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Drinking After Dark: Lisbon’s Bars and Restaurants Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
Lisbon’s bars and restaurants are allowed to operate — as long as they adhere to a strict set of regulations. Is it working?
Back to School, Maybe
Is Portugal ready to have its kids back in school after the Covid-19 lockdowns? Some teachers think a lot more needs to be done — and many plan to strike over what they think is inadequate support from the government.
The War on Van Life in Portugal
Hundreds of kilometers of pristine beachfront, much of it away from civilization, sets up Portugal as a prime destination for van life — but many locals aren’t too happy, and the police are getting involved.
The Bailout Holiday-Rental Landlords Won’t Take
Landlords of short-term rentals saw a 74% cancellation rate this year – but many are nonetheless shunning a tax payer-subsidized affordable housing scheme.
Reflector #8: Charles Aznavour – “Lisboa”
This is a series about the songs written by foreigners that were inspired by Portugal. This is the eighth tune on our list. He is
Reflector #7: Fischer Z – “Luton To Lisbon”
This is a series about the songs written by foreigners that were inspired by Portugal. This is the seventh tune on our list. This track
Guiding in the Pandemic: A Q&A with Rita Jardim
Rita the guide gears up for life in tourism after the pandemic. “There used to be hundreds of thousands of tourists arriving in the city every single day. And now…silence, emptiness!
Reflector #6: Honig – “Portugal”
We made a list of tunes inspired by Portugal. This series is about those impressions translated into sound by foreigners and this is the sixth
Monte Selvagem: Not Your Average Wildlife Refuge
Adventure, activities and “happy animals doing happy things”.
Curious Monkey is Going Bananas Near the Sé
Curious Monkey intends to celebrate the local while integrating the new, right here in Lisboa.
Reflector #5: Bishop Saynomore – “Sintra Sonata”
This is a series about the songs written by foreigners that were inspired by Portugal. This is the fifth on our list. Bishop Saynomore a.k.a
Reflector #4: The Go-Betweens – “No Reason To Cry”
This is a series about the songs written by foreigners that were inspired by Portugal. This is the fourth tune on our list. The career
