Way back when I was in my twenties, after yet-another heartbreak, I remember asking the universe to send a man who would love me.

Artes de Pesca (Fishing Gear)

Friday Happynings

Friday Happynings

Friday Happynings

The 9th Stop on the Polvo Route is at the park on the right-hand side as you enter the village of Santa Luzia from Tavira.

With my citizenship paperwork filed (and likely not to be acted upon for at least eighteen months), I can now turn my attention to renewing my residency card.

Recorded especially for Portugal Talk Radio. Tune in here - www.portugaltalkradio.com - in soft launch, your feedback is most welcome! In this June 2026 update, Tig covers the latest developments affecting British nationals living in or visiting Portugal, including what's happening with biometric residence cards, the EES rollout at Portuguese airports, passport renewals through AIMA, and the complications facing dual UK nationals travelling back to Britain. Useful links - AIMA official site: aima.gov.pt - UK government Portugal travel advice: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal Got a question for Tig? Drop it in the comments below. Subscribe for monthly post-Brexit updates for Brits in Portugal.

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I need to buy some vitamins.

The first ferry of the summer departed at 0930 this morning, with a handful of eager passengers, including my neighbors who have their daughter’s family visiting.

Unlock the secrets of Portuguese language and culture! 🇵🇹 In our monthly live Q&A, we’re joined by the wonderful Filomena Pascoal and James Holley. We dive into the nuances of living in Portugal, tackling the hurdles of intensive language study, and answering real-time questions from our community. Whether you're moving to Portugal or just starting your language journey, this session is packed with "feelgood" insights and practical advice. In this video: - Top tips for intensive Portuguese language study. - Cultural nuances every expat should know. - Live Q&A - Community questions on life in Portugal. - Staying motivated on your learning journey. Join the community: Keep the vibe going and connect with fellow Portugal lovers at the Portugal Club  via www.portugaltalk.com 

The Portuguese government has finally passed the new immigration law, revising the rules for nationality (citizenship).

Two of my friends are having surgery tomorrow—and neither of them will have someone there to support them.

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