26May
21Mar
Upcoming Elections in Portugal: What They Could Mean for Immigration
Portugal is set to hold snap elections on May 18, 2025, which will become the third election in three years. As with any change in government, immigration policies could be affected. However, Portugal has always grandfathered previous applicants through.
21Mar
Moxy Alfragide featured on NiT Amadora: ”We Now Know When Amadora’s Largest Hotel Will Open”
The Moxy Lisboa Park Alfragide is being built at the entrance of Quinta Grande and represents an investment of €63 million. The speculation is over. The mirrored building under construction at the entrance of Quinta Grande, next to the Estrada Nacional 117, will be Amadora’s...
21Mar
Accor to Open TRIBE Porto Gaia Hotel, the First of This Innovative Brand in Portugal
Accor to Open TRIBE Porto Gaia Hotel, the First of This Innovative Brand in Portugal Accor Hotel Group, a global leader in hospitality, signed an agreement with Mercan Properties to open TRIBE Porto Gaia. The new TRIBE hotel marks the brand's debut in the Iberian Peninsula. This hotel will embody TRIBE’s...
21Mar
Mercan Group recognized as a Top 10 Global Immigration Company by UGlobal Magazine
We are proud to announce that Mercan has been named one of the Top 10 Global Immigration Companies by Uglobal Magazine. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our dedication to providing world-class immigration and investment solutions to individuals and families seeking new opportunities around...
02Jan
Portugal Reviews ARI Processing: What Investors Need to Know About Biometric Appointment Updates
The Portuguese government has recently implemented changes to the processing of Investment Residence Authorization (ARI) applications, specifically targeting investors awaiting biometric appointments. These modifications aim to enhance efficiency and address existing backlogs within the system.Key ChangesThe updates focus on prioritizing pending biometric appointments and streamlining the...
11Nov
Major Changes to Canada’s Temporary Worker Program in 2024 and Beyond
Canada's Recent Immigration Updates: A Guide to the Temporary Worker Program and Beyond.
23Oct
Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel nominated for SIC Expresso Real State Awards
This year, the prestigious SIC Expresso Real Estate Awards are set to showcase the best in the industry, with a remarkable record of 72 applications submitted, reflecting an increase of 18 entries from 2023. Among the distinguished contenders is the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, recognized...
15Oct
Mercan Properties lays the foundation stone of the future Lagos Marina Hotel
October 8th marked the first chapter in the Algarve region for Mercan Properties Group, with the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the first stone of the Lagos Marina Hotel project targeting an investment of 107.8 million euros. This development in Lagos, Algarve, will result in two hotels:...
27Sep