have it today, not just out of affection but by right, because I am also a Portuguese citizen. I write, therefore, from the outside and from the inside.
A profile of Jo Shercliff, an English journalist who has settled in Portugal.
A description of Portugal as a popular tourist destination for visitors from South Korea and the United States.
Although he confesses to being enchanted by the streets of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Pole chooses the orange orchard behind his house as his favourite place in Portugal.
Portugal reviewed through an American lens
Reflecting on eight years of living in Portugal, the author explores the evolving nature of the immigrant experience, the fluidity of home, and the uncertainty of the future. Inspired by a visit to a bookstore in Aveiro that offers a service to mail letters to one's future self, the piece contemplates how migration shifts one's perspective on stability, identity, and the meaning of 'forever'.
An American man explores traditional Portuguese taverns and develops a passion for the regional dish known as maranho.
Born in Ceará, Sheyla Lima has lived in Portugal for over 20 years. In Lisbon, in addition to being an active voice in the LGBT community, she manages businesses in the food sector. “Running a restaurant is a daily struggle.”
The story of Subin, an Indian national who developed a deep affection for Portugal and completed a cycling journey from Lisbon to Chaves.
Beia Carvalho, from São Paulo, launches the book #Fui, in which she recounts how she planned her move to Portugal and discusses the criticism she received: “Are you going to leave your grandchildren? Are you going to leave your family?”
My Home in Portugal - Stephen & Donna
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The Reality of Moving to Portugal on the D2 Visa
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10 Portuguese Towns Nobody Talks About
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Portugal Wasn't Love at First Sight... Did She Stay?
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