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Avatar as digital twin


November 6, 2018 10:00 am by Fernando Porta

From university lecturer to successful entrepreneur: Portugal-based Veronica Orvalho has developed software that can create a 3D personal avatar using a smart phone scan almost instantly. Her start-up Didimo is […]

 

Inside Santos Lima: the block at the heart of Lisbon’s ‘real-estate bullying’


October 31, 2018 11:38 am by Fernando Porta

The two-storey complex of tiny homes in gentrifying Marvila was bought up by developers – but nobody consulted the low-income families who have lived there for decades. Know more here…

 

Portugal heading for Europe’s biggest property price rise


September 20, 2018 4:20 pm by Fernando Porta

There’s plenty going on here in the Algarve and Portugal at large this week. Reports are suggesting that we’re in for the highest increase in house prices in Europe – […]

 

How to get residency in Portugal


September 20, 2018 4:18 pm by Fernando Porta

Getting official residency in Portugal is something you must think about if you intend to stay long term. This article explains all the details, quirks and possible frustrations you might […]

 

Are golden visas losing their sparkle?


September 11, 2018 11:41 am by Fernando Porta

Under this programme, wealthy people around the world can gain permanent residency in the country, and then full citizenship after six years. Know more here…

 

FMI: garantia de estabilidade ou receita para o fracasso?


September 11, 2018 10:42 am by Fernando Porta

Países costumam apelar aos empréstimos do Fundo Monetário Internacional para tentar sair de dificuldades monetárias e financeiras. Mas amargo remédio prescrito nem sempre produz bons resultados. Saber mais aqui…

 

Chinese eyeing of Portuguese assets raises some hackles


August 3, 2018 1:47 pm by Fernando Porta

While the troika was determining Portugal’s fate, China was buying Portuguese companies. That trend has continued. Is the EU member on the road to economic and political dependence? Know more […]

 

Small Portuguese Firms Are Starting a New Trend


June 29, 2018 10:18 am by Fernando Porta

When the founders of Portugal’s Sensei wanted funding for their startup this year, they didn’t go to a bank. They turned instead to a food retailer. Know more here…

 

EY Portugal – Attractiveness Survey 2017 – Portugal is on Europe’s radar


June 27, 2018 8:46 am by Fernando Porta

Portugal is back on track This year’s edition is specially dear to us, because the results show that Portugal seems to be back on track and it is again on […]

 

How to renovate a property in Portugal


June 19, 2018 1:57 pm by Fernando Porta

A property renovation in Portugal is an awfully tempting prospect. A quick browse through property listings for the country reveals an enormous selection of potential projects. These span ruins, places […]

 



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