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Is it Still Gentrification If the Gentry isn’t Moving In?
The term gentrification is often used, and it doesn’t always fully describe what is happening in our cities. Some local academics aim to change the discourse.
Momentous Eventus: Curfew Nuttiness Edition
Cultural life in Portugal goes on, people! Art, music, and new tricks for old dogs too!
Portugal Passes UK, Spain in 14-Day COVID-19 Cases Per 100K, Curfew Likely to Be Extended
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has recommended extending the state of emergency — but the government is preparing to have a vaccine ready for distribution in January.
European Committee Reports High Rates of Police Brutality In Portugal
Upon the European Committee’s 11th visit to the country they report incidences of abuse remain high and a lot needs to be done by Portuguese authorities.
Red Cross Offers Rapid and Molecular Tests, Free with Prescription, 20€-65€ Without
Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa is offering tests at centers around the country, or at home or place of work. Even if you don’t have a prescription, the tests are considerably cheaper than what most other labs are charging.
Reflector #14: The Tallest Man On Earth – “Sagres”
Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Madsson once confided that this is where he and his ex-wife decided to get a divorce.
Portugal Covid Restrictions Nov. 13: Curfew Extended to 8h, 70 More Concelhos on the List
The government continues to tweak restrictions rather than going into the more restrictive state of emergency it declared at the start of the pandemic.
Local Restaurants Seek Support To Pay for Employee COVID-19 Tests
As Lisbon’s restaurants adapt to a second state of emergency, they face a unique dilemma: If one employee contracts COVID-19, who will pay to test the rest of the staff?
Momentous Eventus: New Restrictions Edition
Well, the U.S. is a little less on fire today, which is ok news. That said, the next few weeks in Lisbon, for most, are going to be – for
Portugal in New State of Emergency Nov. 9-23: Curfew and Other Restrictions Explained
This time, the measures include a curfew from 23h to 5h during weekdays as well as from 13h to 5h on Saturdays and Sundays, with exceptions.
Lisbon’s Ethnic Minorities Say COVID Means More Police Scrutiny
Several community organizers and business owners claim that the Lisbon police force is far more stringent with minority-owned business than with those owned by whites.
Reflector #13: Melody Gardot – “Lisboa”
The charismatic Philadelphia jazz singer felt the need to find somewhere peaceful and ended up in Lisbon in 2011.
