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The New Estação Sul e Sueste: Something for Everyone
Lisbon’s new ferry terminal aims to reconnect the center of the city to the Tagus river.
Momentous Eventus: Spirit of Spring Edition
“In all the universe nothing remains permanent and unchanged but the spirit.”
Anton Chekhov, “The Seagull.”
Crisis in Odemira: Allegations of Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Immigrants
Portugal’s immigration services have 32 ongoing criminal investigations related to immigrants in the region, where migrant workers live in “containers.”
Lisbon Police Dispersed Large Gathering at Miradouro Near Bairro Alto
Apparently, a few of you decided to really party it up on the first night of “freedom” from the state of emergency.
Reflector #31: Dizzi Dulcimer – “Portugal”
Dizzi Dulcimer is the alter ego of Rebecca Cree hailing from South-west England. It takes its name from the hammered dulcimer, an instrument that lies halfway between a percussion and
Momentous Eventus: May Day! May Day! Edition
For eons now, the custom has been that any given two-week State of Emergency is replaced by another two-week State of Emergency — but this time it really is different!
Portugal Is Now Home to the Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge in the World… Or Is It?
At more than half the length of the Vatican City, Ponte 516 Arouca certainly packs a wallop. But is it the biggest wallop?
Playing with Knives with Paulo Piedade of Afiôd
From cargo ships to custom cutlery. This knife-maker sees artistry in the kitchen.
Getting a Package from Amazon in Portugal? It Could Cost More as of July
In an effort to combat tax fraud and promote shopping within the EU, new regulations are in place and they could end up costing you.
Spring: A Photo Q&A with Henri Prestes
Henri Prestes photographs the interior of Portugal — or, if you will, paints it with his camera — like no one we have ever seen before. And it all started as a training exercise.
Portugal’s State of Emergency Ends Apr. 30 as per the President
Prompted by the drop in COVID-related deaths and the vaccination rate, Marcelo’s giving us a good old state of calamity.
American Tourists Can’t Save Greece, Spain and Italy – and Portugal | Bloomberg
Americans made up just 2.1% of arrivals to Portugal in 2019 — while 60% were those from other Western European nations.
