Mercearia Portuguesa is written by expats living in Portugal, covering the news and topics they navigate themselves — politics, money, daily life, schools, travel and football. Every article is AI-assisted and edited before publication; see our Editorial Policy for how that works.
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Our Team
James Whitfield
Politics Editor
✦ Golf, red wine, football arguments
James grew up outside Bristol and spent twelve years covering Westminster before he and his wife Claire packed up the house and moved to Cascais in…
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Karin van Dijk
Business & Finance Editor
✦ Cycling, pastéis de nata, spreadsheets
Karin moved from Rotterdam to Lisbon in 2019 for what was supposed to be an 18-month fintech contract — six years later she's still here, now…
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Chloé Bernard
Lifestyle & Entertainment Editor
✦ Tennis, flea markets, vinho verde
Chloé traded a food-writing job in Lyon for Porto in 2020, telling herself it was a one-year adventure. Five years, one rescue dog (Nino) and a…
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David Kessler
Education Editor
✦ Youth football coaching, weekend BBQs
David, his wife Priya and their two kids (10 and 13) moved from Chicago to Cascais in 2021, mostly so the kids could grow up bilingual…
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Fiona Callahan
Travel Editor
✦ Paddleboarding, sunset drinks, campervan trips
Fiona and her husband Sean split their time between the Algarve and Lisbon since 2017, after 20 years running a travel agency in Cork convinced them…
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Anke Weber
Weather Editor
✦ Hiking, storm-watching, growing tomatoes badly
Anke moved from Hamburg to Óbidos in 2020, partly chasing sun and partly because her partner Tiago is Portuguese. She covers weather, wildfires and the practical…
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