All posts tagged "Portugal"
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3.8KExpat EssentialsSarah Nagaty in Lisbon: Why toxic positivity will not help us cope with the pandemic
As an Egyptian living in Portugal, I am closely following the situation in two different countries on two different continents. My social...
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15.2KExpat EssentialsExpat Essentials: The latest on what countries across Europe are doing to stop the coronavirus pandemic (updated)
(Editor’s note: We’re closing out this post for two reasons. The first is, most countries in Europe are recovering swiftly from the...
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5.3KExpat EssentialsLives locked down: Seven expats in Portugal share personal stories from the pandemic
With the spread of the coronavirus around the world, many of us are dealing with complicated circumstances, including those who are far...
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6.2KExpat EssentialsDespite ‘challenging’ bureaucracy, laid-back Portugal is coping quickly with coronavirus
At the time of posting, there are 7,443 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Portugal. That’s a lot for a small country of...
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2.6KLifestyle & CultureSarah Nagaty in Lisbon: Portugal’s leaders must learn from China, Italy if we are to avoid coronavirus catastrophe
(Editor’s note: As we’re posting this on 20 March, Portugal has recorded four coronavirus deaths and has a far smaller percentage of population...
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7.1KExpat EssentialsNew laws across Europe include 100km speed limit on Dutch ‘fast’ roads
Believe it or not, there’s a new-law season in Europe when new legislation passed the previous year takes effect, and that’s usually...
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16.0KExpat EssentialsSarah Nagaty in Lisbon: An expat’s guide to overcoming loneliness
Coming from the Middle East, I am used to situations where intense emotions are expressed freely. You will rarely be accused of...
