Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
The new Nobel laureates in economics Acemoğlu, Johnson and Robinson explain why some countries become rich and other countries poor. Integration into the global economy plays a decisive role in…
Portugal fights for its young generations
The Portuguese government wants to stop the exodus of the young population by reducing taxes. Highly qualified people in particular see no future for themselves in their home country. The…
Are Meghan and Harry moveing to Portugal?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have bought a vacation home in Portugal. Unlike in California, Meghan and Harry do not have to do without aristocratic company…
80% of pet owners want to make Portugal more pet-friendly
Portuguese pet owners consider a city to be pet-friendly when there are enough parks and green areas including pet-friendly policies. Portuguese cities received a score of 7.13 out of 10…
The Discovery and History of Portugal Cove in Newfoundland
Portugal Cove in Newfoundland has a rich history tied to Portuguese exploration. Portuguese mariners were pioneers in exploring the Atlantic Ocean and had a longstanding interest in discovering new lands…
History in Portugal: Mondim de Basto, a mystic village
Mysticism and the enigma of times gone by predominate in Mondim de Basto, part of the famous Terras de Basto, located in the transitions between Minho and Trás-os-Montes. Here you…
Olivença, “Centuries-old” discourse at Portuguese – Spanish border
Or, when is a politician better off keeping quiet? The Portuguese secretary of Defense, Nuno Melo, stated this Friday that the town of Olivença “is Portuguese”, and defended that “rights…
Camper van camping in the wild reduce income of campsites
Since 2021, the Portuguese Highway Code has prohibited motor homes from staying overnight in nature, but the habit has persisted and continues to leave traces. The disorderly practice of wild…
Living the Portuguese dream in Algarve, Cascais and Comporta
Americans are increasingly looking for premium homes. The ‘yankee’ luxury itinerary in Portugal essentially involves three regions. Prices for luxury homes in the Algarve have already skyrocketed with the increase…
Former NHL hockey player on Portugal’s HC Porto roster.
Not many European ice hockey teams can proudly announce that they have a former NHL hockey player on their team roster. The Portuguese club HC Porto can. The young ice…