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Thinking about making Portugal your next home? It’s one of Europe’s most talked-about destinations for expats right now. Before you pack your bags, here’s an honest look at what life there actually looks like. The Pros 1. The Weather Portugal is one of the sunniest countries in Europe. Mild winters, hot summers, and an average…
This AI re-enactment does a great job of putting you in the context of what the earthquake was like if you were in Lisbon in 1755. Click here to watch https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17kWguzZrT/?mibextid=UalRPS
Portugal enters the LLM space. The Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, has announced a goal to launch a major Portuguese language model (LLM) in the first quarter of 2025. The LLM is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) program that can recognize and generate text, among other tasks. The Prime Minister believes this will…
At least seven people have died as wildfires rage in Portugal, with four firefighters and three civilians among the victims. Authorities declared a ”state of calamity” as over 100 blazes burn uncontrollably between Lisbon and Porto, destroying numerous homes and…
Have you tried Lime Scooters in Lisbon? I did and here’s what happened: Trying out Lime Scooters in downtown Lisbon Want a €1 ride credit with Lime? Use this link to download the app: Get a discount by downloading the app here.
On August 26, 2024, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Lisbon, Portugal, stirring historical fears of seismic activity among locals. The 2024 earthquake, while moderate, caused minimal damage, but it highlights the region’s vulnerability due to its tectonic positioning between the Eurasian and Nubian plates. Historical context is crucial, as Lisbon has experienced significant earthquakes,…
Today, Portugal experienced a significant earthquake that has left many residents rattled and sharing their experiences on social media. As the tremors shook buildings and sent people into the streets, reactions poured in from all corners of the internet, capturing the mix of fear, humor, and resilience that often accompanies such natural events. The earthquake…
How to apply for Portugal’s NHR Tax Regime on Portal das Finanças Here’s how you can navigate the intricacies of Portugal’s NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) tax regime: If you’re considering relocating to Portugal or have already made the move, the NHR tax incentive can be a great way to save money. In this blog post, we’ll…
The early origins of Portuguese Portuguese is a Romance language, like Spanish and French, and so it owes its linguistic origins to Latin: There’s evidence of Romans in Iberia—the peninsula that modern-day Portugal shares with Spain, Andorra, and Gibraltar—as early as 218 BC. There were many languages spoken in Western Iberia before the Romans arrived,…
Welcome to Lisbon, the enchanting capital city of Portugal. Let’s see that Lisbon has so much more to offer than Pastel de Nata, Portugal’s delicious egg tarts. Today, we embark on a journey to discover one of the city’s most captivating and iconic art forms: the Azulejos. These vibrant ceramic tiles have adorned Lisbon’s streets,…
