Latest news and stories about discrimination in daily life in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Public Prosecutor's Office has archived the investigation into controversial campaign posters by Chega leader André Ventura, ruling that while the content may be subject to civil penalties, it does not constitute a criminal offense under the Penal Code, citing political freedom of expression.
A NOVA University study of 1,400 pupils across nine schools found that roughly one in three foreign students report experiencing discrimination by teachers, according to figures published by Diário de Notícias. The finding highlights persistent barriers to educational equality and student wellbeing among expatriate and immigrant pupils, suggesting a need for targeted policies, teacher training and further research to understand causes and address reporting pathways.
A Carris bus driver was accused of preventing a Muslim woman from boarding the bus.
There is news that informs, news that makes us smile, news that bothers us, and then there is news like this, which touches on dignity and the most basic principles of equal opportunity, which discriminates for social reasons, and which reminds us of the path we still have to travel to allow the social elevator...
The banalisation of discriminatory language encompasses prejudiced expressions rooted in racism, sexism and homophobia.
When migration changes its name according to the colour of your skin, your passport and your bank balance. Opinion piece by Vivien Merciel Suarez
A court has ordered the Portuguese party Chega to take down posters displayed in public that refer to the Roma community.
