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It’s the only known case in world history where the capital of a European country was located in one of its overseas colonies on another continent. How did that happen? Our journalist and researcher of Portuguese history, Alena Khazinurova, explains. In 1806, Napoleon, who by then had already extended his influence across much of Europe,… Continue reading Did You Know Portugal’s Capital Was Once Rio de Janeiro?
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What Lisbon’s New Airport Will Look Like: First Details Revealed
The Portuguese government has unveiled the first technical details of Luís de Camões Airport, the new international airport planned for Alcochete. A newly published technical report outlines the project’s key features, from passenger capacity to transport connections. The need for a new airport has become increasingly urgent as Humberto Delgado Airport has effectively reached its… Continue reading What Lisbon’s New Airport Will Look Like: First Details Revealed
No More Guesswork: AIMA Launches Residence Permit Application Tracker
If you’re currently waiting for your Portuguese residence permit, the process has just become a little less stressful. AIMA has launched a new feature that lets applicants track their residence permit application at every stage — from document submission to the delivery of the residence card. The tool is currently in a testing phase, but… Continue reading No More Guesswork: AIMA Launches Residence Permit Application Tracker
Portugal Digitises Its Cultural Heritage with Virtual Tours of Palaces, Monasteries and Museums
Portugal’s Ministry of Culture has launched Património Cultural 360 — a free online platform that lets anyone explore some of the country’s most iconic cultural landmarks without leaving home. Here’s what you’ll find: — 67 virtual tours covering 90 heritage sites across 45 municipalities, including the National Palace of Mafra, Belém Tower, Batalha Monastery, Évora… Continue reading Portugal Digitises Its Cultural Heritage with Virtual Tours of Palaces, Monasteries and Museums
Uber and Bolt Drivers Will Be Required to Know Portuguese
Portugal’s Parliament has approved a new law regulating TVDE services (ride-hailing passenger transport through digital platforms such as Uber and Bolt). Under the new rules, all new drivers will have to demonstrate functional proficiency in Portuguese. In practice, this means being able to communicate at a basic level. It is not a formal language exam… Continue reading Uber and Bolt Drivers Will Be Required to Know Portuguese
Portugal’s Parliament Approves Immigration Reform — Final Decision Now Rests with the President
Portugal’s Parliament has given final approval to a package of amendments to the country’s immigration law. The bill has now been sent to the President for signature. If signed into law, it will significantly reshape Portugal’s immigration rules. What’s changing: Students will only be able to move through a visa. International students will no longer… Continue reading Portugal’s Parliament Approves Immigration Reform — Final Decision Now Rests with the President
The Emails Are Coming: AIMA Starts Inviting Vocational Students for Residence Permit Interviews
It has begun. Portugal’s immigration agency, AIMA, has started sending interview invitations to immigrants who applied for residence permits through vocational training courses using the special application form launched in April. Around 20,000 applications are in the queue, and new invitations are being sent out every day. Here’s the background. In April, AIMA opened a… Continue reading The Emails Are Coming: AIMA Starts Inviting Vocational Students for Residence Permit Interviews
Mortgage Approval Rules in Portugal Change from 1 August
The Bank of Portugal has approved a new macroprudential recommendation that tightens the rules for granting mortgages and consumer loans. The changes apply to all applications whose affordability assessment is carried out from 1 August 2026 onwards, according to the regulator’s official announcement The biggest change is a lower maximum debt service-to-income ratio (DSTI). The… Continue reading Mortgage Approval Rules in Portugal Change from 1 August
The Gulbenkian Museum Is Back
It’s finally happening. After more than a year of renovations, the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum — one of Portugal’s leading art museums — is reopening its doors. And the timing couldn’t be more fitting: the reopening coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Gulbenkian Foundation. A new chapter begins on 18 July, and to celebrate, admission… Continue reading The Gulbenkian Museum Is Back
Free Public Transport in Porto Proves So Popular That Residents Are Lining Up for It
Porto’s decision to make public transport free for its residents has attracted far more interest than expected. Just days after the program launched, municipal service offices were flooded with people applying for the resident card required to access the benefit. Since last Friday, free travel has been available to everyone registered as a taxpayer in… Continue reading Free Public Transport in Porto Proves So Popular That Residents Are Lining Up for It
