Joao Pires author (EN)

Public transportation in Portugal has prompted complaints due to delays and trip cancellations, which has made mobility difficult, leading to long queues. 3 minutes of reading Never have passengers registered so many complaints against public transport in the last 7 years, since the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) was created. Remember that "AMT's mission is to regulate and supervise the mobility sector and land, river and rail transport, and their respective infrastructures, and the economic activity in the commercial ports and maritime transport sector". according to Decree-Law No. 78/2014, of 14 May. The most common reasons for these complaints are trip cancellations and delays, partly justified by a period very marked by strikes, leading to even longer queues. The increased demand for public transport after the pandemic, the lack of drivers and passenger transport vehicles also contributed to the general feeling of discontent. The degree of dissatisfaction of p...

For younger people everything seems possible in a virtual world and without dedication, persistence and effort. Is it possible to do what they love most and contribute to the growth of the country? How to become a millionaire at a young age? I want to be a millionaire at 40  (3 minutes of reading) Social networks are creating the illusion to young people that it is possible to become rich in a short time, but they don't explain the magic formula to get there. They don't even say that you have to work to achieve that goal.  There are several ways to achieve wealth and many of them are well within our reach, such as paying off debts, building an emergency reserve, developing financial literacy, that is, learning how to handle money, setting goals and objectives, and realizing that money is an investment.  On the other hand, this younger generation has been raised on ease, preventing them from feeling obstacles or overcoming barriers. The younger ones don't know what it is t...

  Security and peace of mind or are the houses in Portugal expensive? Foreign investment, local housing, university housing, tax burden, low wages, Golden visas and digital nomads have come to shake up the housing market in Portugal. 4 minutes of reading Portugal has entered the radar of global investors due to the growth of tourism, golden visas (portuguese residence for investors) incentives and the fact that it is known as one of the quietest and safest countries to live in. To help, the average area of the houses is larger than in the rest of Europe. If every country in Europe has foreign investment programs, then why did they choose Portugal?  A 1-bedroom apartment on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon can be worth 5,000 or 6,000 eur monthly rent. Tourism brings local accommodation, the tourist becomes a buyer and becomes a resident. According to Pordata (https://www.pordata.pt), worldwide events such as the Web Summit (https://websummit.com) attract around 30,000 technology ...

3 minutes of reading Yesterday at the end of the day the temperature had already started to drop, I decided to go out again and run with the dog by my side. As the dog is not used to run in the street in the middle of the traffic I decided to take him by the leash. He is a medium sized dog, weighing about 30 kilos. A jolt from him could well unbalance me during the run and throw me to the ground. When we passed the urban park full of grass and trees he stalled, causing the leash to stretch, to take a pee. He didn't hold back and stopped at times to relieve his needs. I was just starting the race and it wasn't that bad, but those mishaps prevented me from keeping a steady stride so my body could warm up and overcome the freezing cold of the night. After crossing the urban park there we entered a pavement beside a road that led to the other end where the city hospital is located. Even so the dog could not resist and there he stopped two more times preventing us to continue at the...

 Porto, also known as Oporto, is a city in northwest Portugal appreciated for its historic architecture and picturesque streets. Some popular tourist spots in Porto include: Ribeira: a UNESCO World Heritage site, this charming riverside district is home to colorful buildings, traditional taverns, and lively squares. Ribeira e Ponte Luís I São Bento Train Station: this beautiful tile-covered station is famous for its stunning azulejo (Portuguese tile) artwork depicting scenes from Portuguese history. Porto Cathedral: a gothic-style cathedral dating back to the 12th century with a panoramic terrace offering views of the city. Livraria Lello: a stunning Art Nouveau bookstore that is considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. Torre dos Clérigos: a baroque-style tower offering a panoramic view of the city. The Douro River: a beautiful river that runs through Porto, offering boat trips and cruises with stunning views of the city. The Port Wine Cellars: Porto is famous ...

Yesterday he went for a run around the football stadium again . That time he took the fitness smartwatch but decided not to let the machine control him . It would only record the kilometers travelled , the time and the calories spent .   be master of your own time     As he advanced on the circular track, he felt the device vibrate , probably to give information about the time it took to cover the last kilometer or to warn that the heart rate had exceeded the previously established limit .       He continued to run straight ahead without taking his eyes off the fitness smatwatch , not least because to consult him he had to remove his glasses that only served to see in the distance .       He ran one lap and another , limiting himself to counting the number of laps performed and surprise , he broke his personal mark in one more lap.   ...