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Day Trips and Weekend Escapes from Lisbon: An Expat's Guide for 2026

Day Trips and Weekend Escapes from Lisbon: An Expat's Guide for 2026

One of the great advantages of living in Lisbon is its location. Within 30 minutes to 2 hours, you have access to fairy-tale palaces, wild Atlantic beaches, medieval walled towns, world-class wine regions, and UNESCO heritage sites. Here are the...

The Portugal Brief 09 Mar 2026

April 9 Is Coming: Portugal Scrambles to Prepare as EU's Border Tech Overhaul Goes Live

April 9 Is Coming: Portugal Scrambles to Prepare as EU's Border Tech Overhaul Goes Live

For anyone crossing into or out of the Schengen zone via Portugal, April 9 marks the end of a long period of uncertainty and delay. That is the date on which the European Union's Entry/Exit System — a digital border technology that tracks non-EU...

The Portugal Brief 06 Mar 2026

Algarve Hoteliers Sound Alarm Over EU Border System: 'This Could Mean Chaos This Summer'

Algarve Hoteliers Sound Alarm Over EU Border System: 'This Could Mean Chaos This Summer'

With peak tourism season less than four months away, hotel associations in the Algarve have sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro calling on the government to suspend the rollout of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System at...

The Portugal Brief 03 Mar 2026

Storm Regina Grounds Madeira: 50 Flights Cancelled as Depression Sweeps Portugal

Storm Regina Grounds Madeira: 50 Flights Cancelled as Depression Sweeps Portugal

Depression Regina swept across Portugal on Monday, delivering the kind of weather disruption that turns travel plans into logistical nightmares. By mid-morning, Madeira International Airport had already cancelled 50 flights — 26 arrivals and...

The Portugal Brief 02 Mar 2026

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