It is not good to have a car in the Portuguese capital! Indeed, a study by Mister Auto - the leading brand in the sale of auto parts - has just been published, and it reveals that Lisbon is ranked 74th in the ranking of cities in terms of traffic. This is well beyond the second half of the table, with an average of 0.44 cars per capita. Yet Lisbon is not a capital city with a high population density, but it is one of the cities that has the highest rate of commuting, cars coming in and going out every day. Also, the Lisbon fuel is one of the most expensive in the world However the Portuguese capital is surprisingly not so bad in terms of road safety. What are the traffic figures for the Portuguese capital? How does Lisbon compare to other major world cities? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the traffic figures of the Portuguese capital, one of the most chaotic in the world.
Portuguese tax authorities definitively condemned to refund part of ISV of an imported vehicle
Could Pandora's box have been opened ? This is the question that can be asked after the final conviction of the Portuguese tax authorities by the Supreme Court of Portugal. Indeed, the Supreme Administrative Court upheld the decision of the arbitral tribunal, which obliges the Portuguese tax authorities to return part of the ISV paid upon the importation and registration of a used foreign car. This decision will be a precedent and will serve as a basis for future decisions in similar cases. And many expatriates who are now wondering whether they can also claim a refund of the ISV tax that is often debated, both the amount and conditions of exemption are considered "hard" or even illegal according to Brussels. What is the final decision of the Portuguese Supreme Court on the ISV tax ? Will we see the ISV tax disappear ? Can we ask for a refund ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this decision to refund the ISV tax for an imported car.
Fire in lisbon: 5 wounded in Penha da França, fire controlled
A fire broke out in the middle of Lisbon in the early afternoon, resulting in 5 light injuries and huge smoke visible throughout the Portuguese capital. This Thursday, in full red alert for the extreme temperatures and the risks of fire, the district of Penha da França ignited, more exactly in Vale de Santo António. These fires were responsible for 5 minor injuries (4 civilians and 1 fireman), and evacuation of local residents. Lisbob, the assistant of the expats in Portugal, tells you all about this fire in Lisbon.
The most expensive apartment in Portugal's history sold for 7.2 million euros in Lisbon
How far will the rise in property prices in Lisbon go? This is a question that we are entitled to ask following the sale of the most expensive real estate in the history of Portugal. It is a rooftop apartment with private pool, gym and spa overlooking the Tagus River. Although the penthouse was acquired for an amount deemed exorbitant, the owner of the penthouse asked to remain anonymous. The owner of Lisbon's most expensive apartment will also enjoy views of Eduardo VII Park or São Jorge Castle from its 260-square meter terrace. Is it too expensive for an apartment in Lisbon? Does it deserve its price of 7.2 million euros? Lisbob, the expatriate's assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this new real estate madness in the Portuguese capital.
The mayor of Lisbon has changed his mind : the project of the new square Martim Moniz canceled
The redevelopment project of Martim Moniz Square, which included the construction of shops, bars and restaurants in containers, will not happen, announced the mayor of Lisbon, Fernando Medina. Indeed, the Lisbon City Council decided not to proceed with the project to redevelop Martim Moniz Square, which it had presented last November, and which has since been strongly contested by local residents and shopkeepers. The mayor of Lisbon noted the "decision not to follow up on the project already presented and to launch a process of ideas" for the "reconfiguration of the square Martim Moniz" at the public meeting of the mayor of the Portuguese capital. The square, deserted for a few months, is only one example among others paralyzed projects. Why is the place Martim Moniz abandoned? What's going to happen ? Lisbob, the assistant of the expats in Portugal, tells you all about this decision which cancels the new project of the place Martim Moniz.
New bridge (may) link Lisbon to Barreiro in 2030
Never 2 without 3 ? Lisbon would have a third bridge, after those of April 25 and Vasco de Gama become saturated. Indeed, the Portuguese Socialist Party decided to dust off and update an old project of the Socrates government, which had to be buried because of the financial crisis. This third bridge will cross the Tagus to unclog the 2 others, and it will connect the area of Chelas to that of Barreiro. This project is back on the table with 100 more in the framework of the Portuguese mobility program 2030. The different political parties seem to agree on the need for a new bridge for Lisbon but seem not to agree on the type of bridge to build : car, train or both. The cost of the project is also grinding teeth. What are the details of this third bridge for Lisbon? When is it planned? Will it really be? Lisbob, the assistant of the Expats in Portugal, tells you all about this third and new bridge of the Portuguese capital.
Lisbon is the 10th city with the best quality of life in the world, regarding Monocle
The Portuguese capital is rising in the various rankings, and Lisbon has just entered the top 10 cities with the best quality of life in the world according to the ranking of the British magazine Monocle. The Portuguese capital has risen 2 places compared to 2018 and now occupies the tenth position on a list that is dominated by Zurich, which won this year the first place at the expense of Munich, Germany. What are the criteria on which Lisbon has been recognized? What is the ranking of cities with the best quality of life in the world? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant tells you everything.
The Lisbon City Council wants to charge a fee of one euro for each taxi service at the airport
The city of Lisbon wants to pay a tax of one euro to each taxi driver going to the airport Humberto Delgado to improve access to the latter but also the portfolio of the City Council, says the Jornal Economico in his printed edition. According to the Portuguese daily, the issue is being discussed in the negotiations on the new passenger car access regulation at Lisbon airport. The objective according to the City Council is to ensure the sustainability of the management of taxi places in the Portuguese capital. The president of the Lisbon taxi trade union, Antral, says that "the Lisbon City Council already receives 600,000 euros a year to manage areas dedicated to Lisbon taxis". This new tax would obviously be passed on to customers who would take a taxi from or to Lisbon airport. Where are the discussions? Why introduce this new tax of one euro? Lisbob, the expatriate's assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this new tax of one euro.