Lifestyle in Portugal

In the wake of the coronavirus health crisis, many European countries have been considering the options and outlining their plans regarding tourism this summer.

You don't have to spend a fortune to have a fancy house. It all comes down to the details, materials, patterns and textures, according to the experts.

The weather is starting to make it feel more like summer in Portugal and after months of being stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the reopening of the country underway, the idea of going to the beach is definitely becoming more appealing.

With the lifting of the national state of emergency after the COVID-19 crisis, the Portuguese are gradually resuming normal life as much as possible, and under strict rules that must be followed by everyone; rules regarding work routines, the frequency of public transport, habits in our ho

Portugal's deconfinement plan is underway, and with the easing of restrictions imposed by the authorities and the gradual reopening of the country, more and more people are leaving their homes, moving around in the streets, on public transport, in shops and also going back to their jobs.

The children of immigrants who have been living in Portugal for a year may be able to get Portuguese nationality if an amendment to the nationality law, which is under discussion in Parliament, is approved.

After almost two months of confinement due to the pandemic, the desire to leave home and make plans with friends and family is surely growing.

The coronavirus pandemic will change the way we relate to each other, not just in Portugal but across the world, but also the way we live, according to experts.

The green light has been given for the conversion of the old industrial slaughterhouse, Matadouro, in Porto into a business, cultural and social hub that promises to transform the eastern area of Porto.

Hygiene is fundamental at any time, but nowadays due to the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of complete (and correct) cleaning of the house as a means to prevent the spread of diseases within our family is increasingly important.

Shoes are undoubtedly a means of transportation for dirt and possibly viruses. Ideally, therefore, they should be left outside the house whenever possible, especially in the current circumstances of the pandemic.

Leave your summer holiday plans on 'stand by'.

Now that we are spending so many more hours at home due to the coronavirus outbreak in Portugal, it is important to create a more pleasant, comfortable and, above all, healthy environment to spend your time.

The kitchen is one of the spaces in the house where we spend the most of our time, and now more than ever due to the coronavirus outbreak in Portugal.

Escaping from the big cities, namely Lisbon and Porto, and going to a quieter or less busy area of the country, such as a rural village in Alentejo: this is what some residents in Portugal have done in a bid to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this is not the right decision.

Alvoco das Várzeas, Lapa dos Dinheiros and Videmonte: these three Portuguese villages, located in the middle of Serra da Estrela Natural Park, are to receive coworking spaces prepared to receive freelancers or digital nomads who want to have temporary work experiences there.

Responding to problems faced by homeless people in Lisbon is a commitment for Lisbon City Council (CML), with the goal of having fewer people living on the street.

Architecture has the capacity to generate and stimulate well-being, a need that does not apply only to human beings. Living with pets requires special attention and organisation if you all want to live together in harmony.

The recent (and future) weeks will most likely be remembered as the most home-orientated in history.

You've found your dream home in Portugal, but like any home, with the rush and busyness of every day life, it can become quite a challenge to keep the house as organised and tidy as you might want it to be.

The coronavirus outbreak could cost Portuguese hotels between 500 and 800 million euros by June.

Working from home is very much a reality for thousands in Portugal and beyond because of the coronavirus pandemic. But how can you best lead or manage a team remotely?

More than just a business venture Retiro Atlântico is a life project and is the first glamping (glamorous camping) space on the island of São Jorge, in the Azores. With a certified biological farm, the idea was born at the hands of a local couple, always connected to nature.

In a world which seems increasingly small but with more and more opportunities, people often consider moving to another place to live for different reasons.

Mercadona marked its entry into Portugal in 2019, with the opening of a dozen stores in the northern part of the country.