Retiring in Portugal 2026: Complete Guide
Planning retirement in Portugal? Complete guide covering the best locations, visa options, healthcare, taxes, and monthly budgets.
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Practical guides and stories for expats living in or moving to Portugal.
Students March for Free University Education as Minister Doubles Down on Tuition Fee Increases
Education Minister Fernando Alexandre defended inflation-linked tuition fee increases on National Student Day, as students marched through Lisbon demanding free higher education and urgent action on housing costs.
The April 15 Deadline: What Non-EU Residents With Expired Permits Need to Know Before the Grace Period Ends
AIMA has confirmed that residence permits expired on or before 30 June 2025 remain valid until 15 April 2026. With less than three weeks left, here is what you need to do and what happens if you miss it.
Fuel Price Surge Sidelines 1,500 Ride-Hail Cars in Lisbon and Porto as Uber and Bolt Refuse to Raise Fares
Rising fuel costs have forced 1,500 combustion-engine TVDE drivers off the road in March alone. The industry association says the current model is broken and demands government intervention.
Mortgage Payments Have Doubled in Four Years and Two-Thirds of Portuguese Families Can No Longer Afford to Buy a Home
New Bank of Portugal data reveals that median mortgage payments rose from 350 to 855 euros between 2019 and 2023, with Lisbon now requiring 102 percent of median household income just to service a home loan.
Free Week of Train Travel and Hostels for Under-30s: How Portugal's ANDA Programme Works in 2026
Portugal is giving young people a free week to explore the country by train. The ANDA Conhecer Portugal programme, relaunched on March 24 by the Movy cooperative (formerly Movijovem), offers seven days of unlimited CP train travel and six nights of...
AIMA Cultural Mediators Call Strike for March 30, Warning the Immigration Agency Cannot Function Without Them
Portugal's immigration agency is facing another disruption. Cultural mediators at AIMA (Agencia para a Integracao, Migracoes e Asilo) have announced a strike for Sunday, March 30, demanding integration into the agency's permanent workforce after...