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9 Things to Consider Before Buying Property in ...

Buying property in Portugal can be an exciting investment, but it’s essential to approach it with careful planning and awareness of the local market. From legal requirements to hidden costs, here are five key things to consider before buying property in Portugal. I’m Lisbob, the expat’s assistant, here to guide you through what to know so you can make an informed decision!

9 Things to Consider Before Buying Property in Portugal
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Expat vs. Migrant: What’s the Difference and ...

As someone who works closely with individuals moving to new countries, I often hear the terms expat and migrant used interchangeably. But are they really the same? Words matter, and choosing the right one can shape how we understand and discuss the experience of moving across borders. Let’s explore the distinctions between these terms, why I choose to use “expat,” and what it really means to live in a country that’s not your own.

Expat vs. Migrant: What’s the Difference and Which Term Should You Use?
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9 Things You Should Never Say to a Portuguese ...

Portugal is a welcoming and friendly country, but like anywhere, there are cultural sensitivities that it’s good to be aware of! Certain topics and phrases can be touchy, and it’s best to approach them with caution. Here are 9 things you should avoid saying to a Portuguese person if you want to keep the conversation friendly and respectful. I’m Lisbob, the expat’s assistant, here to help you navigate Portuguese culture with ease!

9 Things You Should Never Say to a Portuguese Person
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9 Things Expats Miss Most About Home After ...

Moving to Portugal is an incredible adventure, filled with new experiences, beautiful scenery, and a relaxed lifestyle. But even with all the perks, there are certain things expats often find themselves missing from home. From familiar foods to cultural traditions, here are 9 things expats commonly miss most after moving to Portugal. I’m Lisbob, the expat’s assistant, here to help you navigate the highs and lows of expat life!

9 Things Expats Miss Most About Home After Moving to Portugal
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9 Big Differences Between Northern and Southern ...

Thinking about making Porto your new home? With its stunning river views, historic charm, and vibrant culture, Porto has a lot to offer. But don’t let the postcard images fool you—living in Porto has its own quirks, surprises, and challenges that newcomers should know. Before you pack your bags and head to this beautiful city, here are 9 things you absolutely need to know. I’m Lisbob, the expat’s assistant, and I’m here to give you the real scoop on life in Porto!

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448 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal, first case in Madeira

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448 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal, first case in Madeira

The number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal is accelerating. The Portuguese General Directorate of Health released these figures today with a total of 331 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal. 196 are in the northern region, 180 in that of Lisbon, 51 in the central region and 14 in the Algarve, and a first confirmed case in Madeira. The Alentejo has no cases registered. Only three patients have so far fully recovered from the coronavirus. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic.

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245 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal, first case in the Azores

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245 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal, first case in the Azores

The number of confirmed cases of people infected with coronavirus in Portugal has increased further. The Portuguese Directorate General for Health released these figures this morning, with a total of 245 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal. 103 are in the northern region, 116 in the Lisbon region, 10 in the central region and 10 in the Algarve. The Azores record their first case. Only two patients have so far fully recovered from the coronavirus. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic.

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Closed schools, bars and nightclubs, limited shopping centers and restaurants: Portugal at a standstill “fight for its survival”

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Closed schools, bars and nightclubs, limited shopping centers and restaurants: Portugal at a standstill “fight for its survival”

Portugal announced shock measures last night to combat the continuing coronavirus epidemic. As Spain begins to experience an Italian scenario with more than 3,000 confirmed cases already, Portugal does not let down and takes advantage of the time in advance to reverse the epidemic. Suspended classes, limited shopping centers and restaurants, retirement homes without visits: Portugal is almost stopped and is scheduled for the coming weeks, after the Portuguese government has decided to suspend all educational activities on the basis an international council. The various parties support the measures but warned that it was necessary to go further - because "prevention is better than cure". Antonio Costa declared that "It is a struggle for our own survival and for the protection of the life of the Portuguese people". Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the shock measures taken by the Portuguese government to fight the coronavirus epidemic.

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78 cases of coronavirus in Portugal

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78 cases of coronavirus in Portugal

The coronavirus outbreak continues to intensify in Portugal. After an increase of + 43% yesterday, 27 new cases were confirmed today, bringing the total to 78 people infected with coronavirus. The North region is the most affected by this growing epidemic. The DGS communicated these new figures this morning and does not indicate for the moment not to envisage closing of the schools on the whole of the territory, but rather to evaluate the situation on a case by case basis. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic.

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Corona Party: outrageous party in Aveiro

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Corona Party: outrageous party in Aveiro

Some people are not lacking in originality to party, even if it goes against the recommendations of the DGS. This Saturday in Vila Maior in the distrcit of Aveiro, the Esplana Bar 75 nightclub organized a party whose theme was the coronavirus. Yes, a corona party. Dozens of customers with protective masks and posters that imitate communications from the Directorate General of Health (DGS) were photographed in a festive environment and with people nearby, despite the contrary recommendations of all the agencies of Public health. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this scandalous corona party.

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59 cases confirmed in Portugal, i.e. 43% more cases in one day: a child under the age of 9 and two elderly people infected

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59 cases confirmed in Portugal, i.e. 43% more cases in one day: a child under the age of 9 and two elderly people infected

The coronavirus epidemic continues to grow in Portugal, with a progression that follows that of other infected countries: an exponential curve. This Wednesday, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus increased from 41 to 59, an increase of 43% in the number of cases in one day. the Portuguese General Directorate of Health announced on Wednesday that the number of cases was increasing as well as the reception capacities put in place by the health authorities. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the evolution of the coronavirus.

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Portugal in orange alert, 39 confirmed cases and Faro’s hospital activated

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Portugal in orange alert, 39 confirmed cases and Faro’s hospital activated

The coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in Portugal and measures are being taken to contain it. As of Monday, the DGS identified 39 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal. The country is currently in the last sub-phase of the orange alert of the emergency plan for COVID-19, that is to say that it is in a phase of “prolonged containment” with “cases imported into the Portugal "and" without secondary chains ", which constitutes a" moderate risk of local spread of the disease in Portugal ". For its part, the Faro unit of the Algarve hospital and university center (CHUA) was activated to receive patients infected with the new coronavirus (Covid-19), according to the instructions of the director general of the health, Graça Freitas while the Algarve records its first 2 cases. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the latest developments in the coronavirus epidemic.

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31 cases of coronavirus in Portugal including 6 children, the President of the Republic under quarantine

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31 cases of coronavirus in Portugal including 6 children, the President of the Republic under quarantine

The epidemiological situation continues to worsen in Portugal. While the country had no cases of coronavirus just a week ago, 31 cases have now been confirmed by the Portuguese Directorate General for Health. Among the people infected with Covid-19, 6 are children aged 10 to 19 years. One of them is the first case of infection for the Algarve, a Portimão student who recently returned from Italy. For his part, the President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has placed himself in voluntary quarantine. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the latest developments in the coronavirus epidemic.

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Earthquake of 5.3 on the Richter scale in Madeira

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Earthquake of 5.3 on the Richter scale in Madeira

The earth has trembled in Portugal! An earthquake of 5.3 on the Richter scale was recorded around 9 p.m. today in Madeira, and was felt throughout the region. According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Portuguese Atmosphere (IPMA), the earthquake occurred at 8:58 p.m. in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Desertas Islands, having reached a magnitude of 5.3 on Richter scale. It is the largest earthquake in Madeira's memory in Madeira, but so far no injuries or major damage has been recorded. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this earthquake that affected Madeira.

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15 cases of coronavirus in Portugal

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15 cases of coronavirus in Portugal

Portugal has seen its number of confirmed cases of coronavirus drop from 0 to 15 in just a few days. While soon neighboring Spain is much more affected (more than 400 cases recorded), Portugal is only beginning to face the epidemic. In total, out of the 15 cases confirmed in Portuguese territory, 2 concern women and the rest of men, all older than 30 years. The Porto region is the most affected with 8 cases. The Portuguese capital has 4 cases, and the region only has one case at the moment. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic in Portugal and these 15 cases of coronavirus.

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Success for the reintroduction of the Wild Lynx in Portugal: 2 new specimens released today

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Success for the reintroduction of the Wild Lynx in Portugal: 2 new specimens released today

The Iberian lynx is an endangered species, and Portugal and Spain decided a few years ago to create a program to protect and reintroduce specimens. The results are very positive, and the number of wild lynxes is increasing today with the reintroduction of 2 specimens. Indeed a couple of Iberian lynxes will be released today in the Guadiana valley, in the Alentejo, bringing to 109 the number of specimens of the species living in the wild in Portugal, when there were none only one (!) listed recently. The Portuguese Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF) said it was the second release of lynxes into the wild since the start of the year. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this successful reintroduction of the wild lynx in Portugal and Spain.

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8 cases of coronavirus in Portugal : Porto new hotbed of contamination

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8 cases of coronavirus in Portugal : Porto new hotbed of contamination

Portugal is increasingly affected by the worldwide coronavirus epidemic. Indeed, the DGS confirmed 8 cases of people affected by Covid-19. They are two men and are admitted to the Hospital de São João, in Porto. One of the patients is 50 years old and came from Italy and the other is 49 years old and linked to a confirmed case, DGS said in a statement. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic in Portugal and the 8 confirmed cases

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Montijo Airport canceled? Emergency meeting between the government and the cities concerned

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Montijo Airport canceled? Emergency meeting between the government and the cities concerned

While everyone thought that Montijo Airport would finally be able to see the light of day, a new obstacle stood before the construction of this new airport. Scheduled to unclog the Lisbon-Portela airport, which has been overstepping for a few years, Montijo airport meets with opposition from several mayors and associations who prefer the option of Alcochete. Despite the positive environmental opinion issued a few weeks ago, a law, so far unnoticed, allows the town halls concerned by the new airport to veto and therefore to cancel its construction. Of the 9 town halls involved, 5 gave an unfavorable opinion. This Wednesday Antonio Costa, the Portuguese Prime Minister, urgently convened the mayors concerned in order to find a compromise. Meanwhile, the construction of Montijo Airport has never seemed so far away. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this emergency meeting to advance or cancel the construction of a new Lisbon - Montijo airport.

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5 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal

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5 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal

Portugal now has 5 cases of coronavirus on its territory. A new positive case of infection with the new coronavirus, Covid-19, has been diagnosed in Portugal. This new case is a man who is admitted to the São João hospital in Porto. The patient is around 40 years old and has recently returned from Italy. This is the fifth confirmed case in Portugal. On Monday March 2, the first two patients infected with the new coronavirus, which appeared in the city of Wuhan, in China, in December, were confirmed. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this fifth confirmed case of coronavirus on Portuguese soil.

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List of speed radar controls in Portugal in March 2020

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List of speed radar controls in Portugal in March 2020

Here is the list of speed radar controls in Portugal for the month of March 2020. Maybe you didn’t know but when you live in Portugal you can know in advance where will be proceed speed controls. LisBob reminds you that this list is not exhaustive and that the Portuguese police can obviously proceed to surprise controls on any road. In addition, even without speed control, do not exceed the limits indicated on the road ! Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, shares the list of speed control with radar on the roads of Portugal for the month of March 2020. Let’s go !

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4 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal, Lisbon and Porto hospitals already running out of capacity

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4 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal, Lisbon and Porto hospitals already running out of capacity

Portugal now has 4 cases of coronavirus on its territory. The first two positive cases are in Porto and were reported yesterday (a doctor from the Tâmega e Sousa hospital who was on vacation in northern Italy, and a person working in Spain). There are a total of 14 people placed in total isolation, including 8 doctors. In addition, the hospitals in Lisbon and Porto are already without any capacity to receive new patients, which has forced the DGS to activate new hospitals in the northern region. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the four confirmed cases of coronavirus on Portuguese soil.

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2 first confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal

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2 first confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal

Portugal has announced the confirmation of the first two cases of coronavirus on its territory. The two positive cases are found in Porto. A doctor from Tâmega e Sousa hospital, who was on vacation in northern Italy, was hospitalized yesterday afternoon at Santo António Hospital in Porto. The second confirmed case of coronavirus is a person working in Spain. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the first two confirmed cases of coronavirus on Portuguese soil.

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Unemployment at 6.9%: 3rd consecutive month of increase and end of the "golden age" of the labor market in Portugal

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Unemployment at 6.9%: 3rd consecutive month of increase and end of the "golden age" of the labor market in Portugal

The Portuguese employment situation is no longer good. The unemployment rate in Portugal has been increasing since November of last year. This trend prompts some economists to speak of the end of the "golden age" of employment in Portugal. The provisional estimate from the Portuguese National Institute of Statistics confirms a further increase, the third consecutive. In January, unemployment reached 6.9% of the Portuguese population and the rate is 19.3% among young people. There is no official explanation for this increase in unemployment. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the Portuguese unemployment figures.

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Check out all the discounts in highway tolls in Portugal

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Check out all the discounts in highway tolls in Portugal

The Portuguese Minister for Territorial Cohesion has announced the introduction of reductions in the tolls of motorways in the interior regions. This measure aims to "improve the mobility of people" in these territories and to promote their connection "to the rest of the country". This intention was revealed by the Minister of Territorial Cohesion, Ana Abrunhosa. These reductions will be granted according to the frequency of use of these highways: the more you take these tolls, the greater the reduction granted. This reduction system does not apply to all motorways in the country. It covers, according to the Portuguese executive's own information, the internal motorways, but also the A28 which runs along the coast and Via do Infante. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the reductions in motorway tolls.

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Orange weather alert in Portugal for intense rain, strong wind and heavy swell

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Orange weather alert in Portugal for intense rain, strong wind and heavy swell

The winter storms are linked and Portugal is not spared. Indeed, six districts of mainland Portugal will, from 9:00 pm this Sunday, on orange alert due to the forecast of heavy rain, wind and maritime swell. This was revealed by the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) in its press release. Gusts will reach 85 km / h and waves will reach 10 meters. Snow and floods are also feared and the ANEPP has issued an alert for the populations concerned. The orange alert will be in place until Tuesday 3:00 am. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this new orange weather alert.