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News from afpop - Friday 18th December update
Included in this briefing: 1.18th to 23rd December; 2. 24th to 26th December; 3. 27th to 31st December; 4. 31st December to 4th January; 5.Rubbish collection; 6. UK citizens; 7. Map of risk areas; 8. Interactive Covid-19 map
News from afpop - Residence Card UK Nationals
Residence Card UK Nationals
News from afpop - Wednesday December 9th Update
Included in this briefing: 1. 9th to 23rd December (and restrictions reminder); 2. 24th to 26th December; 3. 27th to 31st December; 4. 31st December to 4th January; 5. Non-compliance/fines; 6.Travel to the airport; 7. Changes to Highway Cod...
News from afpop - Monday November 23rd Update
Included in this briefing: 1. State of Emergency dates, 2. New risk levels, 3. Restrictions reminder, 4. Movement between municipalities, 5. afpop office, 6. Map of risk areas, 7. Interactive Covid-19 map
33rd Annual General Meeting Notice
33rd Annual General Meeting of afpop
News from afpop - Friday 13th of November update
Included in this briefing: 1. State of Emergency, 2. Exceptions, 3. Map of affected areas, 4. Interactive Covid-19 map
News from afpop - Monday November 9th Update
Included in this briefing: 1. State of Emergency, 2. Map of affected areas, 3. Interactive Covid-19 map
News from afpop - Tuesday November 3rd update
Included in this briefing: 1. New Lockdown rules, 2. Map of affected areas, 3. Rest of mainland Portugal, 4. Madeira, 5. Possible future State of Emergency, 6. Interactive Covid-19 map
News from afpop - Tuesday October 27th update
Included in this briefing: 1. Masks in public, 2.Circulation prohibited between municipalities, 3. Blood bank shortages, 4. BLiP Expo, 5. Interactive Covid-19 map
News from afpop - Monday 26th October 2020
Included in this briefing: 1. Masks in public, 2. Fines, 3. Circulation prohibited between municipalities, 4. BLiP Expo, 5. Interactive Covid-19 map
News from afpop - Friday 23rd October 2020
Included in this briefing: 1. State of Calamity, 2. Circulation prohibited between municipalities, 3. National day of mourning, 4. Masks in public, 5. Document expiry dates, 6. Exchange/renewal of driving licences on-line, 7. UK citizens...
News from afpop - Thursday 15th of October 2020
Included in this briefing: 1. State of Calamity, 2. Public gatherings, 3. Masks in public, 4. STAYAWAY COVID app, 5. Isolation period, 6. Document expiry dates, 7. Exchange/renewal of driving licences on-line, 8. BLiP Expo, 9. Formula 1, 10...
News from afpop - Friday 11th of September 2020
Included in this briefing: 1. Contingency State - new regulations, 2. Travel to UK,3. Documents,4. SEF,5. October UPDATE Magazine, 6. Satellite Offices, 7. Area E...
News from afpop - Friday 31st of July 2020
Included in this briefing: 1. Lisbon Metropolitan Area, 2. Flights to Portugal, 3. Links to other countries, 4. Pre travel form, 5. Interactive Covid map, 6. Bars and nightcl...
News from afpop - Friday 10th of July Update
Included in this briefing: 1. Flights to Portugal, 2. Arrival in other countries, 3. UK travel form, 4. Travel through Europe, 5. Links to other countries, 6. Interactive Co...
Alcoholic gel in cars
Members who receive the 'News from afpop" mailings will know that one of the measures that the government have constantly advised in the fight against Covid-19 is the use of hand gels and many if not all Members will no doubt be followi...
News from afpop - Friday 26th of June update
1. Overview, 2. The three states, 3. Fines, 4. Table of restrictions, 5. Fires
Beach Safety
The beach is the main destination for many in the summer. However we must be careful when visiting an unguarded beach, mainly because the sea is very treacherous and the hazards are not always immediately obvious. When a beach is guarded th...
News from afpop - Tuesday 23rd June update
Included in this briefing: 1. Odiáxere party, 2. Lisbon restrictions, 3. Masks and visors.
Damage to unattended vehicles
Recently a Member returned to their car which was parked in a carpark, to find that someone had reversed into it, in fact still was reversing into as she entered the carpark. Fortunately she witnessed the damage and was able to take details...
'News from afpop" - Wednesday June 17th update
Included in this briefing: 1. Shopping centres, 2. Activity centres, 3. Lisbon, 4. Gymnasiums/Swimming pools (Saunas/Turkish baths, At risk groups), 5. ...
'News from afpop" - Tuesday June 9th update
Included in this briefing: 1. AGM, 2. Phase 3 extended, 3. Info Praia App, 4. Airports, 5. Public Holidays
Used cars - did you know?
New or second-hand cars are, by law, entitled to a two-year warranty from the date of purchase. However, if you purchase a car in a private sale of course the seller in not obliged to give any guarantee. In that case it is highly advisable ...
Ground clearance dates
It's that time of year when the Bombeiros and councils are warning us to clear the flammable debris from around our homes. Members will no doubt have seen information that is already being circulated about the need to clean trees and shrubs...
What to do if you lose your wallet with the documents
We know what to do if we lose our bank cards or find that they have been used fraudulently, but what about other documents? Passports and identity cards for example. Did you know that you can report those to the Bank of Portugal (BdP), or w...
What is afpop?
Specialises in providing a comprehensive range of information services and support to foreign residents and visitors to Portugal. We can assist in keeping you up-to-date with new and existing legislation, along with social events for all of our members.
