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Reflector #25: Angra – “Lisbon”
“Reflector” is a series by Atlas correspondent David Soares about songs by non-Portuguese bands inspired — in many cases, rather mysteriously — by the westernmost European nation. Angra is a heavy metal band
Momentous Eventus: Out of this World Edition
A lot of folks are probably feeling that they would rather be anywhere else but here right about now. Then again, United-Statesian poet Robert Frost once said: “The best way
Another Large Portuguese Festival, Rock in Rio, Postponed to 2022
Rock in Rio Lisboa is the second large Portuguese festival to move its 2021 dates to next year. The festival was originally set to take place in June 2020. The
Portugal Among Top 25 Most Attractive Countries for Foreign Workers: BCG
Portugal climbed 4 spots to join the top-25 club, and Lisbon is now ranked 28th, up from No. 40 in 2018, according to Boston Consulting Group.
The Twitter Post That Brought On a Reckoning with Portugal’s Colonial War: The Case of Mamadou Ba
A local anti-racism activist erupted a heated debate over the country’s colonial war with a single tweet. And now a public petition has been created to have him deported.
Illegal Immigrants in Portugal, Those Without SNS Number Can Apply for COVID Vaccine
The National Health Service has a vaccination sign-up form for those without SNS numbers.
Immigrants in Portugal Are More Educated On Average Yet Faced a Higher Rate of Job Loss in 2020
Foreign workers in Portugal faced greater job loss, lower wages, and were often more educated.
Portugal is Paving the Path to Resume Travel Inside Europe
A growing number of EU countries are on board with a digital green pass to allow travel.
Portugal a Pandemic Refuge
A growing number of foreigners are choosing to wait out the pandemic in Portugal.
Reflector #26: Atlas Fret – “Lisbon 1755 (Earthquake Samba)”
“Reflector” is a series by Atlas correspondent David Soares about songs by non-Portuguese bands inspired — in many cases, rather mysteriously — by the westernmost European nation. No rebrand for this magazine happening
Lisbon Launches Immigrant Support Website
Lisbon has a new website that informs immigrants of everything they need to know when settling in the city.
Momentous Eventus: March Sadness Edition
Did you know that, statistically speaking, in two weeks’ time:– an original Apollo mission can travel to the Moon and back twice;– an average turtle can travel over one thousand
