Navigating Portugal - Revision history

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	<li>[[Visa and Security Support]]</li>		<li>[[Visa and Security Support]]</li>
	<li>[[Equity Fund]]</li>		<li>[[Equity Fund]]</li>
	<li>[[~~GGProgram2026~~\|Programming]]</li>		<li>[[2026 Global Gathering Programming\|Programming]]</li>
	<li>[[Hotels and Transportation\|Hotels and Transportation Options]]</li>		<li>[[Hotels and Transportation\|Hotels and Transportation Options]]</li>
	<li>[[Navigating Estoril]]</li>		<li>[[Navigating Estoril]]</li>

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	<li>[[Hotels and Transportation\|Hotels and Transportation Options]]</li>		<li>[[Hotels and Transportation\|Hotels and Transportation Options]]</li>
	<li>[[Navigating Estoril]]</li>		<li>[[Navigating Estoril]]</li>

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Portugal

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	The country is known for its beautiful beaches, big wave surfing, tiled buildings, and vibrant food scene.		The country is known for its beautiful beaches, big wave surfing, tiled buildings, and vibrant food scene.

	'''''Dive into [[Portugal’s 20th-century history]] to better understand its ~~history~~.'''''		'''''Dive into [[Portugal’s 20th-century history]] to better understand its past.'''''

	In recent years the country has been grappling with a severe housing crisis, marked by soaring rents, rapidly rising property prices, and limited affordable supply, especially in cities like Lisbon and Porto.		In recent years the country has been grappling with a severe housing crisis, marked by soaring rents, rapidly rising property prices, and limited affordable supply, especially in cities like Lisbon and Porto.

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	* Dinner usually runs from 17:00 to 18:00		* Dinner usually runs from 17:00 to 18:00
	* Portuguese is not Spanish - do not default to it. You will find that many people speak English well, and prefer to speak it over Spanish.		* Portuguese is not Spanish - do not default to it. You will find that many people speak English well, and prefer to speak it over Spanish.
	* Tap water is safe to drink.		* Tap water is safe to drink.
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	== '''Special Things to Eat and Drink 🍱''' ==		== '''Special Things to Eat and Drink 🍱''' ==

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	* [https://bolt.eu/en/food/ Bolt Food].		* [https://bolt.eu/en/food/ Bolt Food].

	=== Ordering Coffee ~~& Beer~~ ===		=== Ordering Coffee '''☕''' ===
	[[File:BePortugal coffee image.jpg\|thumb\|''<small>Attribution: https://www.beportugal.com/portuguese-coffee/</small>''\|638x638px]]		[[File:BePortugal coffee image.jpg\|thumb\|''<small>Attribution: https://www.beportugal.com/portuguese-coffee/</small>''\|638x638px]]
	~~==== '''Coffee ☕''' ====~~
	There are many different ways to order a coffee. Some common ones are:		There are many different ways to order a coffee. Some common ones are:
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	==== '''~~Beer~~ 🍻''' ====		=== Ordering Beer '''🍻''' ===
	Much like ordering a coffee, there are a number of ways to order beer in Portugal. If you order “uma cerveja” you will likely be asked if you want a pint or a bottle. Here are some tips so you can get the beer you want.		Much like ordering a coffee, there are a number of ways to order beer in Portugal. If you order “uma cerveja” you will likely be asked if you want a pint or a bottle. Here are some tips so you can get the beer you want.
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	=== Misc ===		=== Misc Tips ===

	* Dinner usually runs from 17:00 to 18:00		* Dinner usually runs from 17:00 to 18:00
	* Portuguese is not Spanish - do not default to it. You will find that many people speak English well, and prefer to speak it over Spanish.		* Portuguese is not Spanish - do not default to it. You will find that many people speak English well, and prefer to speak it over Spanish.
	* Tap water is safe to drink.		* Tap water is safe to drink.

	== '''Special Things to Eat and Drink 🍱''' ==		== '''Special Things to Eat and Drink 🍱''' ==

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Portugal

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	* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.		* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.
	* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].		* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].
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	== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==		== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==

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	* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.		* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.
	* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].		* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].
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	== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==		== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==
	The digital rights community in Portugal is small but delivers impact well beyond its size. The ecosystem is made up of brilliant folks from diverse backgrounds who are activists at heart. Here at TCU, we have been humbled with the intelligence, commitment, and passion we have found in the digital rights space.[[File:D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais.png\|thumb\|373x373px\|D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais\|left]]In 2024 we interviewed D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais for our [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/community-series-d3-defesa-dos-direitos-digitais Community Series]. Led by president Ricardo Lafuente, D3 has become a key voice on issues such as mass metadata collection, public video surveillance, weak GDPR enforcement, and the social impacts of tech-driven policies like the Digital Nomad visa.		The digital rights community in Portugal is small but delivers impact well beyond its size. The ecosystem is made up of brilliant folks from diverse backgrounds who are activists at heart. Here at TCU, we have been humbled with the intelligence, commitment, and passion we have found in the digital rights space.[[File:D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais.png\|thumb\|373x373px\|D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais\|left]]In 2024 we interviewed D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais for our [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/community-series-d3-defesa-dos-direitos-digitais Community Series]. Led by president Ricardo Lafuente, D3 has become a key voice on issues such as mass metadata collection, public video surveillance, weak GDPR enforcement, and the social impacts of tech-driven policies like the Digital Nomad visa.

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	* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.		* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.
	* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].		* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].
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	== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==		== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==
	The digital rights community in Portugal is small but delivers impact well beyond its size. The ecosystem is made up of brilliant folks from diverse backgrounds who are activists at heart. Here at TCU, we have been humbled with the intelligence, commitment, and passion we have found in the digital rights space.[[File:D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais.png\|thumb\|373x373px\|D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais\|left]]In 2024 we interviewed D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais for our [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/community-series-d3-defesa-dos-direitos-digitais Community Series]. Led by president Ricardo Lafuente, D3 has become a key voice on issues such as mass metadata collection, public video surveillance, weak GDPR enforcement, and the social impacts of tech-driven policies like the Digital Nomad visa.		The digital rights community in Portugal is small but delivers impact well beyond its size. The ecosystem is made up of brilliant folks from diverse backgrounds who are activists at heart. Here at TCU, we have been humbled with the intelligence, commitment, and passion we have found in the digital rights space.[[File:D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais.png\|thumb\|373x373px\|D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais\|left]]In 2024 we interviewed D3 - Defesa dos Direitos Digitais for our [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/community-series-d3-defesa-dos-direitos-digitais Community Series]. Led by president Ricardo Lafuente, D3 has become a key voice on issues such as mass metadata collection, public video surveillance, weak GDPR enforcement, and the social impacts of tech-driven policies like the Digital Nomad visa.

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	* It was the first European country to [https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08v4850/what-happened-after-this-country-decriminalised-all-drugs- decriminalize drug use,] and it is often cited as a public health success.		* It was the first European country to [https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08v4850/what-happened-after-this-country-decriminalised-all-drugs- decriminalize drug use,] and it is often cited as a public health success.
	* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.		* Portugal has strong [[wikipedia:LGBTQ_rights_in_Portugal\|LGBTQ+ protections]], including legal same-sex marriage, adoption rights, comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, and a self-determination process that allows trans people to change their legal gender without medical requirements.
	* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].		* We encourage you to consult [https://freedomhouse.org/country/portugal/freedom-world/2025 Freedom House Portugal country card].
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	== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==		== '''Digital Rights in Portugal''' ==

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	=== Misc ===		=== Misc ===

	* Dinner usually runs from 17:00 to 18:00..		* Dinner usually runs from 17:00 to 18:00
	* Portuguese is not Spanish - do not default to it. You will find that many people speak English well, and prefer to speak it over Spanish.		* Portuguese is not Spanish - do not default to it. You will find that many people speak English well, and prefer to speak it over Spanish.
	* Tap water is safe to drink.		* Tap water is safe to drink.