Latest news and stories about expat wellbeing in daily life in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
An analytical exploration of how Portugal's luxury property market is spearheading a global shift towards wellness-integrated residential design.
An analytical look at the financial pressures of childcare costs in the UK, prompting a family to weigh the trade-offs of a significant salary reduction in exchange for a better work-life balance in Portugal.
The Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness and providing guidance on women's rights and combating gender-based violence. This initiative involves posting videos on social media twice a week, focusing on outreach and public safety for women.
Lisbon firefighters' union says the Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros de Lisboa (RSBL) is in 'utter disarray', citing delays in promotions, organisational failures and that more than 10% of operational personnel lack proper uniforms. Staff are considering issuing a pre-strike notice as a warning that industrial action could follow if complaints over safety, logistics and career progression are not resolved. The union warns these problems undermine emergency response and public safety and is calling for urgent management and municipal intervention.
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Brazilian author Cristina Fontenele, based in Portugal, has published 'A vida alheia' (Urutau), a collection of chronicles inspired by her observations of passengers and daily life while commuting on the Lisbon Metro. The book explores the human experience, the impact of mobile technology on social interaction, and the unique perspective of an immigrant navigating a new city.
After the rescue, the animal was transported to the Mafra Municipality Official Animal Collection Centre.
A new initiative called 'Not Alone. Not Anymore', created by the Academia Comum project in Lisbon, aims to combat the systemic loneliness faced by migrant women. The campaign seeks to build support networks and foster a sense of belonging, addressing challenges such as the burden of bureaucratic processes, social isolation, and the lack of traditional support systems in a new country.
“Why Lisbon?” was the question I was asked most when I moved here from Paris. Most Portuguese people, at least. The Portuguese are a modest people. Nobody asks that question about Paris — Paris is obvious. But ask Parisians about Lisbon and the answer is unanimous: “Ah, Lisbon is wonderful!”. This was...
Traditional therapy methods mainly focus on talking through thoughts and emotions. Family Constellation Therapy and Equine Therapy are very different in their approaches but both invite the exploration of healing The post Did you know…Family Constellation and Equine Therapy appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Through the work of Sartre, how can we transform our way of seeing the world, moving from the status of a predatory tourist to that of an attentive traveller?
The chaos in schools is gradually subsiding. José Ramos, director of the João Gonçalves Zarco Secondary School, highlights the teamwork towards “a common goal: the well-being of the students”. It was precisely to achieve this that the school “worked immensely”, the official underlines.
Model, actress, and successful businesswoman Luiza Brunet, herself a survivor of domestic violence, is advocating for women's rights in Brazil and abroad. In an interview with the Radar DN Brasil videocast, she discusses her work with Brazilian consulates to support women facing domestic abuse, legal issues, and custody disputes. Brunet emphasizes the importance of these support spaces and calls for women's rights to be a central, genuine commitment for political candidates in the upcoming 2026 Brazilian elections, rather than just a campaign topic.
A personal account of attending the play 'A Trial – After An Enemy of the People,' starring Wagner Moura, at the Belém Cultural Centre. The narrative reflects on the immigrant experience, the nature of truth versus subjective versions, and the play's interactive exploration of ethics, politics, and public interest.
There have been several cases of residents and local officials uniting against the opening of support facilities for vulnerable populations. Social workers are calling for greater community involvement.
Temperatures are exceeding 40ºC in Lisbon and Setúbal these days. Alerts are multiplying and the population is defending itself as best as it can. However, there are professions that are more severely affected by the extreme heat.
In the city of Lisbon, there are two locations that can serve as temporary shelters for the most vulnerable population. There are also green or cultural spaces considered cooler for these days.
The author reflects on the current global climate of instability, the rise of far-right movements, and growing inequality, drawing parallels to the pre-war era of 1939. Beyond global trends, the text explores the shift towards isolationism and remote living, exacerbated by the pandemic, and the decline of traditional social spaces like cafes for intellectual exchange. The author laments the loss of physical correspondence and the solitary nature of writing, ultimately contemplating the changing ways we connect in this modern summer of discontent.
Between the pressure to become parents and the lack of information regarding fertility, experts argue that much needs to be improved to ensure women have the literacy and freedom to decide. A study presented this Tuesday in Lisbon indicates that seven out of ten women do not know their most fertile period. Discover the main conclusions of the event 'Talking about women's health looks good', organised by Wells, for which Expresso was a media partner.
A Portuguese Air Force KC-390 aircraft landed in Lisbon this Tuesday with citizens evacuated from Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the country.
Folclor Colômbia meets every week in Lisbon to celebrate Colombia, and for the match against Portugal, it will be no different, nor will there be a lack of celebration.
Catarina Coelho states that it is necessary to step out of the world of social media to promote integration. She notes that, as an immigrant in Portugal, she wants to stimulate real connections between people.
At a workshop in Lisbon's Mezze restaurant, Syrian and Iraqi refugees taught participants how to prepare traditional dishes like baklava and khubz. The event, organised by the UNHCR Portugal Foundation and the Pão a Pão association to mark World Refugee Day, aimed to foster empathy and cultural integration. Parents who attended with their children highlighted the importance of exposing them to diverse backgrounds and realities to combat prejudice and xenophobia from an early age.
A reflection on the recurring tradition of visiting Portugal during the summer season.
Arguing that historic neighbourhoods should continue to have life is not romanticising poverty. Opinion by Pedro Costa
Surviving Lisbon is an extreme sport: between the panic of electric scooters and dangerous elderly drivers, the only solution is to switch to 'AI mode' and escape to the beach under the pretext of the strike.
