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COVID digital certificate can be suspended by individual EU member states | RTP (PT)
RTP reports that member states of the European Union are allowed to suspend the COVID digital certificate if the pandemic justifies it. Related: How to get a COVID digital certificate
Portugal Sees Biggest Number of New COVID Cases Since February
Mask-wearing and sped-up vaccinating don’t seem to be doing enough.
Momentous Eventus: Countdown to Lockdown Edition
In recent weeks, the local economy has received a much-needed dose of cash money thanks to football, the British, lifted restrictions, and sunshine. But, with it, Lisbon seems to also
Recent Surge in Covid Cases Brings New Restrictions
Thanks to 1,560 new cases, restrictions in LX are back in place, including working from home, early closures, restricted travel, and more.
Foreigners living in Lisbon are eligible to vote in city elections, see if you qualify | Mensagem
Did you know that If you’re a foreigner living in Lisbon you may be able to vote in the upcoming city elections. Local magazine Mensagem put together a how to
Momentous Eventus: Restrictions, Rinse, Repeat Edition
“The moments of déjà vu were coming more frequently, now. Moments would stutter and hiccup and falter and repeat. Sometimes whole mornings would repeat. Once I lost a day. Time seemed to be breaking down entirely.”
Neil Gaiman.
Foreigner in Portugal and Curious About Local Elections? Read On
Our friends at Mensagem want to answer all the questions you were too afraid to ask about Portugal’s local elections. In English.
The Last of the Mighty Falls: LISB-ON Moved to 2022
LISB-ON held out the longest, but alas, no Sound Garden this year either.
Almost Half the People in Portugal Use Personal Connections to Access Public Services, Study Finds
But apparently only 3% of Portuguese report having to pay bribes, compared to an EU average of 7%.
Lisbon’s City Government Is Sharing Activists’ Personal Details with Foreign Powers
The City Council has apologized, but they’ve admitted to sharing intel with foreign powers before.
Momentous Eventus: Shock and Awe Edition
“We are formed by environment and grace, by politics and prayer, by church and conscience. All God’s creatures conspire to teach us as well. We stumble. We stutter. We rise. We are lifted.”
Saint Anthony of Padua.
How to Watch the (VERY Partial) Solar Eclipse in Portugal on Portugal Day
It’s more of a cookie bite than a “ring of fire” here in Portugal, but how often do eclipses come around on the nation’s biggest holiday? Plus what else are you going to do?
