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The Global Economy and the Demographic Challenge: How Population Aging Threatens a Crisis
The heads of leading central banks warn: population aging and declining birth rates are becoming one of the key risks for the global economy. According to the OECD, by 2060 the share of people over 65 in developed countries will reach 52%, and GDP per capita growth could slow by 40%.
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Diet as a Portfolio? Now Climate: Europe, Air Conditioners, and Alternatives
This summer, Europe once again faced record-breaking heat. Temperatures climbed above 40 °C, and in such conditions the real shock is not just the heat itself, but the fact that only about 20% of European homes have air conditioning.
Aug 17, 20254 min read


Portugal’s Constitutional Court Safeguards Immigrant Family Reunification Rights
The Constitutional Court of Portugal has overturned controversial amendments to immigration law that would have imposed stricter conditions on family reunification for immigrants, confirming that the constitution protects family unity.
Aug 16, 20255 min read


AI Is Killing the Internet We Knew. What Happens Next?
Until recently, the internet worked on a simple principle: websites publish content, search engines index it, and users click, read, and interact — generating traffic, revenue, and new life for websites.
Aug 13, 20253 min read


More Control — Less Cohesion? What Awaits Portugal in the New EU Budget 2028–2034
The European Commission has presented its draft Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034.
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Why Rich Countries No Longer Want to Have Boys
Not long ago, the birth of a son was considered a blessing across cultures. Boys carried the family name, inherited the business, and symbolized continuity.
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Medway: The Swiss-Portuguese Rail Freight Powerhouse
Medway – Transportes & Logística, formerly CP Carga, is Portugal’s leading rail freight operator and the largest private rail logistics provider on the Iberian Peninsula.
Jul 17, 20253 min read


The History of 3D-Printed Housing: From Concept to Global Practice
3D printing in construction is no longer futuristic—it’s a rapidly maturing solution shaping the future of housing and infrastructure. Let’s explore how this revolutionary method evolved from research labs to real homes around the world.
Jul 14, 20254 min read


ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal: Portugal’s Airport Operator and VINCI Airports
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal (Aeroportos e Navegação Aérea, S.A.) manages Portugal’s 10 main airports — from Lisbon and Porto to terminals in Madeira and the Azores. Established in 1998, ANA operates under a concession agreement valid until 2062
Jul 14, 20253 min read


Portuguese have low tolerance for pauses in conversations
Academic Erin Meyer, author of the book "The Culture Map", has said that, on average, Portuguese people can tolerate 2.5 seconds of silence before becoming uncomfortable, while other cultures can reach up to 10 seconds.
Jul 4, 20254 min read


The largest change to EU borders since the creation of the Schengen Zone
Europe’s EES launches a ‘passport in your pocket’ app, enabling non-EU travellers to upload passport information and selfies ahead of their arrival.
Jul 2, 20253 min read


"Shadow of COVID-19": How the world is reshaping itself into a "lone worker economy"
Even when a pandemic seems to be behind us, its effects remain - and they are deeper than they seem.
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Only “highly qualified” foreigners exempt from family reunification deadlines
Foreigners with residence permits for being “highly qualified” professionals are exempt from the minimum two-year deadlines to apply for family reunification.
Jun 25, 20253 min read


New rules for Portuguese nationality
The Portuguese Government has announced that it will extend the deadline for granting nationality to seven years of legal residence for Portuguese-speaking citizens and 10 years for citizens from other countries.
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Coffee in Portugal: History, Flavours and Cultural Influences
Coffee in Portugal has become more than a beverage. It's a conversation. In the morning with your neighbour. In the afternoon, with yourself. In the evening, with the world.
Jun 23, 20257 min read


How to avoid fines (up to €4,000) at the beach in Portugal
With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees and beaches full of people over the weekend, it is essential to know the rules to follow, and fines to avoid.
Jun 19, 20252 min read


What are the new rules for drivers in Europe?
The European Union has approved new rules for driving licences, reinforcing road safety and harmonising penalties for serious offences.
Jun 16, 20253 min read


End of free hand luggage on EU flights approaching?
A reform of Regulation (EU) 261/2004 paves the way for fees on hand luggage and drastically reduces compensation for flight delays and cancellations.
Jun 16, 20254 min read


4 mistakes expats are making in Portugal
An expat living in Portugal reveals four common mistakes that people who move to Portugal tend to make.
Jun 15, 20254 min read


BPCE signs a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire Novobanco, Portugal’s fourth-largest bank
Groupe BPCE has signed on the 13th of june 2025 a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of a 75% equity interest in novobanco, Portugal’s fourth-largest bank, from the private equity firm Lone Star Funds.
Jun 13, 20255 min read
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