About Lisbon Brief

Lisbon Brief is an independent English-language news site for people who live in Lisbon or are moving there: city news first, then Portugal and the biggest world stories, each with what changed, who is affected and what to do next. Next to the news we publish practical explainers on residency, taxes, housing, transport and healthcare, checked against official Portuguese sources and dated when facts change; we are not lawyers or tax advisers, so check decisions about your own case with the agency or a professional. Articles are written by the Lisbon Brief Editors with the help of AI tools, and Lisbon Brief is a new publication with no ties to any government body, company or earlier website on this domain.

How we work

Every article is based on official guidance, published research and reporting by established outlets. News stories list their sources; guides link to the official pages they rely on. We do not claim hands-on testing we have not done, and we do not invent experts, quotes or reviews. Articles are prepared by the Lisbon Brief editors with the help of automation and AI tools and pass quality checks before publication: figures must match the sources, wording must be original, and off-topic or low-value stories are rejected. Details are in our editorial policy.

Who runs Lisbon Brief

Lisbon Brief is owned and operated by a small independent publisher based in the Czech Republic and written for readers in the United States and other English-speaking countries. We are not affiliated with any brand or organization. How the site is funded: ownership and funding.

Corrections and contact

Found a mistake? See our corrections policy. Tips, questions and partnership requests: contact us.