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Lisbon Restaurants Respond to Restrictions by Launching New Projects
During Portugal’s second state of emergency, Lisbon’s restaurants are finding creative ways to stay in business without breaking the rules — or going broke.
The Final Eventus of 2020: Make Some Noise
The evil spirits of 2020 have a chance to stick around into 2021 if we don’t do something about it.
Golden Visa Residency Seekers Get More Time to Buy in Lisbon and Porto
The Portuguese government postponed ending the Golden Visa program in Lisbon and Porto for another year.
Recent Moroccan Arrivals in Portugal Don’t Point to a New Migration Route, Official Says
Portugal’s Secretary of State for Integration and Migration, Cláudia Pereira, says recent headline-grabbing arrivals from Morocco to Portugal don’t quite suggest that there’s a new migration route.
Portugal Gets High Marks in Immigration Integration While National Discourse Questions the Country’s Immigration Agency
Portugal came in third in a recent survey of how well immigrants integrate into society. While SEF comes under fire and other studies paint a bleaker picture.
The Material and Emotional Toll Mass Tourism Takes on Communities
Tourists are gravitating to cities in greater and greater numbers, and some destinations are completely flooded. We speak with an expert of the impact this has on local residents.
2021 Michelin Stars Announced as Portuguese Restaurants Struggle to Survive
The 2021 Michelin stars for Spain and Portugal were announced on December 14 — but amid increasing COVID-19 restrictions, even the most prestigious Portuguese restaurants are fighting to stay afloat.
Reflector #18: Suzanne Vega – “Ironbound”
True fact: Suzanne Vega once met Mário Soares when she was in Lisbon and he was President of Portugal.
Portugal Reiterates Commitment to €11M Web Summit Fee
Portugal sticks by its commitment to pay Web Summit €11 million a year despite Covid forcing an online conference.
Portugal Cancels New Year’s Eve (You Have to be Home by 23h)
The government isn’t trying to take away your right to party because they’re evil, but it sure feels that way.
Momentous Eventus: Christmas Cheer and Curfew Fear Edition
There’s plenty of bad news in the world this holiday season. For example, the global pandemic. War in the Middle East. Economies on the verge of collapse. That Cardi B
Close to 50% of Airbnb Listings in Lisbon Without Legal Licensing to Operate
The study is from October last year, before many landlords gave up on short-term rentals in light of COVID — so what this means for the future remains to be seen.
