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How to get boot removed from Car in Lisbon

What to do if your car gets booted or towed in Lisbon Portugal

Parking in Lisbon is an issue. There are too many cars and too few parking spaces. Just how bad is the issue? In the city of Lisbon, there are 200,000 parking spots, but there are 750,000 vehicles coming in daily. I’d say that’s a significant issue. If you are moving here, I would encourage you …

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How to get package out of customs lisbon

What to do when an international package is stuck in Lisbon at the CTT due to unpaid taxes.

UPDATE 2021 As of July 1st, all purchases coming in from outside the EU (including those of less than 22 Euros) are subject to VAT and Customs Deductible. Whenever there is incomplete information, the CTT will contact the recipient to complete it and ensure payment of charges. This can all be done via the new CTT portal. …

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Who is the best acupuncturist in Lisbon

Interview with Hayley Enright of Acupuncture in Lisbon

I’m starting a new project on this blog and this is the first in the series. I am interviewing friends, colleagues, and others who have moved to Portugal to learn more about what drew them to Lisbon, what they are doing here, as well as the challenges and successes they have had in the city. …

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