NEW YORK – The consular reform being prepared by the Portuguese government will allow each person “to have a consulate on their cell phone,” said Prime Minister António Costa while addressing members of the Portuguese community in New York. Costa was speaking Tuesday night at a reception held at the official residence of Portugal’s permanent … Read more
Os americanos têm eleições de dois em dois anos, alternando entre anos de eleições Presidenciais (2016, 2020, 2024, etc.) e anos de eleições Intercalares (2018, 2022, 2026, etc.). As próximas eleições serão as Intercalares, a 8 de novembro de 2022. Nessa data: – Todos os eleitores norte-americanos elegerão um membro da Câmara dos Representantes; – Os eleitores … Read more
Office occupancy in Lisbon is breaking records with 207,300 m2 occupied in eight months, according to JLL’s Office Flashpoint report. Despite there still being four months left until the end of the year, 2022 is already the best of the last 10 years in the capital’s office segment, reveals JLL’s Office Flashpoint. According to the … Read more
Consumer transactions in Portugal registered an increase in turnover of over 30% over the summer like-for-like on 2021. Whilst purchases using national bank and credit cards also increased, purchases from overseas tourists, particularly the French who most contributed to the performance of national business, with turnover skyrocketing over 80% accordion to data from a report … Read more
Portugal’s government has unveiled a €2.4Bn package to help families and pensioners weather the rising tide of inflation which currently stands at around 9.1%. The Government has earmarked €1Bn for pensioners who will receive a bonus worth half of their monthly pension from October. Pensioners will also see an overall increase of between 4.43% for … Read more
24th Annual Leadership Awards Gala The Leadership Awards Gala provides critical financial support for PALCUS to carry out our mission to address domestic and international issues directly affecting the Portuguese-American community in the United States. Presentations are made at the annual PALCUS Leadership Award Gala where awardees are recognized for their personal accomplishments as well … Read more
Apesar do enorme custo que Vladimir Putin impôs à Ucrânia e ao mundo, as sanções impostas pelos Estados Unidos e os nossos parceiros e aliados estão a provocar danos significativos na economia russa. O dia 24 de agosto assinala o 31º aniversário da independência da Ucrânia. Infelizmente, o dia também marca seis meses desde a … Read more
As Covid lockdowns, political upheaval and soaring costs drive expats from Hong Kong, and rival Singapore raises the bar for imported labor, young professionals looking for adventure and careers abroad are facing a dilemma. Which will be the cosmopolitan hotspots of the future to lure a vibrant international community with high-paid jobs and affordable luxury … Read more
Chinese investment through golden visas fell by 60% in the first quarter, compared to the same period in 2021, to 20.7 million euros, according to data requested by Lusa from the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF). In the first quarter of last year, China led the top 5 by nationalities of the Residence Permit for … Read more
Debt-laden exhibition giant Cineworld is considering bankruptcy after admitting to low admissions, according to reports. The company, which owns Regal Cinemas in the U.S., has hired lawyers from Kirkland & Ellis LLP and consultants from AlixPartners to advise on the bankruptcy process, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter. “Cineworld is … Read more