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With a population of nearly 3 million within the metropolitan area and an ever-rising tourism popularity, Lisbon attracts both Portuguese and international workers – who are looking for education and employment – digital nomads and tourists. As a result, there is currently a shortage of rental listings in the city, making it extremely difficult (and at times frustrating) to find a decent place to live in Lisbon.

Welcome to Lisbon! You have finally moved to the Portuguese capital, and it's time to pick one of the lovely, tile-decorated neighborhoods to call home. Freguesia is the official name in Portuguese to delimitate each council area, and bairros are unofficial denominations for neighborhoods, though they might not necessarily correspond to the freguesia areas. Confused? We explain!

If you plan to have a baby while in Portugal, you will probably be happy to learn that the country has quality healthcare and a reliable social security system. Additionally, depending on your residency status, you may also have access to a number of childcare benefits. This article will give you an overview of what having a baby in Portugal is like.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is currently one of the hottest destinations in Europe -- attracting especially digital nomads and tech-savvy workers given the city's outstanding startup opportunities. The promises are plenty: great weather, fantastic quality of life, lots of parties and proximity to nature. How many of those promises are actually true, though? Here's what to expect if you are packed up and ready to move to Lisbon.

So you've taken the leap, left the comfort of the familiar and decided to relocate to one of Europe's most up-and-coming capitals: Lisbon, in Portugal. Chances are you've bagged yourself a job, found somewhere to live and got your metro pass. All that's left to do now is figure out what there is to do in this bustling, lively city. Perhaps you work for the weekend, or maybe you find yourself a few pockets of freedom through the week- Whatever your situation, there's plenty to fill your time, and always something going on.