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Driving in Portugal: A Complete Guide to Licenses, Tolls, Rules, and What Foreigners Need to Know in 2026

Driving in Portugal: A Complete Guide to Licenses, Tolls, Rules, and What Foreigners Need to Know in 2026

Portugal's roads can be a joy to drive—winding coastal routes, modern highways, and charming village streets. But before you get behind the wheel, there are rules, documents, and systems you need to understand. From driving licenses to tolls,...

Gold Rush 2026: Why Banks Are Forecasting Record Prices and What It Means for Portugal

Gold Rush 2026: Why Banks Are Forecasting Record Prices and What It Means for Portugal

Gold has become the trade of 2026, and the forecasts keep climbing. JP Morgan now projects the precious metal will reach 6,300 dollars per ounce by year-end, up from a previous target of 5,055 dollars. Wells Fargo has matched that call at 6,100 to...

British Expats in Portugal Face Inheritance Tax Shake-Up After UK Reform

British Expats in Portugal Face Inheritance Tax Shake-Up After UK Reform

A major overhaul of the United Kingdom's inheritance tax framework, introduced in April 2025, is prompting British nationals living in Portugal to urgently reassess their estate planning. The reform replaces the long-standing domicile-based system...