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Spain received 900K regularization applications while Portugal's immigration system remains gridlocked. What this policy shift means for residency choices in Iberia.
Portugal ranks 4th in Europe for hotel investment as 114 new hotels open. Learn how €29B tourism revenue impacts residents in Lisboa, Porto, and Algarve.
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New Porto-Gaia bridge with road deck starts 2026, easing traffic but requiring demolitions in Santo Ovídio. What residents need to know about the double-deck project.
