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Portugal - travel, tourism
a collection of articles about Portugal
Colonial History of Brazil and Portugal
European Colonial History in Africa, Asia and the Americas
a collection of articles about Portugal
a collection of articles about the EU - European Union - austerity and the debt crisis (2009-present)
a collection of articles about Portugal

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Portugal's Tekever raises $74M for dual-use drone platform deployed to Ukraine | TechCrunch

Dual-use drone startup Tekever has raised €70 million ($74 million) to develop its product and expand into new markets, specifically the U.S.. The ... (2024)


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Retiring Abroad: 6 Countries with Incentives to Retire There | Condé Nast Traveler

From Greece to Panama, these countries offer tax breaks, steep discounts, and more for Americans retiring abroad. (2024)


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9 experiences to escape the crowds in Sintra - Lonely Planet

Sintra is one of Portugal's most treasured destinations – here's how you can experience the best the region has to offer without the crowds. (2023)


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10 of the best novels set in Portugal – that will take you there | Literary trips

10 of the best novels set in Portugal – that will take you there | Literary trips | The Guardian (2020)


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Quit Your Job And Live Abroad: 10 Places So Cheap You Might Be Able To Stop Working

Retire early or quit your job and move overseas: These are the 10 cheapest places to live in 2020. (2020)


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The Seaside Portuguese Town That Inspired James Bond | Saveur

Estoril, which was once the wartime home of royalty seeking sanctuary—and the spies who watched them—enjoys an enchanting faded glamour today. Whe... (2019)


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Portugal wants its emigrants back – so it’s paying them to return - WEF

A new scheme offers financial incentives for people looking to return to the country to live and work. (2019)


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16 Beautiful European Cities You Can Actually Afford to Visit Right Now

The dollar is at historical highs against the euro and the pound. It's time to go bargain-hunting in the best cheap cities in Europe. (2017)


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The Unlikely Rise of the Pastel de Nata, and Why It’s Suddenly Everywhere - Bloomberg

The centuries-old Portuguese treat has become a global brand, and a very modern marketing machine is pushing it. But there’s also a more unlikel... (2019)


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Lisbon Startup Ecosystem, Hub, Community | StartUs Magazine

Wondering about setting your startup in Portugal? Then most certainly Lisbon will be the best place to develop your ideas! Find out why in this guide. (2016)


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The true story behind England’s tea obsession || BBC - Travel

A stiff upper lip and an almost genetic love of tea are what makes the English English. Except that the latter was actually influenced by a Portugu... (2018)


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Portugal Dared to Cast Aside Austerity. It’s Having a Major Revival. - The New York Times

At a time of mounting uncertainty in Europe, the country has defied critics who insisted on austerity as the answer to the Continent’s economic and... (2018)


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Social democracy is floundering everywhere in Europe, except Portugal - The Economist

Charlemagne: the perky Portuguese ANTONIO COSTA, Portugal’s affable prime minister, greets your columnist with a broad grin as he settles his he... (2018)


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Why big-wave surfers are heading to Portugal - The Economist explains

Last week Europe’s big-wave season began with a resounding boom. Waves 15 metres (50-feet) high lurched out of the Nazaré Canyon and slammed into P... (2018)


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Portugal’s radical drugs policy is working. Why hasn’t the world copied it?

The long read: Since it decriminalised all drugs in 2001, Portugal has seen dramatic drops in overdoses, HIV infection and drug-related crime (2017)


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Portugal Bans Use of DRM to Limit Access to Public Domain Works

At EFF, we've become all too accustomed to bad news on copyright come out of Europe, so it's refreshing to hear that Portugal has recently passed a... (2017)


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Portugal Dominated Angola for Centuries. Now the Roles Are Reversed.

New York Times, 2017: How the roles have reversed: The colonizer, some Portuguese contend, has been colonized. (2017)


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How We Retired Early In Portugal

In many ways, Amon and Christina are your average American couple—they raise two daughters, enjoy foodie adventures and trips to the beach. There’s... (2024)


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Why Living in Portugal Doesn't Work for MOST Americans

Why Living in Portugal Doesn't Work for MOST Americans (2023)


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Why Portuguese Food is Hiding Everywhere

Cultures and cuisines inspire each other all around the world, especially in the last few decades. But Portugal seems to be a special case. It's a ... (2023)


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Lisbon and the Algarve

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | We start in Lisbon, where salty sailors' quarters and wistful fado singers mix with ornate architecture to recal... (2023)


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Portugal's Heartland

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | Portugal has an oversized history, fascinating culture, and boatloads of sardines. Saving the capital city of Li... (2023)


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Napoleon's Great Blunder: Spain and Portugal 1808

In 1808, Napoleon's rivalry with Britain led to an ill-fated intervention in Portugal and Spain, that sparked a nationalist revolt against the Fren... (2023)


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Why wasn't Portugal conquered by Spain?

Why wasn't Portugal conquered by Spain? (2023)


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How did Brazil Become a Country?

How did Brazil Become a Country?Once Portugal realized that this newfound land was on their side of the Tordesillas line, the initial goal was to e... (2023)


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Portugal’s Insane Plan to Double Its Territory

Portugal’s Insane Plan to Double Its Territory (2021)


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