Lisbon News
Ryanair Rome to Lisbon Flight FR 8196 Isolated After Bomb Threat Call
Police isolated Ryanair flight FR 8196 from Rome at Lisbon airport on Friday after a bomb threat call. Who is investigating and how flights were affected.
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Driving in Portugal: Speed Limits, Alcohol Limits and Fines
The Highway Code sets the limits, the fines and the 12-point licence. What drivers in Lisbon need to know about speed, alcohol, phones, roundabouts and paying a fine.
Money & Taxes
Supermarkets in Portugal Compared: Chains, Loyalty Cards and Prices
Eight chains cover most of Lisbon's grocery shopping. What sets each apart, how the loyalty programs work, and what the only published price ranking actually measured.
Lisbon News
Macau Court Jails Portuguese Citizen Au Kam San for 12 Years in Security Case
A Macau court sentenced former lawmaker and Portuguese citizen Au Kam San to 12 years and six months in prison. What he was convicted of and what Portugal faces.
IRS Jovem in Portugal: The Tax Break for Workers Up to 35
Young workers in Portugal can keep most of their first years of salary free of income tax. The catch is in the details: the cap, the counting of years and who is shut out.
EIB Survey: 68% in Portugal Say Energy Prices Cut Their Buying Power
Portugal ranks 7th in the EU for feeling the cost-of-living squeeze, an EIB survey finds. See how residents changed driving and views on clean energy.
Permanent Residence in Portugal After 5 Years: Two Routes Compared
Five years on a temporary card opens two doors at AIMA. One is Portugal's own permanent permit, the other is an EU status that travels better, and they test different things.
How Condominiums Work in Portugal: Fees, Meetings and Repairs
Owning a flat in Lisbon means joining a condominium. Who pays for the roof and the lift, how votes are counted, what the administrator must do and what buyers should ask for.
Exchanging a Foreign Driver’s License in Portugal: IMT Rules
Whether you can keep driving on your old license after moving to Lisbon depends on where it was issued. The IMT rules by country group, deadlines, fees and the online request.
Sick Leave in Portugal: Medical Certificate, Self-Declaration, Pay
When you can self-declare on SNS 24, when you need a doctor's certificate, how much Social Security pays and the rules for caring for a sick child.