Lifestyle in Portugal

The cities with the highest household income are, due to certain factors, considered the most attractive to live in, but they are also the ones with the highest unemployment rates.

Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa recently addressed the nation and has announced the country’s roadmap for easing lockdown measures in Portugal in 2021.

Portugal is the 7th best country in the world for women to work in, according to the Glass Ceiling Index for 2021, drawn up by the North American magazine The Economist.

The Spanish supermarket giant Mercadona continues to invest in its expansion plan in Portugal, the first country chosen as part of the company's internationalisation strategy.

Portugal is experiencing its strictest coronavirus lockdown to date, and the latest COVID restrictions in Portugal state that working from home is mandatory and that there will be very serious fines for those who breach the teleworking rules.

The expat community in Portugal is made up of half a million foreign residents according to the latest figures.

A considerable amount of property demand in Portugal comes from expats who have relocated to the country, and in spite of uncertainties such as Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic, the expat population in Portugal continues to grow and moving to Portugal is still a good idea in 2021. If you are thi

February 14th, Valentine's Day, is the most romantic day of the year, and in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, love certainly isn't cancelled. This year might be all about flowers and chocolate, but to help get you in the mood, we're going to take a tour of some of th

IKEA has announced that it will start selling solar panels in Portugal, in partnership with the Spanish company Contigo Energía, which will market and distribute the products.

Teleworking, smart working, working from home, or whatever you wish to call it is a trend that is here to stay thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, not only in Portugal but across the world.

The coronavirus pandemic is still very much present in our daily lives, but in order to take our minds off the rules and restrictions, as well as the chilly winter weather, we're dreaming of a sunny escape to discover some of the most beautiful islands in Portugal, Spain and Italy. Whether you

The compulsory use of face masks in Portugal has been in place in the country since April 2020, and must be used in all public spaces, including public transport, show grounds, commercial spaces, public roads and workplaces.

There are two Portuguese names on the list of the best hotels and resorts in the world drawn up by Condé Nast Traveler.

The boom in tourism in several cities worldwide, notably in Lisbon and Porto in Portugal, generated controversy in pre-pandemic times, due to excessive numbers of tourists and the anticipated effects of this trend on inhabitants.

For thousands of workers across Portugal and the world, teleworking is a new reality due to the coronavirus pandemic, but for digital nomads, this is a reality they embraced many years ago.

Lisbon is the third best city in the world for foreigners to live in, after the Spanish cities of Valencia and Alicante, which occupy first and second place respectively.

With the Christmas holiday season just around the corner, it's time to get our heads around the COVID-19 rules and regulations for Portugal during the Christmas and New Year period. Like many other European countries, Portugal is set to ease its COVID-19 restrictions over the Christmas per

When people think of moving to Portugal, the first place that usually comes to mind is the Algarve.

When moving to Portugal, or simply just visiting the country, people often ask if English is widely spoken, and the general answer is yes, adding more reasons to the list of why Portugal is a great country for expats.

Portugal's Algarve region is a popular destination for expats and tourists from all over the world, and Portugal's southernmost region has once again scooped the award for the "Best Beach Destination in Europe" at the World Tourism Awards 2020 for the seventh time.

The city of Braga and the Algarve region of Portugal are among the most welcoming and attractive places in Europe for new projects and investments.

Europe's happiest residents live in the cities of Copenhagen (Denmark) and Stockholm (Sweden) according to the European Commission's latest study, "Report on Quality of Life in European Cities 2020", which analyses residents' perceptions of different aspects of their personal lives; such a

When moving to Portugal, or even planning a holiday in the country, people very often ask: "Is Portugal a safe country?" And the answer is yes.

Every year, the British magazine Time Out publishes its ranking of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world, a ranking that usually focuses on good places "to eat and have fun, with art and culture, atmosphere and personality".

Black Friday this year will be different, at least in IKEA shops across Europe. This is because the Swedish furniture giant has decided to change things up in 2020 and won't be partaking in the usual Black Friday discount fever.