Latest news and stories about quality of life in Portugal for expats and residents.
Eight cities in Portugal have been named among the 250 happiest in the world according to the 2026 Happy City Index. The report evaluates urban well-being based on factors such as air quality, safety, social cohesion, and mobility efficiency rather than just economic wealth.
Small cities on the non-metropolitan coast record the most positive ratings in the areas of health and education
The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation has just published the City Barometer, which analyses urban quality of life by measuring citizen satisfaction. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with Patrícia Melo, one of the barometer's coordinators.
An analysis of the factors, specifically the country's geographical and geopolitical position, that contribute to Portugal's high ranking in global peace indices.
Cascais is launching an ambitious cultural transformation, investing 23 million euros by 2029 to create a new network of seven museums. By restoring historic buildings and developing new spaces, the municipality aims to strengthen community identity, preserve collective memory, and improve quality of life. This initiative reflects the belief that culture is an essential public good, vital for a strong democracy and a thriving, informed society.
If Portuguese and foreign institutions are competing for the same students in the same territory, how can equivalent competitive conditions be ensured?
For many years, Portugal's international success was measured by the number of tourists visiting us. Tourism put the country on the international map and allowed millions of people to discover attributes that now weigh on long-term decisions: safety, climate, heritage, hospitality, and quality of life. This...
Portugal ranks among the ten most appealing nations for expatriates to live in.
Home News Portugal named among the world's top 10 countries for expats Portugal named among the world's top 10 countries for expats Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the best places in the world for foreigners to live, ranking eighth in the latest Expat Insider 2026 survey by Inte
Portugal ranks among the ten most peaceful nations globally according to the latest index.
Residents of the Lisbon Region identify urban cleanliness, parking, noise, safety, and the impact of tourism as the main problems in this part of the country. Conversely, public transport, remote work, and conditions for families receive positive ratings, according to a study by Nova IMS and the Portuguese Institute of...
A report on the global peace index ranking, highlighting Portugal's continued high standing.
Portugal ranks in the top ten of the Global Peace Index. Discover which country holds the top position.
Lisbon was considered the third city in the world with the best quality of life in the 2026 ranking by the British magazine Monocle, ranking only behind Tokyo and Copenhagen. The Portuguese capital appears ahead of cities such as Vienna, Sydney, Zurich, Madrid, Paris, Munich, and Oslo. Monocle justifies Lisbon's position with a combination...
The top 20 is led by Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Lisbon. The influential magazine's ranking takes into account criteria such as safety, culture, transport, and gastronomy.
European city achieved perfect scores in three categories: stability, infrastructure, and education
Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the safest countries on the planet, securing seventh place in the latest international peace and safety rankings. The result comes from The post Portugal retains spot as world’s 7th safest country appeared first on Portugal Resident.
It is unequivocal that today the Portuguese live more years after retiring, but the quality of life after that date is not the best. Adjusting the retirement age does not seem to be a good solution, at least in a Social Security system that financially seems to be doomed, according to the experts consulted.
An article identifying the city in Portugal that ranks highest in happiness, excluding the major hubs of Lisbon and Porto.
