Lifestyle in Portugal

The Metropolitano de Lisboa and the Recuperar Portugal organisation have signed contracts to finance the red line to Alcântara and the Odivelas/Loures surface light metro, with 554 million euros from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), in part extending the Sustaina

Do I need a COVID digital certificate in Portugal? How to get a COVID digital certificate in Portugal? What must be done? Does it cost anything? What is it good for?

What are the best cities for teleworking? Lisbon is the best city in Portugal and in Europe for remote workers, as well as the 3rd best city in the world to work from home.

COVID-19 self-test kits in Portugal, also known as rapid antigen tests, can now be bought in Portuguese supermarkets. The measure was originally announced by MP Mariana Vieira da Silva on 15th July 2021 and tests are already available in some stores.

The municipality of Amarante is looking for new residents, namely professionals in the technology sector, who are available to live and work in the municipality for a month.

Holidays are a well-deserved break from work and routine, and if you own a holiday home in Portugal, you're one of the lucky ones who has somewhere to stay abroad.

People living in foreign countries, who decide to move to rural Portugal to live and work, will be able to access the country's "Emprego Interior MAIS" scheme (Inland Employment PLUS).

Algés, a former civil parish in Oeiras, is located in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area and is just a short distance from Belém and Lisbon city centre, making it the perfect place to set up home.

Keeping your house cool in Portugal's hot summer weather is no easy task. Many people find air conditioning to be the solution, but using it incorrectly can make your electricity bill skyrocket.

The Portuguese Government wants to tighten the rules for smoking in enclosed spaces.

The use of face masks in public outdoor spaces as a preventive measure to curb the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal will no longer be mandatory from September 2021, except in situations of gatherings where social distancing cannot be maintained.

In a world where we are now living with COVID-19, cleanliness and hygiene are more important than ever.

What is the poverty rate in Portugal? The risk of poverty increased in Portugal in 2020 and the poverty rate in Portugal in 2021 remains stable.

With the summer holidays well and truly here, travelling abroad with pets can be a cause for concern for many. Is Portugal a dog friendly country? Do apartments in Portugal allow pets?

Summer is well and truly and it's time to get away from the city and head to the beach.

Portugal is the sixth country in the world with the most Blue Flag beaches. This is according to declarations made by the Assistant Secretary of State for Regional Development in Portugal, Carlos Miguel. Praia de Mira is the only beach that has had a Blue Flag for 35 years.

The summer holidays are here, and if you're planning on holidaying in Portugal this summer and want to bring your pet, keep reading.

What is so special about the city of Braga?

Summer is here and if you haven't started yet, it's time to get thinking about the holidays, and for many people, a trip to the beach. Beaches across the world can be awarded a Blue Flag if they meet certain international standards when it comes to things like safety, water quality, facilities

One of the world's most spectacular architectural works is found in Portugal: the Pena National Palace (Palácio Nacional da Pena in Portuguese), located in the village of Sintra on the outskirts of Lisbon.

Lisbon is the 83rd most expensive city in the world in terms of cost of living, moving up 23 places in the ranking compared to last year. This is according to a study by Mercer released at the end of June 2021. The ranking of the most expensive cities for expats is led by Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Portugal continues to be one of the most peaceful countries in the world in 2021 keep up its reputation as being one of the safest.

The United Kingdom has been included in the list of countries whose citizens will be subject to quarantine of 14 days after entering mainland Portugal. This is according to a new order published by the government, which came into force on Monday 28th June 2021.

If you're planning on moving to Portugal in 2021, one of the key factors to consider is the cost of living. What is the average cost of living in Portugal? How much money do you need to live comfortably in Portugal? Where is the cheapest place to live in Portugal?

Portugal has already started issuing digital vaccination certificates, in some cases also known as vaccination passports in Portugal. As of Thursday 17th June 2021, it has also been possible to request PCR test and recovery certificates on the SNS24 (health service) portal in Portugal.