Calls are growing within Lisbon’s municipal assembly to introduce a full ban on alcohol consumption in public spaces, as political pressure mounts to address disorder linked to nightlife in the historic centre. The Socialist Party has urged the city executive to go beyond restricting late night alcohol sales and move toward prohibiting drinking on public […]
A higher tourist tax approved the municipality The tourist tax in Vila Nova de Gaia is set to increase, with visitors now paying an additional 50 cents per night. Following approval in a private executive meeting, the municipality confirmed that the city tax will rise to three euros and will be applied throughout the entire […]
Lisbon City Council has approved significant changes to the city’s rules governing local accommodation, marking a new phase in the debate over housing tourism and urban balance. The decision updates the Municipal Regulation of Local Accommodation and reduces the absolute containment rate for holiday rentals from twenty percent to ten percent. The measure reflects shifting […]
Lisbon has transformed into one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations for digital nomads, redefining not only the city’s economic landscape but also its housing market and social fabric. What began as a quiet influx of remote professionals seeking sunshine, culture, and affordability has evolved into a structural shift in urban economics. 2026, Lisbon is at […]
Introduction Lisbon’s cobbled streets and pastel-colored buildings have long enchanted visitors, drawing millions of tourists each year. Yet behind the postcard beauty lies an increasingly bitter truth. The city’s housing market, once a symbol of affordable living and urban revival, has turned into a battleground between investors and residents. What began as a tourism success […]
