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Momentous Eventus: Emergence from Emergency Edition
And so — as you emerge from decades of confinement, feeling like a rent-a-scooter abandoned forever in a murky river but then randomly washed up on a beautiful sunny shore, full of life but with the ever-present dread of another two-week lockdown lingering in your bones — you’ll find that there’s actually some cultural stuff happening around town again.
Victims of Domestic Violence Have Reached Out For Help 1696 Times During the Pandemic
Domestic abuse reports have shot up during the pandemic on multiple channels.
Brexit Brings an Expensive Surprise to Portuguese Residents in the UK
The UK is requiring its PT residents to appoint a tax representative in 90 days or face a fine of up to €7,5K. And it’s not just the adult residents, it’s their kids too.
One in Five Lisbon Shops to Remain Closed
The second lockdown in Lisbon could cause 20% of high street stores to close forever, warns head of the Union of Trade and Services Associations.
Reflector #27: The Hot Showers – “Lisbon”
Can a Sagres make things better when you don’t want to leave?
Free COVID Tests in Arroios, Estrela, Marvila, Among Other Lisbon Neighborhoods
In a bid to control the spread of COVID in high-risk areas, Lisbon’s Camara Municipal started a program last week that offers free tests to residents of neighborhoods that have more than 120 cases per 100,000 residents.
Home Tests for COVID Arrive in Portugal’s Pharmacies — Some of Them
Around 500 pharmacies, as well as Pingo Doce and Well’s, are carrying the rapid antigen tests for COVID, but it’s unclear which ones.
Portugal OKs Easing Restrictions: What Happens April 5 and Beyond
Prime Minister António Costa told the nation on Thursday that we’re proceeding as planned with coming out of the COVID confinement — which means on Monday you can have a meal at a restaurant with your friends, while your kids in 9th grade or younger go back to school finally.
Momentous Eventus: Springing Spring Edition
Moreover, while, empirically speaking, another “two-week lockdown” now forever lurks in the shadows, there’s actually some
cultural stuff you may be able to do in the next few weeks too, and not just on your f.cking computer!
One Woman’s Struggle to Keep a Roof Over Her Head in Lisbon
Maria João has lived in Lisbon all her life and is currently facing an eviction notice. With no viable housing alternative in sight she’s afraid of ending up on the street.
Portugal’s Vaccine Progress: The Good, the Bad, Etc.
So far, so good — if Portugal’s health authorities can deliver.
