Health Inspectorate to analyse nationality requirement in recruitment competitions

The General Inspectorate for Health Activities (IGAS) is to investigate the nationality requirement imposed by the Lisbon Western Local Health Unit (ULSLO) in its recruitment processes. The inspector-general, António Carapeto, confirmed the review after reports that the unit was unlawfully requiring Portuguese nationality for private-law contracts, potentially misleading candidates. Legal experts, including Maria Antónia Beleza, argue that the practice is discriminatory and legally incoherent, as it confuses residency and visa requirements with nationality status, potentially deterring qualified applicants.

Cases of alleged racism at the University of Coimbra

Cases of alleged racism and misogyny by students from the University and Polytechnic of Coimbra are under investigation. The institutions state that they have taken measures and have notified the judicial authorities.

Lisboa Ocidental Health Unit demands Portuguese nationality in recruitment competitions. Lawyers say the practice is illegal

The Lisboa Ocidental Local Health Unit (ULSLO) is facing accusations of illegality for requiring Portuguese nationality in recruitment notices for roles governed by private labour law. Legal experts argue that this requirement is discriminatory and contradicts both the Labour Code and European Union law, potentially deterring foreign candidates. While the health unit claims it follows legal requirements and exceptions, lawyers maintain that the reference to public service laws in private contract procedures is incoherent and unlawful.

Livre questions Government regarding Salesianos canteen

The party reported to the Ministry of Education the “discrimination at the table,” which it considers to be “a serious violation of the principles of equality and the dignity of the human person.”

University of Coimbra is investigating alleged cases of racism by students

The University and Polytechnic of Coimbra are investigating alleged cases of racism, sexism, and xenophobia among students, following the release of audio and images shared in a WhatsApp group.

University of Coimbra is investigating alleged cases of student racism

Xenophobic and misogynistic images and audio attributed to students from the Faculty of Law and the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra circulated online. The Rector guarantees that cases outside the University of Coimbra will be referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

University of Coimbra is investigating alleged cases of student racism

The rector assured that an investigation is underway and that he repudiates everything that goes against the institution's values.

Coimbra students face expulsion following ‘racist and misogynistic’ WhatsApp messages

University heads of department in Coimbra – arguably Portugal’s most prestigious centre of academic excellence –  are investigating a series of WhatsApp messages (with images) that have been circulating, and The post Coimbra students face expulsion following ‘racist and misogynistic’ WhatsApp messages appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Racist and sexist messages stir the University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra's Student Ombudsman has already begun proceedings to investigate the facts. The message was circulated in a higher education WhatsApp group in the city with over 800 members.

Students face expulsion over racist and misogynistic audio sent to University of Coimbra WhatsApp group

Students at the University of Coimbra are at risk of expulsion after sending an audio message containing racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic content to a WhatsApp group of approximately 800 students. The messages, which also included images promoting Nazism, have shocked the city's academic community. The University of Coimbra's Student Ombudsman has initiated proceedings to investigate the facts and those involved, according to Correio da Manhã. The five-minute audio features insults directed at women, foreigners, and Black people. While multiple voices are heard, only one student has come forward to apologise to the university and student associations, without identifying the others involved. Reports suggest the group is linked to the Coimbra Business School ISCAC, and those responsible now face disciplinary action that could lead to expulsion. The Academic Association of Coimbra (AAC) has issued a statement of repudiation, calling the events 'lamentable' and demanding a rigorous investigation and appropriate action from the competent authorities, stating that there is no room for hate or discrimination in their academic community.

"I was insulted and harassed": Rafael Bailão accuses taxi driver of homophobia after a night at Moda Lisboa

Musician and former 'Dilema' contestant exposed the serious situation on social media.

Racist and misogynistic audio messages sent by students to WhatsApp group shock the University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra has initiated “proceedings to establish the facts and those involved”; the incident could lead to the expulsion of the students.

Racist and misogynistic audio recordings shock the University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra has initiated “proceedings to establish the facts and those involved”; the incident could lead to the expulsion of the students.

Social stigmatisation at the lunch table

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...

NOVA FCSH asks Futurália to ensure the fair is not used for "discriminatory messages"

The appeal comes after messages considered “discriminatory, stigmatising and xenophobic” were displayed at the Chega stand at Futurália. Researchers from the Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon also warned about the content shared at the event.

Faculty condemns discriminatory content promoted by Chega at Futurália

The Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (FCSH) at NOVA University Lisbon condemned today the promotion of discriminatory content at the Chega stand at Futurália and requested intervention from the organisers.

Parents report unequal meals at Salesianos de Manique

Parents report discrimination at the table in a Cascais school: children in the public system eat worse, feel humiliated, and avoid the canteen. The Ministry of Education did not respond.

Faculty condemns discriminatory content promoted by Chega at Futurália

The Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of the NOVA University of Lisbon requested the intervention of the organisation.

Discriminatory posters: Ventura accuses Court of Appeal of 'censorship' and announces appeal to Constitutional Court

André Ventura, leader of the Chega party, has announced he will appeal to the Constitutional Court after the Lisbon Court of Appeal upheld a ruling ordering the removal of a poster stating 'Roma people must obey the law'. The court deemed the message discriminatory and beyond the limits of free speech, contradicting a separate Public Prosecutor's decision to archive a criminal inquiry into the same posters. Legal experts argue the Court of Appeal's ruling highlights the limits of free expression regarding hate speech, while criticizing the Public Prosecutor's reasoning as unfounded.

Researchers denounce “racist rhetoric” at Chega stand at Futurália and call for intervention from the organisers

The Institute of Social Sciences warns the organisers about the risk of the party using its space at an education fair to disseminate “discriminatory messages”. The organisation has not commented.

André Ventura loses appeal regarding posters against the Roma community at the Court of Appeal

The decision comes after six plaintiffs filed a civil lawsuit and one day after the Public Prosecutor's Office archived the criminal complaints. The Court of Appeal is categorical: 'It is evident that the message “Roma people must obey the law” is discriminatory.'

Public Prosecutor archives inquiry into controversial Chega posters

Who is André Ventura?

André Ventura, born January 15, 1983, is a lawyer, academic, and Portugal's most prominent far-right leader. He founded Chega ("Enough") in 2019 after his PSD mayoral campaign attacked the Romani community. Chega surged from 1.3% in 2019 to 22.8% in May 2025, becoming parliament's second-largest party and making Ventura Leader of the Opposition.

His platform emphasizes immigration restrictions, law-and-order policies, constitutional reform, and contains inflammatory anti-Romani rhetoric that has triggered multiple discrimination convictions and investigations. Politically classified as far-right by international media, Ventura cultivates alliances with European far-right figures including Marine Le Pen and Santiago Abascal.

He announced his 2026 presidential candidacy, polling at 18% alongside independent Admiral Gouveia e Melo. His rise ended Portugal's 50-year resistance to far-right parties.

What is the Chega political party?

Chega ("Enough") is a Portuguese far-right populist party founded in 2019 by André Ventura. It positions itself as an anti-establishment movement against what it calls a "rotten and corrupt system" of PS-PSD dominance. The party surged from 1.3% in 2019 to 22.8% in May 2025, becoming parliament's second-largest force with 60 seats. ​ Chega's core platform emphasizes strict immigration control—ending automatic CPLP residency, deporting non-independent immigrants, implementing job-market quotas, and requiring five-year social security contributions before benefit access. It advocates radical constitutional reform, including reducing parliament to 100 members, abolishing the prime minister position for a presidential system, and dismantling public healthcare. Law-and-order policies include life imprisonment and chemical castration proposals.

The party is defined by inflammatory anti-Romani rhetoric, with Ventura convicted multiple times for discrimination. Chega maintains international alignments with European far-right figures including Marine Le Pen, Santiago Abascal, and Matteo Salvini. Mainstream Portuguese parties, including Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's government, have imposed a cordon sanitaire, refusing coalition with Chega despite its parliamentary strength.

Study: one in three foreign students report discrimination by teachers