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We’ve all been hearing the rumors, three major European airlines have expressed interest in acquiring TAP Portugal, the national flag carrier of Portugal. As TAP prepares for a change in leadership, these airlines seek consultation from local communications agencies and legal advisers to explore potential opportunities. This comes amidst TAP’s ongoing restructuring process under a …

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This will be a recurring blog post that gets updated weekly with the best things to do in Lisbon this week. I’ll include free events, paid events, arts, concerts…you name it. The events you see here have not been sponsored, but if you would like for me to add your event, send me a note …

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Portugal recently launched a portal designed to streamline obtaining residence permits for Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) citizens. As a result, over 93,000 CPLP Citizens Granted Portuguese Residence Permits in just one month through this platform. The portal, provided by the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF – which will soon be replaced by APMMA), aims …

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The Portuguese government has announced its intention to set an end date for the law granting Portuguese citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews. This decision comes after a series of changes made in the past year to tighten the rules for obtaining citizenship under this scheme. In this article, we’ll discuss the key points you …

Portuguese Citizenship for Sephardic Jews in Portugal to End: What You Need to Know Read More »

The Portuguese government has created a new agency for minorities, migrations, and asylum, called the Portuguese Agency for Minorities, Migrations and Asylum (APMMA). This new agency will replace the current immigration and border control service, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF). The transition is expected to be completed within the next six months. It …

APMMA to Replace SEF in Portugal: A New Approach to Immigration and Border Control Read More »

Portugal’s Golden Visa Program is no longer in place. This program allowed non-EU citizens to obtain a five-year residency in Portugal by making certain investments. The residency permit provided the right to live, work, and study in Portugal and visa-free travel in Europe’s Schengen Area. In addition, the program only required an average of seven …

The End of the Golden Era: The Impacts of Portugal’s Golden Visa Program Ending Read More »

I have always been passionate about fashion, particularly regarding shoes. My love affair with shoes began when I was living in the US, studying at university, and working at Nordstrom’s shoe department. It was then that I became enamored with Christian Louboutin’s iconic red-soled creations. The celebrated designer has brought his signature touch to a …

Step into Luxury: A Look at Christian Louboutin’s Portugal Hotel Read More »

The Lisbon City Council made some decisions about housing. Here’s what happened: On March 29, the Lisbon City Council approved a motion from the PCP (a political party) about housing. The motion is about ensuring people have a place to live and stopping unfair housing practices. The motion will be sent to the appropriate government …

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Huge news for potential vacation rental owners in Lisbon. New alojamento local licenses suspended until 2030.  In addition to ending new local accommodation licenses, the government has approved an increase in property taxes (IMI) and the application of an extra 20% tax on properties used for local accommodation. This comes as Portugal faces a cost …

New Alojamento Local Licenses Suspended Until 2030 Amid Record High Rents Read More »

Ok…I was getting bored of adding all the Lisbon Airport updates as individual blogs, so I am creating this one. I plan to update it weekly with any relevant news about Lisbon Airport. If you hear about something important that should be posted, either leave a comment here, or reach out to me on the …

Lisbon Flight Hub: Your Ultimate Guide to Lisbon Airport Updates ✈️ Read More »

As if things weren’t already a mess at the SEF; it was announced that the April SEF strike is indeed happening. I am sure this will affect both the speed at which paperwork is being processed, AND it will slow down calls even more than they already are. Let’s take a look at the reasons …

April SEF Strike: Unprecedented Chaos Looms as Border Control Unions Battle Government Amid Easter Crisis Read More »

Just like rents, food and everything else; Portugal has been victim to a 1.7% increase in telecom charges over the past 12 months, a stark contrast to the rest of the European Union, which saw a mere 0.1% rise. This disparity raises concerns for Portuguese citizens and residents, who already contend with some of the …

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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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