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Portugal has become one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for non-EU citizens seeking long-term residency.

Europe Day 2026 is marked in Porto with concerts, cultural events and open-door activities that shine a light on peace, unity and everyday European cooperation. The date feels especially symbolic in the city and across the Iberian Peninsula, landing in the same decade that the EU is marking 40

Non‑EU travellers arriving in Portugal are now facing a different border experience.

The government has decided to extend, until 31 December 2024, "the temporary suspension of the early repayment fee for variable-rate housing loan contracts or those that, having been contracted at a mixed interest rate, are in a variable-rate period or which, having been contracted at a mixed intere

Eurobarometer data from the end of 2021 highlights that 72% of European Union (EU) citizens say their country has benefited from being a member of the Union, although the percentage varies from nation to nation. In Ireland, for example, 95% of the population are happy to be EU members.

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

We’ll forgive you for saying you’ve lost track of what’s happening with Brexit - even those paid to understand it are somewhat confused! No-one is quite sure what exactly life will look like post-Brexit, especially for British expats living overseas.

The Cartão de Cidadão Citizen Card in Portugal is about to change. The idea is to make it more similar to that of the other countries in the European Union.

Portugal as a country is on the right track economically, but there is still much to do to promote more inclusive and sustainable growth.

How long has it been since your building had any work done to it? Is it a legal requirement to do carry out reparations to the communal areas every now and then? What happens if there are people living in certain flats of the apartment block who don’t pay their condominium fees?

Moving to Portugal, finding a house, learning the language, landing a job… it can all be very draining. When you do find a job in Portugal, it’s tempting to simply sign the employment contract and be done with it.

When you move to Portugal, it’ll really make you feel at home to have your car there. Whether you take your car from home or you buy one there, you’ll need to get insured, so how does car insurance work in Portugal? What do you need to get insured on your vehicle in Portugal?

So you’re planning to move to Portugal with your dog, or maybe just spend your next holiday there… first you should inform yourself about the requirements for bringing a dog into the country. In many ways, Portugal is a paradise for pets: plenty of unspoilt nature to run around in.

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a customised card which allows its holder to receive medical care during a temporary stay in a country in the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland. What is the Health Card for? Briefly, the European

Retirement age is finally here, and you have big plans – moving to Portugal. And we salute you for your wise decision. With 3000 hours of sunshine per year, some of Europe’s most stunning beaches, beautiful cities and friendly people, Portugal sounds like the right choice.

The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on Friday 25th May and has been generating a lot of controversy since then. That’s why we’ve prepared this practical and easy-to-understand guide to help you better understand the subject.

The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on Friday 25th May and since then has been generating a lot of controversy. We’ve prepared this practical and easy-to-understand guide to help you better understand the subject.

The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on Friday 25th May and since then has been generating a lot of controversy. For this reason, we have prepared a practical and easy-to-understand guide to help you better understand the subject.