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Portugal Train Strike Information

Portuguese Train Conductors to Strike in April

Strikes and protests are quite popular in Portugal. Next month, the National Union of Drivers of the Portuguese Railways (SMAQ) will be conducting a series of strikes at CP (Comboios Portugal). They will affect schedules the entire month. The union cites unaddressed issues requiring urgent attention as the primary reason for the strike action. What …

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World Heritage Sites in Portugal

Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal

Before moving to Portugal, I had only visited Lisbon (many times), and the Algarve. Now that I have been here over five years (and now that COVID-19 is better controlled) I plan to visit all of Portugal’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Portugal  is renowned for its remarkable history, culture, and urban landscapes, and there is …

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Changes to the Portuguese Golden Visa Programme

Changes to Portugal’s Golden Visa: Cancellation Of The Program

2023 Changes to Portugal’s Golden Visa: The program is being cancelled ***Portugal has decided to end its golden visa program for foreign property buyers to address the country’s lack of affordable housing. When I moved to Lisbon, it was a completely different city than it is today. Buildings were in shambles, tourism was manageable, and …

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Private School Registration Closed Until 2024 due to the high demand and limited availability of private education in the country.

Portuguese Private Schools Full: Why You Need to Act Now for Your Child’s Education in 2024

As if it wasn’t hard enough to get your kids enrolled in private schools, Portuguese Private Schools Full. Parents in Lisbon and throughout the country are scrambling as the public education system in Portugal struggles with strikes and protests from teachers and staff, demand for private schools is on the rise. Many private schools have already …

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How to enjoy Carnaval in Portugal

Unleash the Fun: Exploring Carnaval Celebrations in Portugal

When people think of Carnaval, they usually think of Brazil, with its famous Rio de Janeiro parade and samba schools. However, what many people may not know is that Portugal also has a rich tradition of Carnaval celebrations that are just as authentic and lively. In fact, many of the Carnaval Celebrations in Portugal are run …

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the latest trottinette laws in Portugal

Scooting Around the Rules: The Latest Electric Scooter Laws In Portugal

Looks like the folks in Lisbon are in for a wild ride, because the city just signed a collaboration agreement to tame the scooter and bicycle wildlings with new electric scooter laws in Lisbon! What You Need to Know Before Riding An Electric Scooter in Lisbon Speed Limits: That’s right, those reckless scooter riders will have …

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