The PSD Power Struggle Nobody Is Talking About — And Why Expats Should Be Worried
Montenegro declared victory in today's party vote, but the Passos Coelho faction sitting it out signals a harder-right challenge to Portugal's relatively open immigration posture.
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Porto Housing Protests Spread to Lisbon as Locals Blame Foreign Buyers
A second weekend of demonstrations targets short-term rental platforms and foreign ownership rules.
Your Bank Is Charging You Too Much on That Wire Transfer. Here's the Fix.
Portuguese banks added €2,400 in hidden fees on a typical €200k property purchase. Alternatives exist.
D7 Visa Renewal Times Down to 3 Weeks in Porto — Still 4 Months in Lisbon
AIMA's regional processing disparities are creating a two-speed system for residency renewals.
Montenegro Is Winning Battles but Losing Ground on Immigration
The internal PSD pressure is real. Expats counting on stability should watch the June congress closely.
Why the Dollar/Euro Rate Should Drive Your Transfer Schedule This Summer
With the Fed holding and the ECB cutting, the window for favorable transfers may be closing.
Portugal's Housing Crisis Is Not Your Fault — But You're Going to Pay for It
A sober look at the political economy behind the anti-foreign-buyer rhetoric heating up in Lisbon.
Money & Tax
IRS Filing Season: What American Expats in Portugal Must Do Now
FBAR, Form 8938, and the Portuguese IRS — the overlap is brutal. A plain-language guide.
The NHR 2.0 Trap: Why Some Expats Are Paying More Tax Than They Expected
The replacement scheme closed loopholes many retirees relied on. Here's what changed.
Buying Property in Portugal as an American: The Legal Steps Nobody Explains
From NIF to promissory contract to escritura — a no-nonsense walkthrough for US buyers.