Would anyone happen to know a CPA who files personal income taxes for U.S. expats? Doesn't really matter where they are, I live in the Algarve, I'll be glad to drive or take a train to where they live. Thanks

The Treaty of Windsor, signed May 9th, 1386, established a 'perpetual' alliance that remains the oldest active diplomatic agreement in the world. Which two countries does this treaty connect?

Bom fim de semana! #luzbon

"Fifty years after his death, Portugal's Salazar remains a controversial and enigmatic figure, whose conservative and authoritarian legacy still divides opinion. Some see him as a reactionary and oppressive figure who kept Portugal backward, while others praise his honesty, patriotism and dedication to duty. Contemporary radicals are wary of his unabashed elitism and skepticism about social progress, but many conservatives give credit to his persistent warnings about the threats to Western civilization from runaway materialism and endless experimentation. For a dictator, Salazar's end was anti-climactic--a domestic accident. But during his nearly four decades in power, he survived less through reliance on force and more through guile and charm. This probing biography charts the highs and lows of Salazar's rule, from rescuing Portugal's finances and keeping his strategically-placed nation out of World War II to maintaining a police state while resisting the winds of change in Africa. It explores Salazar's long-running suspicion of and conflict with the United States, and how he kept Hitler and Mussolini at arm's length while persuading his fellow dictator Franco not to enter the war on their side. Iberia expert Tom Gallagher brings to life a complex leader who deserves to be far better known." Buy on Amazon Commentary by Joaquim Sá Couto: "At a deeper level, Salazar distrusted American political culture and intentions. He saw the U.S. as impulsive, materialistic, and ideologically driven. In essence, his policy was that of a small but self-assured state: cooperate without dependence, resist without rupture, and never allow American power to dictate Portuguese strategic choices." More here

Today is Dia do Trabalhador (Labour Day) in Portugal. While many enjoy the public holiday with a little R&R, or a family meal, the date carries deep historical weight in Portugal. The first 'free' May Day in Portugal occurred in 1974, just one week after the Carnation Revolution. It was a massive, emotional milestone where over a million people took to the streets of Lisbon to celebrate the end of the dictatorship and the beginning of new workers' rights. The day remains a symbol of social progress and the collective strength of the Portuguese people. As we look at the country today, the 'working pulse' of the nation is measured by its active workforce - the number of people either currently employed or seeking employment. Out of Portugal's total population of approximately 10.6 million, roughly how many people currently make up the 'população ativa' (active workforce)?