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How to Get a Private COVID-19 Test in Lisbon – Now, at Home with Tests from Pharmacies, and Free in Some Areas
An updated list of centers to get COVID-19 tests for 10€ and up around Portugal — and for free for residents of certain neighborhoods in Lisbon.

Portugal Expands Already Enforced Air Travel Restrictions Until Mid April
The Portuguese government isn’t letting up on travel restraints just yet, here’s what to expect upon arrival in the country.

Private Bank Moratoriums Expire by the End March: What Does That Mean?
Private moratoriums are coming to an end, what are the figures, and what are banking insiders saying about it.

Momentous Eventus: Easter in the Ether Edition
“Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”Jesus Christ. Jesus, as usual, is right. Coincidentally, and as per a strange, two-thousand-year-old

The Council of Europe Accuses Portugal of Violating Housing Rights of the Roma Community
The Portuguese government needs to do more to ensure housing security for its Roma population EU committee reports.

Ban on Travel Between Concelhos Starts at Midnight from Mar. 25 to 26, NOT at 20h Mar. 26
If you were planning on going over the bridge, say, on Friday before 8 pm, your weekend just got off to a bumpy start.

When Will I Get Vaccinated? Best Case — End of Summer, Unless You’re Priority
Despite ambitious early plans, less than 5% of the population is vaccinated and it remains to be seen whether the country can increase vaccination five-fold as it says it will in April and continue through June.

Bragança Is Offering Free Housing in May to Selected Digital Nomads
Find Your Greatness in Bragança, you nomad, you.

Portugal’s Van Life Community Challenges New Regulations on Wild Camping
An updated version of the Portuguese Highway Code has instituted strict measures to control the van life trend — but the country’s autocaravanistas are fighting back.

Portugal Ranks Highest for Preferred Travel Destinations
Portugal is ahead of Italy, France, and Greece in two new surveys — and Braga appears to be the city to visit this year.

Portugal to Begin Mass Vaccination Next Weekend
Portugal is ramping up its vaccination efforts as it prepares to receive over 1 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Mask Mandate Continues as Azores’ Smallest Island Offers a Glimmer of Hope
Safeguards continue in the battle against Covid-19 as figures show the devastating impact so far this year. However, the smallest island in the Azores brings a glimmer of hope for what the future might look like.